Explore with us in Iceland and enjoy a compact, land and sea adventure full of insider access with the soul of a party. Actively explore Reykjavik and the Golden Circle for two daysand thrill to the natural beauty of the land of fire and ice. Then, go deep into the wild over three days aboard National Geographic Explorer along the countrys rugged west coast.
Discover geological wonders
Iceland is located on both the Iceland hotspot and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which means it is highly geologically active with volcanos. Discover Icelands world class geology in all its manifestations on a carefully curated explorationthundering waterfalls, soaring cliffs, geothermal springs, boiling mudpools, and rock and lava-scapes of unearthly beauty.
Meet interesting localsguaranteed
One of the charms of travel is meeting and mixing with engaging local people, but when traveling on your own its never a guarantee. We take the guesswork out of it by inviting interesting Icelanders to travel with us as part of our expedition community. Enjoy engaging presentation and, since theyre along as your travel companions, informal conversations over dinner or cocktails.
Dine on local specialties & discover regional music
Venture to lovely Viey Island for a private dinner with one of Icelands top chefs for a taste of local specialties. Discover some of Icelands established and upcoming musical acts with performances curated by our ethnomusicologist Jacob Edgar, host of the PBS program Music Voyager.
Take advantage of amazing photo ops
Youll have a National Geographic photographer as your traveling companion, to inspire you and provide tips in the field. And the services of a National Geographic certified photo instructor, as wellto help you turn your point-and-shoot camera into an aim & create. Youll find no end of subjects, and the help you need to return home with your best photos ever.
Get active: Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise the remote, spectacular natural reserve of Hornnstrandir
Enjoy a private dinner on Viey Island prepared by one of Icelands top chefs
Behold towering, craggy cliffs that rise from the oceanhome to massive populations of riotous seabirds
Explore remote, spectacular natural reserves accessible only on foot or by boat
Hike the shores in search of wildlife or search for marine mammals from the deck of Explorerand soak up all the near 24-hour sunlight you can handle
There are no future departures for this trip at this stage.
National Geographic Explorer
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition
Length: 108 meters
Passenger Capacity: 148 (single & twin cabins)
Built / Refurbished: 1982 / 2008
National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship. It is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional comfort. It carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. An Undersea Specialist operates a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the underwater world.
Public areas: Bistro Bar; Chart Room; Restaurant; Global Gallery; Library, Lounge with full service bar and state-of-the-art facilities for films, slideshows and presentations; Mud Room with lockers for expedition gear, and Observation Lounge. Our “Open Bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our Officers and Captain and learn about navigation.
Meals: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international with local flair.
Cabins: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls.
Expedition Equipment: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, SplashCam, underwater video camera, Crow’s Nest remote controlled camera, video microscope, snorkeling gear.
Special Features: A full-time doctor, Undersea Specialist, LEX Photo Specialist and Video Chronicler, Internet Cafe and laundry.
Wellness: The vessel is staffed by two Wellness Specialists and features a glass enclosed Fitness Center, outdoor stretching area, two LEXspa treatment rooms and Sauna.
