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Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes

Summary:

Iceland, the mystical island nation sculpted by fire and ice, is popular for its thunderously cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, geysers spontaneously erupting in full furies of steam, stunning shorelines dotted with fishing villages, expansive glacie...

Duration
12 Days
Cities
7
Next Departure
27-Jul-2026
Starting at
USD 12,495.00
USD 10,458.00
Price per day
USD 872.00

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  • Ship Route
  • Map, Destinations
  • Quark
Operator
Quark Expeditions
Ship
Ultramarine
Tour
Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes
Travel Quality
Extraordinary Travel

Summary

Iceland, the mystical island nation sculpted by fire and ice, is popular for its thunderously cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, geysers spontaneously erupting in full furies of steam, stunning shorelines dotted with fishing villages, expansive glaciers, rarely-visited wild places, and hard-to-reach coastal areas of breathtaking splendor. But how does a traveler experience all the wonders Iceland has to offer? Most visitors have confined themselves to very established tourist routes, largely by automobile, and thus have limited their experience of Iceland. That’s the challenge we presented to our team of innovators: how can you do it all on a trip through Iceland? How can you authentically explore the entire country, take in all of its main attractions—while also exploring the rarely-visited side of Iceland? That kernel of inspiration led to the creation of our 12–day Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes, which enables us to take travelers around the entire island—a complete circumnavigation starting and ending in Reykjavik—and explore by small polar ship, Zodiac, coach bus, kayak and helicopter.

Map: Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes (Quark)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1.
Arrive In Iceland
Day 2.
Embark On Ultramarine
Day 3.
The West-Snaefellsnes Peninsula: Dramatic Landscap...
Day 4-6.
The Westfjords: Hidden Gem Of Iceland
Day 7-8.
Northern Iceland (Norourland): Waterfalls, Lava Fi...
Day 9-10.
East Iceland (Austurland): Fjords, Mountains, And ...
Day 11.
The Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar): Nature Rich ...
Day 12.
Disembark In Reykjavik

Ports of call (7): Goðafoss, Keflavik, Reykjavik, Skaftafell National Park, Snaefellsnes, Stykkisholmur, Vatnajökull National Park

Highlights

  • Circumnavigate the entire island nationHeli-flightsee over remote parts of IcelandExplore two national parksCross the Arctic Circle by sea Photograph Kirkjufell Mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfallVisit Látrabjarg, the tallest bird cliff in EuropeObserve iconic puffinsVisit Vatnajökull glacier
  • Ship Information

    Ship Name
    Ultramarine
    Ship Type
    Expedition Ship
    Max. Passengers
    199

    Travel Package

     

    Coming from

     

    Going to

    Cruise...

    Keflavik

    Arrow Going To

    Reykjavik

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