ACTIVE OCEAN CRUISE
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WALKING & HIKING
ICELAND
Grimsey Island
DAYS 1–2 Begin your adventure in Thingvellir National Park • Trek through a geothermal valley past bubbling mud pots • Be swept away by magnificent Snæfellsjökull National Park • On foot, discover Iceland’s quintessential landscapes, including seaside cliffs, otherworldly rock formations and rolling farmlands • Keep an eye out for kittiwakes, gulls and arctic terns • While our ship sails, grab a pair of binoculars and search for whales and seabirds. DAYS 3–4 Greet one of the largest colonies of Iceland’s most famous seabird, the Atlantic puffin (making their home here during April through August) • The vibrant green and grassy island of Grímsey is home to more than 60 species of birds • Marvel at beautiful basalt columns created when heavy lava flow met with the cold sea • Peek into Grjótagjá Lava Cave—a brilliant cavern where scenes of Game of Thrones were filmed • Take in the views of serene and surreal Lake Mývatn. DAYS 5–8 Explore the charming fishing village of Grundarfjörður, admiring views of the largest fjord in the Westfjords • Hike through a spectacular ravine with a mighty waterfall • Amble through the bustling fishing town of Ísafjördur • At Heimaey, climb to the crater rim of Eldfell Volcano, where panoramic vistas await • Cruise to one of the country’s most active geothermal regions • Trek near the active volcano of Mount Hengill • Hike along steaming waterfalls and take a dip in thermal waters • Head further into the breathtaking Reykjadalur Valley, past bubbling mud pots and a hidden cascade • Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board before bidding farewell and disembarking in Reykjavík or Hafnarfjördur. » Ponant Ship shown above Aboard a luxury ship, journey toward the Arctic Circle. Sojourn on secluded islands with vast puffin colonies. Cruise amid fjords and unspoiled wilderness. Glide effortlessly through Nordic waters. Passage to the Land of Fire & Ice ICELAND
OSLO
Isafjordur
LONDON
Sudavík
Akureyri
LAKE MYVATN
Grundarfjordur
Hengill
THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK
Reykjavik
Heimaey Island
North Atlantic Ocean
8 Days Activity Levels 1-2 Ponant Ship $9,099 to $14,599 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search ICCW on backroads.com “See otherworldly beauty from the comfort of a small luxury ship by night and from the exhilarating terrain by day with star leaders. These guys take an already fabulous trip to yet another level.” BOB MORRISON • VICKSBURG, MS
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