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Explore the land of fire and ice on Adventure Life's cultural tours in Iceland for 2026. With 51 diverse itineraries ranging from 5 to 17 days, you can immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and unique culture of this Nordic island. From hiking on glaciers and witnessing the Northern Lights to visiting picturesque villages and exploring ancient archaeological sites, these tours offer a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. With activities like whale watching, wildlife viewing, and kayaking, you'll have the opportunity to connect with Iceland's natural beauty in an intimate way. Starting at affordable prices, these tours provide an unforgettable journey that will leave you with a deep appreciation for Iceland's rich heritage and stunning scenery. Don't miss out on this extraordinary travel experience - contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Waterfall Skogafoss in South Iceland
from $2,944
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Discover Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Visit the Golden Circle
  • Enjoy Dalvík
  • Circumnavigate Ring Road
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of Iceland on this 8-day tour, covering Reykjavik and the highlights along the famed Ring Road. Visit a shimmering glacier, spouting geysers, incredible volcanoes, and stunning waterfalls, and go whale watching in the north.
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Northern Lights
from $3,196
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Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike at Vatnajokull glacier
  • Enjoy Arctic Whale Watching
  • Visit to Ingvellir National Park
  • Wander along Diamond Beach
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this fantastic 8-day road trip along the Ring Road, explore the dramatic landscapes of Iceland's "Golden Circle." Experience the Aurora Borealis, commonly considered one of the most magnificent natural phenomena in the world.
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $6,990
No SS
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Cruise volcanic island of Surtsey
  • Visit Heimaey’s lava fields
  • Visit scenic Eyjafjordur fjord
  • Experience Westfjords fishing herit
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Sail Iceland’s wild coast on an 8-day cruise aboard L' L'Austral. Discover Reykjavík’s landmarks, sail around Surtsey, explore Heimaey’s bird cliffs, walk lava craters near Grundarfjordur, visit Akureyri’s Godafoss, and explore Ísafjörður’s fjords. Spot puffins and Arctic landscapes while experiencing Icelandic history and culture.
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Historic town of Husavik on the North Coast
from $8,690
$1000 SBC
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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant streets
  • Visit Isafjordur picturesque fjord
  • Wander Akureyri’s colorful streets
  • Discover Heimaey’s volcanic island
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Iceland’s stunning west coast on this 8-day cruise aboard Le Bellot, featuring glaciers, fjords, volcanoes, and geysers. Highlights include Reykjavík’s colorful charm, Grimsey’s seabird colonies, Akureyri’s geothermal wonders, and the iconic Golden Circle or whale-watching adventures.
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Coastal village in the arctic
from $14,195
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Iceland Circumnavigation: Mountains, Volcanoes and Waterfalls

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Iceland’s remote Westfjords
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Discover Vatnajokull’s glaciers
  • Encounter Westman Islands wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day Icelandic voyage aboard Ultramarine, beginning and ending in Reykjavik. Explore the dramatic Westfjords, cross the Arctic Circle in Northern Iceland, and experience East Iceland’s majestic fjords. Visit the Westman Islands, see glaciers, volcanoes, and puffins, and witness the country’s incredible geological diversity.
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $8,230
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Beethoven's Icelandic Symphony: A Musical Voyage

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Reykjavik panoramic city views
  • Sail past Surtsey Island
  • Hike around Saxholl crater
  • See Godafoss Waterfall cascade
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Sail around Iceland on an 8-day expedition aboard L'Austral and visit Reykjavik, Surtsey, Heimaey, Grundarfjordur, Akureyri, Grimsey, and Isafjordur. Encounter volcanoes, Arctic landscapes, puffin colonies, dramatic fjords, and vibrant local culture with expert guides.
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $13,010
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Sail around Surtsey volcanic island
  • Cruise into Grundarfjordur
  • Experience Arctic Circle crossing
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise that explores Iceland’s coast aboard Le Laperouse, sailing from Reykjavik to Vestmannaeyjar, Snaefellsnes, Grimsey, Akureyri, Isafjordur, and back. You explore volcanoes, fjords, bird cliffs, Arctic Circle islands, geothermal landscapes, and historic fishing towns by sea and guided excursions.
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Exploring Greenland
from $9,124
No SS
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Arctic Edges: Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Djupavík’s historic herring
  • See calving tidewater glaciers
  • Discover Skagafjorour’s saga herita
  • Visit Vigur Island’s puffins
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Sail round-trip from Reykjavik on an 8-day Arctic adventure aboard National Geographic Explorer. Explore Iceland’s Westfjords, Skagafjorour, and East Greenland’s glaciers and fjords. Encounter whales, puffins, and seals, visit historic fishing towns, hike to waterfalls, and immerse yourself in the region’s cultural heritage and natural beauty.
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Historic town of Husavik on the North Coast
from $9,595
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Highlights of Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Reykjavik city streets
  • Walk Ísafjörður fjord paths
  • Visit Siglufjörður Herring Museum
  • Cross Arctic Circle Grímsey
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Discover Iceland in 8 days aboard Ocean Victory, traveling from Reykjavik to Reykjavik. Visit Ísafjörður, Siglufjörður, Grímsey, Akureyri, Húsavík, Djúpivogur, and the Westman Islands. Explore historic towns, volcanic landscapes, fjords, wildlife, and cultural sites along the Arctic Circle with guided walks, local cuisine, and coastal views.
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The blue lagoon in Iceland
from $7,560
No SS
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Discover Reykjavík's Blue Lagoon
  • Explore the beautiful Grimsey
  • Experience Isafjordur fjord
  • Visit Eldheimar
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Le Bellot hosts this 8-day Arctic cruise of Iceland, departing from the artistic capital city of Reykjavik. Bird lovers rejoice at the wealth of seabirds, especially at Grimsey Island. You'll also witness the beautiful Ísafjörður, nestled in a dramatic landscape of volcanoes, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks, all while learning about the local culture.
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Remote and rugged Westfjords, Iceland
from $17,095
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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
  • Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Join an 11-day cruise around Iceland aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring its stunning landscapes with glaciers, volcanoes, and unique wildlife. Experience the remote Westfjords, hike dramatic coastlines, and discover the fascinating geology of this young land.
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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
from $3,000
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Arctic Ocean - Spitsbergen: Jan Mayen, Ice Edge & Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Grimsey Island
  • Visit Jan Mayen volcano
  • Observe polar bears
  • Land at Alkhornet cliffs
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Akureyri / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day Arctic cruise aboard MV Plancius, sailing from Iceland to Spitsbergen. Explore Jan Mayen, the sea ice edge, and rich bird colonies while observing whales, polar bears, and Arctic wildlife.
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
from $12,495
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Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Visit Kirkjufell and waterfall
  • Explore Westfjords’ wildlife gems
  • See Dettifoss waterfall
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
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Iceland / Reykjavik
Activities
Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise through Iceland's stunning landscapes and rich wildlife. Explore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Westfjords, and Arctic Circle aboard the Ultramarine, with guided hikes, Zodiac tours, and glacier adventures.
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Explore volcanic Heimaey Island
from $14,999
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Iceland & Scoresbysund

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • See Grundarfjordur & Kirkjufell
  • Experience Dynjandi Waterfall trail
  • Uncover Saudarkrokur history
  • Sail through Scoresbysund fjords
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Fishing
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day Arctic cruise aboard Seabourn Venture, visiting Iceland and Scoresbysund. Explore Reykjavík, Snaefellsnes National Park, Dynjandi, Heimaey, and witness stunning fjords, icebergs, and wildlife along the way.
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Flateyjarkirkja church and couple of living houses with meadow in foreground and blue sky, Flatey, Iceland
from $16,999
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Southeast Greenland And Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Cruise Heimaey puffin cliffs
  • Visit Qaqortoq & Hvalsey ruins
  • Discover Tasermiut Fjord
  • Sail Prins Christian Sund
  • Experience Tasiilaq culture
  • See Kirkjufell in Grundarfjordur
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Whale Watching, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 15-day Arctic expedition aboard Seabourn Venture, exploring Southeast Greenland and Iceland. Visit Reykjavik, Heimaey, Qaqortoq, Tasermiut Fjord, Prins Christian Sund, and Iceland’s Westfjords while discovering fjords, Viking history, wildlife, and remote Arctic communities.
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Hiking the arctic tundra.
from $6,250
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East Greenland & Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Akureyri - Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail through Scoresby Sund
  • Explore Hoffman Peninsula
  • Cruise Vikingebugt glaciers
  • Hike remote tundra routes
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activities
Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 10-day expedition aboard MV Plancius to East Greenland and Scoresby Sund. Sail through vast fjords, explore remote tundra, enjoy long hikes, and observe Arctic wildlife, historic sites, and dramatic ice-filled landscapes.
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Spot wildlife such as reindeer in the high Arctic
from $9,299
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Iceland and Greenland Adventure

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Reykjavik's cityscape
  • Spot whales while cruising
  • Discover Viking ruins in Qaqortoq
  • Spot eagles above Paamiut’s trails
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Experience a unique 11-day Arctic cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard World Navigator. Explore Iceland's fjords and fishing towns before venturing deep into Greenland. Visit remote Inuit communities, hike dramatic landscapes, see whales, seals, and Arctic birds, and learn Viking history.
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Grass-roofed houses of the Faroe Islands
from $26,730
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Wild lands of Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Glasgow to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • See Giant’s Causeway columns
  • Visit Glencoe mountain valleys
  • Hike Faroese mountains
  • See Heimaey volcanic landscapes
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Glasgow / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise from Glasgow to Reykjavík aboard Le Bellot. Explore Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Hebrides, Faroe Islands, and Iceland through guided hikes, cultural sites, wildlife cruises, and volcanic landscapes. Experience remote islands, basalt cliffs, and historic towns.
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