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Don’t miss out on taking an Iceland Wildlife Viewing Trip to see arctic animals on one of these 91 trips in 2025 and 2026. Get the chance to see arctic foxes, reindeer, different types of whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises, puffins, and oystercatchers. Customize your trip to include other activities such as small ship cruises, hiking, kayaking, village visits, adventure options, and archaeological site visits. Our Iceland tours and cruises including wildlife viewing visit destinations such as Reykjavik, Longyearbyen, Ittoqqortoormiit, Denmark Strait, and Nuuk and start at $2,750. Talk to one of Adventure Life's wildlife travel experts to plan your dream trip to Iceland.
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Glacial ice in Greenland
$13,295
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South Greenland Adventure: The Majestic Alpine Arctic

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Reykjavik,Iceland's capital
  • Experience Westlands
  • Discover Arctic Patagonia
  • Explore East Coast of Greenland
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 13-day expedition cruise roundtrip to Reykjavik aboard the Ultramarine. Discover South Greenland's fjords, glaciers, and mountains. This expedition allows for a range of activities, from high-energy adventures to more leisurely, immersive experiences. Enjoy Heli Hiking and the …
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Stunning views from your zodiac cruise
$7,450
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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • View the Northern Lights
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Watch whale and seabird migration
  • Observe massive icebergs
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
The Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise sails waters filled with breathtaking scenery. The expedition passes through areas that are home to seals, seabirds, whales, and polar bears, topped off with nighttime viewing of the Northern Lights. Each day, explore stunning arctic landscapes with …
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Enormous tabular icebergs dominate the Arctic landscape
$8,195
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Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

East Greenland - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Tour Whale Iceland Museum
  • Explore Greenland's fjords & peaks
  • Spot Arctic's wildlife animals
  • Observe dancing Northern Lights
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Ittoqqortoormiit
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, serves as the starting point for this 12-day Arctic expedition. Visit the city's most recognizable landmark, the Hallgrmskirkja church. Navigate north via the Denmark Strait to East Greenland, keeping a lookout for huge whales and large seabird colonies. …
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The breathtaking scenery of Iceland
$9,899
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Ring Around Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Explore Harpa Concert Hall
  • Visit Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss
  • Experience culture of Isafjordur
  • Explore streets in Seydisfjordur
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a captivating 8-day cruise through Iceland. Start in Reykjavík, admiring its colorful houses and modern architecture at the Harpa Concert Hall. Explore Grundarfjordur, with its majestic Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall. Discover the culture and beauty of …
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Vatnajokull glacier. Largest Icelandic glacier.
$18,400
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A Circumnavigation of Iceland

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Meet Iceland’s people & culture
  • Actively explore Iceland's coasts
  • Experience Iceland’s unique geology
  • Travel with an expert team
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Iceland’s geology in all its manifestations is world-class: glaciers, thundering waterfalls, immense cliffs, geothermal springs, boiling mud pots, and rock and lava-scapes of unearthly beauty. It alone makes a circumnavigation a very compelling idea. But when you add in components like …
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Houses of Greenland
$26,030
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Northeast Greenland's Unexplored Sea Ice

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Discover Blosseville
  • Cross Denmark Strait
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Watch the arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This 15-day cruise provides an unforgettable experience of visiting the northeast coast of Greenland, one of the most remote areas in the Far North. Explore the coasts of Blosseville, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Greenland's northeast roundtrip Reykjavík aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Embark in …
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Puffins on the Latrabjarg Cliffs
$4,834
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Wild Iceland Escape

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Iceland's pristine fjords
  • Soak in geothermal hot springs,
  • Discover Westfjords' biodiversity
  • Watch out for humpback whales
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover why Iceland is known as the “land of fire and ice” on a voyage to the remote fjords and volcanic isles along the country's western coast. Venture across the stark landscape of an island formed by volcanic eruptions, where the ground is still warmed by geothermal activity. …
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The blue lagoon in Iceland
$7,970
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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
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience an unforgettable 8-day journey around Iceland aboard Le Bellot. Discover the most beautiful landscapes on the Icelandic west coast, between vast glaciers, vertiginous fjords, volcanoes, and boiling geysers, Iceland offers a kaleidoscope of wild and romantic landscapes. You will board …
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
$7,170
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore iconic sites in Iceland
  • Explore North Atlantic landscapes
  • See incredible Arctic wildlife
  • Visit fishing villages and terrains
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise adventure through Iceland. From Reykjavik, choose from excursions at each port, visiting sites like the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, and the Godafoss waterfalls. As you sail the North Atlantic, encounter fjords, waterfalls, fishing villages, and volcanic …
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The breathtaking scenery of Iceland
$6,395
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Iceland Circumnavigation

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Experience Reykjavík's culture
  • Explore Iceland's pristine fjords
  • Search for whales and dolphins
  • Visit traditional fishing villages
Activities:
Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join this 10-day adventure cruise to the ancient Viking stronghold of Iceland, a mystical land shaped by fire and ice. Voyaging aboard the Ocean Endeavour, experience Iceland at its best and most diverse. Marvel at the geological wonders of this island at the edge of the Arctic Circle, exploring …
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
$13,995
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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
  • Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise departing from and returning to Reykjavik on the Greg Mortimer. Explore Iceland, known as the 'land of fire and ice,' and take in the snow-covered peaks, glaciers, and active volcanoes. Visit the remote Westfjords, ideal for nature hikes and sea kayaking, and walk …
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Flateyjarkirkja church and couple of living houses with meadow in foreground and blue sky, Flatey, Iceland
$4,450
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Northwest Iceland Explorer - Into the pack ice

Keflavik - Akureyri - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Discover Flatey’s charming village
  • Look for amazing Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Arnarstapi’s stunning cliffs
  • See Isafjordur’s eider farms
Starts / Ends:
Keflavik International Airport / Akureyri
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. Start in Keflavik, followed by whale-watching as you sail into Faxafloi Bay toward Iceland's Snaefellsnes Peninsula. For the next few days, explore Iceland's coast's natural and cultural wonders, including the glacier-capped …
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Waterfalls in Iceland
$9,395
NO SS
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Iceland’s Westfjords & North Coast

Reykjavik - Akureyri - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover Reykjavik's culture
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Discover Thingeyri's Viking history
  • Spot puffins at Vigur
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 7-day cruise from Reykjavik to Akureyri aboard the Sylvia Earle. After some leisure time in Reykjavik, embark on a Golden Circle tour to see Gullfoss, Geysir, and Thingvellir National Park. Discover the Westfjords, with stops at the Latrabjarg bird cliffs and Dynjandi waterfall. In …
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Exploring Greenland
$7,750
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East and South Greenland Explorer

Akureyri - Narsarsuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Akureyri’s scenic landscape
  • Sail Denmark Strait’s icy waters
  • Discover Tasiilaq’s vibrant history
  • Spot wildlife in Timmiarmiut
Starts / Ends:
Akureyri / Narsarsuaq
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard the MV Plancius from Akureyri through the wild fjords of East Greenland, filled with historical and natural wonders. Discover northern birdlife, potential whale sightings, and the first sight of Greenland’s icy Blosseville coast. Sail south to experience some …
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A polar landscape
$2,750
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Arctic Ocean - Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Experience Jan Mayen, volcanic land
  • Explore Akureyri’s historic charm
  • Sail Spitsbergen’s icy waters
  • Discover Alkhornet’s seabird cliffs
Starts / Ends:
Akureyri / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. Begin in Akureyri, sailing northward through scenic Eyjafjordur with possible whale sightings on the way to Grimsey. This small island straddles the Arctic Circle and is home to thriving colonies of puffins, Arctic terns, and razorbills. Heading …
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
$3,750
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Northeast Iceland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail - Incl. Bus back up

7 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore East Iceland
  • Experience Northeast Iceland
  • Discover Húsavík and Whales
  • Explore the Arctic Circle
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Egilsstaðir
Activities:
Hiking, Northern Lights, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join this 7-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn in October. Although this expedition may pose some challenges due to the weather and sea conditions, it presents a unique opportunity to explore the most remote regions of Iceland, with reduced tourism activity. Be prepared for cold winds, …
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
$13,895
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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
Starts / Ends:
Iceland / Reykjavik
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore Iceland's rugged beauty on this 12-day cruise aboard the Ultramarine. Begin in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, before heading to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, known as "Iceland in a nutshell," with its glaciers, lava fields, and iconic Kirkjufell mountain. Discover the …
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Exploring Greenland
$22,295
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Jewels of the Arctic

Reykjavik - Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Golden Circle route
  • Discover East Greenland
  • Encounter Svalbard
  • Explore Greenland
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik to Oslo aboard the Greg Mortimer. Discover Svalbard's realm of perpetual daylight, where thrilling encounters with polar bears, walruses on sea ice, and echoing guillemot cries create unforgettable moments. In East Greenland, sail through …
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