Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
You'll arrive in Reykjavik this afternoon to board your luxury Discovery Yacht. The Captain and crew will welcome you with Champagne as you settle into your suite. Later, head to the Scenic Lounge to meet other guests and raise a toast to kick off your voyage through Iceland and Greenland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome aboard ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht with Champagne reception
- Explore spacious suite
- Meet Captain and crew
Landmarks/POIs Reykjavik - Day 2
Patreksfjoerdur
Today brings you to Patreksfjördur in the Westfjords region. You can see millions of seabirds nesting on the Látrabjarg bird cliffs or walk the beaches with their white and gold sands. Weather permitting, you'll catch sight of Dynjandi Waterfall dropping down seven tiers across 100 metres, which locals consider the jewel of this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lectures from Discovery Team in state-of-the-art theatre
Optional Activities
- Walking Tour & Fish Tasting - guided harbour walk with fresh and dried Icelandic fish and butter tastings, learning about traditional preservation methods
- Látrabjarg Cliff visit - Europe's largest bird cliff with puffins and bird photography opportunities
- Rauðasandur Beach Hike (2.7km, led by Discovery Team) - discover renowned red sands beach with blue sea and dark cliff contrasts
- Helicopter flight on board helicopters - jaw-dropping views of glaciers, volcanoes and waterfalls from above (weather and regulatory approval subject to restrictions)
Landmarks/POIs Patreksfjördur Látrabjarg Dynjandi Waterfall Rauðasandur Beach - Day 3
Isafjordur to Ittoqqortoormiit
You'll explore Ísafjördur, the main town for the Westfjords area on Iceland's northernmost peninsula. The Old Town has colorful historic buildings set against mountains and water. Later tonight your yacht sails across the Arctic Circle to reach Ittoqqortoormiit in Greenland, so pack layers and plan on some sea time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Isafjördur Old Town with historic buildings
Optional Activities
- Taste of Isafjordur Walking Tour - guided walk through town's transformation from 1980s fishing hub to creative community, visit Kertahúsið candle house, harbour views with avalanche barriers, craft beer tasting at Dokkan Brewery
- Vigur Island guided walk (2km by 400m island) - learn of eiderdown and egg trade, spot 8,000 puffins, visit Iceland's only windmill and Europe's smallest post office, refreshments at 19th-century family house
- Valagil Hike (4km round-trip, active) - dramatic Westfjords landscapes via Álftafjördur, marked trail with thundering waterfall and lava-layered cliffs
- History at Hesteyri - remote Jökulfirdur fjords with 1952 abandoned settlement guided walk, traditional refreshments at former doctor's house, opportunities to spot Arctic foxes, seals or whales
- Life & Culture - restored fisherman's hut visit south of Arctic Circle, live music performance at historic church, Snæfjallaströnd scenic valley exploration, Isafjördur heritage museum, Icelandic Brennivín and local delicacies tasting
- Kayaking and zodiac cruising (weather and harbour master approval subject)
Landmarks/POIs Isafjördur Vigur Island Valagil Canyon Hesteyri Arctic Circle - Day 4
Ittoqqortoormiit
You're in Ittoqqortoormiit, one of Greenland's most remote towns with around 350 people. A guide will take you through key spots including the museum, church, weather station and public service building to show you traditional Inuit life and how the community survives here. You'll also get a unique passport stamp from this isolated settlement.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ittoqqortoormiit community
- Explore museum, church, weather station and public service building
- Passport stamping
Optional Activities
- Kayaking and Zodiac cruising (weather permitting and with harbour master approval)
Landmarks/POIs Ittoqqortoormiit - Day 5
Scoresbysund
Your yacht sails past Scoresbysund, an enormous fjord that stretches 350 kilometres and plunges 600 metres deep. You'll navigate through massive icebergs floating in Arctic waters and calving from glaciers. Head to the Open Bridge to talk with the Discovery Team, or relax on your private verandah to take it all in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Scoresbysund fjord and icebergs
- Access to Open Bridge with expert Discovery Team
- Lectures from Discovery Team in state-of-the-art theatre
Optional Activities
- Zodiac cruises through fjords and Arctic landscapes (weather and ice conditions permitting)
Landmarks/POIs Scoresbysund Inland Ice - Day 6
Akureyri
You'll visit Akureyri, Iceland's second largest town with roughly 20,000 residents and located just 60 kilometres below the Arctic Circle. See the striking Akureyri Church and walk through one of the world's most northerly botanic gardens, which grows endemic Icelandic plants. Local folklore says elves and hidden people live in the town, so keep an eye out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Akureyri Church
- Explore Akureyri Botanical Gardens
Optional Activities
- Leisurely Akureyri & Godafoss Waterfall - explore charming architecture, Botanical Gardens, and stunning Godafoss Waterfall
- Whale Watching - Humpback, Minke, Fin and Blue whales plus white-beaked dolphins and porpoises in nutrient-rich Eyjafjoerdur waters with abundant seabirds including seasonal puffins
- Panoramic City & Forest Lagoon - scenic visit to Hlidafjordur viewpoint with fjord and mountain views, geothermal spa in Vadlaskoegur forest with heated pools and Eyjafjoerdur vistas
- Jewels of the North - North Iceland's volcanic wonders visiting Godafoss (Waterfall of the Gods), Lake Myvatn, Dimmuborgir lava fields, and Namaskaerd geothermal area
- Helicopter flight on board helicopters - jaw-dropping views of glaciers, volcanoes and waterfalls from above (weather and regulatory approval subject to restrictions)
- Kayaking and zodiac cruising (weather and harbour master approval subject)
Landmarks/POIs Akureyri Akureyri Church Akureyri Botanical Gardens Godafoss Waterfall Lake Myvatn Dimmuborgir Namaskaerd - Day 7
Grimsey
Today you're on Grímsey, a small island north of Iceland with 100 people and one million seabirds. The island straddles the Arctic Circle, making it one of few places where you can walk across it on foot. After lunch your yacht sets sail to cross the Arctic Circle again while heading toward Vopnafjördur on the eastern coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk Around Grímsey (Easy - 5km) - explore Iceland's sole Arctic Circle territory with driftwood church and vibrant folklore, cliffside seabird colonies, reinforced harbor settlement, 1793 epidemic tale, Arctic Circle certificate
- Walk Around Grímsey (Moderate - 10km) - more challenging walking path exploring Arctic Circle territory, driftwood church, seabird colonies, harbor settlement, 1793 survival tale, Arctic Circle certificate
- Grímsey Passenger Train - immerse in remote Arctic Circle island, dramatic seabird cliffs and folklore, ride through village, visit lighthouse for coastal views, cross Arctic Circle Monument, view driftwood church and 1793 tale
- Kayaking and Zodiac cruising (weather permitting and with harbour master approval)
Landmarks/POIs Grímsey Arctic Circle - Day 8
Vopnafjordur
You'll find Vopnafjördur, a quiet village of around 600 people on Iceland's eastern coast. The area has sprawling fjordlands winding along the water and lots of chances for hiking and birdwatching in the surrounding mountains. Many people with Icelandic heritage trace family roots here from emigration during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canyons & Cliffs Hike - scenic hike along Gljúfursá river on Drangsnes peninsula with Gljúfursárfoss waterfall and dramatic coastline views
- Bustarfell Turf House Visit & Walk - journey into Iceland's past at Bustarfell Museum, one of oldest and best-preserved turf houses in Hofsárdalur Valley, longer walking route through historic rooms and 18th-20th century exhibits
- Leisure Walk around Vopnafjordur - charming village exploration with local guide, abandoned houses, local folklore, first settlement and church, traditional Icelandic refreshments
- Studlagil Canyon & Sænutasel Farm - Studlagil Canyon's striking basalt columns and vivid emerald or sapphire waters, visit restored 19th-century Sænutasel Farm turf house to experience traditional Icelandic rural life and local refreshments
- Helicopter flight on board helicopters - jaw-dropping views of glaciers, volcanoes and waterfalls from above (weather and regulatory approval subject to restrictions)
- Kayaking and zodiac cruising (weather and harbour master approval subject)
Landmarks/POIs Vopnafjördur Gljúfursá River Gljúfursárfoss Waterfall Drangsnes Peninsula Bustarfell Museum Hofsárdalur Valley Studlagil Canyon Sænutasel Farm - Day 9
Seydhisfjordur
Seyðisfjördur sits at the heart of East Iceland's culture and heritage. You'll see 19th-century timber houses built by fishermen that now line the lagoon. The town offers both culture and small-town charm, and you're likely to spot reindeer and porpoises drawn by cascading waterfalls and snow-capped mountains surrounding the fjord.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Chasing Waterfalls - breathtaking hiking adventure through Vestdalur Valley with stunning waterfalls, meadows, wetlands, ancient human settlements over thousand years old
- Vök Baths - cross Fjardarheidi mountain pass to peaceful Vök Baths, natural hot springs relaxation amid breathtaking lake scenery, selection of pools and sauna inspired by Icelandic traditions
- History & Heritage Walk - charming town guided walking tour through historic streets and vibrant cultural sites, East Iceland Technical Museum with fascinating exhibits
- Skáanes Nature Walk - scenic drive through lush valley dotted with abandoned farms reflecting Iceland's rural past, Skáanes Nature and Heritage Centre private reserve rich in wildlife and natural beauty
- Helicopter flight on board helicopters - jaw-dropping views of dramatic landscapes from above (weather and regulatory approval subject to restrictions)
- Hiking, kayaking and Zodiac cruising (weather permitting and with harbour master approval)
Landmarks/POIs Seyðisfjördur Vestdalur Valley Fjardarheidi Vök Baths East Iceland Technical Museum Skáanes Nature and Heritage Centre - Day 10
Heimaey
You'll see what happens when nature both creates and destroys in one place. The 1973 Eldfell eruption here buried parts of town in lava and ash, creating a time capsule of that moment. Walking through, you'll see the marks of the eruption on buildings and landscape. More Atlantic puffins nest here than anywhere else on Earth. This is your last day onboard, so treat yourself to the spa or yoga studio one final time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore signs of 1973 Eldfell volcanic eruption
Optional Activities
- Boat Tour of Heimaey - depart historic harbour shaped by 1973 eruption, cruise Westman Islands' wild beauty past cliffs and caves with tales of past, view millions of seabirds including 6-8 million puffins, spot whales, musical performance in Klettshellir Cave
- Volcanic Hike & Eldheimar Museum - guided walk through Heimaey historic harbour continuing to Eldfell volcano lava fields before hiking to summit for panoramic vistas, Eldheimar Museum exploring 1973 eruption and its impact
- Bus Tour & Eldheimar Museum - explore Heimaey natural harbour and dramatic cliffs, Sprangan's rope-swinging site, Herjólfsdalur's Viking ruins, Stórhöfði puffin colony, view Surtsey and volcanoes Helgafell and Eldfell, Eldfell viewpoint, Eldheimar Museum, return to pier
Landmarks/POIs Heimaey Eldfell Westman Islands Klettshellir Cave Eldheimar Museum Stórhöfði Herjólfsdalur Sprangan Helgafell Surtsey - Day 11
Reykjavik
You're back in Reykjavik, the capital with its creative energy, active nightlife and quirky residents. After a final breakfast onboard, you'll say goodbye to the crew and fellow guests as you disembark your luxury yacht. If you have time, consider staying longer to check out the restaurants, boutiques, galleries and museums the city is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board Discovery Yacht
- Disembark ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik's stylish restaurants, chic boutiques, innovative galleries and fascinating museums
Landmarks/POIs Reykjavik
