Itinerary
- Day 1
Oslo
You'll arrive in Oslo and check into your hotel for the night. Norway's capital sits between forests and parks, mixing old architecture with modern design that makes it feel both historical and forward-thinking at the same time.
Optional Activities
- Visit nautical museums honoring Norse heritage
- Explore outdoor sculptures and street art
- Discover parks and forested areas
- Day 2
Oslo to Longyearbyen
A flight takes you from Oslo north to Longyearbyen, sitting high above the Arctic Circle on Svalbard's main island. Once you're aboard the Scenic Eclipse, you'll meet the captain and crew, settle into your suite, have welcome champagne, and get to know other guests.
Included Activities
- Meet Captain and crew of Scenic Eclipse
- Welcome reception with champagne
- Explore spacious suite
- Day 3
Svalbard Archipelago
You're now in the remote Svalbard Archipelago with glaciers, frozen tundra, and mountain peaks all around. The Discovery Team gives you an intro about the Zodiac boats and explains what the guided excursions will look like over the next several days.
Included Activities
- Discovery Team introductory presentation about expedition
- Day 4
Svalbard Archipelago
Daily excursions by Zodiac, kayak, and on foot let you explore Svalbard's wilderness. You'll have binoculars or Swarovski telescopes to watch for Arctic wildlife like whales, foxes, seals, seabirds, reindeer, wolverines, and Arctic rabbits.
Included Activities
- Daily Discovery excursions by Zodiac
- Kayaking expeditions
- Nature walks
- Day 5
Svalbard Archipelago
More days exploring Svalbard with the Discovery Team, which includes about 20 experts like geologists, historians, ornithologists, marine biologists, and glaciologists. They give photography tips and wildlife guidance during Zodiac cruises around ice formations.
Included Activities
- Daily Discovery excursions by Zodiac
- Kayaking expeditions
- Nature walks
- Expert guidance from Discovery Team
- Day 6
Greenland Sea Crossing
The Scenic Eclipse crosses the Greenland Sea today. Onboard you can use the spa, gym, or yoga studio, dine at specialty restaurants, or relax. The Discovery Team gives lectures recapping what you've seen and what's coming at the next ports.
Included Activities
- Discovery Team lectures in theatre
Optional Activities
- Workout in gym
- Yoga and Pilates classes
- Spa treatments
- Casual lunch at Azure Bar & Café
- Fine dining at Lumière (requires onboard reservation)
- Asian Fusion at Koko's
- Day 7
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
You visit Ittoqqortoormiit, one of Greenland's most isolated towns with about 350 people. A guided tour takes you through the museum, church, weather station, and public service building. You'll get your passport stamped here as a keepsake.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ittoqqortoormiit
- Visit museum
- Visit church
- Visit weather station
- Visit public service building
- Passport stamping
- Discovery Team Zodiac excursions
- Kayaking expeditions
- Shore landings
Landmarks/POIs Ittoqqortoormiit - Day 8
Scoresbysund, Greenland
Scoresbysund comes into view, the world's largest and deepest fjord system where many Greenlandic glaciers were born. The Captain and Discovery Team leader work together to plan flexible sailing based on conditions for the best possible experience.
Landmarks/POIs Scoresbysund - Day 9
Scoresbysund, Greenland
You navigate through Scoresbysund's 350-kilometre length and 600-metre depth, seeing towering icebergs drifting and calving from glaciers. Join tundra hikes searching for muskoxen and Arctic foxes, or take Zodiac cruises to spot walruses, seals, and whales.
Included Activities
- Discovery Team tundra hike
- Zodiac excursion to view wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Scoresbysund - Day 10
Scoresbysund, Greenland
Another day in Scoresbysund shows off towering cliffs, icebergs, vast glaciers, and mountainous landscape. You'll have chances to spot musk oxen and Arctic hares moving through their natural environment.
Optional Activities
- Sushi dinner at Koko's (requires onboard reservation)
Landmarks/POIs Scoresbysund - Day 11
Exiting Scoresbysund
Exiting the Scoresbysund fjord, you can wake on your own schedule and have breakfast brought to your suite while you watch from your private verandah. Spend time at the 550-square-meter Senses Spa getting treatments from wellness therapists.
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments and appointments
- Vitality Lounge experience
- Day 12
At Sea to Akureyri
The day brings spa treatments, Discovery Team lectures recapping your journey, and theatre performances. By evening the Scenic Eclipse arrives in Akureyri, Iceland for an overnight stay.
Included Activities
- Discovery Team lectures
Optional Activities
- Senses Spa treatments including massages and facials
- Alternative therapies such as Japanese shiatsu and Tibetan bowl sound healing
- Theatre performances
- Day 13
Akureyri, Iceland
Akureyri sits along Eyjafjord's shores as a relaxed coastal city. You can walk through vibrant streets with colorful houses, shops, and cafes, visit botanical gardens, or join a whale-watching tour.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Akureyri
- Visit botanical gardens
- Whale-watching tour
Landmarks/POIs Akureyri - Day 14
Vigur Island, Iceland
Vigur Island is a private island just below the Arctic Circle with 11th-century history and traditional eiderdown farming. You'll explore charming buildings while seeing 7,000 breeding eider ducks, 100,000 puffins, Arctic terns, large black guillemot colonies, seals, and passing whales.
Optional Activities
- Guided exploration of Vigur Island
- Wildlife observation
Landmarks/POIs Vigur Island - Day 15
Dynjandi Waterfall, Iceland
Dynjandi Waterfall, nicknamed 'the thunder,' cascades down seven tiers over 100 metres. You'll feel the freezing mist and see the bridal veil effect of one of Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls.
Optional Activities
- Visit Dynjandi Waterfall
- Wildlife observation during cruise
Landmarks/POIs Dynjandi Waterfall - Day 16
Reykjavik, Iceland
You sail to Reykjavik and leave the Scenic Eclipse to start an eight-day land journey through Iceland. Check into your Reykjavik hotel in the city's quirky, creative heart and get ready to explore Iceland's most famous sights.
Landmarks/POIs Reykjavik - Day 17
Reykjavik Walking Tour
An expert guide walks you through Reykjavik's hidden corners. You'll see the Harpa Concert Hall's striking architecture, the Sólarió Sculpture, and Hallgrimskirkja Church that rises above the city skyline.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Reykjavik
- Visit Harpa Concert Hall
- See Sólarió Sculpture
- Visit Hallgrimskirkja Church
Landmarks/POIs Harpa Concert Hall Hallgrimskirkja Church Sólarió Sculpture - Day 18
South Coast Exploration
You head to Iceland's south coast to watch Icelandic horses perform their unique gaits. After that you'll see ancient man-made caves (believed to be Iceland's oldest archaeological remains), sample Icelandic whisky and local beer, then visit Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Icelandic horse show
- Visit ancient caves
- Whisky and beer tasting
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Visit Skogafoss waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Seljalandsfoss Skogafoss - Day 19
Jökulságlón Glacier Lagoon
An amphibian vessel takes you out on Jökulsárlón, Iceland's largest glacial lagoon. You'll see majestic icebergs up close, taste 1,000-year-old ice, and spot seals. Later at Diamond Beach's black sand, you'll see massive ice blocks glisten like diamonds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Amphibian vessel cruise on Jökulságlón glacier lagoon
- Taste 1000-year-old ice
- Wildlife spotting
- Visit Diamond Beach
Landmarks/POIs Jökulságlón Glacier Lagoon Diamond Beach - Day 20
South Coast & Vik
You follow Iceland's south coast through dramatic landscapes, steep canyons, meandering rivers, and ancient lava fields. Reynisfjara's black sand beach has incredible basalt columns rising from the ocean. You'll look for Icelandic puffins, explore Vik (Iceland's southernmost town), and try craft beer at a local brewery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Basalt column viewing
- Explore Vik
- Craft beer tasting at local brewery
Landmarks/POIs Reynisfjara Vik - Day 21
Golden Circle
The Golden Circle route starts at Thingvellir, where Iceland's nationhood was established. Then comes Gullfoss, the iconic Golden Waterfall dropping 31 metres with 100,000 litres per second. You'll finish at Haukadalur's geothermal area where Strokkur geyser erupts every 8 to 10 minutes up to 30 metres high.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Thingvellir
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Visit Haukadalur geothermal area
- View Great Geysir
- View Strokkur geyser
Landmarks/POIs Thingvellir Gullfoss Strokkur Geyser Great Geysir - Day 22
Reykjavik & Reykjanes Geopark
Back in Reykjavik for one night, you visit Reykjanes Geopark where the Mid-Atlantic ridge rises above ocean, showing volcanic and geothermal features. In the afternoon you'll soak in Sky Lagoon's hot waters from the 70-metre infinity edge pool while taking in panoramic views of Hafnarfjordur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Reykjanes Geopark experience
- View dormant volcanoes, fissures and faults
- Panoramic view of Hafnarfjordur
- Seven-Step ritual at Sky Lagoon
Landmarks/POIs Reykjanes Geopark Sky Lagoon Hafnarfjordur - Day 23
Departure
You transfer to Reykjavik airport for your onward journey, leaving with memories from Iceland and the new friends you've made along the way.
