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Whales and Northern Lights Tour

7 days
6 nights

Testimonials:

My husband and I have just returned from an amazing holiday in Iceland. We booked through DORA at Nordic Saga. Everything went smoothly and we got the cabin we wanted. We did a circumnavigation of Iceland on a small cruiseship, the Ocean Diamond, which was small enough to go down the fjords, right to the harbours of the small villages. It was an outstanding trip! I highly recommend it! The expedition crew on the Ocean Diamond were amazing! We were always given the best safety gear for our excursions (helmets, goggles, survival suits, life jackets, etc.). Every day was an adventure! We visited waterfalls, geysers, lagoons, fishing villages, volcanic craters, museums, nature baths, geo-thermal pools, glaciers, and icebergs, and much more. We rode Icelandic horses, went whale watching, saw puffins, eider ducks, black guillemots (with red feet!), and arctic turns. We had rides in zodiac boats, RIB boats (Rigid Inflatable Boats) and amphibian boats. Everywhere we went, experienced guides explained the historical background and told us interesting sagas of Iceland. We loved SKYR, the Icelandic yogurt. The scenery in Iceland is beautiful and dramatic, from mountains covered in purple lupines to black lava sand beaches. Everything in Iceland is very, very, very, very, expensive! i am glad that all our meals were included with our ship. The days were were away for lunch, they gave us a picnic brown bag lunch. We stayed a couple of extra nights at the beginning and end of our cruise and stayed in hotels which were 'tired' or had small rooms or shared bathrooms and no elevators; not Canadian standards. Just be aware. The circumnavigation covered most of Iceland but we took an additional land tour to see The Golden Circle and it was amazing! We were amazed by the 24 hours of sunlight! Nordic Saga provided all the information and paperwork that we needed. We had an excellent vacation and I have a beautiful red hooded Icelandic sweater to keep me warm next winter!
Linda Silverberg
Susie, Thanks for making our Iceland tour so exciting. We had a great time searching for the Northern Lights and exploring all the sights the country had to offer. We especially enjoyed relaxing in the Blue Lagoon. Such a tranquil and beautiful place. The snow made it that much more magical. The tours were well thought out and I felt our time in each location was perfect. I loved the guides and felt I learned a lot which I wasn't really expecting. Send them my thanks! My family truly loved the tour so again, thank you for everything. If we travel to Iceland again someday, I'll be in touch! Teresa McConnell
Teresa McConnell

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PER PERSON :

$ 2,405.00 (Cat. T triple)
$ 2,955.00 (Cat. P double)
$ 3,575.00 (Cat. O double)
$ 4,060.00 (Cat. D double)
$ 4,870.00 (Cat. B double)
$ 6,570.00 (Cat. B single)
$ 5,680.00 (Cat. A double)

Dates:

Sep 23, 2020 - Sep 29, 2020 
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Cabin Description:

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Ocean Diamond

Included:

  • Included on ship: Accommodation in booked cabin category
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Coffee, tea and water
  • Zodiac excursions (weather-dependent)
  • Icelandic/English speaking guide
  • All presentations from cruise staff and guest speakers
  • Onboard entertainment program
  • Iceland ProCruises Windjacket
  • Included on bus tour: 3 nights in a typical hotel room with shower/toilet
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Icelandic/English speaking guide
  • Whale Watching on RIB boat

Itinerary:

Great possibility to see Northern Lights and Whales on this special once-a-year combination of Iceland Land Tour and Iceland Fjord Cruise where you can get to know the Land of Fire and Ice both on land and at sea! This is a special time of the year when summer surrenders to autumn colors and Northern Lights. In addition to all natural wonders of the land tour you will have a great opportunity to explore marine world around Iceland. Lots of different whale species spend September along the shores of Northern Iceland. The chance to see “the giants of the sea” during the voyage is therefore very high.

We offer various shore excursions and our lecturers on board will present interesting topics on the Northern Lights and whales. Once OCEAN DIAMOND has reached the harbor of Akureyri you can look forward to an exciting bus tour through the highlands of Iceland back to Reykjavik.

 

Day 1  : Reykjavik

Arrival in Reykjavik. Use your leisure time in Reykjavik to discover the unique charm of the world’s northernmost capital and book one of our pre-tours. Or explore the sights of south and west Iceland on a self-drive road trip. Overnight in Reykjavik.

Day 2  : West Iceland

After an exciting city tour in Reykjavik we visit Thingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the world’s first parliament . A stop will be made to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls and Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in the world. Lunch will be provided the way. Dinner and overnight in West Iceland.

Day 3  : West Iceland/Akureyri

Today we visit Godafoss, the magnificent “waterfall of the Gods“ and explore the natural beauty of the Lake Myvatn area, including the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir and the pseudo craters at Skutustadir. The pseudo craters were formed by gas explosions when boiling lava flowed over the wetlands. Last but not least we visit Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall in the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park. Lunch will be provided on the way. Dinner and overnight in the Husavik area.

Day 4  : Husavik

Húsavík is often called the “Whale watching capital” of Iceland, the town’s offshore waters are home to 15 different whale species, as well as dolphins Watching these graceful ocean giants in their Arctic habitat is an unforgettable experience. An exciting trip with RIB boats (Rigid Inflatable Boat) to search for the gentle giants awaits you. Lunch in Husavik. Embarkation in the afternoon.

Day 5  : Ísafjördur

Today‘s destination is the idyllic town of Isafjördur, capital of the Westfjords region. This secluded peninsula is connected to the rest of Iceland by only a narrow strip of land. Even by Icelandic standards, the area can be described as unusually isolated. The landscape is characterized by mesas and dramatic fjords that cut deep into the landscape.

Day 6  : Stykkishólmur

In the morning the OCEAN DIAMOND reaches the small village of Stykkisholmur, starting point for our explorations of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Snaefellsnes is also known as “Iceland in miniature” since this region contains nearly all different kind of Icelandic scenery. In the evening the OCEAN DIAMOND leaves Stykkisholmur for the direction of Reykjavik. Tonight you may have the last opportunity to see Northern Lights!

Day 7  : Reykjavik

In the morning we return to the port of Reykjavik. After breakfast it’s time to bid farewell to the OCEAN DIAMOND. Explore the sights of south and west Iceland on a self-drive road trip. You can also simply hang out in Reykjavik, a perfect city for those who want to refresh their spirit in a place that combines invigorating outdoor activities, great food and world-class entertainment. Departure transfer on your own.

 

Notes:

All routes and excursions are provisional and subject to change.

All Zodiac excursions are weather dependent.