Expedition circumnavigation of Iceland and south-west Greenland: premiere between fire and ice

Active hiking with experts

Iceland offers an impressive variety of activities that bring you closer to the country, its culture and nature in a special way. On horseback riding excursions* with your expedition leader Heike Fries , you will experience the unique gait of the tölt, which only Icelandic horses can perform. The half-day rides take you through the fascinating landscape – an unforgettable experience for anyone who wants to feel Iceland's nature intensely. You can also take part in guided hikes, which are divided into different levels of difficulty. You will be accompanied by your hiking expert Günther Hanisch , a certified mountain guide who not only shares his experience but also designs special routes for the more athletically ambitious. These offer the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself physically, gain new perspectives and experience the wild beauty of Iceland even more intensely. However, the programme also includes tours with easy and moderate levels of difficulty – ideal for leisure hikers interested in botany and geology who would like to explore nature together with your expedition leader. New horizons are opening up for bird lovers: in small groups, your ornithology expert Dr Arne Lührs will share his specialist knowledge with you in exciting lectures on bird identification and ornithology. Unparalleled bird watching and identification await you on board and on shore excursions with your expert in breathtaking scenery.