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Elemental Iceland – Circular Saga from Reykjavík

Name: Elemental Iceland – Circular Saga from Reykjavík
Brand: HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions)
Price: 6042 USD
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8‑day all‑inclusive Iceland expedition cruise from Reykjavík

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MS Fridtjof Nansen · 2028

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Voyage Overview

8‑day all‑inclusive Iceland expedition cruise from Reykjavík

Voyage Highlights

The full circle

This is the only expedition we offer where you can sail around the whole of Iceland, experiencing a range of landscapes from the wild, rugged Westfjords to the whale-rich waters of Húsavík, the mystical east coast, and the volcanic Westman Islands, including some places only reachable by boat.

Chasing the Midnight Sun

Sailing in late May, we'll travel under near-constant daylight as the Midnight Sun takes hold. It's a lively window when seabird colonies are at full capacity, whales are feeding in the northern bays, and landscapes glow with the long, golden light of an Arctic summer.

Language Services

English

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Before the cruise

Please Note

All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions Excursions and activities are subject to change Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements  Depending on your flight times, an additional overnight stay might be needed (not included)

Food & Beverages

Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, wine, beer, and spirits
Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening (subject to licensing laws, excludes premium drinks)

HX Expedition Gear

Wind and waterproof expedition jacket
A complimentary Ocean Bottle water bottle to refill on board and take home

Ship Facilities

Use of sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room, lounges and more

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note, streaming is not supported

Extras

Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX – though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated
Range of included activities

Onboard Activities

In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by our knowledgeable Expedition Team
Use of our Science Centre, including the library and advanced biological and geological equipment
The Citizen Science Program allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research
An onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings
Daily briefing with the Expedition Team about the plans for the next day

Landing Activities

Escorted landings with small expedition boats
Necessary equipment for activities, such as walking poles, will be provided on board on loan. Your HX travel documents will have a recommended packing list.
Expedition photographers on hand to assist you

International flights
Additional overnight(s) if required due to international flight timings
Travel insurance
Luggage handling
Optional shore excursions with our local partners
Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
Kayaking activities.
International flights to/from your home country are not included.

Ship

MS Fridtjof Nansen

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions)

The newest addition to our fleet honors the heritage of her namesake – the Norwegian explorer, scientist, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Fridtjof Nansen. Known for his innovations in Arctic expeditions, Nansen led the first crossing of Greenland on cross-country skis. He is perhaps most famous for his attempt to reach the geographical North Pole during the Fram Expedition (1893-1896). Interestingly, after Nansen's Fram expedition, the ship was passed on to another great explorer who secretly planned an expedition to the South Pole - Roald Amundsen.

Passengers490

Tonnage20,889 GT

Built2020

Ice ClassPolar Class 6

Decks9

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Onboard Life

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Guided Sea Kayaking Adventure (Only Bookable Onboard)

Our experts will lead you on this sea kayaking adventure. Paddle into Wonder There’s truly no better way to feel the scale, silence, and raw beauty of this landscape than from the seat of a kayak. Guided by seasoned experts, you’ll glide across the water with your fellow adventurers, experiencing your surroundings in a uniquely intimate and peacefully immersive way. Duration: 3h00 Difficulty: Level 3 – Active – good mobility needed Booking code: N/A Highlights: • Explore from a rare water-level perspective • Enjoy nature up close, without the noise of a motor • Each outing is led by expert guides who ensure the utmost safety and share insights, and you’ll be provided with all the top-quality gear you need Practical information: • This is an optional, add-on activity, available at an additional cost. • This activity can only be booked on board. • Top-quality kayaking gear is provided, including a two-person hard-shell sea kayak, paddle, boots, life jacket, drysuit, and pogies. • Please note that this kayaking activity only uses two-person kayaks. Solo guests will be paired with another guest. • Participants must have basic swimming skills and be able to get in and out of the kayak on the water independently. • While we aim to offer this activity on every voyage, its operation is subject to weather and ice conditions. • A reasonable level of fitness is required to participate. • Wheelchair accessible: No • Language requirements: A basic level of English is needed to understand the guide’s instructions.

$114

Grundarfjörður – Shuttle to Kirkjufjell

Discover Iceland’s most iconic mountain and its stunning waterfall — a true natural wonder. Just outside the village of Grundarfjörður, Kirkjufell rises as a striking 463m cone-shaped peak, known as “Church Mountain” and one of Iceland’s most recognisable landmarks. At its base, the graceful Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall adds to the stunning scenery. Take a short shuttle from the harbour and explore this breathtaking landscape at your own pace. Duration: 2h00 Difficulty: Moderate – some mobility needed Booking code: INCL-GRF2 Min. number: 10 traveller(s) Highlights: • Take a short 10-minute shuttle from Grundarfjörður harbour to Kirkjufell and back, enjoying stunning views along the way. • Admire one of Iceland’s most iconic landmarks. • Explore Kirkjufell and enjoy the surrounding landscape at your own pace. Practical information: • Remarks/requirements: Please be prepared for rainy and cold weather. • Walking or activity information: The waterfall is a short walk from the shuttle bus parking area. Paths are clearly marked and consist of well-maintained gravel, suitable for a moderate level of fitness. • Wheelchair accessible: No • Language availability: English

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Grundarfjördur – Highlights of Snæfellsnes

Join us on a tour of the most spectacular highlights on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Natural wonders lining up This scenic coach tour takes you through the landscape of Snaefellsnes with its sandy beaches, rocky shorelines and jagged mountains. We stop at Djúpalónssandur, where we’ll walk to view the intriguing rock formations. Continuing to Arnarstapi, we’ll walk from the town’s beautiful harbour along the line of the cliffs to explore, and with luck, we’ll capture photographs of the seabird colonies that thrive here. We then continue to Ytri Tunga to look out for seals. Duration: 5h15 Difficulty: Level 2: Moderate – some mobility needed Booking code: G-GRF2 Min. number: 25 traveller(s) Highlights: • Visit Snæfellsnes peninsula – rich in natural beauty, history and culture • Hike to impressively strange rock formations along the shore of Djúpalónssandur • See the prominent rock formations at Lóndrangar and the beautiful lighthouse at Malarrif • Witness one of Iceland's many seabird colonies in Arnarstapi and look out for seals in Ytri Tunga. Practical information: • Included: Private coach and guide • Remarks/requirements: Approx. 3 hrs driving time and an optional 45-minute walk. Please dress according to local weather conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes. • Walking or Activity information: Involves physical activity on uneven surfaces and/or steep terrain, including grass, mud and gravel. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Not suitable if you have limited mobility. All walking is optional. • Wheelchair accessible: No • Language availability: English • Generally Puffins can be seen from May- August. In April and September other seabirds can be seen but in fewer numbers. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

$177

Heimaey - Pompeii of the North Heimaey Island Tour

Join a scenic drive to see bird cliffs, ancient farmhouse ruins, volcanoes, and viewpoints. Duration: 3 hours Difficulty: Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed Booking code: G-HEI1 Min. number: 25 traveller(s) Highlights: • See the fascinating Eldfell (Icelandic for 'Mount Fire') • In the summer, Heimaey is inhabited by 4,500 people and eight million puffins. • Drive over lava fields and pass the ruins of a house buried in lava. • Visit Eldheimar Museum and learn more about the eruption of Eldfell in 1973.

$175

Grundarfjördur – Caves, Craters and Coves

Look out from atop a volcanic crater, hike stunning coastal trails, and explore underground caves. Spectacular scenes that inspired Jules Verne Hike to the top of beautiful Saxhóll Crater and enjoy views of the snowy peak of Snæfellsjökull. Next, discover the stunning black pebble beach, Djúpalónssandur. Take in magnificent views from the clifftop and look out for stone hut ruins on your way to a picturesque cove. Then descend 115 ft underground at Vatnshellir Cave to see amazing colours and lava formations. Duration: 6h30 Booking code: G-GRF3 Min. number: 10 traveller(s) Highlights: • Walk around the stunning volcanic crater Saxhóll • Join a scenic hike in the Snæfellsjökull area and marvel at the glacier view • Visit Djúpalónssandur black pebble beach and the cave at the beachside • Take a journey underground and learn where Jules Verne found inspiration for his famous sci-fi novel Practical information: • Language: English/German • Port: Grundarfjördur • Included: hot drinks and snacks • Walking Information: Loose gravel, mud paths, and paved surfaces. Expect steps and inclined surfaces. • Remarks/Requirements: Approximately 2 hours of total driving time. We recommend bringing warm clothes and gloves, as the temperature underground is 6°C/43°F. Helmets and flashlights will be provided. • Not accessible for wheelchairs.

$363

Husavik - Whale Museum Visit

Visit the Húsavík Whale Museum—one of the few museums in the world solely dedicated to whales. Ocean Giants Discover the eight exhibition rooms of the Húsavík Whale Museum at your own pace. You’ll find 11 whale skeletons on display, including a narwhal and an 82-ft blue whale. The largest mammal in the world, there are only a few full blue whale skeletons on display across the globe and only one in Iceland. You’ll also find exhibits about Iceland’s whaling past. Duration: At your own pace. Difficulty: Level 1 – Easy - suitable for most people Booking code: INCL-HUS2 Highlights: • Explore Húsavík Whale Museum at your own pace. • Discover the skeletons of majestic ocean giants, including an 82-ft blue whale. • Learn about the history of whaling in Iceland and browse fascinating artifacts. Practical information: Practical Information • Included: Museum entry • Remarks/requirements: Please dress according to the weather conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes. • Walking or Activity information: Short ﬂat walk over easy terrain and pavement-like ground. • Wheelchair accessible: No • Language Availability: English

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Grundarfjördur - Top of the Diamond

Join us on a spectacular Snowcat tour to the top of Snæfellsjökull, the famous ice-capped volcano. Journey to the volcano top Starting with a bus tour from Grundarfördur, we’ll drive to the base of Snæfellsjökul volcano, from where a Snowcat will take you to the summit. Topped with a glacier, Snæfellsjökull is a spectacular location that perfectly fits Iceland’s nickname ‘The Land of Fire and Ice’, and also inspired part of Jules Verne’s famous novel, ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’. Duration: 6h00 Booking code: G-GRF1 Min. number: 20 traveller(s) Highlights: • Snæfellsjökul is 4,744 ft high and was formed around 700,000 years ago • Take a bus tour to a mountain pass and ride a Snowcat to the top of the glacier • Stop several times on the way up, and take a stroll at the top before descending • See where Jules Verne got inspiration for his famous sci-fi novel ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ Practical information: • Included: A private coach, local English-speaking guide and refreshments outside at the glacier. • Remarks/requirements: Please wear comfortable walking shoes. This tour takes place at altitude and over glacial ice, so warm clothing is essential, including a hat and gloves. Transfer time is approx. 2 hrs each way. Please note, this tour is weather dependent. Guests are kindly asked to observe the guide’s instructions at all times. • Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain, including snow and ice. • Wheelchair accessible: No • Language availability: English

$315

Heimaey - Lava and History Walk

Visit a fort, old buildings, the local folk museum, and learn about the volcanic eruption in 1973. Historic sites revealed Heimaey is part of Vestmannaeyjar – an archipelago rich in history and natural beauty. On a guided walk you’ll visit Skansinn, a replica of a fort built on the orders of a Danish king. Admire the wooden church and Landlyst, one of Heimaey’s oldest buildings, then walk to see lava formed during Eldfell’s volcanic eruption before visiting the Sagnheimar Folk Museum in the town centre. Duration: 1hr Difficulty: Level 3: Active - good mobility needed Booking code: INCL-HEI1 Highlights: • Learn about the Eldfell volcano that erupted on the island in 1973 and its history. • On a lava walk, understand more about volcanic eruptions, and how new land is formed • Visit the old fort, Skansinn, and learn about its intriguing history • Admire stunning hilltop views and visit the Sagnheimar Folk Museum Practical information: Practical information: • Language: English. • Remarks/requirements: Dress according to local weather conditions. • Walking information: Approximately 2 km / Paved and gravel ground. • Wheelchair accessible: No.

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Heimaey - Boat Tour

Admire wildlife and visit spectacular caves on a guided tour that features sagas and stories from the area. Caves, wildlife and sagas Join a coastal tour of Heimaey on a guided boat trip, where you’ll visit two sea caves that have marvelous acoustics. The sea is a wildlife paradise where seals, porpoises and dolphins thrive in summer – and you might see orcas and other whales. On this excursion you’ll learn how the eruption of the Eldfell volcano in 1973 changed this coast forever. Generally Puffins can be seen from May- August. In April and September other seabirds can be seen but in fewer numbers. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Duration: 2 hours Difficulty: Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed Booking code: G-HEI3 Min. number: 20 traveller(s) Highlights: • Our expert guide will tell you about Viking sagas and local history. • Admire the rich birdlife and scout for puffins, fulmars, kittiwakes, and gannets. • Explore the spectacular Fjósið and Klettshellir caves, which are only accessible by boat. • Learn about the island’s volcanic eruption in 1973, which added new land and a new island. Practical information: Practical information: • Language: English • Requirements: Dress according to the weather • Remarks: Please note that this tour is weather dependant and sometimes it is not possible to circumnavigate. When circumnavigation is not possible passengers are guaranteed the experience of seeing the bird cliffs from as many different angles as possible. Kindly note that the puffins leave land mid-August and wildlife sighting cannot be guaranteed. • Generally Puffins can be seen from May- August. In April and September other seabirds can be seen but in fewer numbers. • Walking information: Minimal walking • Not wheelchair accessible • Language: English

$271

Heimaey - Rib Safari

Explore the waters around Heimary Island and discover caves, lava formations whilst looking out for wildlife. Cave and wildlife adventure Orcas and whales often swim in these waters – as well as dolphins and porpoises – so keep an eye out! We’ll visit sea caves and even explore a few on this excursion. You’ll see amazing lava shapes created by a volcanic eruption here in 1973. Approach a big puffin colony in Stakkabót and see thousands of these unusual birds. Puffins can be seen from May- August. In April and September other seabirds can be seen but in fewer numbers. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Duration: 1h30 Difficulty: Level 3: Active - good mobility needed Booking code: G-HEI5 Highlights: • Enjoy a ride in a small boat (RIB) and see the highlights around Heimaey Island. • Visit Stakkabót, where, between May and August, you’ll be able to see thousands of puffins flying and splashing into the sea • See the spectacular Kafhellir cave, where the sunlight appears to shine from underneath the island. Practical information: Practical information: • Language: English. • Remarks/requirements: Kindly note, that this is a physically active tour. Dress according to the weather.Kindly note that wildlife sighting cannot be guaranteed and the puffins leave land in mid-August. • Generally Puffins can be seen from May- August. In April and September other seabirds can be seen but in fewer numbers. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. • Walking information: To and from the boat. • Wheelchair accessible: No

$184

Discovery Kayak (Only Bookable Onboard)

Enjoy the freedom to explore icy waters at your own pace on this self-guided kayaking adventure. Paddle in peace Unlike our guided sea kayaking adventure, this experience lets you paddle at your own pace (within a defined perimeter). There’s no fixed route – just time to soak up the stunning scenery, glide along glacier-carved coastlines, listen to the subtle sounds of cracking ice, and watch for wildlife along the way. Duration: 1-1.5h00 Difficulty: Level 3 – Active – good mobility needed Booking code: N/A Highlights: • A rare opportunity to independently explore the surrounding nature in silence • Expert guides remain nearby for safety oversight and advice, and all the top-quality gear you need is provided Practical information: • This is an optional, add-on activity, available at an additional cost • This activity can only be booked on board • Not available on MS Spitsbergen • Top-quality kayaking gear is provided, including a one to two-person inflatable kayak, paddle, paddle jacket, boots, life jacket, dry bag, whistle or signaling device • Participants must have basic swimming skills and be able to get in and out of the kayak on the water independently • While we aim to offer this activity on every voyage, its operation is subject to weather conditions • A reasonable level of fitness is required to participate • Wheelchair accessible: No • English proficiency is not required for this activity

$79

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Booking & Cancellation Policies

Children Policy

Children: 5–15 years Child discount: 20%

Third Person Policy

Child discount: 50%

Cancellation Policy

151+ days before departure: 0% penalty 120–150 days before departure: 25% penalty 90–119 days before departure: 50% penalty 60–89 days before departure: 75% penalty 0–59 days before departure: 100% penalty 定金在开航前 120 天之前可退还。出发前 90 天前支付尾款。如您在预定出发日期前不足 90 天预订，则需在预订时支付全款。所有详细信息将列于发票上。

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