National Geographic Endurance
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9 Night Circumnavigation of Iceland Cruise from Reykjavik

Ship: National Geographic Endurance
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed: Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025 from Reykjavik, Iceland
Ended: Friday, Jul 18, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025 departure of the National Geographic Endurance. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Wednesday - Jul 9, 2025
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
Arrive in Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport to the city and spend the day exploring at your own pace. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon before embarking the ship.
Day 2 - Thursday - Jul 10, 2025
Westfjords, Iceland
Explore the beautiful and peaceful Westfjords region of Iceland. Hike or kayak along the base of a fjord to discover a towering waterfall. Enter Isafjardardjup, known for its wealth of animal life including whales, seals and countless nesting seabirds. Land at Vigur Island, a fragile wildlife sanctuary, where the landowners continue the traditional eiderdown collection and cleaning process and serve as active stewards of the colonies of puffins and black guillemots who call the island home.
Day 3 - Friday - Jul 11, 2025
Skagafjordur, Iceland
Skagafjordur, Iceland
Skagafjordur is the gateway to north Iceland, known for its glacier rivers, Icelandic horses, and saga history. Take a float trip on the Jokulsa river or visit a historic rural turf farm to understand rural life in Iceland. Or choose to explore Drangey Island and learn about Grettir the Strong and the saga named after him. You'll also have a chance to spot the multitudes of birds that call the island home, such as kittiwakes, shearwaters, and possibly even ravens and gyrfalcons.
Day 4 - Saturday - Jul 12, 2025
Siglufjordur, Iceland
Siglufjordur was the center of Iceland's once-thriving herring industry. Stop by the Herring Museum for a salting demonstration and a tasting. Enjoy the surroundings of Iceland's northern most mainland settlement by joining the local forestry association for an afternoon of conservation in their local woods.
Day 5 - Sunday - Jul 13, 2025
Husavik, Iceland
Husavik, Iceland
Husavik, the site of the first house built in Iceland, is the gateway to the geological exploration of northern Iceland. Depart for a full day overland visiting one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland, Godafoss, as well as the Lake Myvatn area, the most geologically active area in Iceland. Alternatively, enjoy an adventurous journey through Asbyrgi Canyon, said to be formed from the hoof of Odin, filled with hiking and waterfall exploration, or stay along the coast and take a slower pace to the day with forest bathing, bird watching, and a soak in the GeoSea bath.
Day 6 - Monday - Jul 14, 2025
Grimsey Island, Iceland
Grimsey Island, Iceland
At Sea
This morning, take Zodiacs ashore to the tiny island of Grimsey, which lies exactly on the Arctic Circle. Celebrate officially arriving in the Arctic, in the company of nesting Arctic terns, fulmars, and puffins in burrows. Enjoy an afternoon at sea sailing around the northern corner of Iceland to start your journey south.
Day 7 - Tuesday - Jul 15, 2025
Borgarfjardarhofn, Iceland
Located on the eastern shore of Iceland, Bakkagerdi is well known for its local puffin colony. Walk across boardwalks to witness these colorful symbols of Icelandic wildlife. Once you have your best puffin photos, take an invigorating hike up to the best panoramic view of the fjord or bike along the fjord for an alternative view.
Day 8 - Wednesday - Jul 16, 2025
Djupivogur, Iceland
Djupivogur, Iceland
Arrive in Djupivogur and drive down the coast to explore the foot of the vast Vatnajokull icecap and the deep blue icebergs of the large ice lagoon of Jokulsarlon. Alternatively, go by 4x4 vehicle to visit some of the secluded valleys and remote waterfalls in the countryside around Djupivogur or join a hike to the black-sand beaches of southern Iceland.
Day 9 - Thursday - Jul 17, 2025
Westmann Islands, Iceland
The Westman Islands were formed by undersea volcanoes between 10,000 and 5,000 years ago and are among the youngest of the world's archipelagos. In 1963, the world witnessed on film the birth of its newest island, Surtsey-a UNESCO World Heritage Site-which you'll see as you cruise past the coast. In 1973, Heimaey was threatened by lava flows that nearly closed off its harbor. Visit the crater, where the earth is still hot, for amazing views of areas that had been engulfed by lava.
Day 10 - Friday - Jul 18, 2025
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
Disembark in Reykjavik and transfer to the airport for flights home.

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