Cruises 8 day Land of Fire & Ice Iceland Voyage

8 day Land of Fire & Ice Iceland Voyage

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Duration:
8 days
From:
July 2025 - June 2026
Room type:
Double room
Destination:
Reykjavík - Isafjördur - Grímsey - Grundarfjördur

Description:

Discover the most beautiful and rugged landscapes on the Icelandic west coast during this spectacular 8-day voyage. On the edge of the Arctic, between vast glaciers, vertiginous fjords, volcanoes, and boiling geysers, Iceland offers a kaleidoscope of wild landscapes for you to explore.

Itinerary:

Reykjavík, Iceland
Iceland’s capital stretches along the edge of a vast bay in the west of the country. Perlan, the “Pearl of Reykjavík”, a museum located on ’Oskjuhlið hill, offers a panoramic view of the lush, green landscapes. A little further, one can easily spot the signpost showing the way to the evangelical Hallgrímskirkja church, and to the historical center where one can stroll along the Skólavördustígur and the Laugavegur, two lively streets with charming small shops. For some relaxation just outside of the city, visitors have the opportunity to visit the Reykjanes peninsula and its famous thermal lagoons of the Blue Lagoon.

 

Embarkation 7/21/2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Departure 7/21/2025 at 7:30 PM

 

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Bellot – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

Isafjördur, Iceland
Your ship will take you to the heart of the fjords of North-West Iceland, a wild land of lost valleys and steep cliffs. In this very isolated region you will find the Isafjörður fjord, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the country, mainly for its relief, forged by many very ancient basaltic flows. The town of Isafjörður, which nestles at the back of its fjord, between imposing mountains, is a delightful little town that lives exclusively from fishing.

 

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Bellot – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

Grímsey, Iceland
Grímsey is the northernmost island of Iceland surging from the Arctic ocean, with the Arctic circle running through the island. Its contrasted contours are surprising. From Grímseyjarhreppur, the island’s only town located on the west coast, then heading south, you can take in the beauty of the hillsides, lushly carpeted with moss and grass. On the rest of the coastline, imposing basalt cliffs inhabited by sea birds stand proud.

 

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Bellot – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

Akureyri, Iceland
The elegant city of Akureyri is located very close to the Arctic circle, tucked away in the Eyjafjörður fjord. It displays a stunning palette of colors; blue waters in the harbor, bronze mountain ash on the squares and brightly colored houses in the historical center. As you walk along the cobbled streets, you will come across rows of terraces with wooden furniture. A vast stairway cut into the hillside leads up to the emblematic feature of the town, namely the Akureyrarkirkja church. The very beautiful botanical garden made possible by a microclimate offers the opportunity to discover the Icelandic flora as well as plants from all over the world.

 

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Bellot – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

Grundarfjördur, Iceland
This secret boreal hideaway is located at the foot of the Kirkjufell, on Snaefellsnes peninsula. Arriving by boat means you will get a closer view of the lava-stone rock standing like a sentinel at the entrance to the bay; Grundarfjörður lies sheltered behind this cone-shaped rock. A stone’s throw from the jetty, crystal clear waters, tundra and beaches give onto the cerulean waters of Breiðafjörður. Scattered with its emerald-colored lawns, this town, with its buildings that merge into the surrounding countryside, will most certainly win you over.

 

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Bellot – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

 

Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar
This land seated off the southern coast of Iceland is the largest of the Vestmann islands, and is the only inhabited island in the archipelago. The steep Edfell volcanoes and the green prairies of Herjólfsdalur offer rich contrast of nature. On the Stórhöfði road, look out over grey sand beaches and cliffs carved out by the Arctic ocean. From here, you can also see the bronze landscapes of the mountaintops. You could visit Eldheimar, an ultra-modern and interactive museum which traces the volcanic eruption has experienced Heimaey in 1973.

 

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Bellot – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

Reykjavík, Iceland
Today you return to Reykjavík.

 

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Bellot – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

Reykjavík
Enjoy some more free time Reykjavík today.

Inclusions:

  • Comprehensive 8-day, 7-night cruise aboard the deluxe Le Bellot, with all the amenities for which PONANT ships are famous.
  • A program of onboard enrichment provided by two Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including geologist and author Allen Glazner and Elisabeth Ward, an expert in Scandinavian literature.
  • Transfers and luggage handling from the airport in Reykjavík to the ship on the day of embarkation.
  • One included shore excursion or activity in each port of call.
  • Gratuities for ship crew, guides, and drivers on excursions.
  • Transfer from the ship to the airport in Reykjavík at the end of the cruise on the morning of disembarkation.

Le Bellot 
Like the other ships in the PONANT EXPLORERS series, Le Bellot has been designed to provide absolute comfort for its passengers, even at the heart of the world’s most remote and isolated regions.

State-of-the-art equipment, a refined design, a softly muted and at the same time convivial ambiance together with a deliberately restricted number of cabins all contribute to the modernity of Le Bellot, a unique ship in the world of cruising.

Details:

  • Up to 184 Guests
  • 92 staterooms & suites
  • 118 crew members
  • Luxury Spa & Fitness
  • Pool, Theater, Art Gallery, etc.
  • 2 restaurants

Exclusions:

  • Independent meals and beverages ashore.
  • Airfares to/from your homeport.
  • Any travel insurances.
  • Items such as souvenirs, laundry and similar personal expenses.

Optional activities:

  • Engaging discussions onboard with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including geologist and author Allen Glazner and Elisabeth Ward, an expert in Scandinavian literature.
  • Landscapes: Vast glaciers, breathtaking fjords, volcanic rock, basalt pillars, jagged cliffs, hot springs, and geysers.
  • Wildlife: Atlantic puffins, northern gannets, Arctic terns, minke whales, humpback whales, orcas, and Icelandic horses.
  • The geothermal landscapes of Lake Myvatn and Geysir Geothermal Area.
  • Two opportunities to go whale watching.
  • A Golden Circle excursion featuring three of the most emblematic sites in Iceland.

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Reykjavík - Isafjördur - Grímsey - Grundarfjördur
8 Days
Double room
From
$8,899
per person