Possible Excursions
When traveling in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team must consider the sea, ice and weather to guide the route and itinerary details. The following sites are a sample of what you may experience on your expedition, whether by ship, Zodiac cruise, or shore landing.
ÍSAFJÖRÐUR Ísafjörður is surrounded by beautiful countryside that’s steeped in history. Visitors can get a profound sense of a traditional Icelandic way of life. The laneways of the town are lined with tin- roofed wooden houses that were built by fishing merchants in the 1700s and 1800s. The old hospital, now a cultural center, houses fascinating archives and photographs. Exhibits at the Westfjords Heritage Museum chronicle the town’s maritime history, and include a collection of old fishing boats. VIGUR Vigur is the second-largest island in the Ísafjarðardjúp fjord in the Westfjords. Located just south of the Arctic Circle, the island measures two kilometers long and only 400 meters wide. Visitors can explore traditional Icelandic farmsteads, photograph puffins, or simply enjoy the tranquility of this small-town oasis next to the choppy waters of the North Atlantic.
Iceland THE WESTFJORDS The Westfjords region, in the
northwestern part of Iceland, astounds visitors with its dramatic landscapes and unspoiled natural beauty: jagged coastline, abundant fjords, towering cliffs, rocky peninsulas that jut out into the North Atlantic Ocean, and wildlife scenes featuring puffins and seals. The Westfjords is also home to geothermal hot springs, vibrant fishing villages and scenic hiking trails.
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