Itinerary
ruggedly beautiful coastlines. Often referred to as “miniature Iceland” or “Iceland in a nutshell,” the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, while not vast, is a microcosm of all of the natural wonders and dramatic landscapes you’ll see throughout Iceland. This exciting day begins with guests disembarking Ultramarine and traveling by coach bus—with local guides and members of our expedition team—to visit the lonely Kirkjufell (“Church Mountain”), which rises from the sea as a dramatic backdrop for Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall—undoubtedly the most photographed location in all of Iceland. Kirkjufell may be extra familiar to fans of “Game of Thrones” in which the mountain appeared as one of the landmarks beyond “The Wall.” The tour of the peninsula may also include visits to some of the tiny, beautiful villages that dot the peninsula. The majority of these small settlements, the most notable of which
DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN ICELAND Arrive at the international airport in Keflavik, and transfer independently to your included hotel in Reykjavik, which is about 40 minutes away. Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to explore Iceland’s fascinating capital. Plenty of cultural and historical landmarks are located right near the walkable city center. DAY 2 | EMBARK ON ULTRAMARINE Enjoy your complimentary breakfast at the hotel. Your transfer to the ship is scheduled for the afternoon, leaving you time to explore Reykjavik in the morning and have lunch on your own before you rendez-vous back at the hotel for the bus transfer to the port. DAY 3 | THE WEST–SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA: DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES The scenic Snaefellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland is renowned for its diverse landscapes: glaciers, mountains, lava fields, geothermal areas and
ARCTIC CIRCLE
Grimsey
Dynjandi Vigur
Husavik
ICELAND
Djupivogur
Reykjavik
The Westman Islands
ICELAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes Onboard Ultramarine
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