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WILD ICELAND ESCAPE
FEATURING PENN PROFESSOR PHIL NICHOLS
6 Days | Aboard National Geographic Explorer | 148 Guests
Discover why Iceland is known as the “land of fire and ice” on a voyage to the remote fjords
and volcanic isles along the country’s western coast. Venture across the stark landscape of
an island formed by volcanic eruptions, where the ground is still warmed by geothermal
activity. Set out by Zodiac to view towering cliffs teeming with nesting seabirds and
snowcapped plateaus rising into the clouds. Explore the legacy of Viking explorers and
intrepid fishermen as you visit historic villages and navigate dramatic shorelines from the
wild Westfjords region to the volcanic Westman Islands.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore Iceland’s pristine fjords and fascinating tundra, accompanied by a
dedicated team of naturalists.
• Encounter evidence of volcanic activity as we hike over cooled lava fields and view Iceland’s newest isle, Surtsey.
• Discover the rich biodiversity of the remote Westfjords, spotting nesting puffins and gannets on the Látrabjarg cliffs and
watching for humpback and minke whales in the surrounding waters.
• Make the most of your proximity and time and extend your adventure with three optional trip extensions.
FOR QUESTIONS OR RESERVATIONS, CONTACT:
Lindblad Expeditions • Group Department
888-773-9007 • groups@expeditions.com
JULY 20, 2021: U.S./FLY TO REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
Depart on an overnight flight to Reykjavík.
JULY 21: ARRIVE REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND/EMBARK
Arrive in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital, which lies only a fraction below the
Arctic Circle and receives just four hours of sunlight in winter and 22 in summer. Have a guided
overview of the Old Town, including Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral with its 210-foot tower, and
perhaps shed some light on Nordic culture at the National Museum, with its Viking treasures
and artifacts, and unusual whalebone carvings on display. Embark National Geographic
Explorer. (L,D)
JULY 22: DJÚPAVÍK
Enjoy a leisurely morning at sea, learning about Iceland and its incredible diversity. We will spend the afternoon on the remote
eastern side of the Westfjords to experience rural Iceland. This corner of Iceland is difficult to access and is seldom visited by many
people but boasts spectacular beauty and rich history. We will take advantage of the dramatic landscape of the fjord to offer hiking,
leisurely explorations of the tundra, and perhaps photography of wildflowers. The tiny town of Djúpavík held its place on the map
because of the golden age of herring. During its heyday in the 1930’s, its herring plant was the largest concrete structure in Iceland.
The plant closed in 1954 but remains as a small museum and a memory of the rich productivity of the herring industry in Iceland.
We’ll visit the museum and learn about the significance of this resource to all of Iceland in the 20th century. (B,L,D)
JULY 23: ARNAFJÖRÐUR AND LÁTRABJARG CLIFFS
In the early morning, our ship will glide into beautiful Arnafjörður, along the northwest coast of Iceland. For a more active experience,
disembark early and hike several miles along the base of the fjord to visit spectacular Dynjandi Waterfall. Alternatively, join our
expedition staff on the bow of the ship as we venture ever deeper into the fjord and then go ashore by Zodiac to walk up to the base
of the waterfall, passing nesting arctic terns along the way. This afternoon, sail past the immense Látrabjarg Cliffs, the westernmost
point of Iceland and home to a huge population of razorbills. The cliffs are an area once famous for egg collecting; the men were tied
to ropes and lowered like spiders down onto the ledges. Conditions permitting, we may also launch our Zodiacs to see the incredible
cliffs from the waterline. (B,L,D)
JULY 24: ISLANDS OF SURTSEY & HEIMAEY, WESTMAN ISLANDS
The Westman Islands were formed by undersea volcanoes between 5,000 and 10,000 years ago and are among the youngest of
the world’s archipelagos. In 1973, Heimaey was threatened by lava flows that nearly closed off its harbor. Drive between the two
volcanoes of the island then visit the ruins of old Viking houses dating back to the year 900 AD. Opt to hike up Eldfell volcano,
formed during the 1973 eruption, and have amazing views of areas that were engulfed by lava. In some places the ground is still
warm with thermal vents. Watch for nesting Atlantic puffins and gannets along the shores of the island. In 1963, the world
witnessed on film the birth of its newest island, Surtsey—a newly designated UNESCO World Heritage Site—which we see as we
cruise past the coast. (B,L,D)
JULY 25: REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND/DISEMBARK/HOME
Today we disembark in Reykjavík. Choose to visit the famous Blue
Lagoon thermal baths or enjoy a visit to a hot spring, a geothermal
power plant and an Icelandic horse farm, prior to flights home.
Alternatively, join us for one of the optional post-voyage land
extensions and continue your explorations of this amazing
country! (B, L)
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER VOYAGE COST PER PERSON
CABIN CATEGORY 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $ 5,180 $ 5,790 $ 5,990 $ 6,890 $ 7,480 $ 8,890 $ 10,330
SINGLE OCCUPANCY SA: $ 7,200 SB: $ 7,490
COMPLIMENTARY BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS ARE INCLUDED! TAKE $500 OFF FOR EACH CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 18.
VOYAGE COST INCLUDES: Accommodations aboard ship; all meals, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages* while aboard ship; excursions;
sightseeing and entrance fees; use of kayaks; special access permits; transfers to and from group flights; gratuities to guides and ship’s crew; taxes,
port charges and service charges; services of an expedition leader, naturalist staff and expert guides and ship’s physician.
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare; extensions; passport, visa, immigration fees (if applicable); meals not indicated; *certain super-premium brands of
alcohol; travel protection plan; items of a personal nature such Wi-Fi, spa services, laundry, voyage chronicle, etc.
IMPORTANT FLIGHT INFORMATION: Please confirm arrival and departure dates prior to booking flights.
Sample Airfares: Round-trip NY/Reykjavík: Economy from $670; Business from $2,400 (fares are subject to change)
ADVANCE PAYMENT: $750
STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY: 100% ASSURED POLICY: In order to ease concerns and create flexible options, Lindblad
# of Days Prior to Expedition Start Per Person Cancellation Fee Expeditions offers both our standard cancellation policy, or, for more flexibility: cancel
180 or more days $750 your 2021 expedition at least 14 days before departure and receive 100% future travel
179-120 days Advance Payment credit for expedition fare paid to be used on any future 2021 or 2022 expedition. Valid
119-90 days 25 % of trip cost
89-60 days 50% of trip cost
for new bookings of 2021 departures booked between June 10, 2020 and September
59-0 days No Refund 12, 2020. Call for details.
OPTIONAL VOYAGE EXTENSIONS
REYKJAVIK’S GOLDEN CIRCLE & BLUE LAGOON
PRE-VOYAGE • 1 DAY • From $1,350
Extend your stay in Reykjavik, the world’s northern-most capital.
Enjoy the surreal Blue Lagoon and have a guided in-depth
experience along the famed Golden Circle.
Cost includes: Hotel accommodations, meals as indicated,
transfers, sightseeing, entrance fees at the Blue Lagoon.
Not included: International Airfare, personal items,
treatments/facilities at the Lagoon.
SNÆFELLSNES
POST-VOYAGE • 3 DAYS • From $2,900
Enter Langjökull Glacier's aquamarine ice Cave and venture inside Víðgelmir lava tube cave. Drive and walk parts of the coastline of the
stunning Snaefellsness National Park to see black pebble beaches, basalt sea stack columns, and perhaps a glimpse of the imposing
Snaefellsjökull Mountain.
Cost includes: Accommodations as shown in the itinerary, or similar; meals as shown in the itinerary; local guides on all excursions; tips to
local guides, to porters and to waiters for included meals. Not included: Tips to waiters for meals that are not included, items of a personal
nature such as laundry, internet access and alcoholic beverages.
ICELAND'S VOLCANIC NORTHEAST
POST-VOYAGE • 3 DAYS • From $2,970
Venture into the volcanic heart of the “land of fire and ice” on an exploration of remarkable North Iceland. Discover Mývatn’s jagged lava
fields, descend into a glacially carved canyon, and stand on the rim of a vast volcanic crater. Soak in the spray of Dettifoss waterfall—the
largestl waterfall by volume in all of Europe—and relax in geothermal hot springs after days packed with adventure.
Cost includes: Accommodations as shown in the itinerary, or similar; meals as shown in the itinerary; local guides on all excursions; tips to
local guides, porters and waiters for included meals; round trip airfare to Akureyri. Not included: Tips to waiters for meals that are not
included, items of a personal nature such as laundry, internet access and alcoholic beverages.
All extension prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER
CAPACITY: 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an
informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international
REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 367 feet.
with local flair.
National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship.
It is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, with an ice-reinforced hull, CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private
enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional facilities and climate controls. Some cabins have balconies.
comfort. It carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. An EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, Remotely
undersea specialist operates a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splashcam, underwater video
and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the camera, crow’s nest remote controlled camera, video microscope,
underwater world. snorkeling gear.
PUBLIC AREAS: Bistro bar; chart room; restaurant; global gallery; SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, a
library, lounge with full service bar and state-of-the-art facilities photographer, certified photo instructor and video chronicler,
for films, slideshows and presentations; mud room with lockers internet café and laundry.
for expedition gear, and observation lounge. Our “open bridge” WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and
provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain features a glass-enclosed fitness center, outdoor stretching area,
and learn about navigation. two LEXspa treatment rooms and sauna.
CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with one or two portholes CATEGORY A SOLO: Main Deck with window #309-312, 329-334
#301-308 CATEGORY B SOLO: Upper and Veranda Decks with window
CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with window #317-320, 335-336 #105-106, 203, 208
CATEGORY 3: Main Deck with window #313-316, 321-328, CATEGORY 3 TRIPLE: Main Deck with window #341, 343
337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350 SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Available in Categories 1 and 2.
CATEGORY 4: Upper and Veranda Decks with window #103-104, SOLE OCCUPANCY: Cabins available in Categories A and B.
107-108, 201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228 NOTE: Cabins #209, 211, 214, 216-218, 220, 222, 224, 226,
CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck with balcony #209, 211, 214, 216, 228, 303-306—These cabins have one queen-sized bed. All
218, 220-222, 224 other double cabins have two lower single beds; some can
convert to a queen-sized bed. Third person rates are available in
CATEGORY 6: Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; the designated triple occupancy cabins at one-half the double
Upper Deck-Suite with balcony #213 occupancy rate. Cabins #341, 343, 101, 102, 215, 219 and
CATEGORY 7: Upper Deck–Suite with balcony #215, 219, 230 230 can accommodate a third person.
BALCONY BAL. BALCONY
SUN DECK
219 221 230
FITNESS
CENTER
217 228
226
BAL.
350
LEXspa BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL.
215 224 343-T 348
LOUNGE
SAUNA
222 346
220 344
213 341-T
218 342
BAL.
BAL. BAL.
211 216 339 340
209 214 337 338
107 108 207 212 335 336
105-S 106-S 205 210 333-S 334-S
WELLNESS DECK
UNDERSEA
VERANDA DECK
SPECIALIST
103 331-S 332-S
104 203-S 208-S
BRIDGE DECK
INTERNET
UPPER DECK
CAFE
329-S 330-S
MAIN DECK
201 206
WC
GALLERY
GLOBAL
MUD ROOM
OBSERVATION LOUNGE
327 328
ZB
B DECK
204 325 326
ZB
LOCKERS
202 323 324
OFFICE
STAFF
RECEPTION
321 322
DOCTOR’S
319 320 OFFICE
+
317 318
DECK
DECK
LIBRARY
315
GALLEY
316
313 314
BISTRO
311-S 312-S
ELEVATOR
309-S 310-S
101 102 307
RESTAURANT
308
305
CHART
ROOM
BRIDGE
306
303 304
301 302
Please return completed registration form to:
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS
96 Morton Street
New York, NY 10014
CALL: 888-773-9007
OR EMAIL: groups@expeditions.com
RESERVATION FORM:
WILD ICELAND ESCAPE
ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER • JULY 20-25, 2021
Please reserve_ ____________ place(s).
Name 1: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
(As it appears on passport)
Name 1:___________________________________________________________________Date of Birth:_________________________
(Preferred name for name badge)
Name 2: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
(As it appears on passport)
Name 2:___________________________________________________________________Date of Birth:________________________
(Preferred name for name badge)
Street Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
City:___________________________________________________________ State:_______________________ Zip:_______________
Home Phone: ___________________________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________________________________
Business Phone: ______________________________________________ Fax: _____________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Accommodations: ❑ Double ❑ Single ❑ Twin share w/friend ❑ Share with roommate assigned by tour operator
Please indicate choice of cabin category in order of preference: 1st choice: _________________ 2nd choice:_________________
Please send me information on these extensions:
❑ Reykjavík's Golden Circle (pre-voyage) ❑ Snaefellsnes (post-voyage) ❑ The Volcanic Northeast (post-voyage)
❑ Enclosed is my advance payment of $____________ US$750 per person). Check made payable to Lindblad Maritime Enterprises, Ltd.
❑ Charge my advance payment of $____________ (US$750 per person) to my: ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard ❑ American ❑ Express Discover
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