Enjoy up to $2,000 in air credits for select 2026 voyages when you book by September 15, 2025.*
ICELAND AND GREENLAND GATEWAY TO THE ARCTIC
Iceland and Greenland reveal two striking visions of the Arctic—one alive with volcanic energy, the other sculpted by ancient ice. On either of two remarkable expeditions, explore both lands in a single journey: kayak beneath towering glaciers, hike across lava fields and connect with remote communities shaped by seafaring traditions. With National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions, you’ll get an inside look at the far north—brought to life by our naturalists and cultural specialists, who provide expert insights at every turn.
SPECIAL OFFER
Enjoy up to $2,000 in air credits when you book select 2026 voyages by September 15, 2025. Visit expeditions.com/europe26 for details.
Small Ships Built for Awe
Exploring Iceland and Greenland aboard our fleet offers a deeper connection to these dramatic landscapes. From the deck of a nimble small ship, sail to remote fjords, iceberg-filled bays and volcanic shores, witnessing the natural forces that continue to shape these wild, storied regions.
Exploration for Every Generation
On our expeditions, guests of all ages can connect over moments of discovery. Families will find a host of thrills amid the natural beauty of the far north—hiking to the rim of a volcanic crater, cruising past glaciers, strolling along boardwalks surrounded by nesting puffins and so much more. The exclusive National Geographic Explorers-in-Training program puts it all in context for kids and teens, who can explore like scientists alongside our certified field educators.
Rare Wonders, Surprisingly Close to Home
The wilds of Iceland and Greenland are easier to access than ever before, with a host of nonstop flights to and from cities across the U.S. Fly from the eastern seaboard to our embarkation city of Reykjavík in just over five hours and find yourself in a world of shimmering glaciers, steaming geysers and epic landscapes that defy the imagination.
GREENLAND
DENMARK STRAIT
Look out for humpbacks, beluga whales and seals as well as the elusive narwhal and polar bear.
EAST COAST OF GREENLAND
This region offers incredible opportunities to explore multiple fjords aboard ship as well as on landings, where hiking, kayaking or Zodiac cruising might all be possible.
DYNJANDI
Hike along a fjord to the face of one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls: the tiered Dynjandi, which cascades some 330 feet across a verdant cliff face.
VIGUR
A pristine island sanctuary where the only resident family preserves seabird colonies and continues the centuriesold tradition of sustainably collecting and cleaning eiderdown.
REYKJAVÍK
The world’s northernmost capital, just below the Arctic Circle, Reykjavík marks the beginning and end of our voyages in Iceland.
DRANGEY ISLAND
The remnant of a 700,000-year-old volcano and a paradise for seabirds, including large colonies of guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and Norwegian fulmars.
HEIMAEY
Climb to the rim of Eldfell crater, where steam still escapes the earth after the island’s 1973 eruption, and see excavated homes preserved in ash in this “Pompeii of the North.”
Arctic Edges: Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland
8 DAYS | FROM $9,124 pp 2026: Jun.–Aug. National Geographic Explorer
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• Discover the rich biodiversity of the remote Westfjords, spotting nesting puffins along the coast and watching for humpback and minke whales in the surrounding waters.
• Navigate the icy shores and glacier-carved fjords of East Greenland while keeping a watchful eye for whales and other marine life.
• Take a challenging hike on an island plateau or a thrilling whitewater rafting trip in Skagafjordur, known for its stunning geologic formations.
• Kids and teens will delve deeper into the region’s natural wonders with National Geographic Explorers-in-Training, our exclusive family program.
Vigur
Dynjandi
NORTH ATLANTIC PASSAGES
Chart your own course through the Arctic on one of two remarkable expeditions—each revealing Iceland and Greenland’s glaciers, volcanoes and vibrant coastal communities.
Grímsey
Siglufjörður
Drangey Island
Skagafjörður
ICELAND
Reykjavík
BORGARFJÖRÐUR ESTRYI
Heimaey
Bike into the Icelandic backcountry, riding through the foothills of iconic Mount Svartfell.
SKAGAFJÖRÐUR
Take a float trip on the Jökulsá River, or visit a historical turf farm to understand rural life in Iceland, including the role of Icelandic horses.
Húsavík
Borgarfjarðarhöfn
SIGLUFJÖRÐUR
Siglufjörður was the center of Iceland’s once-thriving herring industry. Stop by the Herring Museum for a salting demonstration and a tasting.
GRÍMSEY
Cross into the Arctic Circle on this remote island, where dramatic sea cliffs provide nesting grounds for some 80,000 pairs of puffins between April and August
HÚSAVÍK
Stay along the coast and enjoy a slower pace to the day with forest bathing, bird watching and a soak in the GeoSea bath.
Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland
10 DAYS | FROM $11,800 pp
2026 Jun., Jul.
National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Explorer
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• Circumnavigate Iceland to explore across a variety of landscapes, including the rim of a volcanic crater, a backcountry summit, burgeoning birch forests and the shores of a fjord.
• Discover the glacier-carved fjords of East Greenland, known for their impressive tidewater glaciers.
• Experience Icelandic culture alongside local guest speakers who share insights into traditional and contemporary daily life.
• Capture all the incredible highlights on camera with help from a National Geographic photographer.
• Our exclusive family program, National Geographic Explorers-in-Training, teaches kids and teens to explore these wild Arctic landscapes like scientists.
Denmark Strait
