ICELAND HANGOUT5 Days Nat Geo Explorer 148 Guests Expeditions in: Jul $4,990 to $9,970

DAY 1:  Arrive Reykjavik, IcelandMORNING Your flight will arrive in Reykjavik, theworld’s northernmost capital city, this morning(those departing from North America will have beenon an overnight flight). Let the city present itselfthrough glimpses of high mountains and colorful,Scandinavian-style buildings. We are met by ourhosts and whisked away for breakfast as we hearabout today’s exciting options. Note: Because the flight from the U.S. to Iceland isrelatively short, and arrives very early in themorning, you will not have had much time for sleep.We highly recommend reserving your room earlyand transferring directly from the airport to yourhotel, taking a nap and being refreshed forafternoon and evening activities. The room can bereserved for early check in at additional cost.Please inquire for details. But for those of you whowant to ‘do it all’, we will have activities in themorning, too.

Hang out with us in Iceland and enjoy a compact, uniquely immersive land & sea adventure. Actively explore Reykjavík andthe Golden Circle for two days—and thrill to the natural beauty of the “land of fire and ice.” This is a rare kind of travelopportunity—active, engaging, interesting, even uplifting—all in a compact, 5-day time frame. It’s travel with insider access,and the soul of a party.

LATE MORNING Choose an exhilarating hike orbicycle ride amid the volcanic landscapes andnatural hot springs of the Reykjanes peninsula andvisit the tiny fishing village of Grindavík. Or take aspecially arranged soak in the soothing geothermalwaters of the iconic Blue Lagoon, with a strollaround its fascinating lava-shaped landscape.LATE AFTERNOON After lunch at the Reykjavíkrestaurant, check into the Borg Hotel or the adjacentsister property, the Apotek Hotel, and enjoy theviews from your window. Meet our two exclusiveIcelandic concierges, who help you plan the rest ofyour day’s explorations and handle your dinnerreservations at one of the many fine restaurantswithin walking distance of our hotel. COCKTAIL HOUR Gather for a welcome cocktail.EVENING Unwind and explore one of Reykjavík’sfine restaurants on your own tonight. Later, youmay wish to stop for a nightcap, or check out thelocal music scene with our musicologist, JacobEdgar. (L)

DAY 2:  ReykjavikMORNING Wake up to fresh juice, tea/coffee andpastries, or a hearty Icelandic breakfast.

LATE MORNING & AFTERNOON EncounterIceland’s nature in all its wildness among thegeological wonders of the Golden Circle. Feel thespray of thundering Gullfoss falls, wander thesteaming landscape of Geysir and see its amazingspout. With our expert guides, visit the ancient,open-air parliament at Thingvellir National Park. Or,you may want to consult our concierge forrecommendations on independent city exploration.EVENING Tonight, a special treat: ride a ferry acrossthe harbor to scenic Viðey Island, where anexclusive dinner in a historic house awaits. One ofIceland’s most famous chefs, Friðgeir Ingi Eiríksson,will cater our dinner and, together with our Icelandicguests, we will have a concert of both ancient andmodern music. This evening will be memorable!(B,L,D)

DAY 3:  Reykjavik/Embark ShipMORNING Breakfast at your leisure in your hotel’sdining room. LATE MORNING/AFTERNOON Follow your intereststoday with achoice of excursions. A variety ofoptions will be made available to you before yourarrival. Walk around historic Reykjavík, including theNational Museum and the Museum of Whales, with aknowledgeable guide. Or delve into Icelandic cuisinewith a cooking class and lunch at the Salt Kitchen.The more active may go mountain biking or evenheli-hiking (this is the only activity that comes atanadditional cost, but is an adrenaline-pumping, highadventure opportunity.) The options are multiple, andour concierge can recommend and facilitateactivities that suit you.LATE AFTERNOON Embark the intimate NationalGeographic Explorer and settle into yourcomfortable cabin. Take some time to explore thepublic spaces, the Observation Lounge and theLibrary.

2015 Departure Dates:Jul 15

Important Flight InformationPlease be sure to confirm arrival anddeparture dates prior to booking airfare.

Advance Payment:

$750

Cost Includes:Includes two hotel nights.Accommodations; meals indicated;excursions; services of LindbladExpeditions’ Leader, Naturalist staff andexpert guides; use of kayaks; all portcharges and service taxes.

Not Included:Air transportation; personal items such asalcoholic beverages, emails, laundry,voyage DVD etc. Gratuities to ship’s crewat your discretion.

COCKTAIL HOUR Gather with your fellow travelersand several special guests for a reception in theship’s Lounge. Meet your Captain and his Officers,and the expedition team. Dinner is aboard ship thisevening.LATE EVENING The National Geographic Explorerwill remain at the pier in Reykjavík until late to giveyou the opportunity to go ashore, explore more, orparticipate in what many suggest is some of themost vibrant nightlife on the planet. (B,L,D)

DAY 4:  Latrabjarg/Flatey IslandMORNING “Good morning, Good morning.” Ourwake-up call alerts us that we are underway andthat breakfast is now served.

LATE MORNING/AFTERNOON National GeographicExplorer navigates Iceland’s wild western frontiercoastline today, sailing beneath the immenseLátrabjarg cliffs, home to a huge population ofrazorbills. The cliffs were once famous for eggcollecting; men were tied to ropes and lowereddown onto the ledges like spiders. Continue to theisland of Flatey for walks around this scenic,centuries-old island trading post, and take a Zodiaccruise along the coast.COCKTAIL HOUR Join Sven Lindblad, our Icelandicguests, and the expedition team for cocktails, horsd’oeuvres and a Lindblad tradition called “recap,” toreview the day’s highlights and preview tomorrow’splans.LATE EVENING Our onboard musicologist JacobEdgar curates another eclectic and extraordinarylive performance of Icelandic music. (B,L,D)

DAY 5:  Hornstrandir PeninsulaMORNING Breakfast at your leisure in the DiningRoom.LATE MORNING/AFTERNOON Just south of theArctic Circle, the Hornstrandir peninsula is Iceland’snorthernmost and most remote—a spectacular,uninhabited nature reserve only accessible on footor by boat. Hiking herein the summertime is magical;and 24 hours of daylight allow for great wildlifeviewing, from whales to puffins, guillemots, andkittiwakes.COCKTAIL HOUR Meet us in the lounge forconversation and a presentation on anything fromthe endearing puffin to the role Iceland will play inmapping the Arctic’s future.EVENING Dinner is served.LATE EVENING Unwind in the Lounge, mingle withyour fellow travelers and special guests, and go outon deck for the tonic of sea air. Enjoy live musicalentertainment by local Icelandic artists arranged byJacob Edgar. (B,L,D)

DAY 6:  Reykjavik/HomeEARLY MORNING After breakfast, disembark ourship in Reykjavík and drive to the airport for an earlymorning flight home. Or we encourage you to take alater flight and continue exploring with us.

LATE MORNING/AFTERNOON Before yourdeparture, follow your whim. Opt for a cultural tourof Reykjavík, seeing the National and SagaMuseums if you haven’t already, and more. Orwander among bubbling mud pools and hot springs;stop at a farm to see and photograph Icelandichorses. Or spend your day like a local: stroll aroundHarpa, sample some of Iceland’s best street food,and feed the ducks at the pond. Our concierges willprovide other options including a design and art tour,a tasting tour, and a self-guided walking tour.DEPARTURE For those who are leaving later in theday, lunch and your transport to the airport areincluded. (B, L)

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2015 $ 4,990 $ 5,430 $ 5,620 $ 6,100 $ 7,220 $ 8,650 $ 9,970

COST PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY

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2015 $ 6,790 $ 7,030