Encounter the enchanting “Land of Fire and Ice,” where glaciers cap active and dormant volcanoes and Viking ruins coexist with geothermal baths, mud pots, and geysers. Enjoy a city tour of Reykjavík, featuring a visit to Hallgrímskirkja Church. Cruise into Siglufjörður and Seyðisfjörður—dramatically-sited ports inaccessible to larger vessels. Cross the Arctic Circle as you cruise the coast of UNESCO-designated Surtsey, one of Earth’s youngest islands, and visit Grímsey Island. Complement your expedition with the Reykjavík and the Golden Circle Pre-Program Option.
Optional Pre-Program: Reykjavík and the Golden Circle
Day 1: Depart
Day 2: Reykjavík, Iceland / Embark Le Bellot
Day 3: Grundarfjörður for Snaefellnes Peninsula
Day 4: Siglufjörður/Grímsey Island/Arctic Circle
Day 5: Húsavík for Lake Mývatn
Day 6: Seyðisfjörður
Day 7: Djúpivogur for Jökulsárlón
Day 8: Heimaey, Westman Islands / Surtsey Island
Day 9: Reykjavík / Disembark / Return
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Moderate / Easy
Faculty
Colin R. Meyer is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering. Colin earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University. He also holds a MASt from Cambridge University and a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University of California, Berkeley. He joined Dartmouth's faculty in 2019. His research interests include fluid dynamics, snow and ice mechanics, glaciology, icy satellites, and applied mathematics.
