Guests awoke docked alongside the beautiful town of Ísafjörður, at the foot of spectacular glacier-carved mountains. The morning’s itinerary included two options: a hike through spectacular scenery to Valagil waterfall or a scenic flowers-and-fjords tour. In true expedition style, the afternoon was spent searching for whales, followed by an impromptu landing at Ædey, a seabird colony never before visited by Lindblad.
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- 11 Jul 2018
Ísafjörður, Westfjords, Iceland, 7/11/2018, National Geographic Explorer
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- Arctic
Jamie Coleman, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Jamie is from England. He grew up in Oxford, about as far from the sea as you can get in the UK, yet somehow decided he would work in marine biology and conservation. Ever since he reached his teens, he has dedicated time to this passion, working and...
Read MoreRory Mulloy, Undersea Specialist
Rory’s underwater experiences began while working on a citizen science project in Tobago, conducting surveys of coral reefs with Coral Cay Conservation. After completing a degree in foreign languages, and returning to his hometown London, it wasn’t l...
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A Circumnavigation of Iceland
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Djupivogur, Austurland (East Iceland)
Greetings from Iceland! Today we continued our circumnavigation of this land of fire and ice, Iceland. National Geographic Explorer pulled into Djupivogur Harbor at 7:00am to a nice cool and calm morning greeting. Plenty had been planned for today, with guests choosing between a full day excursion to the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, a black sand beach hike, a valley of the waterfalls 4x4 Jeep excursion, and a cultural walk. Guests were thrilled to get out and adventure in this eastern side of Iceland. Again, the weather was brilliant with periods of blue sky appearing through the clouds and the sunrays. I had the pleasure of accompanying our guests to the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, which entailed a scenic bus excursion to the lagoon of icebergs, an amazing walk along Diamond Beach, and a very well-prepared Icelandic lunch before heading back to our home away from home, National Geographic Explorer. Lindblad Expeditions is about sharing unique moments and experiences and today was one of those days. It was absolutely beautiful.
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Dynjandi Waterfall and Vigur Island
Visiting Dynjandi Waterfall and Vigur Island offered a unique blend of Iceland's natural beauty and wildlife. Dynjandi, the "jewel of the Westfjords," features a breathtaking series of waterfalls cascading 100 meters down a rugged cliffside. As we approached, the roar of the water grew, filling the air with mist and grandeur. The main waterfall, Fjallfoss, fanned out like a bridal veil. We hiked a well-marked path with smaller waterfalls along the way, each offering stunning views. Our journey continued to Vigur Island, a charming isle in Ísafjarðardjúp Bay. Vigur is a haven for birdlife, including puffins, eiders, and Arctic terns. The serene landscape dotted with traditional Icelandic houses taught us about the island's history and eiderdown production. The Arctic terns' intense nesting behavior led to unexpected adventures as we ducked and weaved to avoid their beaks. Despite this, visiting Dynjandi and Vigur Island was rewarding and unforgettable.









