Around Iceland
 
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Mon Aug 18, 2025 - Mon Aug 25, 2025,
 7 days
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ITINERARY AND SHORE EXCURSIONS

The best on land brought to you by the best at sea. Get to the heart of local cultures with Windstar shore excursions. You don't want to just dip a toe in local culture, you want to dive into the deep end, and that's exactly what Windstar shore excursions are designed to do. All of our excursion are created to provide authentic local experience - the kind travelers like you are looking for. And with more than 2,500 excursions to choose from, you can experience your destination in whatever way is most meaningful to you. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, a history buff, or someone who loves to get to know the faces behind the many places we travel.

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Port
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Watersports
Platform
Shore
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Mon Aug 18
Reykjavik
Arrive:
Depart:5:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
2 Available
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The world's most northerly capital enjoys almost 24-hour sunlight in summer, all the better to show off the city’s eclectic architecture and dazzling natural wonders. Soak in the milky Blue Lagoon, visit Guilfoss Waterfall, find Pingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site , or explore the surprisingly vibrant local museum and art scene.
2 Shore Excursions Available
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Reykjavik: Krysuvik & Blue Lagoon & Transfer to HotelEssentials Collection | Outdoors | Sightseeing
Duration5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$299
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Reykjavik: Panoramic Reykjavik & Viking History with Transfer to AirportEssentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments
Duration5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$229
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Tue Aug 19
Surtsey Island
Arrive:12:00 AM
Depart:12:00 AM
Watersports Platform: 
Take a boat tour to view Surtsey Island, which only rose from the sea in the 1960s and has been a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site since its birth. The other big attraction here is seabirds. Zodiac tours provide close up views of seabird populated sea cliffs including the largest colony of Atlantic puffins.
Tue Aug 19
Heimaey Island
Arrive:10:00 AM
Depart:5:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
1 Available
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Witness a world still in transition. Circle Surtsey Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which rose from the sea in the 1960s. Next up, Heimaey, where a volcanic eruption created a modern-day Pompeii in 1973. 
1 Shore Excursion Available
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Concierge Collection: Heimaey Island, ATV Adventure Double Ride *Concierge Collection | Outdoors | Sightseeing
Duration2 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$279
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Wed Aug 20
Seydisfjordur
Arrive:6:00 PM
Depart:
Watersports Platform: 
Seydisfjord is 11 miles of long, narrow, beautiful waterway surrounded by high mountains that ends at the town of Seydisfjordur, known for its old multi-colored wooden buildings and cascading waterfalls even in the town.  This is home of the Skalanes Nature Reserve with its wide variety of wildlife including more than 45 bird species.  The first high-voltage electricity in Iceland was opened here in 1913 and is still in operation today. A popular hiking path starts at the town center, following the east bank of the Fjardara River that flows through the center of town. 
Thu Aug 21
Seydisfjordur
Arrive:
Depart:1:30 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Seydisfjord is 11 miles of long, narrow, beautiful waterway surrounded by high mountains that ends at the town of Seydisfjordur, known for its old multi-colored wooden buildings and cascading waterfalls even in the town.  This is home of the Skalanes Nature Reserve with its wide variety of wildlife including more than 45 bird species.  The first high-voltage electricity in Iceland was opened here in 1913 and is still in operation today. A popular hiking path starts at the town center, following the east bank of the Fjardara River that flows through the center of town. 
Fri Aug 22
Akureyri
Arrive:9:00 AM
Depart:7:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Akureyri is an important port and fisheries center especially because of its ice-free harbor so close to the Arctic Circle.  It lies at the end of Iceland’s longest fjord, which is 37 miles long, at sits at the base of snowcapped peaks that offer some of Iceland’s best skiing during the winter.  Must-sees in Akureyri include the Listagil (art canyon) which is home to many arts and crafts galleries and shops, the beautiful church in the center of town, the botanical garden, and Hafnarstraeti, the main shopping street.This is also the perfect place to ride an Icelandic horse or soak in the sky-blue Myvatn Nature Baths.
Sat Aug 23
Isafjordur
Arrive:12:00 PM
Depart:8:30 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Small and easily walkable Isafjordur has one of the largest fisheries in Iceland. But the sever decline of the fishing industry has caused Isafjordur to look elsewhere for work. Despite its small size, this town has a school of music and has become a center for alternative music and they host a yearly festival that provides a platform for local musicians, band from around Iceland and the world to perform.
Sun Aug 24
Grundarfjordur
Arrive:9:00 AM
Depart:6:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Beautiful Grundarfjordur is located between a mountain range and the sea.  The road nearby crosses a lava field that is partially warm so snow does not always stick there. The main attraction of the area is Snæfellsjokull National Park full of regal glaciers, lava fields, waterfalls, caves, calderas, and basalt cliffs. The peninsula there received the EARTHCHECK Sustainable Community Award in 2010, the first area in Iceland to win such an award.
Mon Aug 25
Reykjavik
Arrive:7:00 AM
Depart:
Watersports Platform: 
The world's most northerly capital enjoys almost 24-hour sunlight in summer, all the better to show off the city’s eclectic architecture and dazzling natural wonders. Soak in the milky Blue Lagoon, visit Guilfoss Waterfall, find Pingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site , or explore the surprisingly vibrant local museum and art scene.