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Deluxe Kabine
19 m2
2
- WENIGE KABINEN
Islands Mosaiklandschaften – mit Smithsonian Journeys
Reykjavík - Reykjavík
Datum:
08.08.2022
bis
15.08.2022
Weitere Termine
Tage
Nächte an Bord
Inkl. Landausflug oder Aktivität in jedem Hafen + Transfers
Auf dieser Kreuzfahrt ist die Bordsprache ausschließlich Englisch.
Diese Kreuzfahrt gehört zu einer besonderen Auswahl von PONANT Reisen, die speziell für englischsprachige Gäste konzipiert wurden. Neben den gewohnten Elementen einer PONANT Reise, umfassen die aufgeführten Preise für diese Kreuzfahrten Transfers zum und vom Schiff, Vorträge und Diskussionen an Bord mit Weltklasse-Experten, und einen Landausflug oder eine Aktivität in jedem Hafen, bei denen die Gäste die Sehenswürdigkeiten und vieles mehr entdecken und in die unbekannte Kultur eintauchen können.
Entdecken Sie mit PONANT die schönsten Landschaften der isländischen Westküste auf einer 8-tägigen Kreuzfahrt.
Zwischen riesigen Gletschern, tiefen Fjorden, Vulkanen und brodelnden Geysiren, bietet Island ein breites Spektrum an wildromantischen Landschaften.
Sie gehen in Reykjavik, der nördlichsten Hauptstadt der Welt, an Bord. Ihre Häuser mit bunten Dächern und der von Enten bevölkerte See bieten eine Kulisse wie aus dem Bilderbuch.
Der erste Anlaufpunkt Ihrer Reise ist die Bucht von Grundarfjörður, ganz in der Nähe von Kirkjufell. Dieser seltsame kegelförmige Berg besitzt einen einzigartigen Charme und bietet die Gelegenheit schöne Fotos aufzunehmen.
Anschließend erreicht Ihr Schiff Grímsey, eine kleine, schwer zugängliche Insel, deren Vulkangestein an einigen Orten prächtige Basaltorgeln bildet. Dies ist das Reich der Seevögel.
Zu guter Letzt entdecken Sie Heimaey, die einzige bewohnte Insel, die mit beeindruckenden Vulkanen und einer nahezu wüstenähnlichen Landschaft hauptsächlich von der Fischerei lebt.
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Reiseroute
Eine reine englischsprachige Reise mit direktem Austausch mit den Experten an Bord, Transfers vor und nach der Kreuzfahrt und einem inbegriffenen Landausflug oder einer Aktivität an jedem Hafen. Diskussionen...
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LE JACQUES-CARTIER
- Neu
LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
L'AUSTRAL
04.11.2022 bis 20.11.2022
- Neu
LE LAPEROUSE
09.11.2022 bis 23.11.2022
LE LYRIAL
*Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit und basiert auf der Auslastung des jeweiligen Schiffes. Die Kabinenkategorie, für die dieser Preis gilt, ist möglichweise nicht mehr verfügbar
Serviceleistungen
- 24-Stunden-Roomservice
- Kostenfreier Internetanschluss und WLAN-Zugang (Verfügbarkeit abhängig vom Navigationsgebiet)
- Individuell einstellbare Klimaanlage
- Kleiderschrank mit Regalen und Staufläche
- Frisiertisch und Haartrockner
- Auswahl hochwertiger Pflegeprodukte von Hèrmes
- Minibar inkludiert
- Nespresso Kaffeemaschine und Wasserkocher
- Elektronischer Safe
- Telefon per Satelittenverbindung
- Bluetooth-Lautsprecher von Bose
- Flachbildfernseher mit internationalen Kanälen (Verfügbarkeit abhängig vom Navigationsgebiet) und großer Filmauswahl
- 110/220 Volt Steckdosen
- Zwei barrierefreie Kabinen
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Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
For women:
- Simple dress
- Skirt or trousers
- Blouse
- Polo
For men:
- Pleated trousers or chinos
- Sports jacket
- Shirt
- Polo
Officer’s evening:
Depending on the itinerary and the program of your cruise, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
For women:
- Cocktail attire
- Evening dress (if you wish to)
For men:
- Dark suit
- Tie recommended, possibly bow tie (if you wish to)
SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
ACCESSORIES:
- Polarized sunglasses
- Swimsuit (for the Spa on board)
- Gym wear (fitness)
- Battery charger and memory cards for your camera
- Mobile phone charger
- Hat/cap
HEALTH CARE:
- Sunscreen and after-sun lotion
- Medications and prescriptions
OUTFITS ON BOARD:
- Casual outfits for the day
- Smarter outfits for dinners
- Elegant outfits for Gala evenings
- White or black and white outfit
PRECAUTIONS:
In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.
All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
PONANT Aktivitäten
Smithsonian Journeys
Smithsonian Journeys ist das Reiseprogramm der Smithsonian Institution, eine bedeutende US-amerikanische Forschungs- und Bildungseinrichtung, das aus 21 Museen, dem National Zoological Park, Bildungszentren, Forschungseinrichtungen, Kulturzentren und Bibliotheken besteht. Die Kreuzfahrten in gemeinsamer Kooperation stützen sich auf die Ressourcen von Smithsonian, die auf eine 175-jährige Geschichte zurückblicken, und bieten bemerkenswerte Experten und Erfahrungen. Diese Reisen beziehen insbesonders die lokalen Kulturen mit ein und tauchen tiefer in die Geschichte, Küche, Sprache, Umwelt und Tierwelt eines Reiseziels ein. Seit mehr als 50 Jahren ist Smithsonian Journeys in der Kultur verwurzelt und konzentriert sich auf das Eintauchen und Entdecken von Kulturen - mit dem Ziel, Gäste zu inspirieren und zu einem tieferen Verständnis der Orte beizutragen.
Scott Burns
Scott Burns is a Professor Emeritus of Geology and Past-Chair of the Dept. of Geology at Portland State University where he just completed his 28th year of teaching. He was also Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at PSU from 1997-1999. Scott has been teaching for 48 years, with past positions in Switzerland, New Zealand, Washington, Colorado, and Louisiana. Dr. Burns specializes in environmental and engineering geology, geomorphology, soils, and Quaternary geology. Scott has won many awards for outstanding teaching, the most significant being the Faculty Senate Chair Award at Louisiana Tech University in 1987, the Distinguished Faculty Award from the Portland State Alumni Association in 2001, and the George Hoffmann Award from PSU in 2007. Based on his national leadership performance, Scott was chosen to be a fellow of the Geological Society of America (2004) and a fellow with the Kellogg National Fellowship Program (1990 – 1993). He was president of the Downtown Rotary Club of Portland, Oregon’s oldest and largest Rotary club in 2009. Scott is a 6th generation Oregonian who grew up in Beaverton and is very happy to be "home" after a 25 year hiatus! He actively helps local TV, radio stations, and newspapers bring important geological news to the public. Scott enjoys all sports, especially basketball, running, skiing, hiking, swimming, tennis, and golf.
Language spoken: English
Elisabeth Ward
Assistant Curator of the Smithsonian Institution's special traveling exhibition, Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga, from 2000 to 2004, Elisabeth Ward went on to complete her Ph.D. in Scandinavian Languages and Literature from the University of California at Berkeley, and continues to lecture for Smithsonian Journeys. Dr. Ward has a long-term passionate interest in all things Icelandic. Listening to her mother, Margrét Guðmundsdóttir, speak to her grandparents in the Icelandic language, Elisabeth became fluent over many years while growing up in Southern California and traveling to Iceland during the summer. As part of her Ph.D. research, Dr. Ward lived in Iceland from 2006 to 2010, receiving Icelandic citizenship. Her dissertation focuses on the medieval Icelandic narratives called the Sagas of Icelanders; Dr. Ward’s research reveals the relationship between those stories and the actual physical landscape of Iceland. She argues they are “co-constituted”, meaning one cannot be read without the other.
In addition to appearing on documentaries for the Smithsonian Channel and others, she also worked as the Program Director for Vikingaheimar Museum in Reykjanesbær, Iceland, and as the Director of the Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma Washington. Since 2005, she has served as a consultant for Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center helping to create exhibitions for their Norway Pavilion about the Vikings, Norwegian folk culture, and Norse mythology. She recently returned to California to take a position as Executive Director of the Los Altos History Museum. The daughter of an American serviceman who met his wife while stationed in Iceland in the 1960s, Elisabeth is the mother of a 16-year-old son named Palmar Gudmundur, who also has Icelandic citizenship.
Languages spoken: English, Icelandic
Vorbehaltlich des Widerrufs im Falle von höherer Gewalt
Highlights
- Eine reine englischsprachige Reise mit direktem Austausch mit den Experten an Bord, Transfers vor und nach der Kreuzfahrt und einem inbegriffenen Landausflug oder einer Aktivität an jedem Hafen.
- Diskussionen an Bord mit Smithsonian Journeys Experten wie dem Geologen Scott Burns und der Expertin für skandinavische Sprachen und Literatur Elisabeth Ward.
- Ausflug „Golden Circle Tour“ zu den 3 spektakulärsten Naturschauplätzen Islands
- Landschaft: weite Gletscher, schwindelerregende Fjorde, vulkanische Hochebenen, Basaltsäulen, schroffe Felsen, zahlreiche Geysire
- Tierwelt: verschiedene Seevögel, Minkwale, Buckelwale, Islandpferde
- Möglichkeit zum Besuch des Beluga-Walschutzgebiets auf Heimaey.
Häfen & Landausflüge
8. August 2022 - Reykjavík
Einschiffung 08.08.2022 von 19:00 bis 20:00
Abfahrt 08.08.2022 um 21:00
Die isländische Hauptstadt erstreckt sich am Rande einer weitläufigen Bucht im Westen des Landes. Von dem Perlan Museum auf dem Hügel Oskjuhlið aus kann man von oben auf ihre grünen Viertel hinabblicken. Der Kirchturm der evangelischen Kirche Hallgrímskirkja zeigt das historische Zentrum an, wo man entlang der Skólavördustígur und der Laugavegur flanieren kann. Die kleinen Läden dieser belebten Straßen laden zum Shopping ein. Um sich vor den Stadttoren zu entspannen, haben die Besucher auch die Möglichkeit, zur Halbinsel Reykjanes mit den einzigartigen Thermalbecken der Blauen Lagune zu gelangen.
9. August 2022 - Grundarfjördur
Ankunft 09.08.2022 mittags
Abfahrt 09.08.2022 am späten Nachmittag
Dieses verborgene nördliche Etappenziel befindet sich am Fuße des Vulkans Kirkjufell auf der Halbinsel Snæfellsnes. Ihre Ankunft mit dem Schiff ermöglicht Ihnen einen einzigartigen Blick auf den Lavakessel am Eingang der Bucht von Grundarfjörður. Nur wenige Schritte vom Hafendamm entfernt, entdecken Sie klare Bäche, Tundren und Strände an dem azurblauen Wasser des Breiðafjörður. Die von smaragdgrünen Rasenflächen durchzogene Stadt besticht durch ihre Gebäude, die mit der umliegenden Natur eine Einheit bilden.
10. August 2022 - Grímsey
Ankunft 10.08.2022 am frühen Nachmittag
Abfahrt 10.08.2022 abends
Als verborgenes Fleckchen Erde im Nordpolarmeer befindet sich Grímsey im Bereich des Polarkreises im äußersten Norden Islands. Die kontrastreiche Landschaft ist sehr beeindruckend. Von der Westküste mit der einzigen Gemeinde der Insel Grímseyjarhreppur aus sehen Sie, wenn Sie sich Richtung Süden bewegen, die mit Löffelkraut bewachsenen grünen Hügel. Der Rest der Küste besteht aus Basaltklippen voller Meeresvögel, die sich Ihren Blicken darbieten.
11. August 2022 - Akureyri
Ankunft 11.08.2022 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 11.08.2022 am Nachmittag
Die reizende Stadt Akureyri liegt ganz nah am Polarkreis im Innern des Fords Eyjafjörður. Sie eröffnet Ihnen eine ergreifende Palette von Farben:das azurblaue Wasser des Hafens, die goldbraunen Ebereschen auf den Plätzen und die Gebäude in leuchtenden Farben im historischen Zentrum. Entlang der Pflasterstraßen reihen sich unzählige Terrassen mit Holzmöbeln. Eine breite, in den Hügel gehauene Treppe führt zur emblematischen Kirche Akureyrarkirkja. Erstaunlich ist auch der sehr schöne botanische Garten, der durch ein Mikroklima begünstigt wird.
12. August 2022 - Isafjördur
Ankunft 12.08.2022 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 12.08.2022 am frühen Nachmittag
Ihr Schiff bringt Sie ins Herz der Fjorde im Nordwesten Islands, ein wildes Land mit verlorenen Tälern und schwindelerregenden Felsen. In dieser abgeschiedenen Region ist der Fjord von Isafjörður unbestritten einer der schönsten des Landes, insbesondere aufgrund seiner durch zahlreiche uralte Basaltströme gebildeten Reliefs. Die Hauptstadt der Westfjorde Isafjörður ist eine kleine Stadt am Rand des Fjords, die ausschließlich von der Fischerei lebt. Die Holzhäuser ihrer Altstadt erinnern an ihre Vergangenheit als bedeutender Fischereihafen.
13. August 2022 - Heimaey, Westmännerinseln
Ankunft 13.08.2022 mittags
Abfahrt 13.08.2022 am frühen Abend
Diese vor der Südküste Islands gelegene Insel ist die größte der Westmännerinseln und die einzige bewohnte des Archipels. Von den steil aufragenden Vulkanen Eldfell und Helgafell bis zu den grünen Wiesen des Vulkans Herjólfsdalur enthüllt Sie Ihnen eine kontrastreiche Natur. Auf der Straße von Stórhöfði fahren Sie oberhalb von grauen Sandstränden und vom Nordpolarmeer geformten Klippen. Bei dieser Gelegenheit können Sie auch die goldbraunen Heiden auf dem Gipfel der Berge bewundern. Der anmutige Flug der Eissturmvögel und der Lummen begleitet Ihre Spaziergänge auf den vom Wind gepeitschten Hochebenen.
14. August 2022 15. August 2022 - Reykjavík
Ankunft 14.08.2022 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 15.08.2022 um 07:00
Die isländische Hauptstadt erstreckt sich am Rande einer weitläufigen Bucht im Westen des Landes. Von dem Perlan Museum auf dem Hügel Oskjuhlið aus kann man von oben auf ihre grünen Viertel hinabblicken. Der Kirchturm der evangelischen Kirche Hallgrímskirkja zeigt das historische Zentrum an, wo man entlang der Skólavördustígur und der Laugavegur flanieren kann. Die kleinen Läden dieser belebten Straßen laden zum Shopping ein. Um sich vor den Stadttoren zu entspannen, haben die Besucher auch die Möglichkeit, zur Halbinsel Reykjanes mit den einzigartigen Thermalbecken der Blauen Lagune zu gelangen.
The Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Upon leaving Grundarfjordur, your journey will take you through several small fishing villages along the famous Snæfellsjökull glacier-capped volcano. After a stop at Djupalonssandur, take a short refreshing walk to the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.
You will enjoy a unique experience discovering this fabulous and mystical glacier, which was made popular in 1864 by the French writer Jules Verne in his novel A Journey to the Center of the Earth, where he located the entrance to the subterranean journey inside the Snæfellsjökull crater: “Here we had entered the Earth by one volcano, and we had come out by another. And this other was situated more than twelve hundred leagues from Sneffels, from that drear country of Iceland cast away on the confines of the Earth…”
Afterwards, you will pass the cliffs of Londrangar on the way to the tiny fishing village of Arnarstapi, which offers splendid multicolor lava formations and an abundance of bird-life.
After a walk around, you will return to your ship through Budir, famous for its beautiful surroundings of black lava and its long beach of yellow sand. Continue over Frodarheidi Heath to the north coast of the peninsula and back to Grundarfjordur.
- This excursion includes walking on uneven but essentially flat terrain. We recommend you wear a wind and waterproof jacket, bring a warm pullover and wear comfortable walking shoes, as the terrain can be slippery and steep. Please note that sites may be visited in a different order.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
The Splendors of Lake Myvatn
From the pier, your coach heads southeast toward Lake Myvatn, situated between dormant Hverfell to the east and a protected nesting area to the northwest that is home to tens of thousands of birds, including dozens of species of duck. The area around the lake is a stunning collection of geological treasures.
You pause first at the geothermal field of Namaskard, full of mudpots, steam vents, sulfur deposits, boiling springs and fumaroles. Next is the remarkable landscape of Dimmuborgir, where you will explore the wondrously surreal structures left behind when a massive lava lake collapsed into the marshes below. (This fantasy world was featured in HBO's Game of Thrones as the background of the Wilding camp.)
Lunch will be served in one of the local restaurants in Skutustadir, and you will have the opportunity to walk among the large number of pseudo-craters for which this small town is known.
After lunch, your coach heads back toward Akureyri, stopping along the way at Godafoss. Legend has it that in the year 1000, Thorgeir, chieftain of the Ljosavatn district and Lawspeaker of the ancient parliament, signaled his decision to adopt Christianity by throwing his statues of the pagan gods into the Falls. Hence the name Godafoss ("Waterfall of the Gods").
- For this moderate excursion, we recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes (the terrain can be slippery), a wind and waterproof jacket and take a warm pullover. Please be aware that the order of the visits may be reversed.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Traditions of the Westfjords Peninsula
Your excursion begins with a drive along a narrow coastal road to the tiny town of Bolungarvik and to the Osvor Fisherman's Hut. Consisting of a series of old turf-and-stone fishing shacks restored in 1988, the hut houses a variety of relics that tell the story of how arduous life was for the men and women who eked out an existence by catching and salting fish before the technological innovations of the 20th century.
The village of Bolungarvik itself is nestled in the heart of a spectacular bay surrounded by mountains and bathed by the Isafjardardjup or "Djup" fjord, the largest on the Westfjords Peninsula. The nearby Hólskirkja ("church on the hill") contains several interesting pieces, including two grand bells meant to drive away the demons who live on the heath. Your visit here features a short musical program of traditional Icelandic folk songs performed by a local group of singers.
On your return to Isafjördur, pass through the historic old town and its 18th-century buildings to reach the Maritime Museum. The museum is a monument in itself, comprising several buildings that date to the 1780s. As you browse the collections, you will enjoy a tasting of local specialties such as Schnapps, dried fish and locally canned fish cooked the Icelandic way.
- For this excursion, we advise you to wear comfortable shoes, to protect yourself from the sun and to bring a warm and waterproof jacket. Please note the order of the visits may change.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Beluga Whale Sanctuary
No more than a 10-minute walk from the ship you will discover the world's first Beluga Whale Sanctuary. In pursuit of their mission to protect marine wildlife, the Sea Life Trust, a UK charity, founded this sanctuary as an alternative to confining captive belugas in aquariums. There are currently two resident whales in the sanctuary, transported from Shanghai, China in 2019. You will explore the sanctuary's Visitor Center, which includes an aquarium of local marine life, and you will also learn about the work of the Puffin Rescue Center, which is attached to the sanctuary. Your tour of the shoreside facilities is followed by a short boat ride to the sanctuary itself, where you will see the whales in their private bay, as you observe from a safe and discreet distance.
- This is an easy excursion, involving less than a half mile total walking over paved paths. We recommend comfortable shoes, a wind and waterproof jacket, a hat and sunglasses. You may also wish to bring an extra layer for the boat ride.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
The Volcanic Island of Heimaey
The largest of Iceland's Westman Islands, Heimaey serves as summer home to millions of seabirds — puffin, fulmar, guillemot and others — whose eggs have traditionally been an important source of food for the islanders. You will observe many of them nesting on the tall cliffs that surround the harbor as your motorcoach sets off on an exploration of this rugged outpost in the North Atlantic.
Your route takes you first through the Herjólfsdalur Valley, where ruins of old farmhouses, some dating back to the 7th century, are found. Continue along the scenic western coast, where you can view the outer islands of the archipelago. The youngest of these, Surtsey, was formed in a volcanic eruption in 1963; it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stop briefly at the puffin nesting ground of Stórhöfði for magnificent views over the island before the route back to the harbor takes you between two volcanic craters, the 5,000 year old Helgafell, “Holy Mountain”, and the considerably younger Eldfell, “Fire Mountain.” Eldfell erupted in 1973, forcing an evacuation of the entire population. During the six-month eruption, a massive operation was mounted to slow and control the lava flow by pumping seawater and spraying the leading edge. Although many houses were destroyed, the effort was successful in preventing the harbor from being closed. This story is documented in the recently opened Eldheimar Museum, where you will have the opportunity to see the excavated remains of a house buried for 40 years in ash.
- We recommend you wear good and comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers. The walk up to the viewpoint at Stórhöfði is very steep and can be slippery.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Iceland's Golden Circle
This classic excursion encompasses Iceland's “Big Three” attractions—Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir. Collectively known as the Golden Circle, these sites, within easy driving distance of Reykjavik, provide an overview of the scenic wonder for which Iceland is justly renowned.
Your journey begins with a drive inland to Thingvellir National Park, which ranks at the top of Iceland's most visited places and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. Occupying a vast lava plain of green moss and wild flowers, Thingvellir has been revered by Icelanders since the year 930, when the oldest legislative body in history, the Althing, first convened here. During your visit, take special note of the Law Speaker's rock and of the remains of the turf shelters that were once used as dwellings during the two-week assemblies of the Althing at the height of summer every other year.
Leaving Thingvellir your tour continues over Lyngdalsheidi heath and through the fertile farmlands to the south, where you discover the most beautiful waterfall of the country, the "Golden Waterfall" of Gullfoss. This is where the river Hvita drops 96 feet in two cascades, creating an awesome spectacle.
At the Geysir area, you will encounter a remarkable collection of hissing hot springs, bubbling mud puts and geysers. "Strokkur," the most active geyser, spouts water and steam every few minutes. Here, amid these remarkable geothermal phenomena, enjoy a buffet lunch of soups, salads, meats and vegetables.
After lunch, return to Hafnarfjördur through the Grimsnes region, stopping in Hveragerdi, where geothermal energy has been used to power an extensive greenhouse industry. Continue to the Pearl, a glass dome built atop giant tanks that store hot water for metropolitan Reykjavik. The Pearl's viewing deck affords panoramic views of the city.
- For this moderate excursion, we recommend you wear comfortable shoes, a wind and waterproof jacket, a hat and sunglasses and you take a warm pullover. Please be aware that the order of the visits may be altered.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Le Bellot
Wie die anderen Schiffe der PONANT-EXPLORERS-Serie wurde auch Le Bellot so konzipiert, dass es seinen Passagieren absoluten Komfort bietet, und dies selbst an den entlegensten Regionen der Welt.
Schnittige Linien, modernste Ausstattung, raffiniertes Design, eine ebenso gediegene wie gemütliche Atmosphäre sowie die begrenzte Anzahl von Kabinen tragen zur Modernität von Le Bellot bei – einzigartig auf dem Kreuzfahrtmarkt.
Bis 184 Gäste
92 Kabinen & Suiten
118 Crew-Mitglieder
Spa
2 Restaurants
Decks
Inkl. Landausflug oder Aktivität in jedem Hafen + Transfers
PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys have organised the following included programme for you, which starts the day of embarkation.
Included Features:
- A program of onboard enrichment provided by Smithsonian Journeys Experts including geologist Scott Burns and Scandinavian languages and literature expert Elisabeth Ward.
- Transfers and luggage handling from the airport in Reykjavík to the ship on the day of embarkation
- Comprehensive 7-night cruise aboard the deluxe Le Bellot, with all the amenities for which PONANT ships are famous
- One included shore excursion or activity in each port of call (see “Itinerary” for more information and choice of excursions, if applicable)
- Transfer from the ship to the airport in Reykjavík at the end of the cruise on the morning of disembarkation
Not included:
- Independent meals and beverages ashore
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, etc.)
Notes:
- This voyage is offered on a space available basis
- Programme is subject to change without notice
Lektor
An Bord Ihres Schiffes bieten Ihnen ausgewählte Lektoren kulturelle und historische Einblicke, damit Sie noch mehr über Ihr Reiseziel erfahren können: den Ursprung der lokalen Traditionen, die Geschichte symbolischer Orte, berühmte Persönlichkeiten und historische Helden... Die Experten begleiten Sie während der gesamten Kreuzfahrt, an Bord und bei den Ausflügen an Land, um ihr Know-how und ihre Einsichten mit Ihnen zu teilen.
Unsere Zusatzleistungen
The Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Upon leaving Grundarfjordur, your journey will take you through several small fishing villages along the famous Snæfellsjökull glacier-capped volcano. After a stop at Djupalonssandur, take a short refreshing walk to the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.
You will enjoy a unique experience discovering this fabulous and mystical glacier, which was made popular in 1864 by the French writer Jules Verne in his novel A Journey to the Center of the Earth, where he located the entrance to the subterranean journey inside the Snæfellsjökull crater: “Here we had entered the Earth by one volcano, and we had come out by another. And this other was situated more than twelve hundred leagues from Sneffels, from that drear country of Iceland cast away on the confines of the Earth…”
Afterwards, you will pass the cliffs of Londrangar on the way to the tiny fishing village of Arnarstapi, which offers splendid multicolor lava formations and an abundance of bird-life.
After a walk around, you will return to your ship through Budir, famous for its beautiful surroundings of black lava and its long beach of yellow sand. Continue over Frodarheidi Heath to the north coast of the peninsula and back to Grundarfjordur.
- This excursion includes walking on uneven but essentially flat terrain. We recommend you wear a wind and waterproof jacket, bring a warm pullover and wear comfortable walking shoes, as the terrain can be slippery and steep. Please note that sites may be visited in a different order.
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The Splendors of Lake Myvatn
From the pier, your coach heads southeast toward Lake Myvatn, situated between dormant Hverfell to the east and a protected nesting area to the northwest that is home to tens of thousands of birds, including dozens of species of duck. The area around the lake is a stunning collection of geological treasures.
You pause first at the geothermal field of Namaskard, full of mudpots, steam vents, sulfur deposits, boiling springs and fumaroles. Next is the remarkable landscape of Dimmuborgir, where you will explore the wondrously surreal structures left behind when a massive lava lake collapsed into the marshes below. (This fantasy world was featured in HBO's Game of Thrones as the background of the Wilding camp.)
Lunch will be served in one of the local restaurants in Skutustadir, and you will have the opportunity to walk among the large number of pseudo-craters for which this small town is known.
After lunch, your coach heads back toward Akureyri, stopping along the way at Godafoss. Legend has it that in the year 1000, Thorgeir, chieftain of the Ljosavatn district and Lawspeaker of the ancient parliament, signaled his decision to adopt Christianity by throwing his statues of the pagan gods into the Falls. Hence the name Godafoss ("Waterfall of the Gods").
- For this moderate excursion, we recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes (the terrain can be slippery), a wind and waterproof jacket and take a warm pullover. Please be aware that the order of the visits may be reversed.
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Traditions of the Westfjords Peninsula
Your excursion begins with a drive along a narrow coastal road to the tiny town of Bolungarvik and to the Osvor Fisherman's Hut. Consisting of a series of old turf-and-stone fishing shacks restored in 1988, the hut houses a variety of relics that tell the story of how arduous life was for the men and women who eked out an existence by catching and salting fish before the technological innovations of the 20th century.
The village of Bolungarvik itself is nestled in the heart of a spectacular bay surrounded by mountains and bathed by the Isafjardardjup or "Djup" fjord, the largest on the Westfjords Peninsula. The nearby Hólskirkja ("church on the hill") contains several interesting pieces, including two grand bells meant to drive away the demons who live on the heath. Your visit here features a short musical program of traditional Icelandic folk songs performed by a local group of singers.
On your return to Isafjördur, pass through the historic old town and its 18th-century buildings to reach the Maritime Museum. The museum is a monument in itself, comprising several buildings that date to the 1780s. As you browse the collections, you will enjoy a tasting of local specialties such as Schnapps, dried fish and locally canned fish cooked the Icelandic way.
- For this excursion, we advise you to wear comfortable shoes, to protect yourself from the sun and to bring a warm and waterproof jacket. Please note the order of the visits may change.
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Beluga Whale Sanctuary
No more than a 10-minute walk from the ship you will discover the world's first Beluga Whale Sanctuary. In pursuit of their mission to protect marine wildlife, the Sea Life Trust, a UK charity, founded this sanctuary as an alternative to confining captive belugas in aquariums. There are currently two resident whales in the sanctuary, transported from Shanghai, China in 2019. You will explore the sanctuary's Visitor Center, which includes an aquarium of local marine life, and you will also learn about the work of the Puffin Rescue Center, which is attached to the sanctuary. Your tour of the shoreside facilities is followed by a short boat ride to the sanctuary itself, where you will see the whales in their private bay, as you observe from a safe and discreet distance.
- This is an easy excursion, involving less than a half mile total walking over paved paths. We recommend comfortable shoes, a wind and waterproof jacket, a hat and sunglasses. You may also wish to bring an extra layer for the boat ride.
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The Volcanic Island of Heimaey
The largest of Iceland's Westman Islands, Heimaey serves as summer home to millions of seabirds — puffin, fulmar, guillemot and others — whose eggs have traditionally been an important source of food for the islanders. You will observe many of them nesting on the tall cliffs that surround the harbor as your motorcoach sets off on an exploration of this rugged outpost in the North Atlantic.
Your route takes you first through the Herjólfsdalur Valley, where ruins of old farmhouses, some dating back to the 7th century, are found. Continue along the scenic western coast, where you can view the outer islands of the archipelago. The youngest of these, Surtsey, was formed in a volcanic eruption in 1963; it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stop briefly at the puffin nesting ground of Stórhöfði for magnificent views over the island before the route back to the harbor takes you between two volcanic craters, the 5,000 year old Helgafell, “Holy Mountain”, and the considerably younger Eldfell, “Fire Mountain.” Eldfell erupted in 1973, forcing an evacuation of the entire population. During the six-month eruption, a massive operation was mounted to slow and control the lava flow by pumping seawater and spraying the leading edge. Although many houses were destroyed, the effort was successful in preventing the harbor from being closed. This story is documented in the recently opened Eldheimar Museum, where you will have the opportunity to see the excavated remains of a house buried for 40 years in ash.
- We recommend you wear good and comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers. The walk up to the viewpoint at Stórhöfði is very steep and can be slippery.
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Iceland's Golden Circle
This classic excursion encompasses Iceland's “Big Three” attractions—Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir. Collectively known as the Golden Circle, these sites, within easy driving distance of Reykjavik, provide an overview of the scenic wonder for which Iceland is justly renowned.
Your journey begins with a drive inland to Thingvellir National Park, which ranks at the top of Iceland's most visited places and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. Occupying a vast lava plain of green moss and wild flowers, Thingvellir has been revered by Icelanders since the year 930, when the oldest legislative body in history, the Althing, first convened here. During your visit, take special note of the Law Speaker's rock and of the remains of the turf shelters that were once used as dwellings during the two-week assemblies of the Althing at the height of summer every other year.
Leaving Thingvellir your tour continues over Lyngdalsheidi heath and through the fertile farmlands to the south, where you discover the most beautiful waterfall of the country, the "Golden Waterfall" of Gullfoss. This is where the river Hvita drops 96 feet in two cascades, creating an awesome spectacle.
At the Geysir area, you will encounter a remarkable collection of hissing hot springs, bubbling mud puts and geysers. "Strokkur," the most active geyser, spouts water and steam every few minutes. Here, amid these remarkable geothermal phenomena, enjoy a buffet lunch of soups, salads, meats and vegetables.
After lunch, return to Hafnarfjördur through the Grimsnes region, stopping in Hveragerdi, where geothermal energy has been used to power an extensive greenhouse industry. Continue to the Pearl, a glass dome built atop giant tanks that store hot water for metropolitan Reykjavik. The Pearl's viewing deck affords panoramic views of the city.
- For this moderate excursion, we recommend you wear comfortable shoes, a wind and waterproof jacket, a hat and sunglasses and you take a warm pullover. Please be aware that the order of the visits may be altered.
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