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AR C TI C C I R C LE Heimaey Lake Mývatn Surtsey Jökulsárlón Gullfoss Geysir ingvellir National Park Goðafoss Reykjavík Ísafjörður Siglufjörður Djúpivogur Seyðisfjörður Grímsey Island Cruise Itinerary Air Routing UNESCO World Heritage Site Land Routing A R C TIC CI R C L E Disko Bay Ilulissat Icefjord GREENLAND North Atlantic Vigur Island Itinerary July 31 to August 8, 2019 Day 1 Depart the U.S. 2 Reykjavík, Iceland/Embark Le Champlain 3 Vigur Island/Ísaörður 4 Sigluörður/Arctic Circle/Grímsey Island 5 Husavik for Lake Mývatn 6 Seyðisörður 7 Djúpivogur for Jökulsárlón 8 Vestmannaeyjar for Heimaey Island/ Cruise around Surtsey Island 9 Reykjavík/Disembark ship/Return to the U.S. Cruise itinerary is subject to change. Discover the ethereal “Land of Fire and Ice”—one of the world’s most enchanting and distinctive destinations—on this specially designed seven-night circumnavigation cruise of this stunning Nordic island nation. Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star, expedition vessel Le Champlain, featuring only 92 Suites and Staterooms and the worldest first multiensory underwater observation lounge. Look for orca, humpback whales and rare migratory birds; see landscapes of ancient Viking ruins and crystalline glaciers atop simmering volcanoes; and touch ice fragments calved from one of Europe’s largest glaciers. Cross the Arctic Circle on Grímsey Island and cruise along the coast of Surtsey, one of Earth’s youngest islands and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the majestic and rocky vista of a former lava lake and marvel at dramatic Goðafoss, the “Waterfall of the Gods.” Includes round-trip air from Boston, New York-JFK, Newark, Toronto and Washington Dulles; Low Air Add-Ons are available from select cities. Included airfare and Low Air Add-Ons have limited availability and are not guaranteed. First-Class Exploration Vessel Gulfoss Waterfall Multisensory Underwater Observatory Exclusively Chartered Le Champlain CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF ICELAND LAND OF FIRE AND ICE

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Page 1: C CI R L E CIRCUMNAVIGATION ICELAND...the largest ice cap in Iceland, from which Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier, calves ice into the lagoon. Tour of fascinating Eldfell, “Fire

A R C T I C C I R C L E

ARCTIC CIRCLE

Heimaey

Lake Mývatn

Surtsey

JökulsárlónGullfoss

Geysir

Thingvellir National Park

Goðafoss

Reykjavík

Ísafjörður Siglufjörður

Djúpivogur

Seyðisfjörður

Grímsey Island

Cruise ItineraryAir Routing

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Land Routing

A RCTIC CIRC L E

Disko

Bay Ilulissat Icefjord

GR EENLA ND

North Atlantic

Vigur Island

ItineraryJuly 31 to August 8, 2019

Day

1 Depart the U.S.

2 Reykjavík, Iceland/Embark Le Champlain

3 Vigur Island/Ísafjörður

4 Siglufjörður/Arctic Circle/Grímsey Island

5 Husavik for Lake Mývatn

6 Seyðisfjörður

7 Djúpivogur for Jökulsárlón

8 Vestmannaeyjar for Heimaey Island/ Cruise around Surtsey Island

9 Reykjavík/Disembark ship/Return to the U.S. Cruise itinerary is subject to change.

Discover the ethereal “Land of Fire and Ice”—one of the world’s most enchanting and distinctive destinations—on this specially designed seven-night circumnavigation cruise of this stunning Nordic island nation. Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star, expedition vessel Le  Champlain, featuring only 92 Suites and Staterooms and the worldest first multiensory underwater observation lounge. Look for orca, humpback whales and rare migratory birds; see landscapes of ancient Viking ruins and crystalline glaciers atop simmering volcanoes; and touch ice fragments calved from one of Europe’s largest glaciers. Cross  the Arctic Circle on Grímsey Island and cruise along the coast of Surtsey, one of Earth’s youngest islands and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the majestic and rocky vista of a former lava lake and marvel at dramatic Goðafoss, the  “Waterfall of the  Gods.” Includes round-trip air from Boston, New York-JFK, Newark, Toronto and Washington Dulles; Low Air Add-Ons are available from select cities.†

† Included airfare and Low Air Add-Ons have limited availability and are not guaranteed.

F i r s t- C l a s s E x p l or a t ion Ve s s e l

Gulfoss WaterfallMultisensory Underwater Observatory

Exclusively Charter ed Le Cha m pl ain

C I R C U M N AV I G A T I O N OF

I C E L A N DL A N D O F F I R E A N D I C E

Page 2: C CI R L E CIRCUMNAVIGATION ICELAND...the largest ice cap in Iceland, from which Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier, calves ice into the lagoon. Tour of fascinating Eldfell, “Fire

◆◆ Round-trip air is included from Boston, New York-JFK, Newark, Toronto and Washington-Dulles.†

On board the exclusively chartered, Five-Star, small ship Le Champlain

◆◆ Seven-night cruise featuring the circumnavigation of Iceland round trip Reykjavík, with port calls at Vigur Island, Ísafjörður, Grímsey Island, Akureyri for Lake Mývatn, Djúpivogur for Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, and Vestmannaeyjar for Heimaey Island.◆◆ Elegantly appointed, Five-Star Suite or Stateroom, each with a private bathroom and private balcony. ◆◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.◆◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are available throughout the cruise. ◆◆ Blue Eye—the world’s first luxury, multisensory, underwater observatory.◆◆ All meals—early continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and dinner—throughout the cruise, featuring fine international and regional cuisine, served at single, unassigned seatings.◆◆ Wine is served with lunch and dinner. ◆◆ Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship.◆◆ Spontaneous exploration opportunities by Zodiac landing craft.◆◆ City tour of Reykjavík featuring the Pearl, Reykjavík’s remarkable landmark glass dome built atop 10-story hot water tanks, for a captivating view across the city, and the National Museum, a comprehensive overview of Iceland’s history and culture. ◆◆ Visit to idyllic Vigur Island, home to Iceland’s only windmill and thousands of puffins, Arctic terns and eider ducks. ◆◆ Tour of Ísafjörður, a charming fishing town and bastion of traditional Icelandic culture, featuring the Westfjords Heritage Museum and Ósvör, one of Iceland’s oldest fishing stations.◆◆ Specially arranged, private tasting of Icelandic regional specialties of schnapps and dried fish in Ísafjörður.◆◆ Visit to the herring boomtown of Siglufjörður, with a visit to the award-winning Herring Era Museum, featuring music-filled demonstrations and a sampling of Icelandic delicacies.◆◆ Cross into the Arctic Circle (66°33’ N) on Grímsey Island. ◆◆ Scenic excursion to legendary Goðafoss waterfall and to beautiful Lake Mývatn, the amazing lava towers of Dimmuborgir, the unique craters at Skútustaðir and the otherworldly geothermal field of Namaskarð.◆◆ Visit to the historic town of Akureyri, featuring a visit to the towering Church of Akureyri and the phenomenal Botanical Garden.◆◆ Full-day scenic excursion along Iceland’s stunning east coast from Djúpivogur to the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.

◆◆ Breathtaking private cruise amongst the many spectacular icebergs in the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.◆◆ Spectacular view of Vatnajökull Glacier, the largest ice cap in Iceland, from which Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier, calves ice into the lagoon.◆◆ Tour of fascinating Eldfell, “Fire Mountain,” to see ancient Viking ruins and still-warm lava fields on Heimaey Island.◆◆ Circumnavigation of Surtsey Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Enhanced Travel Services◆◆ Transfers and luggage handling abroad if your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). ◆◆ All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with experienced local guides.◆◆ Low Air Add-Ons are available for an additional cost from Chicago, Denver, Edmonton, Minneapolis, Portland and Seattle.†

◆◆ Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.◆◆ Complimentary bottled water in your Suite or Stateroom aboard ship and on excursions. ◆◆ Hospitality desk in the hotels and aboard ship.◆◆ Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Director at your service. ◆◆ Complimentary use of an audio headset during guided excursions.◆◆ Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.

† Included airfare and Low Air Add-Ons have limited availability and are not guaranteed.

I NC LU DE D F E AT U R E S

GohaGan & Company◆◆◆209 South LaSaLLe Street◆◆◆Suite 500

ChiCago, iLLinoiS 60604-1446◆◆◆(800) 922-3088

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The Travel Program outlined here is subject to the features, final pricing and terms and conditions set forth in the published Travel Program brochure. Upon receipt of the published Travel Program brochure, you will be given 10 days to reconfirm your reservation, at which time any deposit(s) will become subject to cancellation fees.

GreenlandPost-Cruise Option

ReykjavíkPre-Cruise Option

R E S E R V E E A R LY !From $6495 per person, double occupancy (approximate air/land/cruise only)

Program reservations require a deposit of $800 per person.

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Send to: Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446

For more information, please call the passenger coordinator at Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088.

C I R C U M N AV I G AT I O N O F I C E L A N D

Tour No. 107-07/31/19-115

CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF ICELAND

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