We know you probably (definitely) have summer on the mind, but EYOS Expeditions has its eye on your cold-weather plans.
The luxury travel company is serving up a pair of extreme journeys through Iceland’s remote wilderness this winter, letting you explore the natural wonders of the country during the off-season—meaning less kerfuffle from other travelers along the way. And you’ll be taking in all that glacial beauty about Vikingfjord, a 134-foot expedition ship that will be your home base on bespoke adventures through Iceland’s most secluded and least-visited regions.
The first journey will take you through Iceland’s Westfjords on a four-day, three-night expedition. Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife. Plus, you can even catch your own dinner via your own fishing adventure, as well as guided hikes and e-biking adventures, too. And you’ll have the chance to (hopefully) glimpse those Northern Lights, too.
Eastfjords, meanwhile, will be the terrain of the second expedition, which extends for seven days and six nights. For this journey, you’ll be seeing Iceland both by land and by sea. That means heli-skiing on snowy landscape, taking on the secluded East Highlights, with its frozen valleys, on a 4×4 Superjeep, and plunging into a hidden geothermal hot waterfall and bath. You can also take in the sights, including glaciers and black-sand beaches, on snowshoe, horseback, or kayak—depending on your preferred method of transportation.
As for your accommodations, Vikingfjord has room for 12 guests and eight crew. The ship’s ice-strengthened hull comes certified with a 1B rating, meaning it can take you to more remote locals that other vessels can’t navigate. Also onboard an observation deck lounge on the bridge, another lounge with windows out to the sea, and modern Scandinavian design touches throughout. You’ll also find both a hot tub and sauna, for when you want to unwind from your days spent exploring in the icy environs.
To learn more about both experiences, which take place from January to April 2027, head to EYOS Expedition’s website.
