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LAND & SEA:

JULY 15-20, 2015

2 DAYS IN REYKJAVÍK 3 DAYS ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER

ICELAND HANGOUT

On this uniquely immersive, highly

social land and sea expedition, led

by Lindblad founder and president

Sven Lindblad, we’ll experience

Iceland’s stunning coastal and

inland geography, and hang out

with a changing cast of interesting Icelanders. Join

us for great conversation and exclusively curated

experiences—from performances arranged by our

onboard musicologist, to a dinner prepared by

Iceland’s top chef on a private island.

Each day team members will help you choose from

a menu of active options: discover the dynamic

geology of Reykjavík’s Golden Circle, ride a sturdy

Icelandic horse, explore Reykjavík, go mountain

biking, challenge yourself with a cooking class,

visit a cutting-edge geothermal plant, or even go

heli-hiking. Our expedition team will orchestrate

casual drinks-and-dinner contexts with Icelandic

artists, musicians, political figures, scientists,

writers and more. We’ll enjoy conversation and

performances by some of Iceland’s most inspired

musicians, arranged by our ethnomusicologist

Jacob Edgar, host of NPR’s Music Voyager.

SPECTACULAR SIGHTS, INTERESTING DAYS & NIGHTS

Left: Apart from its ancient ruins, Viðey Island boasts the impressive work of artist Yoko Ono, the Imagine Peace Tower.

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A short flight from New York City, Iceland feels

like another world; just south of the Arctic Circle

and bathed by the

Gulf Stream, it’s

volcanically active

and geologically awe-

inspiring. Volcanoes

spill onto massive

glaciers, geysers burst

not far from gushing

waterfalls, the earth

gurgles with mud

pots and aquamarine

hot springs—and a

people known for their

independence and

innovation produce

great art and cutting-edge ideas. A rare kind of

travel opportunity.

We’re filling in the details of this innovative new

expedition now. We encourage you to book soon

to avoid disappointment. But if you need more info

to decide, sign up at expeditions.com/hangout to

receive email updates.

HIGHLIGHTSª Explore remote Hornstrandir,

where wildflower-speckled

meadows blanket the tops

of dramatic coastal cliffs that

drop precipitously to secluded

beaches. Take advantage of

the midnight sun to go whale

watching, birding, or hiking, and

visit charming fishing villages

tucked in along the shore.

ª Thrill to the juxtaposition of

Viðey Island’s ancient ruins

and early Christian architecture

with large-scale contemporary

works by sculptor Richard Serra

(the Milestones project) and

artist Yoko Ono (Imagine Peace

Tower). Cap off the day with a

private dinner at the Nordic-

prize winning Gallery Restaurant,

prepared exclusively for us by

head chef Friðgeir Ingi Eiríksson.

ª Experience close encounters

with the spray of Gullfoss

waterfall, the steam of Geysir

hot springs and other geological

wonders of Reykjavík’s famed

Golden Circle, all in the company

of our expert expedition team.

SPECTACULAR SIGHTS, INTERESTING DAYS & NIGHTS

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Top: The Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre was completed in 2001. Bottom: The grassy roof of a traditional Icelandic turf house.

DATE: JULY 15, 2015 | 2 NIGHTS IN REYKJAVÍK/

3 NIGHTS ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER

DAY 1, JULY 15 MORNING: Your overnight flight from the U.S. arrives ear-ly in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital city. Let the city present itself through glimpses of high mountains and colorful, Scandinavian-style buildings. We are met by our hosts and whisked away for breakfast as we hear about today’s exciting options. Note: for those who wish to go directly to our hotel, we can reserve your room for the previous night at additional charge.

AFTERNOON: Choose an exhilarating hike or bicycle ride amid the volcanic landscapes and natural hot springs of the Reykjanes peninsula and visit the tiny fishing village of Grindavík. Or take a specially-arranged soak in the soothing geothermal waters of the iconic Blue Lagoon, with a stroll around its fascinating lava-shaped landscape.

LATE AFTERNOON: After lunch at the Reykjavík restau-rant, check into the Borg Hotel or the adjacent sister property, the Apotek Hotel, and enjoy the views from your window. Meet our two exclusive Icelandic concierges, who help you plan the rest of your day’s explorations and handle your dinner reservations at one of the many fine restaurants within walking distance of our hotel.

COCKTAIL HOUR: Gather for a welcome cocktail.

EVENING Unwind and explore one of Reykjavík’s fine restaurants on your own tonight. Later, you may wish to stop for a nightcap, or check out the local music scene with our musicologist, Jacob Edgar.

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DAY 2, JULY 16MORNING Wake up to fresh juice, tea/coffee and pastries, or a hearty Icelandic breakfast.

LATE MORNING & AFTERNOON Encounter Iceland’s nature in all its wildness among the geological wonders of the Golden Circle. Feel the spray of thundering Gullfoss falls, wander the steaming landscape of Geysir and see its amazing spout. With our expert guides, visit the ancient, open-air parliament at Thingvellir National Park. Or, you may want to consult our concierge for recommendations on independent city exploration.

EVENING Tonight, a special treat: ride a ferry across the harbor to scenic Viðey Island, where an exclusive dinner in a historic house awaits. One of Iceland’s most famous chefs, Friðgeir Ingi Eiríksson, will cater our dinner and, together with our Icelandic guests, we will have a concert of both ancient and modern music. This evening will be memorable!

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Clockwise from top: Reykjavík’s Iconic Blue Lagoon; Strokkur (the Churn), Geysir, Golden Circle, Iceland; one of Flatey Island’s many friendly faces.

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ICELAND HANGOUT

DAY 3, JULY 17MORNING Breakfast at your leisure in your hotel’s dining room. Linger.

LATE MORNING/AFTERNOON Follow your interests today with a choice of excursions. A variety of options will be made available to you before your arrival. Walk around historic Reykjavík, including the National Museum and the Museum of Whales, with a knowl-edgeable guide. Or delve into Icelandic cuisine with a cooking class and lunch at the Salt Kitchen. The more active may go mountain biking or horseback riding, or even heli-hiking (this is the only activity that comes at an additional cost, but is an adrenaline-pump-ing, high adventure opportunity.) The options are multiple, and our concierge can recommend and facilitate activities that suit you.

LATE AFTERNOON Embark the intimate National Geographic Explorer and settle into your comfortable cabin. Take some time to explore the public spaces, the Observation Lounge and the Library.

COCKTAIL HOUR Gather with your fellow travelers and several special guests for a reception in the ship’s Lounge. Meet your Captain and his Officers, and the expedition team. Dinner is aboard ship this evening.

LATE EVENING The National Geographic Explorer will remain at the pier in Reykjavík until late to give you the opportunity to go ashore, explore more, or participate in what many suggest is some of the most vibrant nightlife on the planet.

DAY 4, JULY 18MORNING “Good morning, Good morning.” Our wake-up call alerts us that we are underway and that breakfast is now served.

LATE MORNING/AFTERNOON National Geographic Explorer navigates Iceland’s wild western frontier coastline today, sailing beneath the immense Látrabjarg cliffs, home to a huge population of razorbills. The cliffs were once famous for egg collecting; men were tied to ropes and lowered down onto the ledges like spiders. Continue to the island of Flatey for walks around this scenic, centuries-old island trading post, and take a Zodiac cruise along the coast.

COCKTAIL HOUR Join Sven Lindblad, our Icelandic guests, and the expedition team for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a Lindblad tradition called “recap,” to review the day’s highlights and preview tomorrow’s plans.

DINNER Gather in the main Dining Room or the more intimate Bistro Bar for dinner tonight. Share a private table for two, or a convivial table of ten of your interesting shipmates. There is no assigned seating for easy mingling.

LATE EVENING Our onboard musicologist Jacob Edgar curates another eclectic and extraordinary live performance of Icelandic music.

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DAY 5, JULY 19MORNING Breakfast at your leisure in the Dining Room.

LATE MORNING/AFTERNOON Just south of the Arctic Circle, the Hornstrandir peninsula is Iceland’s northernmost and most remote—a spectacular, uninhabited nature reserve only accessible on foot or by boat. Hiking here in the summertime is magical; and 24 hours of daylight allow for great wildlife viewing, from whales and Arctic foxes to puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes.

COCKTAIL HOUR Meet us in the lounge for conversation and a presentation on anything from the endearing puffin to the role Iceland will play in mapping the Arctic’s future.

EVENING Dinner is served.

LATE EVENING Unwind in the Lounge, mingle with your fellow travelers and special guests, and go out on deck for the tonic of sea air. Enjoy live musical entertainment by local Icelandic artists arranged by Jacob Edgar.

DAY 6, JULY 20EARLY MORNING After breakfast, disembark our ship in Reykjavík and drive to the airport for an early morning flight home. Or we encourage you to take a later flight and continue exploring with us.

LATE MORNING/AFTERNOON Before your departure, follow your whim. Opt for a cultural tour of Reykjavík, seeing the National and Saga Museums if you haven’t already, and more. Or wander among the bubbling mud pools and hot springs at the Hellisheidi Geothermal Plant; stop at a farm to see and photograph Icelandic horses. Or spend your day like a local: stroll around Harpa, sample some of Iceland’s best street food, and feed the ducks at the pond. Our concierges will provide other options including a design and art tour, a tasting tour, and a self-guided walking tour.

DEPARTURE For those who are leaving later in the day, lunch and your transport to the airport are included.

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Opposite page clockwise from top left: Icelandic horses are a small, hardy and very friendly breed; high cliffs rising to over 1,300 feet at Látrabjarg, the largest bird colony in Europe, West Fjords region (Vestfirdir); men riding bikes on a rural Icelandic road.

Above clockwise from left: Arctic fox in a wild flower meadow, Hornstrandir; colorful houses dot the landscape of Flatey Island; adult humpback whale.

Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with one or two Portholes #301-308 $4,990

CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with Window #317-320, 335-336 $5,430

CATEGORY 3: Main Deck with Window #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350 $5,620

CATEGORY 4: Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #103-104, 107-108, 201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228 $6,100

CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck with Balcony #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224 $7,220

CATEGORY 6: Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; Upper Deck-Suite with Balcony #213 $8,650

CATEGORY 7: Upper Deck–Suite with Balcony #215, 219, 230 $9,970

CATEGORY A SOLO: Main Deck with Window #309-312, 329-334 $6,790

CATEGORY B SOLO: Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #105-106, 203, 208 $7,030

CATEGORY 3 TRIPLE: Main Deck with Window #341, 343 * *Third person rates: Available in the designated triple occupancy cabins at one-half the double occupancy rate. Cabins #341, 343, 101, 102, 215, 219, and 230 can accommodate a third person.

Sole occupancy cabins: Available in Categories A and B. Shared accommodations: Available in Categories 1 and 2.

Note: Cabins #209, 211, 214, 216-218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228, 303-306— These cabins have one queen-sized bed. All other double cabins have two lower single beds; some can convert to a queen-sized bed.

Capacity: 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. Registry: Bahamas Overall Length: 367 feet

Public Areas: Bistro bar; restaurant; chart room; global gallery; library, lounge with full service bar and state-of-the-art facilities for videos and presentations; mud room with lockers for expedition gear, observation lounge and internet café.

Open Bridge: Provides guests with an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation.

Meals: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international with local flair.

Expedition Equipment: 13 Zodiac landing craft, a fleet of 36 double kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, SplashCam, underwater video camera, crow’s nest remote controlled camera, video microscope.

Wellness: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features a glass-enclosed fitness center, outdoor stretching area, two LEXspa treatment rooms, and a sauna.

Special Features: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, National Geographic photographer, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, and a video chronicler. Laundry service available.

National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship and the flagship of the Lindblad fleet. It is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel with an ice-reinforced hull, enabling it to navigate remote passages while providing exceptional comfort.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORERTHE WORLD’S ULTIMATE EXPEDITION SHIP

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TERMS AND CONDITIONSCost Includes: All accommodations in hotel (2 nights) and aboard ship (3 nights); all meals EXCEPT for dinner on Day 1; nonalcoholic beverages aboard ship; shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees; special access permits; transfers to and from group flights; use of kayaks aboard ship, where applicable; tips (except to ship’s crew), taxes and service charges; services of a physician aboard ship; and services of our expedition staff.

Not Included: Air transportation; passport or visa fees; travel protection plan; heli-hiking; personal items such as alcoholic beverages, emails, voyage DVD, etc. Gratuities to ship’s crew at your discretion.

Sample Airfares: Round-trip New York/Reykjavík, Economy from $700; Business from $2,200. Subject to change.

Advance Payment: $1,000 due at time of booking by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or by check.

Responsibility and Other Terms & Conditions: Certain provisions concerning, among other things, limitations of Lindblad Expeditions’ and the National Geographic Society’s liability for loss of property, injury, illness or death during the voyage will be provided to all guests on the ship’s ticket sent prior to departure, and are also available on our web site at www.expeditions.com/terms, or upon request. By registering for this trip, the guest agrees to all such terms and conditions.

IMPORTANT: Cancellations are subject to penalty. Call for details on our Cancellation Policy and Travel Protection Plan.

NOTE: Itineraries and prices listed in this brochure are valid as of publication date, and are subject to change.

All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls. Some cabins have balconies. Decorated in relaxing earth tones, with deluxe bedding, all cabins feature flat screen TVs with movie programming, as well as Ethernet connections and plugs for laptops or camera chargers.

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See videos, photos, & learn what it’s like to expedition aboard NG Explorer at EXPEDITIONS.COM/NGEXPLORER

Standard bathroom. Dining in the Bistro Bar. Section of suite with balcony.

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