Discover the land of fire and ice; where fjords and other-worldly volcanic landscapes have been carved out over centuries by glaciers and rolling magma. Iceland is Europe's most sparsely populated country where you can be sure of a warm welcome. This 9-day tour combines the stunning scenery of this Nordic island with the awe-inspiring experience of witnessing marine giants. Off the tip of the west coast's Snaefellsnes peninsula, where the Gulf Stream and the East Greenland current meet, sperm whales and orcas arrive in June to feast in the rich seas. This spot is where you'll have your first chance to see these watery wonders - cruising at a safe distance. Husavik, Iceland's whale watching capital Then in the north of Iceland, from a former herring station, you will set sail into the stunning Eyjafjordur. Humpbacks have taken a liking to this sheltered fjord in recent years, so there's a good chance you'll catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures. Further along the north coast lies Husavik, the first place in Iceland to be settled by a Norse man, Viking Gardarr Svavarsson and a top whale watching location due to the frequency of white-beaked dolphins and minke, humpback and blue whales entering the bay. It's here on the summer solstice that you will board a boat to keep one eye on the sun skimming the horizon and the other looking for tell-tale blowholes breaking the surface. Throughout this trip, there are many other moments that will also live long in the memory. Take a tour between Dimmuborgir's monumental lava pillars and walk among steam vents. Admire Europe's most powerful waterfall in Dettifoss. And keep your eyes to the sky to catch a glimpse of a white-tailed eagle or another of the many bird species that visit this incredible island.