Best of Iceland & Norway with Sognefjord

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Reykjavik

  Welcome to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland located below the Arctic Circle. When your arrival, transfer to the city center by regular shuttle bus service. After checking into your hotel, take a walk in the center of the city. You can get a wake-up call from the reception of your hotel if the Northern Lights appear.

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• Day 2: Golden Circle Excursion

  Spend your day in the excellent Golden Circle to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Iceland. Along the route, the UNESCO site of Pingvellir National Park, the Strokkur Geyser in Geysir geothermal area and the beautiful Gullfoss will catch your eyes. Besides, you will also learn how the locals use geothermal energy to grow vegetables and fruits in Hveragerdi for this country that has insufficient daylight for most of the year.

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• Day 3: South Shore Adventure

  This day, you will uncover the veil of Iceland's South Shore and discover the charm of each landscape. Visit the amazing waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, both of which are shooting locations for many advertising blockbusters. Take a walk at Reynisfjara black sand beach and stroke the unique columnar basalt overwash by the seawater. The nearby Vik is a picturesque and peaceful town. Continue to witness the wreckage of the plane at Sólheimasandur, which has become one of Iceland's most famous attractions. Finally, step onto the ancient glacial plateau and watch the beauty of the vast glacier of the 700-year-old Sólheimajökull.

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• Day 4: Reykjavik - Bergen

  Enjoy your free time before being transferred to the airport for your flight to Bergen, a UNESCO world heritage city in Norway. Upon arrival, enjoy the shuttle bus transfer to the city center. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

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• Day 5: Bergen Walking Tour

  After breakfast, follow your local guide for a city walking tour to experience its long history and European culture, including the UNESCO heritage site - Bryggen, the Church of Mary, the Haakon's Hall inside Bergenhus Fortress and the lively Fish Market.

  Take the Fløibanen Funicular to the top of the Mountain Fløyen, from which you can overlook the beautiful panorama of Bergen.

  If you want to know more about the city, you could join the optional activities of Bergen Food tour (start at 15:00, approx. 3 hours) or Sightseeing Cruise with light dinner (start at 17:00, approx. 1.5 hours).

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• Day 6: Cruise on Sognefjord from Bergen to Balestrand

  Take the morning cruise along the magnificent Sognefjord to the beautiful village of Balestrand. During the cruise, you can admire the wonderful views on both sides of the fjord. The next 2 nights will be spent leisurely in this village.

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• Day 7: Balestrand Free Day

  Enjoy your leisure day to discover the village by yourself. As Norway's famous "painter village", it attracts many people who love art with its beautiful scenery of the snow-covered distant mountains all year round and the green grass in the valley in summer. The various galleries and bookstores in the center of Balestrand are full of traditional Norwegian style. Or you may have an optional full-day excursion to Fjærland (the tickets can be pre-booked in advance with an extra charge on the first or second day of your tour).

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• Day 8: Balestrand - Flam - Oslo via Myrdal

  Continue enjoying your relaxed Sognefjord cruise in the morning. End your cruise at Flam and then visit this quiet and peaceful mountain village. Departure from Flam to Oslo via Myrdal by train, which will take you through steep mountains and tunnels, as well as spectacular waterfalls. Upon arrival in Olso, be transferred to your hotel for rest.

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• Day 9: 3-hour Oslo City Sightseeing

  Oslo is located at the northernmost end of the Oslo Fjord, surrounded by mountains, jungles and wilderness on three sides. It has the picturesque scenery of the coastal city and the magnificence of relying on the alpine dense forest. The city has the famous Vigelansparken (Frogner Park), the Viking Ship Museum(entrance not included), City Hall - the Nobel Prize-giving place, Akershus Fortress and the Royal Palace, all of which are included in your tour.

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• Day 10: Oslo, Departure

  Time to say goodbye. Make your own way transfer to the airport (transfer by shuttle bus can be pre-booked in advance with extra charge).

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