5 6-Day Experiences in Scandinavia to Build a Day Around

1.6-Day Around Iceland Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik with Accomm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $2,543Our pick

Travel Iceland’s Ring Road from Reykjavik in a group of up to 19, with five nights of accommodation, breakfast, glacier hiking or winter ice caves, whale watching, Wi-Fi, and a professional guide. Expect long scenic drives, easy-to-moderate hikes, changing weather, and standout stops such as Jökulsárlón, Mývatn, Dettifoss, and Hraunfossar.

“This trip is fantastic. Every day has new incredible outdoor sites and activities. We walked on a Glacier, hiked to amazing waterfalls, saw Yellowstone like Geysers, went Whale Watching. The accommodations were basic but adequate. You need to be reasonable fit to enjoy this trip but not a big hiker. No one was forced to do anything. The tour guide was terrific and Iceland is amazing. Everything is expensive in Iceland so be prepared. North of Manhattan where I am from. The only negative was Viator. They are actually just a booking agent for Arctic Adventures. I suggest booking directly with them. We got no information from Viator, not even…”

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2.6-Day Minibus Tour Around Iceland from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $2,361

Travel Iceland’s Ring Road in a small minibus with an English-speaking guide, five hotel nights, breakfast, glacier hiking, a Vatnajökull ice cave, and whale watching from Hauganes. Guides such as Johann, Erla, Oskar, and Palli have been praised for clear explanations and warm, flexible service. Expect long drives, basic lodging, and optional extras.

“Great ride, the seats are a little tight given it is a minibus. Stays are decent. What I like is that the driving speed is constant and careful. Very scenic spots but a little too rush at certain spots. What I think could be improved is that I hope for more guide explanation of the site rather than just driving, drop you off and ask to come back after x minutes. Many of the driver are foreigners as the demand of tourism increases, will be good to gain deeper knowledge on the different sites. We never get an aurora call in any of our stays so reasearch on your own…”

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3.6-Day Icelandic Ring Road Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 6 days · from $2,439

Travel Iceland’s Ring Road from Reykjavik in a minivan, stopping at the Golden Circle, South Coast, Glacier Lagoon, East Fjords, Lake Myvatn, Akureyri, and West Iceland. You’ll spend five nights in countryside hotels, join a whale-watching trip, enjoy a glacier experience, and learn from an English-speaking guide such as Linus, Kristian, or Siggy.

“The tour guide was very interesting and saw different scenery.”

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4.6-Day Small Group Tour of Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 6 days · from $2,463

Join a small group of up to 18 for six days around Iceland’s Ring Road, with an English-speaking guide, five hotel nights, breakfast, glacier hiking, an ice cave visit, and whale watching from Hauganes. Guides such as Thor, Maggie, BG, and Eythor have led departures, with weather able to change the route.

“We saw a lot of waterfalls. The ice cave was nice. The glacier walk looked really fun based on my travel companions’ report and pictures. We missed out on the lagoon boat ride because of wind, but the lagoon itself was beautiful. We didn’t see much ice on crystal beach, but I wasn’t expecting much because of the season. The whale watching was excellent- we were able to see a few humpbacks and a minke whale. The stop at Vok bath was the best - especially getting into the cold lake. The food at the stops were very good for the most part. The hot dog at the fishing village…”

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5.6 Day Fjord Kayaking Trip Norway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 days 5 hours (approx.) · from $2,199Best value

Spend six days kayaking from Ålesund toward Geiranger, crossing Storfjord and Geirangerfjord with guides such as Alex, Nathan, Rogier, and Lotte. You paddle for hours each day, camp five nights, eat every meal from lunch on day one through lunch on day six, and carry only your sleeping bag. Expect cold water, changing weather, and close views of Seven Sisters waterfall.

“What a memorable trip! We realize we've also been extremely lucky with the weather. The views were breathtaking. We've been to places that you would in no other way normally be able to visit. Beautiful waterfalls, fjords & lush green mountains. This trip had it all! The communication with the organizer was excellent and everything was more than well prepared. We had proper meals and more than enough food & snacks. The kayaks and kayaking gear was of proper quality.”

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