This journey is a unique opportunity to travel with other international guests on a limited-edition itinerary operated by A&K Australia.
Dive into the land of the Vikings on this unforgettable Nordic odyssey as you journey from sophisticated Oslo to trendy Reykjavik, getting to the heart of this astonishing region, where geysers shoot to the sky, hot springs bubble and steam, emerald fjords sparkle under towering crags and glaciers carve pathways to the sea.
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DAY 1
Arrive in the leafy and cultured capital of Norway, where you privately transfer to your luxury hotel in the heart of the city. This evening, gather with your fellow guests for a welcome dinner in exquisite Nordic style.
Grand Hotel Oslo
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
Take to the sustainable streets of Oslo with your expert guide, viewing the stunning architecture of the National Theatre and learning the majestic history of the Royal Palace. Proceed to the National Museum and the contemporary sculptures of Vigeland Park. This afternoon, take a scenic cruise into the Oslo Fjord passing narrow sounds, idyllic bays and a water-maze of emerald islands. This evening is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Grand Hotel Oslo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3
This morning, enjoy an exclusive exploration of the Oslo Opera House, which is home to the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. Visit the backstage area and the Main Stage with your expert guide who shares insider stories about life in the wings. This afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day® activities:
Indulge in Traditional Norwegian Hot Dogs and Waffles and enjoy intriguing stories of Oslo’s history and cuisine.
Bicycle Through the City to discover the cultural and architectural majesty of Oslo.
Hear Stories of Viking Culture and Lifestyle on a tour through Norway’s largest cultural-historical collection.
Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Grand Hotel Oslo
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
Board a train for an awe-inspiring ride through the achingly beautiful and dramatic Valley of Flamsdalen to the high mountains of Myrdal. See breathtaking views of the jagged mountainsides bearing the clear marks of landslides, huge waterfalls and the crystal-clear waters of the Flamselvi River. Pause at Kjosfossen Waterfall and feel the spray on your skin before continuing to the fjord village of Flam. This afternoon, make a leisurely visit to the local brewery for some craft beer tastings before a delicious five-course dinner at the brewery restaurant.
Fretheim Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
Today, cruise through the spectacular waterways of UNESCO-listed Naeroyfjord – with its towering peaks of up to 4,600 feet, hanging valleys, snowfields, waterfalls and small hamlets – before visiting a traditional Viking Village in the small village of Gudvangen. Continue to Bergen for a walk with an expert guide that culminates at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bryggen (the Wharf), hearing intriguing stories from the time of the Hanseatic League, a confederation of guilds formed in the 12th century to defend northern European market towns from pirates and bandits.
Opus XVI
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6
Spend the day touring the beautifully preserved wooden buildings and clapperboard houses of Bergen, before boarding the funicular to Mount Floyen for breathtaking views of the city. Visit world-famous composer Edvard Grieg’s former home, Troldhaugen, where you enjoy a live concert of his chamber music while taking in the scenery that inspired his work. After stopping for lunch, visit the reconstructed Fantoft Stave Church, one of the most photographed sites in Norway. This evening, enjoy a Scenic Sundowner on the pier before embarking on a cruise along the fjord to a small island for dinner at one of Norway’s most prestigious seafood restaurants.
Opus XVI
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
After a leisurely morning, board your onward flight to Iceland. Arrive in Reykjavik and transfer to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant, Geiri Smart.
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
Kickstart your Iceland adventure with an expertly guided tour around the trendy capital. Learn about Reykjavik’s early history and architectural evolution with stops at key cultural landmarks including famous Hallgrimskirkja Church, where you experience Reykjavik from the sky, with its pageant of colorful corrugated houses all the way to the coast. Perhaps taste a traditional Icelandic snack of schnapps with dried fish, before a private visit to a local gallery.
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9
Experience the only place in the world where you can stand between two continental, tectonic plates at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and original home to one of the oldest ongoing parliaments in the world. Walk through the stunning seismic rift valley before warming yourself with traditional Icelandic bread and butter. This evening, enjoy a unique private dinner with your fellow guests at the Fridheimar Geothermal Greenhouse.
Hotel Geysir
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
Today, continue along the iconic and world-famous Golden Circle route, with its incredible cache of geological phenomena. Feast your eyes on the Strokkur Geysir, blasting steaming water to heights of up to 130 feet in an extraordinary show of volcanic prowess. Then it’s on to thundering, mighty Gullfoss waterfalls, plummeting more than 100 feet over two vast ledges into the canyon below. Cap off the day with a thrilling private snowmobile ride over the face of the mighty Langjokull Glacier, an exquisite ice sheet that hides two active volcanoes beneath it.
Hotel Geysir
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
Strap in for an exhilarating private 4X4 Super Jeep ride through the deserted wilderness of Thorsmork Valley, otherwise known as the “Valley of Thor,” with a lunch stop in the wilderness complemented by breathtaking views. The contrasting vistas of lush oases and roaring glacial rivers cutting through black desert make Thorsmork unique not only in Iceland but to the entire world. Parts of the valley are rich with moss, fern, and birchwood, while jagged mountain ridges and ice-capped peaks crown the horizon. Drive through gushing brooks and stony landscapes as you enjoy privileged access to terrain only accessible during Iceland’s short summer.
Hotel Geysir
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12
Enjoy a thrilling 400-foot descent into the Thrihnukagigur Volcano, where you explore the solidified magma chamber with your expert local guide. This afternoon, after checking into the ultra-luxurious Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland, bask in the healing sky-blue waters of the incredible geothermal lagoon, as well as the hotel’s own exclusive extension and its subterranean spa. This evening, savor a farewell dinner in the Moss Restaurant, with its exquisite reinvention of Icelandic seasonal cuisine. Recommended by the 2020 Michelin Guide, Moss occupies the highest point at the Blue Lagoon, offering stunning views of the volcanic horizon.
The Retreat At Blue Lagoon Iceland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13
This morning after breakfast, privately transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Grand Hotel Oslo
Fretheim Hotel
Opus XVI
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre
Hotel Geysir
The Retreat At Blue Lagoon Iceland
