The grand Nordic circuit from Bengaluru: six nights in Iceland with the Golden Circle, South Shore, Glacier Lagoon and Blue Lagoon; fjords and Arctic cruises in Bergen, Oslo and Tromsø; and Santa Claus Village, Ranua Zoo and Helsinki in Finland.
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1: Bangalore – Reykjavik (Iceland)
Arrive at Reykjavik airport and after immigration and customs formalities, get welcomed by our local representative and take a private transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 2: Reykjavik city tour & Golden Circle
After breakfast, proceed for a half-day city tour of Reykjavik (3 hours) — Harpa Concert Hall, the presidential residence at Bessastadir, and Hallgrimskirkja, with engaging commentary from your local guide. Also witness the three wonders of the famous Iceland Golden Circle: the breathtaking Gullfoss waterfall, the bubbling pools and Strokkur waterspout at Geysir, and the incredible tectonic rift at Thingvellir National Park. Evening return to your hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 3: Reykjavik – Golden Circle Classic
After breakfast, proceed for the Golden Circle Classic tour. Golden Circle tours showcase a number of Iceland's main attractions and natural wonders — geysers, waterfalls, lava fields, volcanic craters and Icelandic horses. Later return to your hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 4: Reykjavik – South Shore Adventure
After breakfast, proceed for the South Shore Adventure tour (10 hours). Onboard a climate-controlled coach with your naturalist guide, visit the Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls and the Reynisdrangar rock formations near the charming coastal town of Vik — Iceland's southernmost village. All activities and round-trip transportation from Reykjavik are included. Evening return to your hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 5: Reykjavik – Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
After breakfast, proceed for a full-day tour of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, perched on the cusp of Europe's largest glacier — the largest, deepest and arguably most magnificent of Iceland's glacial lakes, where icebergs bob in glittering water framed by jagged peaks, rugged lava fields and black-sand beaches. Trace Iceland's spectacular south coast, visit Skogafoss waterfall, view the ice-covered peaks of Skaftafell, and go behind the cascading water at Seljalandsfoss. Later return to your hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 6: Reykjavik – Blue Lagoon
After breakfast, proceed for a visit to the Blue Lagoon (3 hours) — bathe in steaming milky-blue, mineral-rich waters, sip a cocktail at the swim-up bar, and look out over jagged peaks and black lava fields. Evening free at leisure to explore Reykjavik.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 7: Reykjavik – Bergen (Norway)
After breakfast, check out and take a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Bergen. Arrive and transfer to your hotel; rest of the day free for self-exploration. Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway, known as the 'city of seven mountains'.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 8: Bergen – Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
After breakfast, proceed for the Mostraumen Fjord Cruise (approx. 3 hours). Departing from the centre of Bergen, head along the narrow Mostraumen fjord to see western Norway's most spectacular scenery — waterfalls, mountains, and wildlife including seals, goats and perhaps eagles. The captain slows down for photos and gets close to the waterfall so you can taste the fresh mountain water. Evening explore Bergen on your own.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 9: Bergen – Oslo
After breakfast, check out and proceed to the train station on a private basis. Board your train to Oslo, arrive and take a private transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 10: Oslo Discovery Tour
After breakfast, proceed for the Oslo Discovery tour (approx. 5.5 hours) — a comprehensive coach tour taking you to the city's most important attractions, including Vigeland Sculpture Park and Holmenkollen ski jump, with Fram and Folk Museum tickets included. Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 11: Oslo – Tromso
After breakfast, check out and take a private transfer to Oslo Airport for your flight to Tromso. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 12: Tromso – Bird & Arctic Wildlife Cruise
After breakfast, proceed for bird and Arctic wildlife sightseeing by cruise (approx. 3 hours). Aboard a classic wooden boat, sail the Arctic waters looking out for seabirds — including sea eagles and puffins — dolphins, pilot whales and more. Warm up with a bowl of hot soup made with freshly caught fish. Evening free for self-exploration.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 13: Tromso – Arctic Fjord Cruise & Safari
After breakfast, proceed for the Arctic Fjord Cruise & Safari (approx. 4–5 hours). Set off on a hybrid-electric boat to an Arctic fjord and spectacular unspoiled scenery, learning about the local landscape, history, wildlife, culture and coastal villages through onboard guide commentary — and explore ocean ecosystems using an underwater drone. Evening return to your hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 14: Tromso – Rovaniemi (Finland)
After breakfast, check out and take a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Rovaniemi. Arrive and transfer to the hotel; rest of the evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 15: Rovaniemi – Santa Claus Village
After breakfast, proceed for the Santa Claus Village tour (approx. 4 hours). Rovaniemi is known around the world as the official hometown of Santa Claus. Your guide offers tips for your two hours of free time, including a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus himself. Evening free at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 16: Rovaniemi – Ranua Zoo
After breakfast, proceed for the Ranua Zoo tour (approx. 5 hours). Ranua Wildlife Park is home to polar bears, Arctic foxes, gray wolves and reindeer — roughly 50 different Arctic animal species — plus a chocolate shop, wine shop, restaurants and more. Hotel pickup, drop-off and transfers included. Evening free for self-exploration.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 17: Rovaniemi – Helsinki
After breakfast, check out and take a private transfer to the train station for your onward journey to Helsinki. Arrive and transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Check in and relax.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 18: Helsinki – Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour
After breakfast, proceed for a Hop-On-Hop-Off tour of Helsinki (approx. 1.5 hours) by open-top, double-decker bus, stopping at 18 locations around the capital. Learn about the underground Temppeliaukio Church and other landmarks from an audio guide, hop off at Market Square, or take a stroll around Sibelius Park. Return to your hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 19: Helsinki – Bangalore
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and take a private transfer to Helsinki airport for your journey back home.
Happy tour ends.
Inclusions
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Private airport, hotel and station transfers
- Reykjavik city tour and Golden Circle tours
- South Shore Adventure and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon tours
- Blue Lagoon visit
- Mostraumen Fjord Cruise, Bergen
- Bergen–Oslo train journey
- Oslo Discovery tour with Fram & Folk Museum tickets
- Bird & Arctic Wildlife cruise and Arctic Fjord Cruise & Safari, Tromso
- Santa Claus Village and Ranua Zoo tours, Rovaniemi
- Rovaniemi–Helsinki train journey
- Helsinki Hop-On-Hop-Off tour
Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare
- Visas
- City tax, payable by guests directly on the spot
- Meals other than breakfast
- Personal expenses
Terms & notes
Standard check-in time 1500 hours and check-out time 1100 hours.
Rooms and rates are subject to availability at the time of actual confirmation.
The tours on SIC basis may have fixed departure points.
Train fares are dynamic in nature and can change without prior notice.
Prices are not valid on trade fair and blackout dates, if any.
All transfers/Eurail tickets are quoted considering one medium-size bag (23 kg) and one cabin bag (7 kg) per adult traveller; anything beyond this should be intimated prior.
Source document is a day-wise itinerary without a quoted price; please contact us for current rates.