Norway and Iceland 13 days: say goodbye to the touristy Nordic winter
SEL Norway and Iceland 13 days | say goodbye to the touristy Nordic winter✨
Who says Nordic winter means only rushing between sights through a car window?
Ride across Vatnajökull glacier, watch ice chunks from the glacier lagoon drift to the black sand beach; wait for the city to enter the blue hour in Tromsø, then drive all the way to Lofoten and stay in a fairytale fishing village nestled between snowy mountains and fjords.
This 13-day Iceland + northern Norway itinerary doesn’t just combine the highlights of two countries. It solves real challenges like cross-border transport, winter road conditions, aurora chasing, and trip pacing.
🌌 professional aurora chasing
The aurora can’t be guaranteed, but it can be chased more professionally. The guide will flexibly assess weather, cloud cover, road conditions, and aurora forecasts instead of staying in one fixed spot and hoping for luck.
🚙 no backtracking
From Iceland’s south coast, Vatnajökull glacier, the Golden Circle, and Blue Lagoon, then on to Tromsø, Narvik, and Lofoten. Flights, transfers, and key connections are arranged in advance to control daily driving time and leave more time for the scenery.
🦌 say goodbye to tourist traps
Go beyond the usual sights and experience local winter life: Sami reindeer sledding, Arctic cultural experiences, sea view sauna, Trollfjord fjord speedboat... each activity is designed to immerse you in Nordic life, not just pass by through a car window.
🏡 small groups for a relaxed pace
Groups start from 4 people, with 4–6 in a refined small group, supporting private customization. 11 nights in carefully selected four-star and unique hotels, mixing free time with in-depth experiences, so you’re not tied to a standard big group schedule.
Norway and Iceland 13-day itinerary overview:
D1 arrive in Reykjavik
D2 Iceland south coast wild waterfalls, plane wreck, and black sand beach
D3 glacier lagoon, diamond beach, natural blue ice cave
D4 Golden Circle, with two professional aurora chases depending on weather
D5 explore the capital Reykjavik, soak in the Blue Lagoon
D6 fly to Tromsø
D7 mountain cable car, city blue hour, and Arctic Cathedral
D8 Sami reindeer farm, sledding fun
D9 Narvik to Lofoten, relax in sea view sauna
D10 Reine, Hamnøy, Å town, and Nusfjord fjord fully explored
D11 Trollfjord fjord speedboat, fly to Oslo
D12 free time in Oslo
D13 depart for home
Travel isn’t about filling your camera roll with check-in photos, but about living local. This itinerary suits those who dislike rushing and value experience, accommodation, and travel pace.
Winter 2026–2027 group dates are open. To learn about specific dates and itinerary details, message “Norway Iceland” ✌️