Iceland, Greenland & the Fjords of Norway
28 day cruise/tour - August 8, 2027
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Rare Opportunity
Finding the perfect cruise that would include the stops we need in Iceland and Greenland is a major challenge. In 2027, Holland America came through with the perfect cruise. What was needed to make this an experience of a lifetime was to add a pre-tour to the best fjords in Norway. After you visit the stunning fjords of Norway, you will sail out of Amsterdam to Iceland and Greenland before continuing on to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia on your way to Boston in the U.S.. Our Iceland, Greenland, and the Fjords of Norway cruise and tour is so special, you need to move it near the top of your bucket list!
The BEST of Norway Tour and Cruise
Our three nights exploring Norway’s stunning Fjords and its many waterfalls could become the biggest highlight days you will ever experience on this earth. From Bergen, known as the “Heart of the Norwegian Fjords,” you will do the following:
- Travel twice on the Bergen Railway – Europe’s most spectacular railway and also the highest railway in Europe.
- Travel on the famous Flam Railway. Considered by many to be the steepest and most beautiful train ride in the world.
- Take a bus tour through the Naeroydalen Valley past majestic waterfalls with cliffs reaching as high as 6,000 feet.
- Take a ship through the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærfjord – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Drive Along the Hardanger Fjord.
- Visit the village of Oystese.
- Stop at the Steinsdalasfossen Waterfalls.
- Tour of Bergen.
Highlight after Highlight after Highlight!
Amsterdam and Giethoorn
We board the ship in Amsterdam. Once the ship leaves port, there really is no place to catch the ship again for many days. We want to arrive into Amsterdam early, making sure there are no delayed or cancelled planes that could hurt our ability to get there in time to catch the ship. We have made good use of our time in Amsterdam. We have included a tour of Amsterdam, a canal ride, Anne Frank’s home (depending on availability), and a visit to Zaanse Schans Park, filled with ancient windmills. We have also included a wonderful day trip to Giethoorn that will include a beautiful canal ride and walking tour.
Pricing
Package Price Includes:
- 21 Night Holland American Cruise upgraded inside cabin.
- $525 In Port and ship fees.
- $450 In Ship Taxes.
- 3 Nights 4-Star Deluxe hotel Bergen, Norway.
- 2 Nights 4-Star Deluxe Hotel Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- Airfare from Bergen to Amsterdam.
- Special Tours out of Bergen.
- Bergen Rail: Europe’s most spectacular train ride 2 times.
- Cruise Aurlandsfjord & Naeroyfjord (UNESCO).
- Bus the Naeroydalen Valley.
- Flam Railway – the steepest and most beautiful train ride in Europe.
- Bus to the Hardanger Fjord and Steindalasfesson Fall.
- Special tours in Amsterdam.
- Anne Frank House (depending on availability).
- Canal Boat Ride.
- Windmill Park.
- Giethoorn tour and Boat ride.
- Fun For Less Tours Guest Educator: Dr. Michael Wilcox. (Michael will be with you from Iceland to Boston portion of the cruise).
- Fun For Less Tours Staff throughout.
- Individual headset receivers.
- Optional Packages.
- Group Airfare: SLC to Bergen and home from Boston.
- Shore Excursion Packages.
Package Price: $7,895*
*Per person cash discount price, based on double occupancy. Does not include shore
excursions, airfare and tips.
Itinerary
Day 1: August 8: Fly to Bergen, Norway
Today we depart from home and travel to Bergen.
Day 2: August 9: Bergen, Norway
You will arrive in the afternoon into the “heart of the Norwegian Fjords”. Containing some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere in the world. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your Deluxe Hotel. (Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.)
Day 3: August 10: Bergen, Norway
Today will be a huge highlight day. The day will include trains, buses, and ships. Today you will travel on the Bergen Railway – Europe’s most spectacular railway, TWICE! The Bergen Railway is the highest railway in Europe. Additionally, we enjoy a bus tour through the Naerodydalen Valley, passing majestic waterfalls with cliffs reaching as high as 6,000 feet. Another highlight will be traveling on one of the most beautiful and steepest train rides in the world – the Flam Railway, which we take from high in the mountains down into a beautiful fjord. We are not finished – there is still more. You will also be traveling by ship through the Aurlandsfjord and the Naerfjord (a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is no wonder we claim this day will possibly be the best touring day you will experience anywhere in the world.
Day 4: August 11: Bergen, Norway
Today will not top yesterday, but it will still be a highlight day as you travel by bus along another beautiful fjord – the Hardanger Fjord. We will be visiting the village of Oystese and stopping at the Steinsdalasfossen Waterfalls before returning to Bergen for a city tour.
Day 5: August 12: Amsterdam
This morning, we will fly to Amsterdam, where we will spend the next two nights. This afternoon, we will visit Zaanse Schans, a living open-air museum showcasing authentic 18th-century windmills and traditional green wooden houses. Overnight in Amsterdam.
Day 6: August 13: Amsterdam
Discover the enchanting village of Giethoorn on a day trip from Amsterdam. Enjoy a scenic boat tour through the serene canals, along with uncovering the village’s gems on a walking tour.
Day 7: August 14: Amsterdam
Today we will do a canal boat ride, along with a tour of Amsterdam. If available, we will also try to visit the Ann Frank home. Later in the afternoon, we board our beautiful Holland America Cruise Ship.
Day 8: August 15: Fun Day at Sea
Today you will have time to enjoy your beautiful cruise ship.
Day 9: August 16: Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
If possible, we will be doing our own offered shore excursion in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. We will not know until around 6 months prior to departure. Oftentimes in these very small towns, there are so few buses that the cruise line ends up controlling 100% of any buses in the entire area. These companies are unwilling to risk their year-round contracts with the cruise lines for a company that is in port once or twice a year.
Day 10: August 17: Fun Day at Sea
Today you will have time to enjoy your beautiful cruise ship.
Day 11: August 18: Seydisfjordur, Iceland
If possible, we will be doing our own offered shore excursion in Seydisfjordur, Iceland. We will not know until around 6 months prior to departure.
Day 12: August 19: Akureyri, Iceland
If possible, we will be doing our own offered shore excursion in Akureyri, Iceland. We will not know until around 6 months prior to departure. Akureyri is often described as the capital of northern Iceland, and the country’s second-largest city is both vibrant and pretty, serving as an ideal hub for exploring the incredible landscape that surrounds it. After the ship departs, we will sail through Eyjafjordur – it is one of Iceland’s longest fjords. Lined with peaks that descend to the water’s edge.
Day 13: August 20: Husavik, Iceland
If possible, we will be doing our own offered shore excursion in Husavik, Iceland. We will not know until around 6 months prior to departure.
Day 14: August 21: Isafjordur, Iceland
If possible, we will be doing our own offered shore excursion in Isafjordur, Iceland. We will not know until around 6 months prior to departure.
Day 15: August 22: Grundarfjordur, Iceland
If possible, we will be doing our own offered shore excursion in Grundarfjordur, Iceland. We will not know until around 6 months prior to departure.
Day 16: August 23: Reykjavik, Iceland
If possible, we will be doing our own offered shore excursion in Reykjavik, Iceland. We will not know until around 6 months prior to departure.
Day 17: August 24: Fun Day at Sea
Today you will have time to enjoy your beautiful cruise ship.
Day 18: August 25: Scenic Cruising Christian Sound
Day 19: August 26: Qaqortoq, Greenland
The town of Qaqortoq is the most populous town in Southern Greenland. It has been inhabited continuously since prehistoric times. You can still see traces of Thule and Norse cultures. In this port, you will be exploring on your own. No excursion will be offered here. You can try and purchase a tour through the cruise line or just explore on your own.
Day 20: August 27: Nanortalik, Greenland
Nanortalik, which means “the place with polar bears”. Founded in 1797 as a trading depot at the mouth of the Tasermiut Fjord, the village is currently the home of about 1,000 people. You may not see polar bears, but what you will find is a place of majestic beauty and friendly, welcoming residents. This stop will be explored on your own.
Day 21: August 28: Fun Day at Sea
Today you will have time to enjoy your beautiful cruise ship.
Day 22: August 29: Fun Day at Sea
Today you will have time to enjoy your beautiful cruise ship.
Day 23: August 30: St Anthony, Newfoundland
If possible, we will be doing our own offered shore excursion in St Anthony, Newfoundland. We will not know until around 6 months prior to departure.
Day 24: August 31: St John’s, Newfoundland
If possible, we will be doing our own offered shore excursion in St John’s, Newfoundland. We will not know until around 6 months prior to departure.
Day 25: September 1: Fun Day at Sea
Today you will have time to enjoy your beautiful cruise ship.
Day 26: September 2: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
If possible, we will be doing our own offered shore excursion in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We will not know until around 6 months prior to departure.
Day 27: September 3: Portland, Maine
If possible, we will be doing our own offered shore excursion in Portland, Maine. We will not know until around 6 months prior to departure.
Day 28: September 4: Boston – Fly home
Today we will disembark our cruise ship in Boston, Massachusetts, and transfer to the airport to fly home. (Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.)
