Hi
1.We are planning to visit iceland / Norway fm India this sept. Not sure which country will be better from scenary/ natural beauty point of view on a budget trip for 6-7 nights. My impression is covering main spots of Norway may take more time whereas Iceland ( ex- Reykjavic) may be short and sweet. Can someone guide please?
For a “budget” trip, and less than a full week, Iceland will be a better choice. While Iceland isn’t necessarily cheap, Norway will be more expensive. And Iceland’s more compact than Norway, so you can cover more of it in 6-7 days than a tiny portion of Norway. Besides Reykjavik, there’s the “Golden Circle,” with a sampling of volcanoes, waterfalls, geysers, and glaciers. Take a tour (or perhaps drive) along the southern coast for more scenery and natural wonders.
Having said all this, we’re going to Norway this September, but we’ll be there longer than just 6-7 days, for a longer experience. We visited Iceland a few years ago for just about a week, and it was amazing.
I would stick with just Iceland. Even with 6-7 nights you will BARELY scratch the surface there. Neither Iceland nor Norway are budget, but trying to do both will definitely add to any expenses. The one thing with Iceland though is that people plan a year or so in advance, so you might have a hard time finding lodging in September at this point. Do some reading and see just what it is you want to see/do there and then post back. Also with the dates, not necessarily specific but first half of September or latter half. That will make a big difference in lodging.
Hi Cyn and Milkiliz97
Many thanks for your prompt response. I have got my answer. I am posting separately for Iceland 6 nights best itenarary suggestion. Do respond
My daughter is doing a semester in Copenhagen. I am visiting her for a few days before her week off in October. R tentative plan is to fly to Bergen and then do the Nutshell to Oslo and then 3 days in Iceland. I'm hoping Nutshell will be ok for the shorter 2nd week of October days. Appreciate any input.
rockyoc--That sounds so familiar! Back in 2015 our son was doing a study abroad semester in Copenhagen, so my husband and I went to visit. We stopped in Iceland on the way there and had a 3 day stopover. Then we had almost a week in Copenhagen and then headed to Oslo and did the Norway in a Nutshell. We stayed an extra night in Bergen at the end before heading back to Copenhagen. This was also in mid October for their break then. Crazy! Enjoy, that is the trip that got us hooked on Iceland!
