One-Day Trips Worldwide: Our Top 7

1.Dynjandi Waterfall Guided Day Trip by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,484 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82Our pick

Travel from Isafjordur’s cruise dock by modern bus to Dynjandi, the Westfjords’ great 100-meter waterfall. An English-speaking guide such as Camilla, Sally, or Annalise adds local stories during the one-hour drive. You get 90 minutes at the falls, enough for photos and the uphill path if you wear sturdy shoes.

“I really liked the history the tour guide gave us. Traveling one way to the falls and returning along a different route gave us additional scenery. Also we had a surprise bonus stopping at the Godafos Hotel for Coffee/tea and pastry!”

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2.Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $454

Travel independently from Oslo to Bergen by Bergen Railway, Flåm Railway, fjord boat, bus, and train. You will cross mountain country, ride from Myrdal down to Flåm, cruise the Aurlandsfjord and narrow Nærøyfjord, then continue through Gudvangen and Voss. Tickets and instructions are supplied, but you manage every connection yourself.

“The Flam Train journey is the most memorable part. Another best part is the fjord cruise. The most beautiful journey during our 1 week holiday in Norway.”

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3.Narvik City and Fjord Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 8 hours · from $245

Travel from Kiruna to Narvik with an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Leonie, Greg, or Lukas. You’ll cross from Sweden into Norway, pass Abisko National Park and Lake Torneträsk, stop for fjord and mountain views, and have time in Narvik for lunch and photos. Expect a scenic road trip in a group of no more than eight.

“Overall good value for the money, don‘t expect the most dramatic scenery, Narvik is not an ancient cute town. Seen some decent spots, but next time would rent a car and do the Trip on my own. Nothing bad with the tour at all, I just enjoy the freedom to stop the car at any possible Location to take some Images.”

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4.Day trip to the island of Sommarøy through the Fjords

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $150

Travel from Tromsø across Kvaløya toward Sommarøy in a comfortable van, stopping at fjords, beaches, and quiet viewpoints. Guides such as Kent and Michele share local history and handle changing Arctic weather. Coffee or tea is included, while the advertised meal may cost extra. Expect 4 to 5 hours on the road.

“It was supposed to be the whole family, but it turned out to be just me. And I'm so pleased to have gone! There were three of us, and while it was quite cold (-6C to -8C with windchill), we enjoyed some gorgeous scenery, stopping in a number of places off the beaten path. We stopped multiple places where the only footprints belonged to us - which as you might imagine made for some gorgeous photos. While I had intended to take the whole family, I suspect that the kids would have spent most of the time in the van, since they're not photographers. If your kids are, they might…”

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5.Narvik City and Fjord Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 6 hours · from $182

Travel from Abisko to Narvik with an English-speaking guide such as Leonie, Daniel, or Alex. In six hours, you cross the Swedish-Norwegian border, stop for fjord and mountain views, explore Narvik, and choose your own lunch. Small groups are limited to eight, with pickup and drop-off at Abisko-area hotels.

“I would like to sincerely thank our guide, Alex, for such a wonderful trip. We were lucky to see reindeer and moose in their natural habitat, along with many beautiful fjords and stunning mountain views. He also took us to visit a breathtaking waterfall, which made the experience even more special. The tour was truly worth every penny, and I highly recommend it. Alex is an excellent guide who made the entire journey enjoyable and memorable.”

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6.Private Day Trip to Geirangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $979

Travel by private air-conditioned SUV from Ålesund through Stranda, Sykkylven, and Hellesylt, then cross Geirangerfjord by ferry. Your English-speaking driver, including guide Janika on some departures, takes you past famous waterfalls, through Geiranger, along the Eagle Road, and back by ferry via Eidsdal and Linge. Lunch is available to buy onboard.

“Janika was terrific. We saw the fjords at our own pace. We visited small quaint towns and avoided the tourist buses. We had a SUV to ourselves for 8 hours.”

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7.Narvik City and Fjord Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $229Top rated

Ride from Kiruna across the Norwegian border to Narvik on an 8 to 9 hour small-group outing. You’ll see Narvik Fjord, Arctic coastal scenery, cliffs, viewpoints, and a scenic bridge. Guides such as Louise and Leonie add cultural and regional context, while lunch in Narvik is your own expense.

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