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A Taste of Scandinavia
7 days • 4.8
5
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64 reviews
7 days
Start
Copenhagen, Denmark
Finish
Oslo, Norway
Trip Code
AMSD
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
6 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Pension (3 nights with shared facilities)
From £1,698(7 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Take a ferry to Vrango Island, a stunning fishing town in the Gothenburg Archipelago, and discover this rocky nature haven by kayak (summer months only).
Don't miss Gothenburg's Haga district, with its picturesque wooden houses and the iconic Skansen Kronan, as well as laid-back Langgatan street.
Join a local guide and cafe-hop your way around Alingsas, a town known as the Capital of Fika (Swedish cafe and food culture). Learn of the local love affair with coffee, discover the story behind the cafe culture and, of course, treat your tastebuds to sweet Swedish delicacies.
Discover Norway's quirky, colourful capital of Oslo, join your leader for a guided orientation walk and then head out to stroll the city at your leisure - going wherever your heart leads.
Is this trip right for you?
The areas visited on this trip can be very cold at night throughout the year, especially at the start and end of the season. Please bring appropriate clothing for adverse weather conditions, including base layers, hat, gloves, scarf, coat and anything else that will keep you cosy.
Scandinavia can be an expensive destination in many ways, from museum entrance fees to optional activities, but especially in terms of eating out. Your leader will be able to advise on how to have the best value holiday in Scandinavia.
Space is at a premium in Europe and your hotel is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together. Occasionally bathrooms will be shared with other guests.
On this trip we predominantly travel by public transport therefore we recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations, ferry ports and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones. Train stations often don’t have lifts available.
There isn’t much time in Oslo and Copenhagen on this trip - extra time is recommended for both cities. Please consult with your agent about booking additional accommodation in both cities (subject to availability).
This trip gives you a taster of southern Scandinavia which doesn't cover the Norwegian Fjords. If you would like to explore further you may want to consider looking at our longer trips - Copenhagen to Northern Norway, Scandinavia & Baltic Circuit, Complete Scandinavia.
Itinerary
Discover stylish Scandinavia on the ultimate urban adventure.
Do as the locals do on this urban adventure reaching from the bohemian quarters of Copenhagen to the stylish boutiques of Oslo. Spot the little Mermaid while exploring Copenhagen, listen to the tales directly from locals, explore the cobbled streets of Gothenburg, and nibble traditional cinnamon rolls at a Swedish coffee house, then head out to Vrango Island for some kayaking.
Inclusions
Meals
6 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Pension (3 nights with shared facilities)
Included activities
Copenhagen - Street Voices guided tour
Malmo - Leader Led Walk
Vrango Island - Day Trip
Vrango Island - Island Tour with Local Guide (Oct to Apr)
Vrango Island - Sea Kayaking (May to Sep)
Alingsas - Guided Fika experience
Oslo - Leader Led Walk
Optional activities
Copenhagen - Glyptotek Art Museum - DKK135
Copenhagen - National Museum of Denmark - DKK140
Copenhagen - The Round Tower - DKK40
Copenhagen - Amalienborg Palace - DKK125
Copenhagen - Christiansborg Palace - DKK215
Copenhagen - Tivoli Gardens - DKK180
Copenhagen - Botanical Garden - Free
Gothenburg - Paddan Boat Tour - SEK260
Gothenburg - Fish Market Feskekörka - Free
Gothenburg - Göteborg City Museum - SEK70
Gothenburg - World of Volvo Museum - SEK250
Gothenburg - Museum of Natural History - SEK70
Gothenburg - Aeroseum - SEK130
Oslo - Island Hopping on Oslofjord - NOK130
Oslo - Fram Museum - NOK180
Oslo - Holmenkollen Museum - NOK195
Oslo - Museum Edvard Munch - NOK180
Oslo - Resistance Museum - NOK100
Oslo - Akershus Castle & Fortress - NOK100
Oslo - 24 hour Transport and Sightseeing Pass - NOK550
Oslo - The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History - NOK195
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (64)
5 stars
53
4 stars
7
3 stars
3
2 stars
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Lochlan
May 14, 2025
What a wonderful experience! Seeing the highlights of Denmark, Sweden and Norway. We were lucky enough to have a Trip leader and 2 Trainees who made every aspect of the journey enjoyable. Would very much recommend as a taste tester!
Ryan
Apr 05, 2025
Michelle
Oct 11, 2024
This is just what the title says, "A Taste of Scandinavia". It is a well-planned itinerary to see the highlights of Scandinavia. Definitely recommend adding a day in the beginning and end of tour.
Mackenzie
Sep 29, 2024
Traveling to Scandinavian can seem overwhelming, but this tour made it so fun and enjoyable! We saw 3 incredible countries, did many excursions, and learned so much. I loved it!
Matia
Sep 16, 2024
Excellent trip. Great inclusions, but also provided opportunity to explore yourself. Just be weary that a lot of the trip is cities and towns, it’s not nature focused. We had a wonderful time, and were able to experience a lot of the culture. We had a knowledgeable and kind tour leader who made the trip very comfortable, and stress-free.
Kathleen
Sep 13, 2024
Intrepid is a solid tour company. They have small group with a max of 12 people. The guides are very good and in general the travelers have experience traveling and are positive people. Their itineraries are good. I like their approach of doing a guided tour and then free time in the afternoon. A solid company with reasonable prices. NO single supplement. They will match you with a same sex room mate.
Kirtan
Aug 23, 2024
Excellent overview of Scandinavia with a great tour manager and pleasant travellers.
Melinda
Aug 20, 2024
This is a great city tour of Scandinavia.It includes biking in Copenhagen and kayaking in the north sea.
Isabel
Aug 19, 2024
A Great trip, with an awesome bunch of people and a fantastic group leader! Looking forward to the next intrepid
Debbie
Aug 15, 2024
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