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Complete Scandinavia
21 Days | Soak up a little Scandinavian minimalism in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.
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21 days
Start
Copenhagen, Denmark
Finish
Helsinki, Finland
Trip Code
AMSAC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
18 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Overnight ferry, Bicycle, Metro, Tram, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Cabin (2 nights), Pension (3 night), Overnight ferry (1 night)
From £6,859(21 days)
Trip Informations
It’s fair to say, Scandinavia is having a moment. Perhaps several moments. With cutting edge minimalist design, five-star fusion cuisine, long life expectancy and a social system that runs like Danish clockwork, it seems every cafe, furniture store and political system on the planet can learn a thing or two from Europe’s latest hotspot. This is your chance to see it up close. From the inky Fjordlands of Norway’s coastline to the fish markets of Copenhagen, along with gems like Bergen, Lillehammer and the Swedish Lakes District. And like any well-plotted Danish drama, there’ll be a few surprises along the way.
Why you’ll love this trip
Norway's fjords feature some of the most stunning scenery on Earth. Cruise past waterfalls and snow-capped peaks through the narrow Naeroyfjord.
Follow your local guide along the narrow, winding roads through genuine villages, past the typical red painted cottages and explore unique sights around Siljan lake rural settlements. You'll even get a chance to meet and mingle with the locals living in these villages.
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).
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.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
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.
This trip is designed to give you a fair amount of free time so you can explore each destination at your own pace. We will, however, take you on regular orientation walks, so you'll be on your feet quite a lot. While this may be tiring for some, it’s the best way to get your head around a place and to set yourself up for further discoveries.
There are a few long days of travel by public transport (up to 7 hours), as you'll be covering a lot of ground. Please read the Itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
If you have more time to explore the region you may want to check out our trip ‘Scandinavia & Baltic Circuit’ which continues from Helsinki through the Baltic States, ending in Vilnius.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
18 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Overnight ferry, Bicycle, Metro, Tram, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Cabin (2 nights), Pension (3 night), Overnight ferry (1 night)
Activities
Copenhagen - Visit to Freetown Christiania with Local Guide
Copenhagen - Bike 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
Oslo - Leader-led orientation walk
Bergen - Floy Mountain Funicular round trip
Gudvangen - Naeroyfjord Boat Cruise to Flam (one way)
Lillehammer - Maihaugen Open Air Museum
Lake Siljan - Cultural Village tour with picnic lunch
Stockholm - Vasa Museum
Add on activities
Copenhagen - Glyptotek Art Museum - DKK125
Copenhagen - National Museum of Denmark - DKK130
Copenhagen - The Round Tower - DKK40
Copenhagen - Amalienborg Palace - DKK95
Copenhagen - Christiansborg Palace - DKK175
Copenhagen - Tivoli Gardens - DKK160
Copenhagen - Botanical Garden - Free
Gothenburg - Paddan Boat Tour - SEK250
Gothenburg - Fish Market Feskekörka - Free
Gothenburg - Göteborg City Museum - SEK70
Gothenburg - World of Volvo Museum - SEK225
Gothenburg - Museum of Natural History - SEK70
Gothenburg - Aeroseum - SEK130
Oslo - Holmenkollen Museum - NOK190
Oslo - Fram Museum - NOK140
Oslo - Akershus Castle & Fortress - NOK100
Oslo - Island Hopping on Oslofjord - NOK130
Oslo - Museum Edvard Munch - NOK180
Oslo - Resistance Museum - NOK100
Oslo - 24 hour Transport and Sightseeing Pass - NOK520
Oslo - The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History - NOK180
Bergen - Mt Ulriken Cable Car & Shuttle - NOK250
Bergen - Vidden Trail Hike - Free
Bergen - Bergenhus Fortress - Free
Bergen - Aquarium - NOK365
Bergen - Rosenkrantz Tower - NOK150
Bergen - Håkons Hall - NOK120
Gudvangen - Bike Hire - NOK350
Gudvangen - Kayak Hire - Half Day - NOK600
Flam - Cog Railway - NOK680
Flam - Stegastein Lookout - NOK380
Flam - Railway Museum - Free
Gudvangen - Hiking Options - Free
Lillehammer - Sigrid Undset's Home at Bjerkebæk - NOK140
Lillehammer - Hiking Options - Free
Lillehammer - Olympic Museum - NOK140
Lake Siljan – Historic boat trip - SEK250
Lake Siljan – Canoe or SUP rental - SEK150
Stockholm - Millennium Books Tour - SEK450
Stockholm - Drottningholm Palace - SEK150
Stockholm - Skansen Open Air Museum - SEK265
Stockholm - Abba Museum - SEK299
Stockholm - Fotografiska (Photography Museum) - SEK220
Stockholm - City Hall - SEK130
Stockholm - Nobel Prize Museum - SEK140
Stockholm - Nordic Museum - SEK170
Stockholm - Gröna Lund Amusement Park - SEK130
Stockholm - The Royal Palace - SEK180
Helsinki - National Museum of Finland - EUR20
Helsinki - Cathedral - Free
Helsinki - City Museum - Free
Helsinki - Suomenlinna Sea Fortress - EUR7
Helsinki - Design Museum - EUR20
Helsinki - Open-Air Museum Seurasaari - EUR12
Helsinki - Mannerheim Museum - EUR14
Helsinki - Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum - EUR22
Helsinki - Rock Church - EUR8
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available on this trip, subject to availability. Please contact your sales agent if you would like to book this. The single supplement excludes Days 15 and 16, where you will be in shared accommodation.
2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for ferry tickets. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
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