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Complete Scandinavia
21 Days | Soak up a little Scandinavian minimalism in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.
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Start
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Finish
Helsinki, Finland
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Trip Code
AMSAC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
18 breakfasts
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Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Overnight ferry, Bicycle, Metro, Tram, Boat
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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
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Norway's fjords feature some of the most stunning scenery on Earth. Cruise past waterfalls and snow-capped peaks through the narrow Naeroyfjord.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
- DAY 1Copenhagen
- DAY 2Copenhagen
- DAY 3Malmo / Gothenburg
- DAY 4Vrango Island / Gothenburg
- DAY 5Gothenburg
- DAY 6Oslo
- DAY 7Oslo
- DAY 8Oslo
- DAY 9Bergen
- DAY 10Bergen
- DAY 11Norwegian Fjords
- DAY 12Norwegian Fjords
- DAY 13Lillehammer
- DAY 14Lillehammer
- DAY 15Swedish Lakes
- DAY 16Swedish Lakes
- DAY 17Stockholm
- DAY 18Stockholm
- DAY 19Stockholm / Overnight Ferry
- DAY 20Helsinki
- DAY 21Helsinki
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
18 breakfasts
airport_shuttle Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Overnight ferry, Bicycle, Metro, Tram, Boat
bed Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Cabin (2 nights), Pension (3 night), Overnight ferry (1 night)
festival Activities
circleCopenhagen - Visit to Freetown Christiania with Local Guide
circleCopenhagen - Bike Tour
circleMalmo - Leader Led Walk
circleVrango Island - Day Trip
circleVrango Island - Island Tour with Local Guide (Oct to Apr)
circleVrango Island - Sea Kayaking (May to Sep)
circleAlingsas - Guided Fika experience
circleOslo - Leader Led Walk
circleOslo - Leader-led orientation walk
circleBergen - Floy Mountain Funicular round trip
circleGudvangen - Naeroyfjord Boat Cruise to Flam (one way)
circleLillehammer - Maihaugen Open Air Museum
circleLake Siljan - Cultural Village tour with picnic lunch
circleStockholm - Vasa Museum
museum Add on activities
circleCopenhagen - Glyptotek Art Museum - DKK125
circleCopenhagen - National Museum of Denmark - DKK130
circleCopenhagen - The Round Tower - DKK40
circleCopenhagen - Amalienborg Palace - DKK95
circleCopenhagen - Christiansborg Palace - DKK175
circleCopenhagen - Tivoli Gardens - DKK160
circleCopenhagen - Botanical Garden - Free
circleGothenburg - Paddan Boat Tour - SEK250
circleGothenburg - Fish Market Feskekörka - Free
circleGothenburg - Göteborg City Museum - SEK70
circleGothenburg - World of Volvo Museum - SEK225
circleGothenburg - Museum of Natural History - SEK70
circleGothenburg - Aeroseum - SEK130
circleOslo - Holmenkollen Museum - NOK190
circleOslo - Fram Museum - NOK140
circleOslo - Akershus Castle & Fortress - NOK100
circleOslo - Island Hopping on Oslofjord - NOK130
circleOslo - Museum Edvard Munch - NOK180
circleOslo - Resistance Museum - NOK100
circleOslo - 24 hour Transport and Sightseeing Pass - NOK520
circleOslo - The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History - NOK180
circleBergen - Mt Ulriken Cable Car & Shuttle - NOK250
circleBergen - Vidden Trail Hike - Free
circleBergen - Bergenhus Fortress - Free
circleBergen - Aquarium - NOK365
circleBergen - Rosenkrantz Tower - NOK150
circleBergen - Håkons Hall - NOK120
circleGudvangen - Bike Hire - NOK350
circleGudvangen - Kayak Hire - Half Day - NOK600
circleFlam - Cog Railway - NOK680
circleFlam - Stegastein Lookout - NOK380
circleFlam - Railway Museum - Free
circleGudvangen - Hiking Options - Free
circleLillehammer - Sigrid Undset's Home at Bjerkebæk - NOK140
circleLillehammer - Hiking Options - Free
circleLillehammer - Olympic Museum - NOK140
circleLake Siljan – Historic boat trip - SEK250
circleLake Siljan – Canoe or SUP rental - SEK150
circleStockholm - Millennium Books Tour - SEK450
circleStockholm - Drottningholm Palace - SEK150
circleStockholm - Skansen Open Air Museum - SEK265
circleStockholm - Abba Museum - SEK299
circleStockholm - Fotografiska (Photography Museum) - SEK220
circleStockholm - City Hall - SEK130
circleStockholm - Nobel Prize Museum - SEK140
circleStockholm - Nordic Museum - SEK170
circleStockholm - Gröna Lund Amusement Park - SEK130
circleStockholm - The Royal Palace - SEK180
circleHelsinki - National Museum of Finland - EUR20
circleHelsinki - Cathedral - Free
circleHelsinki - City Museum - Free
circleHelsinki - Suomenlinna Sea Fortress - EUR7
circleHelsinki - Design Museum - EUR20
circleHelsinki - Open-Air Museum Seurasaari - EUR12
circleHelsinki - Mannerheim Museum - EUR14
circleHelsinki - Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum - EUR22
circleHelsinki - Rock Church - EUR8
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Thursday May 29, 2025
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Important notes
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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.
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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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