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Complete Scandinavia
21 days • 4.8
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11 reviews
21 days
Start
Copenhagen, Denmark
Finish
Helsinki, Finland
Trip Code
AMSAC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
18 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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 £5,447(21 days)
Trip Informations
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.
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
Soak up a little Scandinavian minimalism in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.
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.
Inclusions
Meals
18 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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)
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
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 - Orientation Walk
Stockholm - Vasa Museum
Helsinki - Orientation 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 - Holmenkollen Museum - NOK195
Oslo - Fram Museum - NOK180
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 - NOK550
Oslo - The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History - NOK195
Bergen - Mt Ulriken Cable Car & Shuttle - NOK310
Bergen - Vidden Trail Hike - Free
Bergen - Bergenhus Fortress - Free
Bergen - Aquarium - NOK370
Bergen - Rosenkrantz Tower - NOK170
Bergen - Hakons Hall - NOK120
Gudvangen - Bike Hire - NOK350
Gudvangen - Kayak Hire - Half Day - NOK650
Flam - Gauge Railway - NOK730
Flam - Stegastein Lookout - NOK470
Flam - Railway Museum - Free
Gudvangen - Hiking Options - Free
Lillehammer - Sigrid Undset's Home at Bjerkebæk - NOK160
Lillehammer - Hiking Options - Free
Lillehammer - Olympic Museum - NOK225
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 - SEK285
Stockholm - Abba Museum - SEK299
Stockholm - Fotografiska (Photography Museum) - SEK220
Stockholm - City Hall - SEK150
Stockholm - Nobel Prize Museum - SEK150
Stockholm - Nordic Museum - SEK170
Stockholm - Gröna Lund Amusement Park - SEK130
Stockholm - The Royal Palace - SEK200
Helsinki - National Museum of Finland - EUR20
Helsinki - Cathedral - EUR10
Helsinki - City Museum - Free
Helsinki - Suomenlinna Sea Fortress - EUR7
Helsinki - Design Museum - EUR20
Helsinki - Open-Air Museum Seurasaari - EUR18
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.
Reviews (11)
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Carolyn
Sep 11, 2024
The trip was a lot of fun while expanding my understanding of countries I had never visited
Robyn
Aug 23, 2024
Love traveling with Intrepid! Guides are always fun and knowledgeable. Visit places you never would have found on your own, get to see how locals live.
Margaret
Jul 28, 2024
This trip was great for us we liked having time off most days to be able to do something by ourselves. Highly reommended
Randall
Jul 12, 2024
Be a good Earthling. Learn the world, live the history, love the humanity, be intrepid...
Ann-Marie
Jul 10, 2024
Peter was an exceptional leader who was very keen for all of us to enjoy and embrace Scandinavia. Too many highlights however Norwegian Fjords and Gudvangen were a joy to visit. There is a fair amount of travel so some fitness is required. There was so much to see and do and gave us a good taste for the next visit.
Lindsey
Jul 09, 2024
This Scandinavian trip was incredible! I didn’t know what to expect but it exceeding my expectations will all of the beautiful landscapes and kind locals and an amazing tour leader along with awesome fellow tour mates. If you’re looking for an overall wonderful experience I would recommend this trip! It’s fast paced but worth it. Definitely bring your lighter travel pack and be ready to go go go! You see so much of these countries and I can’t wait to go back already!
Gary
Jul 01, 2024
This was my 2nd Intrepid trip; the first one was Iceland. This trip was outstanding because the kyaking thru the fjords; was the highlight of the trip by actually living though the fjords. Then, then the following day, we were on a boat through the fjords which we kyaked the day prior.
Margaret
Jun 22, 2024
This trip covers an expensive destination, but it is worth every cent. Very well paced with lots of inclusions. The orientation walks in each place are an excellent idea and very helpful.
Scott
Aug 09, 2023
Complete Scandinavia is the ideal itinerary for those who wish to see this area of the world. There is an even balance between inclusions and personal time, and travel days aren’t that long. Hotels and breakfasts are along the spectrum (Copenhagen and Helsinki are quite awful, but the rest of the trip is good to excellent). Trust the itinerary for fun times in Vrango Island, Gutvangen, and Mora which are likely places you’d skip if traveling alone. Huge props to leaders Bashkim and Shane, both of whom I consider true friends for their authentic leadership and kind demeanors. Pro tips: rely on credit cards and skip taking out cash (100% of all my purchases were tap), and add a day in Helsinki to take a day trip via fast ferry to Tallinn, Estonia.
Catherine
Jul 13, 2023
An incredible combination of metropolises and countryside- the best of both worlds. One day you are walking through a museum, the next day cruising through a Norwegian fjord. The itinerary had something for everyone and you could decide on your free days what to pursue. It was the perfect itinerary, well thought out and organized. Intrepid scored again.
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