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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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Meals
18 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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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 £5,447(21 days)
Trip Informations
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.
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
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.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Copenhagen
- DAY 2Day 2 • Copenhagen
- DAY 3Day 3 • Malmo / Gothenburg
- DAY 4Day 4 • Vrango Island / Gothenburg
- DAY 5Day 5 • Gothenburg
- DAY 6Day 6 • Oslo
- DAY 7Day 7 • Oslo
- DAY 8Day 8 • Oslo
- DAY 9Day 9 • Bergen
- DAY 10Day 10 • Bergen
- DAY 11Day 11 • Norwegian Fjords
- DAY 12Day 12 • Norwegian Fjords
- DAY 13Day 13 • Lillehammer
- DAY 14Day 14 • Lillehammer
- DAY 15Day 15 • Vikarbyn
- DAY 16Day 16 • Vikarbyn
- DAY 17Day 17 • Stockholm
- DAY 18Day 18 • Stockholm
- DAY 19Day 19 • Stockholm / Overnight Ferry
- DAY 20Day 20 • Helsinki
- DAY 21Day 21 • Helsinki
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
18 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Overnight ferry, Bicycle, Metro, Tram, Boat
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Hotel (14 nights), Cabin (2 nights), Pension (3 night), Overnight ferry (1 night)
festival Included activities
circleCopenhagen - Street Voices guided 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 - Orientation Walk
circleStockholm - Vasa Museum
circleHelsinki - Orientation Walk
museum Optional activities
circleCopenhagen - Glyptotek Art Museum - DKK135
circleCopenhagen - National Museum of Denmark - DKK140
circleCopenhagen - The Round Tower - DKK40
circleCopenhagen - Amalienborg Palace - DKK125
circleCopenhagen - Christiansborg Palace - DKK215
circleCopenhagen - Tivoli Gardens - DKK180
circleCopenhagen - Botanical Garden - Free
circleGothenburg - Paddan Boat Tour - SEK260
circleGothenburg - Fish Market Feskekörka - Free
circleGothenburg - Göteborg City Museum - SEK70
circleGothenburg - World of Volvo Museum - SEK250
circleGothenburg - Museum of Natural History - SEK70
circleGothenburg - Aeroseum - SEK130
circleOslo - Holmenkollen Museum - NOK195
circleOslo - Fram Museum - NOK180
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 - NOK550
circleOslo - The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History - NOK195
circleBergen - Mt Ulriken Cable Car & Shuttle - NOK310
circleBergen - Vidden Trail Hike - Free
circleBergen - Bergenhus Fortress - Free
circleBergen - Aquarium - NOK370
circleBergen - Rosenkrantz Tower - NOK170
circleBergen - Hakons Hall - NOK120
circleGudvangen - Bike Hire - NOK350
circleGudvangen - Kayak Hire - Half Day - NOK650
circleFlam - Gauge Railway - NOK730
circleFlam - Stegastein Lookout - NOK470
circleFlam - Railway Museum - Free
circleGudvangen - Hiking Options - Free
circleLillehammer - Sigrid Undset's Home at Bjerkebæk - NOK160
circleLillehammer - Hiking Options - Free
circleLillehammer - Olympic Museum - NOK225
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 - SEK285
circleStockholm - Abba Museum - SEK299
circleStockholm - Fotografiska (Photography Museum) - SEK220
circleStockholm - City Hall - SEK150
circleStockholm - Nobel Prize Museum - SEK150
circleStockholm - Nordic Museum - SEK170
circleStockholm - Gröna Lund Amusement Park - SEK130
circleStockholm - The Royal Palace - SEK200
circleHelsinki - National Museum of Finland - EUR20
circleHelsinki - Cathedral - EUR10
circleHelsinki - City Museum - Free
circleHelsinki - Suomenlinna Sea Fortress - EUR7
circleHelsinki - Design Museum - EUR20
circleHelsinki - Open-Air Museum Seurasaari - EUR18
circleHelsinki - Mannerheim Museum - EUR14
circleHelsinki - Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum - EUR22
circleHelsinki - Rock Church - EUR8
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
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Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£7,579£6,063
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Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£7,552£6,041
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Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£7,354
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Sunday Jun 29, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£7,904£6,323
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Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£7,354£5,883
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Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£7,403£5,922
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Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£7,574£6,059
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Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£7,354£5,883
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Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£7,354
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Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£7,354£5,883
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Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£7,150£5,720
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Saturday Aug 30, 2025
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£7,079£5,663
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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.
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
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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.
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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
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Randall
Jul 12, 2024
Be a good Earthling. Learn the world, live the history, love the humanity, be intrepid...
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.