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Scandinavia Explorer
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Start
Oslo, Norway
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Finish
Helsinki, Finland
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Trip Code
BMSH
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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
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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Transport
Train, Public bus, Overnight ferry, Private vehicle, Tram, Metro
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Accommodation
Hotel (9 Nights), Cabin (2 nights), Bed and Breakfast (2 nights), Overnight ferry (1 night)
From £3,916(15 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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Visit Dalarna County, nestled in middle Sweden and often referred as “Sweden in miniature” for the abundance of lakes, forests, and local traditions.
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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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Discover Stockholm's maritime history at the Vasa Museum, which houses an original wooden war ship from 1628. This impressive vessel gives you a rare glimpse into the naval power Sweden was once famous for.
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Wind up your adventure in Helsinki for a Scandinavian culture binge. Senate Square, the market hall, the sea fortress of Suomenlinna and the Design Museum are just some of the highlights of this amazing city.
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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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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On this trip we predominantly travel by public transport therefore we recommend packing light and smart 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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If you have more time to explore the region you can extend your trip by combining it with our 'Baltic Experience' trip, travelling from Helsinki through the Baltic States, and ending in Vilnius. Alternatively, you could start the trip in Copenhagen by combining it with our 'Taste of Scandinavia' trip.
Itinerary
Tour Scandinavia on a trip through Norway, Sweden and Finland
Tour Scandinavia and discover the many charms and delights on this two-week adventure through Norway, Sweden and Finland. Travel through some of Europe's most stylish capitals and be wowed by some of the world's biggest fjords. Visit Norway's uber-cool Oslo, travel to Sweden's vibrant Stockholm and explore Finland's hip Helsinki. Along the way, uncover a Viking past, learn of maritime heritage and get swept up in Olympic fever and embrace the Swedish “lagom” lifestyle away from hustle and bustle in the idyllic countryside. Whether it's walking along charming streets in Bergen or sailing through vast fjords, you'll undoubtedly be left with a multitude of memories from this once-in-a-lifetime Scandinavian adventure.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Oslo
- DAY 2Day 2 • Oslo
- DAY 3Day 3 • Bergen
- DAY 4Day 4 • Bergen
- DAY 5Day 5 • Norwegian Fjords
- DAY 6Day 6 • Norwegian Fjords
- DAY 7Day 7 • Lillehammer
- DAY 8Day 8 • Lillehammer
- DAY 9Day 9 • Vikarbyn
- DAY 10Day 10 • Vikarbyn
- DAY 11Day 11 • Stockholm
- DAY 12Day 12 • Stockholm
- DAY 13Day 13 • Stockholm / Overnight Ferry
- DAY 14Day 14 • Helsinki
- DAY 15Day 15 • Helsinki
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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Train, Public bus, Overnight ferry, Private vehicle, Tram, Metro
bed Accommodation
Hotel (9 Nights), Cabin (2 nights), Bed and Breakfast (2 nights), Overnight ferry (1 night)
festival Included activities
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
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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Saturday May 31, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
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Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£5,654£4,523
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Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£5,093£4,074
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Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£5,154£4,123
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Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£5,093
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Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£5,093
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Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£4,895£3,916
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Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£5,451£4,360
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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£4,956£3,964
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Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£4,895£3,916
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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£5,660£4,528
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Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£5,093£4,074
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Saturday Aug 02, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£5,286
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
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£5,286£4,228
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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 9 and 10, 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 (32)
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Jennifer
Sep 22, 2024
A wonderful introduction to the highlights of Scandinavia with a few surprise locations thrown in. This trip had everything you would expect when you think of Scandinavia, especially the scenery! Stunning! I would do this trip again for sure.
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Nicola
Sep 18, 2024
I really enjoyed Complete Scandinavia tour the beauty of all the countries from older cities & beautiful buildings to natural & flord to lakes was amazing, Jelizaveta was an awesome leader, I would recommend this tour
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Matia
Sep 16, 2024
This is a quality trip with a lot to see and experience. The itinerary introduced me to beautiful places I wouldn’t have thought to explore. The tour is well balanced with group activities, time alone, cities and nature. The accommodation is very central so it is easy to commute to areas of interest, however I found some of the accommodation quite loud due to street noise. Our tour leader, Liz was outstanding, knowledgeable, kind and respectful, and I hope you have the opportunity to tour with her.
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Sandra
Sep 11, 2024
The Scandinavian Explorer trip gives you a great idea of life and culture in Scandinavia as well as travelling through some of the most amazing scenery in the world. The mix of cities and countryside is perfect and the travel to each location was also an experience with incredible views and experiences. 10/10 from me!!
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Pauline
Sep 07, 2024
A wonderful trip for those wanting to explore Scandinavia. A perfect mix of city and rural experiences, group and individual time. A magnificent itinerary with breathtaking scenery the whole way.
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Sandra
Sep 05, 2024
This trip is a wonderful mix of cities and majestic countryside, with some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. The travel between destinations was an experience of exceptional beauty. The Fjords in Norway and the Swedish Lakes were highlights, the food was incredibly delicious which I did not expect! The free time was extensive with so many tips on possible options to explore you could not go wrong!! I couldn’t recommend this trip more!!
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Mark
Jul 28, 2024
This trip was brilliant. Most interesting history in stunningly beautiful and lively locations. Truly memorable and highly recommended.
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Carroll
Jul 16, 2024
A great experience for 2 adults in their mid 70 s. Was everything we expected, tiring but fulfilling. Just remember this is not a packaged tour. You make your own way with leadership guidance. Backpack compulsory.
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Adrian
Jun 23, 2024
Our Intrepid experience was fantastic, great variety of places and activities and local places. Great trip buddies and fantastic knowledgeable tour leader!
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Caroline
Jun 19, 2024
Great tour :)