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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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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 £4,725(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.
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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
airport_shuttle Transport
Train, Public bus, Overnight ferry, Private vehicle, Tram, Metro
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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 02, 2026
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Wednesday May 20, 2026
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Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
Wednesday Jul 01, 2026
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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 (46)
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Yvette
Aug 13, 2025
An excellent option for a first time visit to Scandinavia well balanced between cities and nature. It’s the middle leg of a longer tour. Expensive to travel, eat and be a tourist there but worth the lifetime of amazing scenery and memories. Highly recommend Flam zipline and bikeride! Decent hotel breakfasts too.
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Steven
Aug 12, 2025
Vali was an excellent guide for us on our Scandinavia Explorer trip! There was a good mix of things to do and see and good times were had by all. Norway was particularly spectacular!
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Lisa
Jul 29, 2025
I am a solo traveler. It was nice to travel with a group of like-minded people who I could spend as much or little time with as I wanted and still meet up for dinner at the end of the day to compare experiences.
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Jane
Jul 24, 2025
We have just completed the Scandinavia explorer . Found it to be an excellent trip with a wide variety mix of urban and natural attractions. Particularly loved the Norwegian fjords and boat ride . There was lots of free time. Appreciated the small group of 9 people . Experienced a variety of transport and packing light is necessary.
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Anne
Jul 20, 2025
Fantastic itinerary to explore some of the highlights of the Nordics. Great mix of city and nature time. You will be especially lucky if Ruth is your leader!
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Kevin
Jul 18, 2025
Excellent itinerary with a nice mix of settings and activities—both city and countryside. Great way to learn about this part of the world and its history. Our guide Ruth was the best!
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Paul
Jun 29, 2025
We really enjoyed the Scandinavia Explorer trip in conjunction with A Taste of Scandinavia and covered all the Scandinavian cities and Norway fjord and lots in between. We got to learn the history of the region. We also got to try all the local foods from the area and the photos we took are postcards like. Highly recommended.
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Maxine
Jun 29, 2025
We had a wonderful trip which was a good mixture of cities and countryside. Loved the fjords, the camp huts and the B&B accommodation.
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Janne
Jun 14, 2025
Complete Scandinavia was wonderful way to discover Copenhagen, Olso, Bergen, Stockholm, Helsinki & the beautiful country & coast in between. We had so much fun along the way, learnt so much & our guide was fabulous - I would do it all again if there weren’t so many other wonderful things to see 😎
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Rosemary
Jun 10, 2025
An excellent trip with Intrepid. It covers all the main highlights in Norway and Sweden (I left in Stockholm as I had already visited Helsinki in 2019).
It is good that you have a lot of free time as it keeps the cost of the Intrepid tour down yet gives flexibility for travellers to pick and choose what they want to see.
Thank you Noah - I really enjoyed travelling with you.