Nordic / Scandinavia Small Group Tours
Ready to see Scandinavia? See Copenhagen's Little Mermaid, and head to Vigeland Park, where you'll find hundreds of sculptures crafted from bronze and granite. The Norwegian fjords, those stunning, deep cuts in the landscape, are a sight you can't ignore. Helsinki offers a fascinating mix of Russian imperial and Nordic design elements. Each Scandinavian capital has its own distinct personality; which one will you explore first?
10 best Nordic / Scandinavia small group tours
Compiled by
MelissaNordic / Scandinavia travel expert at TourRadar
- Scandinavian Capitals & Fjords Tour with Helsinki Small Group Tour
- Scandinavian Capitals & Fjords Small Group Tour
- Exploring Copenhagen Oslo and Reykjavik With Enchanting Northern Lights
- Scandinavian Northern Lights Adventure: 10 Days Across Denmark, Norway & Sweden
- Epic Journeys Through Norway, Sweden & Denmark
- Stockholm to the Baltics
- Nordic Dream
- Winter Scandinavia and Northern Lights Small Group Tour
- Northern Scandinavia in Winter
- Classic Scandinavia
Groups of up to 14 people connect during guided visits to Oslo's Frogner Park and Stockholm's medieval Old Town. The size works well for the Flåmsbana Railway ride from Oslo to Flåm and watching the Royal Guard ceremony at Copenhagen's Amalienborg Square with overnight ferries between stops.
Duration 12 days Destinations Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland Age Range Ages 12+ Group Size Max Group Size 14 Group Type Group Operator Firebird Tours From
- US$5,747
Up to 14 travelers visit Copenhagen's colorful Nyhavn harbor, Oslo's Akershus fortress, and Stockholm's medieval Old Town. Ride the Fløibanen funicular 320 meters above Bergen and check out the 17th-century Vasa Museum on Djurgården island before taking overnight ferries and the Flåmsbana Railway through Norwegian fjords.
Duration 10 days Destinations Denmark, Norway, Sweden Age Range Ages 12+ Group Size Max Group Size 14 Group Type Group Operator Firebird Tours From
- US$5,154
Exploring Copenhagen Oslo and Reykjavik With Enchanting Northern Lights
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The actual experience itself was excellent as a taster of each country. The tour support was also excellent and got a fast helpful response anytime we needed to reach out.”
Anthony, traveled in December
Small groups glide through Copenhagen's canals and Tivoli Gardens, finding prime spots for Oslo's Oslofjord highlights like Dyna Fyr and the Opera House. Local guides enhance Northern Lights viewing in Reykjavik.
Duration 11 days Destinations Denmark, Norway, Iceland Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Wonderful Holidays UK From $3,952
12% Off- US$3,478You save $474
Small groups average 6 people (max 10) as you chase Northern Lights with expert guides through Tromsø's valleys and coastline in modern buses. Walk along Oslo's Akerselva River during a Street Food Culture tour and try traditional Norwegian waffles at local stops.
Duration 10 days Destinations Denmark, Norway, Sweden Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Wonderful Holidays UK From $4,634
12% Off- US$4,078You save $556
Groups of 2-6 travelers get personalized Norway in a Nutshell railway trips through Gol, Geilo, and the Flåm Railway with flexible timing. Small numbers mean dedicated help coordinating Nærøyfjord cruises and Bergen Railway connections between Oslo and Bergen plus tailored museum time in Stockholm.
Duration 10 days Destinations Sweden, Denmark, Norway Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 6 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Expeditions Gateways From $9,620
40% Off- US$5,772You save $3,848
This private, self-guided trip for 1-10 people takes you through Stockholm, Helsinki, and Tallinn with complete schedule control. Cruise overnight from Stockholm to Helsinki on Tallink Silja in sea view cabins, then catch a 2-hour ferry to Tallinn and get a 24-hour hop-on-hop-off card plus Stockholm Canal Tour.
Duration 10 days Destinations Sweden, Finland, Estonia Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator V.O.S – Vision of Scandinavia From
40% Off- US$1,992
Private tours handle 1-8 travelers with flexible pacing through Stockholm's Royal Palace, Oslo's City Hall, and the UNESCO Nærøyfjord cruise from Flåm to Gudvangen. You'll have time for Bergen's Fløibanen funicular, optional Preikestolen cruises from Stavanger, and canal tours in Copenhagen with stays at Thon Opera Oslo.
Duration 10 days Destinations Sweden, Norway, Denmark Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator V.O.S – Vision of Scandinavia From
40% Off- US$3,143
With a max of 14 travelers, you'll head to Camp Tamok's wilderness center for Northern Lights and spend time at Stockholm's Vasa Museum. The Winter Fjordsafari takes you through Aurlandsfjord and UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord with stops in Undredal village for local goat cheese before the Fløibanen Funicular ride in Bergen.
Duration 12 days Destinations Denmark, Norway, Sweden Age Range Ages 12+ Group Size Max Group Size 14 Group Type Group Operator Firebird Tours From
40% Off- US$6,208
A group of 15 travelers delves deep into Scandinavia, from Arctic Snowhotel visits to Sami cultural exchanges. The intimate setting allows for hands-on bread-making in Lulea and focused Northern Lights viewing in Abisko National Park and Gammelstad Church Town tours.
Duration 8 days Destinations Finland, Sweden, Norway Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Operator Intrepid Travel From $5,160
5% Off- US$4,902You save $258
Duration 8 days Destinations Finland, Sweden, Norway Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Operator Intrepid Travel From $4,995
10% Off- US$4,496You save $500
Reviews of Small Group tours to Nordic / Scandinavia
- 6 Day - Around Iceland Adventure
Great tour. Helga is a very good guide and driver who looked after the group well.
- 7 Day - Complete Iceland
It was an absolute pleasure to do the 6 day tour with Artic Adventures. In addition to the magnificent scenery we were privileged to have, VIC, from Iceland as our guide. Vic’s broad knowledge and personality made the experience most enjoyable.
What our customers ask about Nordic / Scandinavia Small Group Tours
What makes small group tours in Nordic/Scandinavia special compared to larger tours?
Small group tours in Nordic/Scandinavia limit participants to 8-15 travelers providing a more personal experience. At locations like Stuðlagil Canyon in Iceland small groups can photograph the basalt columns without rushing through crowds. In Norway's Lofoten Islands travelers get individual attention during RIB boat trips to Trollfjord. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The small group size made it possible to stay at unique accommodations like the traditional turf houses in Iceland's highest settlement."
What type of accommodation can I expect on a Nordic/Scandinavia small group tour?
Accommodations range from boutique hotels to local guesthouses that showcase regional character. In the Lofoten Islands groups stay in harbor-view cabins near Svolvær with the Svolværgeita mountain as backdrop. Stockholm offerings include the historic Scandic Continental near the old town district. One TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The intimate properties we stayed at like Hotel Hamar in Iceland and Icelandair Hotel Akureyri offered much more authentic experiences than large chain hotels."
What kinds of transportation are used on Nordic/Scandinavia small group tours?
Tours use minibuses and vans that can reach remote spots like Iceland's Diamond Beach or deep into Norway's Lofoten Islands. The smaller vehicles allow easy transfers to local ferries for exploring places like Sweden's Vrångö Island. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Our compact Mercedes minibus could navigate narrow mountain roads that larger buses couldn't access giving us unique perspectives of the Norwegian fjords."
How much interaction is there with local communities on small group tours?
The small group format creates natural opportunities to connect with locals through visits to places like Copenhagen's Street Voices social enterprise meeting microbrewery owners in Breiðdalsvík Iceland or joining traditional fika coffee gatherings in Alingsas Sweden. One TourRadar traveler shared: "Our small group size allowed us to have dinner with local families and learn about traditional Nordic lifestyles in a way that wouldn't be possible with larger groups."
What unique experiences are possible with a small group tour in Nordic/Scandinavia?
The intimate size allows stays at distinctive properties like Hotel Rjúkandi in Iceland's Borgarnes region close-up Northern Lights viewing in Tromsø and direct engagement with Sami communities. TourRadar reviews highlight exclusive activities like private glacier walks on Sólheimajökull and traditional bread-making classes in Swedish Lapland experiences that larger groups can't access.
How flexible is the itinerary on small group tours in Nordic/Scandinavia?
Small groups can adapt quickly to weather changes and group preferences. In Vatnajökull National Park guides adjust hiking paths based on group abilities while Norwegian fjord boat trips can shift timing for best conditions. One TourRadar traveler commented: "Our guide could be spontaneous like when we spent extra time watching whales in Eyjafjordur bay because they were particularly active that day."