Budget Tours & Trips to Nordic / Scandinavia
What if you could watch Northern Lights in Tromsø dance across the sky? Head to Iceland's Golden Circle, the Geysir geothermal area, the Blue Lagoon, and Thingvellir where you walk between tectonic plates. Visit Stockholm's Gamla Stan with narrow cobblestone streets and the Royal Palace, enjoy Finland, Denmark, and Norway too. And it’s all possible on a budget!
10 best cheap Nordic / Scandinavia tour packages
Compiled by
SteffNordic / Scandinavia travel expert at TourRadar
- Classic Scandinavia
- 8-Day Summer Iceland Ring Road & Landmannalaugar Highland Small Group Tour
- 6 Day Norway: Oslo And Bergen By Train
- 5 Days Reykjavík Iceland & Solar Eclipse Adventure Budget
- 7 Day Stockholm And Copenhagen By Train
- 6 Days in Copenhagen: Day Trips to Helsingør, Lund & Malmö, and Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing
- 5 Days In Oslo,Norway
- 5 Days Land of Midnight Sun
- 6 Day Oslo And Copenhagen By Train
- Walking the Fjords
At around $200 per day for 8 days, stay in budget-friendly hotels across Helsinki, Stockholm, and Oslo with 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner covered. Free walking tours take you through Gamla Stan's cobblestones and along Oslo's fjord waterfront, plus forest walks to open-fire cooking and boat tours.
Duration 8 days Destinations Finland, Sweden, Norway Age Range Ages 15+ Price Per Day $641 Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$5,130
8-Day Summer Iceland Ring Road & Landmannalaugar Highland Small Group Tour
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Highly recommend this tour. Our tour covered Icelandic geography, mythology and of course volcanology!”
Bridget, traveled in June
This Nordic adventure costs approx. $300 per day, spanning 33 locations. The package includes 7 nights in 3-star hotels with breakfast, professional guide, and comfortable minibus transport. Vök Baths entry and whale watching in Akureyri available as optional activities.
Duration 8 days Destinations Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Hvolsvollur, Seljaland, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Reynisdrangar Cliffs, VikSee all destinations Age Range Ages 6+ Price Per Day $334 Operator BusTravel Iceland From
- US$2,670
Explore Scandinavia affordably at $234 daily, including comfortable stays at Comfort Hotel Grand Central and Zander K Hotel. Enjoy included breakfasts, airport transfers, and free walking opportunities through Oslo's Kvadraturen and Bergen's Bryggen.
Duration 6 days Destinations Oslo, Bergen Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $200 Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,598
25% Off- US$1,199You save $400
Explore Nordic highlights affordably at $286 daily, including stays at Hotel Cabin, breakfasts, and airport transfers. Package includes Blue Lagoon entry, WiFi-equipped transport, Eclipse viewing glasses, and authentic Icelandic experiences like hot spring bread tasting at Geysir.
Duration 5 days Destinations Keflavik, Reykjavik, Gunnuhver, Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir National Park Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $325 Operator GJ Travel From
25% Off- US$1,628
The Nordic journey costs approx. $220 per day, with stays at Scandic No 53 and Mayfair Hotel. Guests enjoy daily breakfast, guided walking tours, and train travel between Stockholm and Copenhagen featuring 40+ hop-on-hop-off stops.
Duration 7 days Destinations Stockholm, Copenhagen Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $214 Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,995
25% Off- US$1,496You save $499
At just $150 per day, stay 5 nights at the 4-star ProfilHotels Copenhagen Plaza in central Copenhagen with daily breakfast included. See Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, the UNESCO-listed Lund Cathedral dating to 1145, and Malmö's 16th-century Malmöhuset—all with ferry rides and air-conditioned coach transport.
Duration 6 days Destinations Copenhagen, Helsingor, Lund, Malmo Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $205 Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,643
25% Off- US$1,232You save $411
Five-day Nordic cultural tour costs around $800. Accommodations at Scandic Karl Johan with breakfast, Vigeland Sculpture Park visits, and hop-on-hop-off bus access included. Private airport transfers and guided walking tour complete the package.
Duration 5 days Destinations Oslo Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $140 Operator STM Tours LLC From $935
25% Off- US$701You save $234
A Nordic getaway priced at approx. $280 per day features Blue Lagoon entry and 4 breakfasts. Accommodations at Hotel Cabin in Reykjavik and Stracta Hotel in Hella include comfortable rooms with private bathrooms. Free WiFi and Flybus airport transfers provided.
Duration 5 days Destinations Reykjavik, Reykjanesviti, Gunnuhver, Blue Lagoon, Hella, Seljaland, Eyjafjallajokull, Skogafoss, Solheimajokull, ReynisfjaraSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $269 Operator GJ Travel From
25% Off- US$1,347
Experience Scandinavia for $218 per day, including accommodations at Comfort Hotel Grand Central and Mayfair Hotel. Features included breakfast, complimentary city tours of Oslo's Viking Ship Museum and Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens, plus scenic train journey.
Duration 6 days Destinations Oslo, Copenhagen Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $186 Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,492
25% Off- US$1,119You save $373
Duration 8 days Destinations Bergen, Gudvangen, Sognefjord, Myrdal, Voss Age Range Ages 16+ Price Per Day $666 Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $5,998
11% Off- US$5,325You save $673
Budget Tours & Trips to Nordic / Scandinavia Reviews
The 6 day tour is great. The 8 can be tiring... Specially for senior tourist I would recommend the 6 days and then see if you like to do the day trips before or after. We did relaxed before and after at blue lagoon and then sky lagoon. It was great way to start and end the trip. BusTravel did a great job with itinerary, adapting to weather conditions, and guides. Enjoy Iceland!
8-Day Summer Iceland Ring Road & Landmannalaugar Highland Small Group Tour
- Highlights of Scandinavia
It was a great trip. Loved it . Very well planned
In the past 7 or 8 years, I’d say I have traveled pretty extensively. I’ve done 15 tours with Contiki alone, and I’ve probably another 14 combined with its competition. There’s a reason why I always come back to Contiki and why I’ve always done the most tours with them. It’s not just their destinations, or the travel culture they’ve created. It’s not even that sense of togetherness that makes the groups feel like we’re all in this together. It’s because of their guides! One after another just seems to raise the bar, and Rianna has raised it to entirely new levels! I genuinely don’t see how anyone could beat her, she is unmatched!! Now I know that’s pretty high praise but anyone that’s spent any amount of time with her will know it’s actually pretty spot in! I don’t even think it’s her working, it’s just who she is. For one. She’s very friendly and engaging. I’m very much a people person and I know not everyone is, and thats okay. However, she is very much a people person and it’s always nice when you meet your own kind. And Rihanna of our kind. She’s friendly, always happy to talk to you about absolutely anything, and even better, she has the kind of personality that makes it seem like just asking her a question or engaging with her helps make her day. Why wouldn’t you want to travel with someone that inviting? Secondly, she’s always up to do whatever with the group. I still remember the night when we were in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do, and nowhere to go. And she pulled out a bunch of games for us to play. And even better than that, we did some karaoke and she did a duet with me!!! How awesome is that?… I’d still think we could have won a Grammy if we wanted lolol. It doesn’t even stop there, she brings the laughs too! I’m pretty sure she knows every dad joke known to mankind! But above all else is her ability to connect, create a one on one relationship with you and make you just want to be a friend! Bravo Rihanna, I’d say she’s worth her weight in gold but even that would be selling her short! Thank you for the laughs and good
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What our customers ask about Budget Tours & Trips to Nordic / Scandinavia
When is the most affordable time to visit Nordic/Scandinavia?
Plan your Nordic trip during March to May or September to November to find the best rates. These shoulder seasons offer significant savings while winter (December-February) brings premium prices due to Northern Lights tourism and summer (June-August) sees peak season rates. Tours to Stockholm and Oslo in March are typically 30% cheaper than summer prices. A TourRadar traveler noted: "I went in early February and the area was fairly quiet snow was good and there was plenty of daylight. Mid-February is busy with Danish families on half-term."
What type of accommodation can I expect on budget tours in Nordic/Scandinavia?
Budget tours balance comfort with practicality in their accommodations. In cities you'll find places like Stockholm's Scandic No 53 hotel or Oslo's centrally located Scandic Karl Johan. Remote destinations such as Lapland feature shared cottages that house 4-8 people with kitchen access and communal facilities. As one TourRadar traveler noted, "The lodge is described as remote but has good facilities at the Fjellstoge and superb food and kindness."
How can I save money on activities and attractions in Nordic/Scandinavia?
Budget tours often include city cards and hop-on-hop-off passes for Stockholm and Oslo providing free entry to key sites. Some tours cover specific attractions like Helsinki's Suomenlinna Islands boat trip which saves about 20 USD. A TourRadar traveler suggested: "Take advantage of the included walking tours and boat trips. Buy a few bottles of wine at Heathrow duty free as alcohol in Scandinavia is expensive due to high taxes."
Are entrance fees included in budget Nordic tours?
Essential sightseeing like Helsinki's Suomenlinna Fortress and Stockholm's Gamla Stan walking tours usually come included. Extra costs apply for optional visits such as Stockholm City Hall (65 USD) and the Vasa Museum. As one TourRadar traveler commented: "The basic itinerary included enough sights but adding select optional activities like the City Hall tour really enhanced the experience."
What are the best budget-friendly areas in Nordic cities?
Look for accommodations in neighborhoods like Copenhagen's Nørrebro Stockholm's Södermalm and Helsinki's Kallio. These areas offer value lodging options such as Generator hostels and affordable restaurants. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Staying in Södermalm saved us money on food and drinks compared to central Stockholm plus it had a great local vibe."