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
- Scandinavian Northern Lights Adventure: 10 Days Across Denmark, Norway & Sweden
- Scandinavian Secrets
- Classic Scandinavia
- 8-Day Summer Iceland Ring Road & Landmannalaugar Highland Small Group Tour
- Iceland - Land of the Midnight Sun
- 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
- 6 Day Oslo And Copenhagen By Train
Scandinavian Northern Lights Adventure: 10 Days Across Denmark, Norway & Sweden
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“All the hotels we stayed in are very nice and cozy. We saw the Northern lights twice during the ferry and bus chasing northern light tour.”
LIWAYWAY, traveled in February
Priced around $450 per day, this 10-day trip combines 4-star accommodations in Copenhagen, Tromsø, and Stockholm with included flights from Bergen to Tromsø and onward to Stockholm. Daily breakfasts come with the package, plus guided tours through Gamla Stan's cobblestone streets and Northern Lights chases by bus and boat, making it a budget-friendly way to see Scandinavia's highlights.
Duration 10 days Destinations Denmark, Norway, Sweden Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $630 Operator Wonderful Holidays UK From $6,567
4% Off- US$6,305You save $263
Scandinavian Secrets
“Very Good tour! It would be more comfortable and kinder I guess.”
Nobuhiko, traveled in July
Great Nordic value at around $700 includes daily breakfast. The package features Scandic hotel stays, panoramic city tours, overnight ferry cabin, and Suomenlinna fortress boat trip. Visit Oslo's sculptures, Stockholm's Gamla Stan, and Helsinki's historic sites.
Duration 6 days Destinations Norway, Sweden, Finland Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $149 Operator Europamundo From
4% Off- US$895
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 $497 Operator Intrepid Travel From $4,680
15% Off- US$3,978You save $702
8-Day Summer Iceland Ring Road & Landmannalaugar Highland Small Group Tour
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The best trip for summer ever.”
Ganesh, traveled in July
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 $330 Operator BusTravel Iceland From
15% Off- US$2,642
Iceland - Land of the Midnight Sun
27 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The hotsprings, the waterfalls, the glacier boat trip. I like off the beaten track extreme and unusual things.”
Thomas, traveled in June
This 8-day Nordic tour at approx. $200 per day covers accommodation, transport, and select meals. Highlights include walks at Svartifoss waterfall, Akureyri Botanical Gardens visits, and stops at Gullfoss and Geysir. Optional whale watching and local food tours available in Akureyri.
Duration 9 days Destinations Keflavik, Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Geysir, Skogafoss, Seljaland, Vik, Skaftafell, JokulsarlonSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Price Per Day $534 Operator Explore! From
15% Off- US$4,810
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 $322 Operator GJ Travel From
15% Off- US$1,611
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 $211 Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,970
25% Off- US$1,478You save $493
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 $203 Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,622
25% Off- US$1,217You save $406
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 $138 Operator STM Tours LLC From $924
25% Off- US$693You save $231
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 $184 Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,473
25% Off- US$1,105You save $368
Budget Tours & Trips to Nordic / Scandinavia Reviews
- 8-Day Summer Iceland Ring Road & Landmannalaugar Highland Small Group Tour
Our trip was great. Everything was handled according to what was expected and the actual tour operator, Bus Travel Iceland was very professional.
- Highlights of Scandinavia
It was a great trip. Loved it . Very well planned
- Scandinavia (Summer)
My itinerary was perfect , and better than I could have wished for. Rianna our tour guide was absolutely amazing, she was such a friendly happy person with a gorgeous personality,,she was very much in control of the group and she was always there to help anyone with any issues they had. As well as being there for everyone, she was extremely knowledgeable and made our trip the amazing experience that it was, I can’t praise her enough!
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."