What are the visa requirements for the Scandinavia Explorer tour?

Visa requirements depend on the traveler's nationality and should be checked in advance with relevant embassies.

Do your rates apply to single travelers only or is there a supplement

The online listed rates are per person, solo travelers so not have to pay a single supplement fee if they are willing to share their accommodations with another solo of the same gender. If you would prefer your own accommodations a single supplement is available on this trip, subject to availability. The single supplement excludes Days 9 and 10, where you will be in shared accommodation and the additional cost is around $$1,415.

What is the booking process for the Scandinavia Explorer tour?

To book, you need to follow the provided link and complete your booking details online.

What is the group size for the Scandinavia Explorer tour?

The typical group size is not specified, but the tour accommodates a general number of travelers.

How much walking is involved in the Scandinavia Explorer tour?

The amount is quite significant but varies; options for using public transport are available if needed.

Can I upgrade my train ticket to first class on the Scandinavia Explorer tour?

First class tickets are available at an additional cost and are non-refundable.

What type of transport is used on the Scandinavia Explorer tour?

The tour uses a combination of public buses, trains, and a boat cruise.

Are private rooms available throughout the Scandinavia Explorer tour?

Private rooms are available with a single supplement, except for certain nights on the tour such as in cabins or the overnight boat.

Solo traveler, how are rooms charged? Double occupancy or do I get my own room for price?

A single supplement is available for $1,805 on this trip, subject to availability. Our travellers are usually booked on twin share rooms with a fellow traveler of the same gender.

Are you able to accommodate three adults (including our son), Also can you give us airfares form Phoenix AZ, USA and from New York City or other east coast destinations?

We do not offer tripple share on this tour, please note 1 person can either share a room with someone on the tour or book with a single supplement for a single room. The minimum age on this tour is 15 years old. A single supplement is available from $1,805 on this trip, subject to availability.

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Scandinavia Explorer

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From Oslo to Helsinki

4.5

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Great mix of sightseeing in big cities and being outdoors. The highlights were the train ride, Bergen city, and the Fjords cruise.
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In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Oslo
Optional Activities
- Visit Munch Museum to see The Scream
- Explore Resistance Museum for Norwegian WW2 history
- Sail through the fjord
- Stroll through Vigeland sculpture park
- Traditional Norwegian dinner with group
Landmarks
Munch Museum
Resistance Museum
Vigeland Sculpture Park
Oslofjord
Day 2
Oslo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Oslo
Optional Activities
- Island hopping on Oslofjord
- Browse Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
- Visit Vulkan food hall
- Explore Akershus Castle & Fortress
- Shop in Grunerløkka district
Landmarks
Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
Vulkan
Akershus Castle & Fortress
Grunerløkka
Day 3
Oslo to Bergen
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Oslo to Bergen
Optional Activities
- Seafood dinner with group in Bergen
Landmarks
Hardangervidda Plateau
Fjell Region
Day 4
Bergen
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fløibanen funicular round trip
- Hiking trails from funicular (optional)
Optional Activities
- Visit World Heritage Bryggen area
- Explore reconstructed medieval homes and warehouses
- Visit Hanseatic Museum
Landmarks
Fløibanen Funicular
Bryggen
Hanseatic Museum
Day 5
Bergen to Norwegian Fjords
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus journey from Bergen through fjord landscapes
Landmarks
Kjelsfossen Waterfall
Day 6
Norwegian Fjords
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat cruise on Naeroyfjord to Flåm (one way)
Optional Activities
- Ride famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal
- Explore Flåm on foot and discover waterfalls
- Fishing in crystal clear waters
- Hike and discover ancient moraines
Landmarks
Naeroyfjord
Flåm
Flåm Railway
Myrdal
Day 7
Norwegian Fjords to Lillehammer
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Brief orientation walk in Lillehammer town centre on Storgata
Landmarks
Lærdal Tunnel
Lake Mjøsa
Storgata
Day 8
Lillehammer
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Maihaugen Open Air Museum visit including Garmo Stave Church
Optional Activities
- Hike nearby mountains
- Visit Olympic Museum
- Outdoor activities around Lillehammer
Landmarks
Maihaugen Open Air Museum
Garmo Stave Church
Olympic Museum
Gudbrandsdalen Valley
Day 9
Lillehammer to Vikarbyn
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Räätvik
Lake Siljan
Dalarna County
Day 10
Vikarbyn
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch with village safari)
Included Activities
- Guided village safari with local experts
- Picnic lunch included with village safari
Optional Activities
- Historic boat trip across the lake
- Fishing
- Hiking around the area
- Local artisan shopping
Landmarks
Lake Siljan
Day 11
Vikarbyn to Stockholm
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train from Räätvik to Stockholm
- Orientation walk in Stockholm
Optional Activities
- Explore Tunnelbana subway art exhibition
- Visit Sundbergs Konditori historic café
- Explore narrow cobblestone streets and merchant houses
Landmarks
Sundbergs Konditori
Jarntorget Square
Tunnelbana (Stockholm Metro)
Day 12
Stockholm
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vasa Museum visit
- 3-day public transport pass for Stockholm
Optional Activities
- Stockholm waterway cruise
- Self-guided Millennium Walking Tour
- Visit Abba Museum
- Day trip to Drottningholm Palace
- Dinner in Stockholm
Landmarks
Vasa Museum
Djurgarden
Abba Museum
Drottningholm Palace
Gamla Stan
Södermalm
Kungsholmen
Day 13
Stockholm to Helsinki
Meals
Breakfast
Day 14
Helsinki
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Finnish dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Helsinki
Optional Activities
- Visit Helsinki Cathedral
- Visit Design Museum
- Explore harbour-side market and market hall from 1889
- Ferry to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
- Traditional Finnish dinner with group
Landmarks
Helsinki Cathedral
Design Museum
Helsinki Market Hall
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
Day 15
Helsinki
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Munch Museum
Resistance Museum
Vigeland Sculpture Park
Oslofjord

Landmarks
Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
Vulkan
Akershus Castle & Fortress
Grunerløkka

Landmarks
Hardangervidda Plateau
Fjell Region

Landmarks
Fløibanen Funicular
Bryggen
Hanseatic Museum

Landmarks
Kjelsfossen Waterfall

Landmarks
Naeroyfjord
Flåm
Flåm Railway
Myrdal

Landmarks
Lærdal Tunnel
Lake Mjøsa
Storgata

Landmarks
Maihaugen Open Air Museum
Garmo Stave Church
Olympic Museum
Gudbrandsdalen Valley

Landmarks
Räätvik
Lake Siljan
Dalarna County

Landmarks
Lake Siljan

Landmarks
Sundbergs Konditori
Jarntorget Square
Tunnelbana (Stockholm Metro)

Landmarks
Vasa Museum
Djurgarden
Abba Museum
Drottningholm Palace
Gamla Stan
Södermalm
Kungsholmen

Landmarks
Helsinki Cathedral
Design Museum
Helsinki Market Hall
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

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Rating: 4.5(12,052 reviews)
Response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 100%
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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 13 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
Transport
4.4
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
4.3
Food
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Tour Operator
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Rich
June 15th, 2025
Norway and Sweden were beautiful. Biggest drawback almost 100 percent of the team got sick at one point during the...
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Traveled in April 2025
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Hi Rich, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are sorry to hear that your group was unwell during your trip, but we are thrilled to hear that you still found Norway and Sweden to be beautiful. If you would like to discuss your feedback further, we welcome you to reach out to customercare@intrepidtravel.com.
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Sharon
June 10th, 2022
Hi... Home too soon and reflecting on how great our trip with Intrepid was. We usually make our own arrangements when...
Hi... Home too soon and reflecting on how great our trip with Intrepid was. We usually make our own arrangements when we travel. Though older, we do NOT enjoy the big bus experience. However, as we slip into our 70s, it's tougher to arrange all complexities of a trip. Since we are explorers at heart, we thought we'd try a small group trip. So...signed onto Scandinavia Explorer with Intrepid. How wonderful to be so independent yet not have to make all the arrangements. Hrvoje, our guide, was a walking encyclopedia about the sites and both fun and informative. And enjoyed meeting an Aussie lady to share our experiences. A very relaxed sort of trip. We will book another. So 5 stars!!! A little disappointed about the bike ride cancellation, but soon realized that street construction and other circumstances were the cause. One tip, however. On the small cruise part of our trip, we ended up in separate rooms. Not our guide's fault (he was the best), but perhaps with prior forewarning, we could've paid a little supplement to be in the same room even with separate single beds. We've been all around the world yet found ourselves wide-eyed with discoveries on this trip. Small trips like this allow one to meet the locals, too. Can't believe it's over. Although memories aren't. Thank you. What a charming almost fairy tale intro to Norway, Sweden, and Finland! Tom and Sherry Miller from U.S.A.Show more
Traveled in May 2022
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Thomas! Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback and thoughts from your travels with us in Scandinavia. We really appreciate the kind words you have shared about your time travelling with us and the acknowledgment of the postive experience you have had with our wonderful local guide Hrvoje! Our local guides are what make our trips so memorable. We are so happy to hear that as independent travellers you found our small group touring an enjoyment way to explore Norway, Sweden, and Finland. We are very sorry that you weren't able to experience the bike ride and thank you for your suggestion on the small cruise rooming arrangements - this will be shared with our product team. Thank you once again for your feedback and we hope to see you on another Intrepid adventure one day soon!
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Lucy
September 18th, 2019
Great trip, great guide and very well planned.
Traveled in May 2019
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Carmen
September 18th, 2019
A learning and enjoyable experience.
Traveled in May 2019
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Annalie
September 18th, 2019
Great mix of sightseeing in big cities and being outdoors - highlights were the train ride from Oslo to Bergen,...
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Traveled in May 2019
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Alanna
September 18th, 2019
I love the small groups, good range of activities and wonderful locations
Traveled in May 2019
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Susan
September 18th, 2019
Scandinavia Explorer is a great trip however compared with other exciting places around the world the Scandinavian...
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Traveled in May 2019
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Helen
September 18th, 2019
I think I have done around 7 or 8 trips with Intrepid, have enjoyedeach and every trip and their accompanying...
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Traveled in May 2019
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Christine
September 18th, 2019
value for money.tour guide comeron benson looked after us .
Traveled in May 2019
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Alec
September 18th, 2019
Seamless organisation and care
Traveled in May 2019

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Katharina
Asked on March 30th, 2025
What are the visa requirements for the Scandinavia Explorer tour?
Visa
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  Visa requirements depend on the traveler's nationality and should be checked in advance with relevant embassies.
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Olga
Asked on February 3rd, 2025
Do your rates apply to single travelers only or is there a supplement
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  The online listed rates are per person, solo travelers so not have to pay a single supplement fee if they are willing to share their accommodations with another solo of the same gender. If you would prefer your own accommodations a single supplement is available on this trip, subject to availability. The single supplement excludes Days 9 and 10, where you will be in shared accommodation and the additional cost is around $$1,415.
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Tanya
Asked on January 7th, 2025
What is the booking process for the Scandinavia Explorer tour?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  To book, you need to follow the provided link and complete your booking details online.
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Dorthe
Asked on December 28th, 2024
What is the group size for the Scandinavia Explorer tour?
Group size
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  The typical group size is not specified, but the tour accommodates a general number of travelers.
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Yasmin
Asked on November 18th, 2024
How much walking is involved in the Scandinavia Explorer tour?
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  The amount is quite significant but varies; options for using public transport are available if needed.
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Patrick
Asked on November 14th, 2024
Can I upgrade my train ticket to first class on the Scandinavia Explorer tour?
Transport
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  First class tickets are available at an additional cost and are non-refundable.
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Miriam
Asked on October 30th, 2024
What type of transport is used on the Scandinavia Explorer tour?
Transport
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  The tour uses a combination of public buses, trains, and a boat cruise.
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Larissa
Asked on October 5th, 2024
Are private rooms available throughout the Scandinavia Explorer tour?
Accommodation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  Private rooms are available with a single supplement, except for certain nights on the tour such as in cabins or the overnight boat.
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Josephine
Asked on June 16th, 2024
Solo traveler, how are rooms charged? Double occupancy or do I get my own room for price?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  A single supplement is available for $1,805 on this trip, subject to availability. Our travellers are usually booked on twin share rooms with a fellow traveler of the same gender.
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Aaron
Asked on May 12th, 2024
Are you able to accommodate three adults (including our son), Also can you give us airfares form Phoenix AZ, USA and from New York City or other east coast destinations?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  We do not offer tripple share on this tour, please note 1 person can either share a room with someone on the tour or book with a single supplement for a single room. The minimum age on this tour is 15 years old. A single supplement is available from $1,805 on this trip, subject to availability.

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- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Finland.Norway.Sweden. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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