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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How wonderful to be so independent yet not have to make all the arrangements. A very relaxed sort of trip.
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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Oslo
Oslo
Optional Activities
- Visit the Munch Museum to see the famous painting The Scream
- Learn about Norwegian WWII history at the Resistance Museum
- Sail through the beautiful Oslofjord
- Stroll through the Vigeland sculpture park
- Traditional Norwegian dinner with the group
Landmarks
Munch Museum
Norwegian Resistance Museum
Oslofjord
Vigeland Sculpture Park
Day 2
Oslo
Oslo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Oslo
Optional Activities
- Island hopping on Oslofjord
- Browse the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
- Taste local flavours at the Vulkan food hall
- Explore the Akershus Fortress
- Check out the shops in the Grunerlokka district
Landmarks
Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
Vulkan food hall
Akershus Fortress
Grunerlokka
Day 3
Oslo to Bergen
Oslo to Bergen
Optional Activities
- Explore seafood restaurants in Bergen in the evening
Day 4
Bergen
Bergen
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Floibanen funicular round trip
Optional Activities
- Follow hiking trails in the area after the funicular
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bryggen area and wander through medieval homes and warehouses
- Visit the Hanseatic Museum and explore the old Hanseatic port district
Landmarks
Floibanen Funicular
Bryggen
Hanseatic Museum
Day 5
Bergen to Norwegian Fjords
Bergen to Norwegian Fjords
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Kjelsfossen Waterfall
Day 6
Norwegian Fjords
Norwegian Fjords
Meals
Breakfast
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- Naeroyfjord boat cruise to Flam (one way)
Optional Activities
- Ride the famous Flam Railway up to Myrdal
- Explore on foot to discover nearby waterfalls and ancient moraines
- Fishing in the crystal waters (fishing licence required)
Landmarks
Naeroyfjord
Flam
Flam Railway
Myrdal
Day 7
Norwegian Fjords to Lillehammer
Norwegian Fjords to Lillehammer
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Lake Mjøsa
Laerrdal Tunnel
Storgata
Day 8
Lillehammer
Lillehammer
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Maihaugen Open Air Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Hike the misty mountains
- Visit the Olympic Museum
- Participate in outdoor activities
Landmarks
Maihaugen Open Air Museum
Garmo Stave Church
Olympic Museum
Day 9
Lillehammer to Rattvik
Lillehammer to Rattvik
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Lake Siljan
Rattvik
Day 10
Rattvik
Rattvik
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch during cultural village tour)
Included Activities
- Cultural village tour with picnic lunch
Optional Activities
- Take a leisurely boat trip across Lake Siljan
- Go fishing
- Go for a hike
- Browse local shops selling artisanal wares
Landmarks
Lake Siljan
Day 11
Rattvik to Stockholm
Rattvik to Stockholm
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Stockholm
Optional Activities
- Explore the Tunnelbana subway system and its 100 stations with artwork
- Wander narrow cobblestone streets and colourful merchant houses
- Try a cinnamon roll at Sundbergs Konditori in Jarntorget square
Landmarks
Sundbergs Konditori
Jarntorget Square
Tunnelbana (Stockholm Metro)
Day 12
Stockholm
Stockholm
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vasa Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Take a cruise past tiny islets and narrow waterways of Stockholm
- Do a self-guided Millennium Trilogy Walking Tour
- Visit the Abba Museum
- Take a trip to Drottningholm Palace
- Explore the Sodermalm district for nightlife
- Dine at a renowned restaurant on Gamla Stan or Kungsholmen
Landmarks
Vasa Museum
Djurgarden
Abba Museum
Drottningholm Palace
Sodermalm
Gamla Stan
Kungsholmen
Day 13
Stockholm
Stockholm
Day 14
Helsinki
Helsinki
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Finnish dinner with the group)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Helsinki
Optional Activities
- Visit the city's cathedral
- Visit the Design Museum
- Visit the waterfront market
- Visit the Old Market Hall for local delicacies
- Take a short ferry ride to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Suomenlinna sea fortress
- Traditional Finnish dinner with the group
Landmarks
Helsinki Cathedral
Design Museum
Waterfront Market
Old Market Hall
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
Day 15
Helsinki
Helsinki
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Munch Museum
Norwegian Resistance Museum
Oslofjord
Vigeland Sculpture Park

Landmarks
Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
Vulkan food hall
Akershus Fortress
Grunerlokka

Landmarks
Floibanen Funicular
Bryggen
Hanseatic Museum

Landmarks
Kjelsfossen Waterfall

Landmarks
Naeroyfjord
Flam
Flam Railway
Myrdal

Landmarks
Lake Mjøsa
Laerrdal Tunnel
Storgata

Landmarks
Maihaugen Open Air Museum
Garmo Stave Church
Olympic Museum

Landmarks
Lake Siljan
Rattvik

Landmarks
Lake Siljan

Landmarks
Sundbergs Konditori
Jarntorget Square
Tunnelbana (Stockholm Metro)

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

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Helsinki Cathedral
Design Museum
Waterfront Market
Old Market Hall
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

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Rich3.0•June 2025
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Norway and Sweden were beautiful. Biggest drawback almost 100 percent of the team got sick at one point during the...
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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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Sharon5.0•June 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
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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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Lucy4.7•September 2019
Great trip, great guide and very well planned.
Traveled in May 2019
Carmen4.2•September 2019
A learning and enjoyable experience.
Traveled in May 2019
Annalie4.8•September 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
Alanna4.3•September 2019
I love the small groups, good range of activities and wonderful locations
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Susan4.7•September 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
Helen5.0•September 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
Christine5.0•September 2019
value for money.tour guide comeron benson looked after us .
Traveled in May 2019
Alec4.7•September 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?
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- 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
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- 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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Dorthe
Asked on December 28th, 2024
What is the group size for the Scandinavia Explorer tour?
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  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?
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  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?
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- 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?
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- 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?
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- 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?
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- 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?
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- 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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