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Scandinavia Explorer

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Day 3

    Oslo to Bergen

    Oslo to Bergen

    Optional Activities

    • Explore seafood restaurants in Bergen in the evening
  5. 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
  6. Day 5

    Bergen to Norwegian Fjords

    Bergen to Norwegian Fjords
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Kjelsfossen Waterfall
  7. Day 6

    Norwegian Fjords

    Norwegian Fjords
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • 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
  8. Day 7

    Norwegian Fjords to Lillehammer

    Norwegian Fjords to Lillehammer
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Lake Mjøsa
    Laerrdal Tunnel
    Storgata
  9. 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
  10. Day 9

    Lillehammer to Rattvik

    Lillehammer to Rattvik
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Lake Siljan
    Rattvik
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. Day 13

    Stockholm

    Stockholm
  15. 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
  16. Day 15

    Helsinki

    Helsinki
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.5
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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Rich3.0•June 2025
    Led by Aaron
    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
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    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
    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...
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    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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  • 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
    Traveled in May 2019
  • 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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      To book, you need to follow the provided link and complete your booking details online.

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    What is the group size for the Scandinavia Explorer tour?

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    • 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?

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    • 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?

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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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    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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    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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