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Scandinavia Explorer

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Oslo

    Oslo

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Munch Museum to see The Scream
    • Learn about Norwegian WWII history at the Resistance Museum
    • Sail through the beautiful Oslofjord
    • Stroll through the Vigeland sculpture park
    • Seek out traditional Norwegian fare for dinner with your group
    Landmarks
    Munch Museum
    Resistance Museum
    Oslofjord
    Vigeland Sculpture Park
  2. 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 on the harbourfront
    • Taste local flavours at the Vulkan food hall
    • Explore the Akershus Fortress
    • Check out the cool shops in the Grunerlokka district
    Landmarks
    Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
    Akershus Fortress
    Grunerlokka
    Vulkan
  3. Day 3

    Oslo to Bergen

    Oslo to Bergen

    Optional Activities

    • Eat at a great seafood restaurant in Bergen
    Landmarks
    Hardangervidda Plateau
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  4. Day 4

    Bergen

    Bergen
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ride on the Floibanen funicular
    • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bryggen area

    Optional Activities

    • Continue exploring after the funicular by following one of the area's hiking trails
    • Visit the Hanseatic Museum
    Landmarks
    Floibanen Funicular
    Bryggen
    Hanseatic Museum
  5. Day 5

    Bergen to Norwegian Fjords

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

    Norwegian Fjords

    Norwegian Fjords
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip on Naeroyfjord to Flam

    Optional Activities

    • Ride the famous railway from Flam to Myrdal at extra cost
    • Explore on foot to discover nearby waterfalls and ancient moraines
    • Go fishing in the crystal waters (fishing licence required)
    Landmarks
    Naeroyfjord
    Flam
    Myrdal
  7. Day 7

    Gudvangen to Lillehammer

    Gudvangen to Lillehammer
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Laerdal Tunnel
    Lake Mjøsa
    Storgata
  8. Day 8

    Lillehammer

    Lillehammer
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Maihaugen Open Air Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Conquer the misty mountains on a hike
    • Visit the Olympic Museum
    Landmarks
    Maihaugen Open Air Museum
    Garmo Stave Church
    Olympic Museum
  9. Day 9

    Lillehammer to Vikarbyn

    Lillehammer to Vikarbyn
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Rattvik
    Lake Siljan
  10. Day 10

    Vikarbyn

    Vikarbyn
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch with village safari)

    Included Activities

    • Guided village safari with local experts and picnic lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Take a leisurely boat trip across the lake
    • Go fishing
    • Go for a hike
    • Browse local shops selling artisanal wares
    Landmarks
    Lake Siljan
  11. Day 11

    Vikarbyn to Stockholm

    Vikarbyn to Stockholm
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk in Stockholm

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Tunnelbana subway system's 100 stations and modern art exhibition
    • Wander the narrow cobblestone streets and colourful merchant houses
    • Try a cinnamon roll at Sundbergs Konditori in Jarntorget square
    Landmarks
    Tunnelbana
    Jarntorget Square
    Sundbergs Konditori
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  12. Day 12

    Stockholm

    Stockholm
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Vasa Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Take a waterway cruise past tiny islets and along narrow waterways
    • Take a self-guided Millennium Trilogy Walking Tour
    • Visit the Abba Museum
    • Take a trip to Drottningholm Palace
    • Explore Stockholm's Sodermalm district
    • Have dinner at one of the city's renowned restaurants in Gamla Stan or Kungsholmen
    Landmarks
    Vasa Museum
    Djurgarden
    Abba Museum
    Drottningholm Palace
    Sodermalm
    Gamla Stan
    Kungsholmen
  13. Day 13

    Stockholm to Helsinki

    Stockholm to Helsinki
  14. Day 14

    Helsinki

    Helsinki
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Finnish dinner with 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 Suomenlinna sea fortress
    • Try traditional Finnish dishes at dinner with your group
    Landmarks
    Helsinki Cathedral
    Design Museum
    Old Market Hall
    Suomenlinna
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  15. Day 15

    Helsinki

    Helsinki
    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.5
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    4.3
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Rich3.0June 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
    Sharon5.0June 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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  • Lucy4.7September 2019
    Great trip, great guide and very well planned.
    Traveled in May 2019
  • Carmen4.2September 2019
    A learning and enjoyable experience.
    Traveled in May 2019
  • Annalie4.8September 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
  • Alanna4.3September 2019
    I love the small groups, good range of activities and wonderful locations
    Traveled in May 2019
  • Susan4.7September 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
  • Helen5.0September 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
  • Christine5.0September 2019
    value for money.tour guide comeron benson looked after us .
    Traveled in May 2019
  • Alec4.7September 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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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    What is the booking process for the Scandinavia Explorer tour?

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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 TravelOperatorWritten 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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      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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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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