Scandinavia Tours & Trips

44 Scandinavia trips. Tours from 41 tour companies. 84 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Northern Scandinavia in Winter
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Scandinavia

Highlights

  • Journey through Lapland – the home of Santa Claus – in winter. During this harsh but incredibly beautiful season, there are far less tourists and you’ll be treated to a new perspective of Northern Scandinavia.
  • Learn the traditional break-baking techniques and surrounding folklore during a fun workshop in Lulea. Then, walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Gammelstad Church Town by lantern light with a local guide.
  • Discover the fascinating culture and traditions of the Sami people – Europe's only Indigenous people – and meet a local reindeer herder in the village.
  • Take a Northern Lights tour as nightfall descends in the scenic Abysko National Park – this is one of the best places in the world to spot the colourful displays of the Aurora Borealis!
  • Travel to new cities you’ve never seen blanketed in snow – like Narvik, where you can visit the war museum, and Tromso, where you can walk along the picturesque streets packed with colourful houses.

Themes

High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Premium Sweden and Norway
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Bergen, Oslo, Scandinavia, Stockholm

Highlights

  • Hop on an electric boat for an unforgettable cruise through the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed Western Norwegian Fjords.
  • Spend two nights on a 13th century royal farm and granary for your Feature Stay near the shores of Lake Vattern, making the most of the extensive indoor and outdoor spas.
  • Ride on the scenic Flam Railway for your Premium Exclusive Experience and see why this is rated one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys. You’ll ride past mountainsides with cascading waterfalls, through ravines and rivers and past idyllic farms.
  • Discover dynamic Oslo on a walking tour and learn all about the city’s history from a local guide who will take you through the old architecture and the modern buildings.
  • Enjoy coffee, pastries and a gorgeous Old Town in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden on the Baltic Sea archipelago. You’ll have some free time here to explore this incredible city at your own pace.

Themes

High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Copenhagen to Northern Norway
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Copenhagen, Oslo, Scandinavia, Trondheim

Highlights

  • Spend three nights in the long-adored Lofoten Islands, a patchwork of fishing villages. Head out to the narrow Trollfjord for a chance to see sea eagles and take in some of the most breathtaking scenery.
  • Take a ferry to Vrango Island, a stunning fishing town in the Gothenburg Archipelago, and discover this rocky nature haven by kayak (summer months only).
  • Hop on an e-bike in Tromso, and learn about life hundreds of kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, where the arts and culture scene is thriving despite its isolated, northerly location.
  • Join a local guide and cafe-hop your way around Alingsas, a town known as the Capital of Fika (Swedish cafe and food culture). Learn of the local love affair with coffee, discover the story behind the cafe culture and, of course, treat your tastebuds to sweet Swedish delicacies.
  • Visit Trondheim, which translates as 'a good place to live', stroll past the colourful wooden storehouses flanking the river, ride the northernmost tram and enjoy a forest walk and picnic just like the locals do.
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Grand Arctic Circle and Scandinavia Overland Adventure by First Class Rail
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Scenic First and Standard Class rail travel, bus and ferry journeys
  • Hannover
  • Copenhagen
  • Stockholm
  • Ostersund
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys, National Parks, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I recently booked a holiday via Planet Rail and what a good call that turned out to be. We gave Guy and the team little time to arrange the holiday as it was a fairly last minute decision by us to travel. Planet Rail found the right balance between being very helpful and friendly but also remaining professional. The customer service offered is personal and you definitely feel that it’s important to Planet Rail that they get your holiday right - and for us they most certainly did. Our holiday exceeded our expectations, and I don’t mind admitting that I am not always easy to please. The travel arrangements went without a hitch; the hotels we stayed in were spot on. Locations - breathtakingly beautiful - attention to detail was second to none. It can sometimes be unwise to recommend something as one persons delight is another’s displeasure - but in this instance I fail to see how anyone would not be impressed by the service offered by Planet Rail - I would book with them again in a heartbeat."

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The Baltic States & Scandinavia
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Berlin, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Riga, Scandinavia, Stockholm, Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Sweden: Dogsledding to the Ice Hotel
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Drive your own team of Alaskan huskies on a sledding expedition through the Lapland wilderness.
  • Relax in cozy cabins ideally situated for viewing one of nature’s most dazzling displays: the aurora borealis, or northern lights.
  • Spend time with Sami herders and try your hand at driving a traditional reindeer sled.
  • Stay at the famed Icehotel, with the option of sleeping in one of its sculpted ice rooms.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, National Parks, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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11 Night London to the Baltic Voyage
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the Scandinavian cities
  • Visit to Amsterdam
  • Discover the magnificent Hermitage, Catherine Palace and other sights in St. Petersburg
  • Visit to Stockholm Archipelago

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We love the Azamara Quest! Very friendly and Great food!"

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Best of Scandinavia in 14 Days Tour
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy Europe's best people-watching on the Strøget, tour the Renaissance Rosenborg Castle
  • Explore Sweden's most striking, historically significant building: bay-and-moat-ringed Kalmar Castle.
  • Drive to Ærø Island
  • Opportunity to see Copenhagen's historical center on a walking tour with a local guide
  • Enjoy massive walking tour through the cobbled alleyways of Stockholm's Gamla Stan (Old City), learning about its historic Stortorget Square
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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Scandinavia Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
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Michael

Sep 2015

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No reason not to

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joanne

Sep 2015

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Well organised and interesting however I felt

Well organised and interesting however I felt the itinerary let the leader and trip down when we visited the Aland Islands, where everything was closed and we wander...

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Phil

Sep 2015

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Most of the trip was very nice

Most of the trip was very nice, however Lillihammer and Mora were questionable stops and Åland was a total bust. I realize Lillihammer and Mora are somewhat dictate...

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Trusted Customer

Feb 2025

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Scandinavia

I booked Scandinavia Winter as a last minute deal. The booking process was smooth and easy. This was a great trip, with a top guide and driver. The hotels up to Stoc...

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Marggieflor Pascua

Feb 2025

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Scandinavia

One of the best contiki trips I've ever done. Really good accommodations and the trip itself feels like a good pace even though it's not a lot of time (I wish it was...

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Scandinavia Tour Selection Trips

Embark on your Scandinavian adventure with confidence by following these essential travel tips:
  • Layer clothing for variable weather conditions.
  • Embrace the local customs and traditions.
  • Stay hydrated, especially during outdoor activities.
  • Carry a universal power adapter for electronics.
  • Book accommodations and tours in advance, especially during peak season.
  • Keep essential documents and valuables secure.
  • Respect wildlife and natural habitats.
  • Try local cuisine and delicacies for an authentic experience.
  • Learn basic phrases in the local language for easier communication.
  • Pack waterproof gear for unpredictable weather.
  • Check visa requirements well in advance of your trip.
  • Stay informed about any travel advisories or restrictions.
  • Be prepared for long daylight hours in the summer and short daylight hours in the winter.
  • Carry a map or GPS device for navigation in remote areas.

Additional details

Weather in Scandinavia

Summer is the peak tourist season in Scandinavia. In July, a popular month for tourism, the average daily temperatures range from 55 F to 72 F in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Whereas winters can drop to a low 20 degrees when days are short and many sights and activities are on a limited schedule. Unless you're a hibernating polar bear, looking to hit the slopes, or have a hankering to see the winter sports plan accordingly if booking during this time.

Seeing the Northern Lights in Scandinavia

If you wish to see the Northern Lights in Scandinavia the best months to go would be between mid-October and March and the best times to see it would be from 11pm to 2am. The further south in Scandinavia you go, the less likely you will get to see it, because there is more light in the months before and after winter. The northern half of Norway and Sweden, and all of Iceland, are recognized as being the best places to view this phenomenon.

Top Cities in Scandinavia

Cities here are very unique. Stockholm, or as locals call it “beauty on water”, is known for its viking history, unique art, and beautiful scenery. You can take a bike tour around the city, sail the archipelago, and even take a moose and wildlife safari to see the surrounding wildlife Stockholm has to offer. 

Copenhagen, a great place to visit all year round starting as a winter wonderland then melting away, transforming into a summer dream. Explore the city like a local on a bike where bikes outnumber cars 3:1. 

Oslo is known for its lush greenery and museums.  It is one of Europe’s most happening music scenes with more concerts than any other Scandinavian city.

If you have an obsession for Santa Claus, then Rovaniemi is a city you must visit. It is known as the official home town of Santa Claus. It’s also a great place to witness the Northern Lights. In this winter wonderland you can visit Santa Claus Village, take a sleigh ride to the Northern Lights, and even go on a reindeer safari.

What are the countries in Scandinavia?

Countries include Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Iceland is not technically part of Scandinavia, but it is often included when people talk about the region due to its historical, cultural and linguistic ties to the countries. 

If English is your first language then you are in luck! Scandinavian languages consist of Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian, but they begin to study English in school at a young age and most speak it very well.

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