Essential Scandinavia

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18 to 35s
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CAD $2,215
This trip is for 18 to 35 year olds

Head north to the natural landscapes, heritage sites and modern cities of Scandinavia

See the essential sites and cities of Scandinavia in Northern Europe with this nine-day adventure through Denmark, Sweden and Finland. Starting your journey in colourful Copenhagen, you’ll tick off bucket list cities, walk along nature trails off the tourist track, relax in a Finnish sauna and head out on a pub crawl with newfound friends. Learn the art of Swedish Fika, take walking tours with your handy leader and enjoy heaps of free time to spend your way – on optional bike rides, dinners, day trips, boat rides and museum visits. This is the perfect intro to three amazing countries and will surely have you coming back again and again!

Map of Essential Scandinavia including Denmark, Finland and Sweden
Trip code: BMYF
Start
Copenhagen, Denmark
End
Helsinki, Finland
Destinations
Denmark, Finland, Sweden
Meals
7 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Tram, Boat, Bus
Accommodation
Hostel (multi-share) (4 nights), Bed and Breakfast (2 nights), Overnight Ferry (1 night), Hotel (multi-share) (1 night)
Days
9
Group size
Min 1 - Max 16
Ages
Min 18- Max 35
Theme
Every trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
18 to 35s
Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders
Basix
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Bucket list destinationsTick off all the popular spots and enjoy unique local experiences
Great valueAffordable trips with the freedom to choose how you spend your time
Meaningful experiencesConnect to the places you go and the communities at the heart of every Intrepid experience

Why you'll love this trip

Take some time away from the city with a day trip to Donso Island in the archipelago of Gothenburg. Head out on a walk with your leader on one of the nature trails, looking out for birds, enjoying coastal views and taking photos of some iconic Swedish sights.

Sweat the day away at a relaxing Finnish sauna – a quintessential experience in Helsinki and known as one of the key experiences to happiness – and maybe take a quick refreshing dip in the Baltic Sea!

Tick trendy Copenhagen off your bucket list and wander the colourful houses, then explore Copenhill and learn about their sustainability efforts while taking in the views of the city from above.

Head out on a pub crawl in Gothenburg – what walkable city doesn’t get better when the sun goes down? Enjoy a couple of drinks with new friends and explore the nightlife of Sweden's second-largest city.

Choose your own adventure with heaps of free time to customise your trip however you like – maybe rent bikes and cycle through the cities, see museums and soak up the history, art and culture, or cafe hop to sample some local delicacies.

Itinerary

Map of Essential Scandinavia including Denmark, Finland and Sweden

Inclusions and activities

Meals

7 breakfasts

Transport

Train, Tram, Boat, Bus

Accommodation

Hostel (multi-share) (4 nights), Bed and Breakfast (2 nights), Overnight Ferry (1 night), Hotel (multi-share) (1 night)

Included activities
  • Copenhagen - Copenhill Guided Tour
  • Copenhagen - Orientation Walk
  • Gothenburg - Pub Crawl
  • Donso Island - Nature Trail
  • Donso Island - Day Trip
  • Stockholm - Orientation Walk
  • Stockholm - Swedish Fika
  • Helsinki - Finnish Sauna

Optional activities
  • Copenhagen - National Museum of Denmark - DKK130
  • Copenhagen - Christiansborg Palace - DKK175
  • Copenhagen - Glyptotek Art Museum - DKK125
  • Copenhagen - The Round Tower - DKK40
  • Copenhagen - Amalienborg Palace - DKK95
  • Copenhagen - Botanical Garden - Free
  • Copenhagen - Little Mermaid - Free
  • Copenhagen - Tivoli Gardens - DKK160
  • Gothenburg - Paddan Boat Tour - SEK250
  • Gothenburg - Aeroseum - SEK130
  • Gothenburg - World of Volvo Museum - SEK225
  • Stockholm - Wooden Bike Tour (seasonal) - SEK500
  • Stockholm - Nordic Museum - SEK170
  • Stockholm - Gröna Lund Amusement Park - SEK130
  • Stockholm - Nobel Prize Museum - SEK140
  • Stockholm - Vasa Museum - SEK220
  • Stockholm - Millennium Books Tour - SEK450
  • Stockholm - The Royal Palace - SEK180
  • Stockholm - Fotografiska (Photography Museum) - SEK220
  • Stockholm - City Hall - SEK130
  • Stockholm - Skansen Open Air Museum - SEK265
  • Stockholm - Drottningholm Palace - SEK150
  • Stockholm - Abba Museum - SEK299
  • Helsinki - Mannerheim Museum - EUR14
  • Helsinki - Open-Air Museum Seurasaari - EUR12
  • Helsinki - Ateneum Art Museum - EUR22
  • Helsinki - Rock Church - EUR8
  • Helsinki - Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum - EUR22
  • Helsinki - Cathedral - Free
  • Helsinki - National Museum of Finland - EUR20
  • Helsinki - City Museum - Free
  • Helsinki - Design Museum - EUR20
  • Helsinki - Suomenlinna Sea Fortress - EUR7

Is this trip right for you?

  • This trip includes accommodation in multi-share dormitories, where you won't be staying in twin share hotels, but rather cool hangouts with shared facilities. This means travellers on the same booking may be split between rooms due to the single gender dormitories.
  • Scandinavia can be an expensive destination in many ways, from museum entrance fees to optional activities and eating out. Your leader will be able to advise on how to have the best value holiday in Scandinavia.
  • This trip travels primarily on public transport. We recommend packing light as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations, ferry ports and hotels, which can include walking up stairs and over cobblestones. Train stations often don’t have elevator access.
  • The areas visited on this trip can be cold between October and March, and at night. Rain is possible at any time of year. Summers on the other hand can be quite hot with temperatures reaching up 30 C. Please familiarise yourself with what to expect and bring appropriate clothing for adverse weather conditions.

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 1, 2, 5 & 6 (Hostel), where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for ferry tickets. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.

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Essential Scandinavia
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CAD $2,215