Premium Sweden and Norway
Premium Sweden and Norway
Premium Sweden and Norway
10 Days Starting in Stockholm and ending in Bergen
Visiting: Stockholm, Vadstena, Oslo, Flam, Bergen
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BMPN
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Physical rating:
Low, Low
Age range:
15-99 years
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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From:
$8015
$6813 (USD)
Operator discount: -$1202
-15%
Tour Overview
Dive into the epic scenery of otherworldly Scandinavia on this Premium trip through the highlights of Sweden and Norway. On this ten-day adventure, you’ll explore Stockholm at your own pace before heading off-track to the gorgeous lakeside Vadstena for your Feature Stay in a medieval monastery hotel. Wander through a castle and relax on Lake Vatten before heading to Oslo for art, music and modern architecture. Take one of the world’s most popular train journeys to Flam, past mountainside fjords and deep ravines to the world's deepest and second-longest fjord. Taste seasonal beers and cruise past UNESCO World Heritage-listed fjords on an Exclusive Experience through the majesty of Norway. Enjoy a cheese tasting in a small rural village, discover views unlike any you’ve seen before and end it all in beautiful Bergen, soaking in panoramic views and toasting an incredible journey.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Stockholm
Location: Stockholm
Accommodation: Freys Hotel or similar
Meals Included: dinner
Valkommen! Welcome to Sweden. A complimentary arrival transfer will pick you up from the airport this morning, taking you to your accommodation in Stockholm. Often referred to as the 'Venice of the North' and arguably Scandinavia's most beautiful city, Stockholm is packed full of amazing architecture, pristine parks and clear waters. Your adventure will begin with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe stroll by the narrow cobblestone streets and colourful merchant houses and soak up the culture. Maybe grab a cinnamon roll in Stockholm’s oldest café – Sundbergs Konditori, on Jarntorget Aquare – dating back to 1785. Tonight, you’ll have a special welcome dinner with your trip leader and group to toast to a new adventure.
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Day 2: Stockholm
Location: Stockholm
Accommodation: Freys Hotel or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast
This morning after breakfast, you’ll head out on a leader-led walking tour of Gamlastan (the Old Town of Stockholm) to get your bearings. Along the way, make a fika stop (for coffee and pastry) for morning tea and refuel for your free time this afternoon. Then, why not leave the city behind for a few hours and see the waterways of Stockholm on a cruise? Maybe take a self-guided millennium walking tour or visit the ABBA Museum. You can also take a trip to Drottningholm Palace – the residence of the Swedish royal family. Tonight, maybe head to Stockholm's Sodermalm district – the inner-city island with the best nightlife, full of great shops, bars and cafes. Or maybe sit down at one of the top-notch restaurants on the cobblestoned islet of Gamla Stan or in Kungsholmen.
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Day 3: Vadstena
Location: Vadstena
Accommodation: Vadstena Klosterhotel - Feature Stay
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
Leave Stockholm this morning after breakfast and head for the town of Linkoping. When you arrive, you’ll take a tour of the town with a local guide and learn about Linkoping's fascinating history, which dates back to the 12th century. After, have lunch with your group at a local restaurant, and then continue to the shores of Lake Vattern – Sweden’s second largest and deepest lake. For the next two nights, you’ll stay at a medieval monastery at a family-run Klosterhotel. The hotel’s buildings are some of the oldest in the country, as they used to be the St Birgitta Monastery in the 14th century, the Palace of Prince Birger in the 13th century and a Royal Hall! Imagine how life once was among the thick walls, worn stone floors and high cross vaults and tonight, enjoy dinner at your Feature Stay with your group.
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Day 4: Vadstena
Location: Vadstena
Accommodation: Vadstena Klosterhotel - Feature Stay
Meals Included: breaksfast
After breakfast this morning, join a local guide for a historical walk around Vadstena. The tour takes you from inside the mighty Renaissance castle through the city and ends at the monastery grounds. You’ll learn about the castle, the monastery's history from the Middle Ages to today, and other stories from the city’s long history. This afternoon, you’re free to relax on the lake. Or maybe visit one of Vadstena’s many museums before finding a cosy restaurant for dinner.
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Day 5: Oslo
Location: Oslo
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Opera or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
Leave Vadstena behind this morning and travel to Oslo, admiring the scenery of endless forests and lakes along the way (grab a window seat if you can!). On the way, you’ll stop in one of the local towns for lunch and say your farewells to Sweden. Arrive in Oslo in the late afternoon, take some time to unwind and check in to the hotel. The evening is free for you to explore on your own. Maybe head to a local rooftop bar for nighttime city views or head to Gamla – Oslo’s oldest performance venue – and catch a jazz or rock gig.
Day 6: Oslo
Location: Oslo
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Opera or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner
This morning after breakfast, discover a city changing for the better on a guided tour of Oslo’s centre. Learn about the city’s rapid urban development, sustainable efforts and modern architecture, before enjoying a free afternoon to explore how you wish. Maybe visit the Ski Museum, housed inside the famous monumental Holmenkollbakken (ski jump), which looks more like a work of art than a sports venue. Here, you can learn about Norwegian polar expeditions, the history of skiing over the past 4000 years and the Winter Olympics at Oslo and Lillehammer. At the top of the tower, soak in the 360-degree views of the city, with its fjords and forests. Maybe browse the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art on the harbour or taste local flavours at the Vulkan food hall. Perhaps explore the immense Akershus Castle and Fortress or check out some cool shops in the Grunerlokka district. In the evening, join your leader for a dinner of local flavours in the restaurant.
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Day 7: Flam
Location: Flam
Accommodation: Hotel Flamsbrygga or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast
Have some breakfast this morning and then head out for one of Norway’s most beloved tourist attractions – a scenic train journey from Oslo to Flam. Regularly voted one of the world’s best train journeys, you’ll see Norwegian nature at its most magnificent. From the high mountain station of Myrdal, you’ll travel to the head of Aurlandsfjord on one of the world’s steepest stretches of train line, cutting through deep ravines, rivers, waterfalls, mountains and farms. Arrive in Flam, which sits right on the world's deepest and second-longest fjord – the 204-km-long and 1308-m-deep Sognefjord. Tonight, you’ll learn about Norway’s long history with beer in this region as you enjoy a tasting of three popular seasonal beers from the hotel's own Aegir Brewery.
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Day 8: Flam
Location: Flam
Accommodation: Hotel Flamsbrygga or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
Wake up to a scenic paradise this morning. After breakfast, you’ll hop on a fjord cruise along Aurlandsfjord, where you’ll have first-class views of the spectacular landscape dotted with old farms and idyllic villages that have stayed the same for centuries. These UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Norwegian Fjords are among the most scenically outstanding in the world. Mostly untouched in modern times, there are no road connections meaning the only way to properly explore this area is by boat! On your cruise, you’ll stop in picturesque Undredal and stretch your legs around this gorgeous village. Enjoy a cheese tasting here to sample some local favourites before boarding the cruise again and sailing along the narrow Naeroyfjord to Gudvangen, where you’ll have lunch with the group. Spend an afternoon in Gudvangen, soaking in the otherworldly views of mountains and the huge fjord lake (don’t forget your camera today!) and then take a private vehicle back to Flam.
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Day 9: Bergen
Location: Bergen
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast
Today, you’ll leave Flam behind and travel to Voss – the ‘adrenaline capital of Norway’ is known for its natural spring water and magical waterfall. When you arrive, visit the hilltop Voss Folk Museum for an insight into how people lived in rural western Norway from the 16th century to the early 20th century. After, continue to Bergen, surrounded by mountains and fjords and home to colourful wooden houses and hiking trails. When you arrive, take the Floibanen funicular on Mount Floyen for the incredible panoramic views of the city. Tonight, why not ask your leader for the best restaurants in the area (preferably with a gorgeous view) and toast to a trip well-travelled.
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Day 10: Bergen
Location: Bergen
Meals Included: breaksfast
This morning after breakfast, your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to spend more time in Scandinavia (and why wouldn’t you?), just speak to your booking agent.
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What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Airport Transfers at Destination
No
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Fully Guided
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Stockholm - Complimentary Arrival Transfer
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Stockholm - Welcome Dinner
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Stockholm - Gamlastan Walking Tour
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Stockholm - Fika Break
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Linköping - Guided Tour
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Vadstena - Castle and Monastery Grounds Tour
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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International Travel
Transport
- TRANSPORT IN EUROPE
- Half the fun of travel is the travelling itself, that's why we like to travel the local way – whether that means mingling with commuters on a local train, watching the scenery roll by from the window of a long distance bus, arriving on a high speed train in the city centre of your next destination, or navigating each city's public transport system. In Europe, you are guaranteed to travel by genuine local public transport wherever possible, which puts you right in the centre of the action.
- LONG TRAVEL DAYS
- As we cover lots of ground on this trip, expect some long travel days on local trains and buses. This is an opportunity to mix with the locals and enjoy the scenery out the window. Travel schedules are known to change with little notice. Not all transport may have air conditioning.
Accommodation
- The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
- Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
Important Information
- A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 15 years old or above
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Is this trip right for you
The areas visited on this trip can be very cold at night throughout the year, especially at the start and end of the season and during the winter months. On the other hand summers can have mixed weather, with some very hot days. Please familiarize yourself with what climate to expect, and bring appropriate clothing for adverse weather conditions, including base layers, hat, gloves, scarf, coat and anything else that you think may be applicable.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
LOW - Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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Free Date Changes
Intrepid Travel allows you to make 10 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 56 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Intrepid Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intrepid travel, 56 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Intrepid Travel requires a minimum deposit of 400 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intrepid travel charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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COVID Protection
Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards
From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
However, we continue to strongly recommend that all travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and other Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.
This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination remains a requirement. Please refer to the Essential Trip Information of your chosen tour for more details. -
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