Scandinavia small group tour
Description of Scandinavia small group tour
The best Scandinavia small group tour you’ll ever find. Probably.
Enjoy the company of a band of friendly fellow travellers as you spend three weeks exploring this fascinating European region by road, rail and overnight ferry.
And make no mistake this is much more than simply a whistle-stop trip around the highlights. There are plenty of Scandinavian quirks thrown in for good measure. Soaking up the unique heritage and cuisine of Copenhagen and Helsinki, for instance; roaming the cavernous Stockholm subway that’s lined with public art, and diving in to the thousand-and-one taste sensations of Oslo's Maschmanns food market.
Naturally, no Scandinavia tour can ignore the crinkle-cut coastline of Norway where a night in a traditional Norwegian hut finds fjords stealing the show as well as opening up access to the cascades of Kjelsfossen Waterfall.
Scandi style is all about keeping things simple, which is why this 21-day tour has adopted a minimalist approach to travel. Public transport provides an efficient and enjoyable passage from one country to the next, as well as offering chances to meet local folk. The kind of travel we think will resonate with anyone looking to practise their languages, or just get a true sense of daily life in Scandinavian.
Sharing experiences, learning about what you're seeing, and making new friends is part and parcel of guided small group travel, and this this super-Scandi odyssey is absolutely no exception. Taking in stunning landmarks, cultural heritage and a host of memorable experiences, this is your chance to experience Scandinavia, with newfound pals, a day at a time.
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1 Reviews of Scandinavia small group tour
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2023 by Catherine Norman
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
There were many moments, but kayaking at Vrango Island, Sweden was a highlight.Oh, forgot about staying in cabins in Gudvangen, Norway with a waterfall in view, was outstanding. Then from there, the Naeroyfjord cruise to Flam. What can I say? Too many memorable parts to choose just one.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
It can be physically challenging- a lot of walking- so pace yourself. It's well with it.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we took public transportation when possible. We walked a lot. We stayed at comfortable, but not luxurious hotels, not big name ones.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I loved the combination of big cities and smaller countryside towns . So you could explore museums, but also the natural wonders of Scandinavia.
Responsible Travel
Planet
When travelling through Scandinavia we use public transport where possible, which is the most sustainable way of moving around. On this trip we travel mostly by train, but we also take a public bus on the stretch between Gothenburg and Oslo. Not only is this a very comfortable way of travelling, this journey also follows a very scenic route and offers a great opportunity to strike up conversations with the local people.All our leaders are passionate about responsible travel, so our messaging around the importance of environmental issues is always consistent. Our leaders make the effort to teach our passengers about recycling in Scandinavia, which is well ahead of the game in comparison to other European nations. We hope some of our passengers will take these ideas home with them to help improve the environment where they live.
We supply our customers with canvas bags to use throughout the trip and to encourage them to say no to plastic ones. We also suggest the use of refillable water bottles as tap water all over Scandinavia is drinkable.
On our trips we use locally owned and run businesses, such as hotels and restaurants. This way we are able to support the local Scandinavian economy instead of large international chains and corporations.
People
This trip is run entirely by our European Destination Management Company (or DMC) and they share our values when it comes to responsible travel. The trip is run by local leaders from the region, who are employed and paid in accordance with current industry standards. We also employ local guides where feasible, for instance in Copenhagen when we take a cycling tour around the city centre and to the enclave of Christiania.We make sure our small groups take nothing but memories (and photos!) and leave nothing but footprints. This small group tour has a maximum of 12 participants, meaning that we have a low impact on the communities we visit and are able to ensure that we don’t disrupt or contribute to the displacement of local people.
Our small groups also allows us to stay in family-run hotels and pensions that cannot benefit from coach tours and other mass tourism due to their limited size. We also support small restaurants and cafes.
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