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Intrepid Travel · 9 days

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Duration

9 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Unknown

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Dive into the epic scenery of otherworldly Scandinavia on this Premium trip through the highlights of Sweden and Norway. On this nine-day adventure, you’ll explore Stockholm at your own pace before heading off-track to the gorgeous lakeside Vadstena for your Feature Stay on former royal grounds.

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.

Trip Details

Duration

9 days

Transportation

Private vehicle

Tour Type

Small Group

Guide Language

English

Starts

Stockholm, Norway

Finishes

Bergen, Norway

Accommodations

Unknown

Travel Style

Explorer

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

Day 1: Stockholm

Valkommen! Welcome to Sweden. When you arrive in Stockholm, you’ll be picked up from the airport and transferred to your accommodation. Often referred to as the 'Venice of the North' and arguably Scandinavia's most beautiful city, Stockholm is packed full of amazing architecture, 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 welcome dinner with your trip leader and group to toast to a new adventure.

Included Activities:

Stockholm - Welcome Dinner
Stockholm - Complimentary Arrival Transfer

Accommodation:

Freys Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 2: Stockholm

This morning after breakfast, you’ll head out on a walking tour of Gamlastan (the Old Town of Stockholm) to get your bearings. Afterwards , 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 restaurants on the cobblestoned islet of Gamla Stan or in Kungsholmen.

Included Activities:

Stockholm - Fika Break
Stockholm - Gamlastan Walking Tour

Optional Activities:

Stockholm - Nobel Prize Museum (150 SEK)
Stockholm - Fotografiska (Photography Museum) (220 SEK)
Stockholm - Abba Museum (299 SEK)
Stockholm - Drottningholm Palace (150 SEK)
Stockholm - Vasa Museum (230 SEK)
Stockholm - Millennium Books Tour (450 SEK)

Accommodation:

Freys Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 3: Vadstena

Leave Stockholm this morning after breakfast and head for the town of Linkoping. When you arrive, take a leader-led tour of the Old Linkoping Open Air Museum – a reconstructed example of a 19th century Swedish town. Enjoy learning about the area’s history in a fully immersive experience, then have lunch with your group at a local restaurant. Continue to the shores of Lake Vattern – Sweden’s second largest and deepest lake. The next two nights will be spent at the family-owned Starby Hotell, your Feature Stay for this trip, which is located on former 13th century royal estate.

Included Activities:

Dinner at Vadstena
Linkoping Local Lunch
Linkoping - Old Linkoping Open Air Museum

Accommodation:

Starby Hotel (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 4: Vadstena

After breakfast this morning, join a local guide for a historical walk around Vadstena to uncover stories from the city’s long history. Learn about the fascinating past of the monastery which was once greatly favoured by the Royal House and nobility, and became the spiritual centre of the country as well as the greatest landowner in Sweden during the 15th century. In the afternoon, accompany your tour leader on a visit to Vadstena Castle, a spectacular building parts of which date back to 1545. The rest of the day is free for you to explore. Perhaps relax on the lake or maybe visit one of Vadstena’s many museums before finding a cosy restaurant for dinner.

Included Activities:

Vadstena - Castle Entrance
Vadstena Guided walk

Optional Activities:

Vadstena - Lace Museum (20 SEK)
Vadstena - Gottfrid Larsson Garden - Free
Vadstena - Sancta Birgitta Klostermuseum (100 SEK)
Vadstena - Fogelsta Railway (80 SEK)
Vadstena - The Town Museum (80 SEK)
Vadstena - Modern Sculptures Park - Free

Accommodation:

Starby Hotel (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 5: Oslo

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.

Included Activities:

Local Lunch on The Way to Oslo

Accommodation:

First Hotel Millenium or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 6: Oslo

This morning after breakfast, explore the major attractions of the vibrant Norwegian capital including Oslo Opera House, which quickly became the city's icon after it's reconstruction in 2008, and Karl Johan’s Gate, the city's emblematic two-lane central street. Admire the Royal Palace from the distance and look at frescoes depicting Scandinavian history on the walls of red-brick Oslo City Hall. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy as 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.

Included Activities:

Oslo – Walking Tour

Optional Activities:

Oslo - Island Hopping on Oslofjord (130 NOK)
Oslo - Resistance Museum (100 NOK)
Oslo - Fram Museum (180 NOK)
Oslo - Akershus Castle & Fortress (100 NOK)
Oslo - The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (195 NOK)
Oslo - Museum Edvard Munch (180 NOK)
Oslo - Holmenkollen Museum (195 NOK)

Accommodation:

First Hotel Millenium or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 7: Bergen

Today is a travel day, but it’s one of the most impressive you’ll experience! Start with an incredibly scenic train journey from Oslo to Flam, seeing Norwegian nature at its most magnificent. Stopping in 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. In Flam you’ll have lunch, then set sail through the breathtaking Naeroyfjord onboard an electric boat. Disembark in Gudvangen, then take a bus through the equally striking Naeroydalen on route to Voss. Stop for dinner in Voss before catching a final train to Bergen.

Included Activities:

Flam - Naeroyfjord Cruise
Flam - Railway

Accommodation:

Zander K Hotel (Superior Rooms) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 8: Bergen

After breakfast, ride the Floibanen funicular on Mount Floyen. Taking you to 1,050 feet above the city in just seven minutes, it offers a bird eye prospective of the town and vistas of the deep blues of the sea. Those who want to get active can also continue following its multiple hiking trails, or you can choose to return to town. You’ll have free time in the afternoon to explore however you like. Perhaps visit World Heritage Bryggen area and wander through the reconstructed medieval homes and warehouses, visit the beautifully preserved wooden Hanseatic Museum (a former trade building) or explore the old Hanseatic port area – the Hanseatic merchant confederation dominated Baltic maritime trade for 400 years from the 15th century. Tonight, perhaps join your group for a final dinner at a local restaurant.

Included Activities:

Bergen - Floy Mountain Hike
Bergen - Floibanen Funicular Ride

Accommodation:

Zander K Hotel (Superior Rooms) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 9: Bergen

Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you would like to spend some more time in Bergen, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.

Optional Activities:

Bergen - Bergenhus Fortress - Free
Bergen - Vidden Trail Hike - Free
Bergen - Hakons Hall (120 NOK)
Bergen - Rosenkrantz Tower (170 NOK)
Bergen - Aquarium (370 NOK)
Bergen - Mt Ulriken Cable Car & Shuttle (310 NOK)
Bergen - 24 hour Transport and Sightseeing Pass (420 NOK)

Exclusions

Flights to and from origin and destinations
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
Recommended gratuities/tipping
Optional activities/tours
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.

Important Information

Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.

Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

AUD $8,355

(Tour only)

Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 9 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 23 May 2026

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating

Excellent

4.5

Guide

Excellent

4.5

Itinerary

Excellent

4.5

Accommodations

Excellent

4.5

Transportation

Excellent

4.5

Tour Operator

Excellent

4.5

Food

Excellent

4.5

4.0

Susan

Traveled, September 2023

09/19/2023

I very much enjoyed seeing the beautiful Croatian coastline. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and seemed to have a real love for his country. My main criticism was that there were frequent incidents where things such as guides in the different areas were not included in the tour, so it felt like we were often paying for services that I would have thought would be part of the overall tour. I would have preferred to have paid more money up front than to have had the frequent requests for additional money.

4.0

Denise

Traveled, April 2024

05/11/2024

Got to see many places in turkey and learn lots about the country and its people and culture and history

Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.

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