Budget Tours & Trips to Nordic / Scandinavia
Discover a varied offer of Nordic / Scandinavia budget adventures that will take you through some of the most renowned destinations such as Reykjavik and Thingvellir National Park. Each affordable tour will provide you with great experiences for some of the lowest prices on the market.
10 best cheap Nordic / Scandinavia tour packages
Compiled by
SteffNordic / Scandinavia travel expert at TourRadar
- Classic Scandinavia
- 8-Day Summer Iceland Ring Road & Landmannalaugar Highland Small Group Tour
- 11-Day Combo: Land of Northern Lights & Northern Lights Secrets – Westfjords
- 5 Days Land of Midnight Sun
- Reykjavik Iceland & Solar Eclipse Budget - 5 days
- Walking the Fjords
- 12-Day Combo: Northern Lights Secrets, Westfjords & Guided Iceland Circle
- 8 Days : South Iceland & Reykjavík Solar Eclipse Break
- 7 Day Northern Lights Secrets – Westfjords
- 8 Day Northern Lights Exploration
Duration 8 days Destinations Finland, Sweden, Norway Age Range Ages 15+ Price Per Day $770 Operator Intrepid Travel From
- NZ$6,160
8-Day Summer Iceland Ring Road & Landmannalaugar Highland Small Group Tour
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour is good. The three tour guides are all good, especially Beggi.”
Guo, traveled in August
This Nordic adventure costs approx. $300 per day, spanning 33 locations. The package includes 7 nights in 3-star hotels with breakfast, professional guide, and comfortable minibus transport. Vök Baths entry and whale watching in Akureyri available as optional activities.
Duration 8 days Destinations Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Hvolsvollur, Seljaland, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Reynisdrangar Cliffs, VikSee all destinations Age Range Ages 6+ Price Per Day $579 Operator BusTravel Iceland From
- NZ$4,633
Duration 11 days Destinations Keflavik, Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Skogar, Reynisfjara, Hella, Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir National Park, Grábrók VolcanoSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $844 Operator STM Tours LLC From $10,319
10% Off- NZ$9,287You save $1,032
A Nordic getaway priced at approx. $280 per day features Blue Lagoon entry and 4 breakfasts. Accommodations at Hotel Cabin in Reykjavik and Stracta Hotel in Hella include comfortable rooms with private bathrooms. Free WiFi and Flybus airport transfers provided.
Duration 5 days Destinations Reykjavik, Reykjanesviti, Gunnuhver, Blue Lagoon, Hella, Seljaland, Eyjafjallajokull, Skogafoss, Solheimajokull, ReynisfjaraSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $467 Operator GJ Travel From
10% Off- NZ$2,337
Duration 5 days Destinations Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir National Park Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $877 Operator On The Go Tours From
10% Off- NZ$4,385
Duration 8 days Destinations Bergen, Gudvangen, Sognefjord, Myrdal, Voss Age Range Ages 16+ Price Per Day $1,039 Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $9,232
10% Off- NZ$8,309You save $923
Duration 12 days Destinations Keflavik, Reykjavik, Grábrók Volcano, Budardalur, Isafjordur, Dynjandi, Akureyri, Myvatn, Egilsstadir, JokulsarlonSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $790 Operator STM Tours LLC From $13,546
30% Off- NZ$9,483You save $4,064
Duration 8 days Destinations Keflavik, Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Reykjanesviti, Blue Lagoon, Vik, Jokulsarlon, Skogafoss Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $1,153 Operator STM Tours LLC From $10,252
10% Off- NZ$9,227You save $1,025
Duration 7 days Destinations Keflavik, Reykjavik, Grábrók Volcano, Budardalur, Isafjordur, Dynjandi, Flateyri, Borgarnes Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $979 Operator STM Tours LLC From $7,617
10% Off- NZ$6,855You save $762
Duration 8 days Destinations Keflavik, Reykjavik, Grábrók Volcano, Borgarnes, Snæfellsnes, Kirkjufell Mountain, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, HellaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $712 Operator STM Tours LLC From $6,325
10% Off- NZ$5,693You save $633
Budget Tours & Trips to Nordic / Scandinavia Reviews
- Highlights of Scandinavia
Long bus rides and "hectic" mornings, but a GREAT trip.
- Scandinavia (Summer)
Ebony was an extremely helpful and informative guide through Scandinavia! Her little travel guides for each city made our experience so much more worthwhile, and her recommendations were spot on. She also went out of her way to make sure my dietary requirements were being met and gave me advice for my further travels through Europe. I wish the trip could've gone longer!
Loved the professional guide, comfortable buses and tours were well managed according to daylight times.
3 Day Winter Package with Golden Circle, South Coast & Aurora
What our customers ask about Budget Tours & Trips to Nordic / Scandinavia
When is the most affordable time to visit Nordic/Scandinavia?
Plan your Nordic trip during March to May or September to November to find the best rates. These shoulder seasons offer significant savings while winter (December-February) brings premium prices due to Northern Lights tourism and summer (June-August) sees peak season rates. Tours to Stockholm and Oslo in March are typically 30% cheaper than summer prices. A TourRadar traveler noted: "I went in early February and the area was fairly quiet snow was good and there was plenty of daylight. Mid-February is busy with Danish families on half-term."
What type of accommodation can I expect on budget tours in Nordic/Scandinavia?
Budget tours balance comfort with practicality in their accommodations. In cities you'll find places like Stockholm's Scandic No 53 hotel or Oslo's centrally located Scandic Karl Johan. Remote destinations such as Lapland feature shared cottages that house 4-8 people with kitchen access and communal facilities. As one TourRadar traveler noted, "The lodge is described as remote but has good facilities at the Fjellstoge and superb food and kindness."
How can I save money on activities and attractions in Nordic/Scandinavia?
Budget tours often include city cards and hop-on-hop-off passes for Stockholm and Oslo providing free entry to key sites. Some tours cover specific attractions like Helsinki's Suomenlinna Islands boat trip which saves about 20 USD. A TourRadar traveler suggested: "Take advantage of the included walking tours and boat trips. Buy a few bottles of wine at Heathrow duty free as alcohol in Scandinavia is expensive due to high taxes."
Are entrance fees included in budget Nordic tours?
Essential sightseeing like Helsinki's Suomenlinna Fortress and Stockholm's Gamla Stan walking tours usually come included. Extra costs apply for optional visits such as Stockholm City Hall (65 USD) and the Vasa Museum. As one TourRadar traveler commented: "The basic itinerary included enough sights but adding select optional activities like the City Hall tour really enhanced the experience."
What are the best budget-friendly areas in Nordic cities?
Look for accommodations in neighborhoods like Copenhagen's Nørrebro Stockholm's Södermalm and Helsinki's Kallio. These areas offer value lodging options such as Generator hostels and affordable restaurants. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Staying in Södermalm saved us money on food and drinks compared to central Stockholm plus it had a great local vibe."