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- Gold Operator
- Insight Vacations
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 40
- Age range 5 to 99
Highlights
- Sail the icy-blue waters of the Baltic Sea
- Cross rolling tundra and glassy fjords
- Search for the captivating midnight sun
- Feel like a kid again at Santa Claus village
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Copenhagen
- Day 2 Wonderful Copenhagen
- Day 3 Stockholm, City of Islands
- Day 4 Stockholm and Baltic Sea Cruise
- Day 5 Fashionable Helsinki Relaxed Start
- Day 6 Lakes and Forests to Kuopio
- Day 7 The Road to Rovaniemi
- Day 8 Rovaniemi and Lapland Relaxed Start
- Day 9 Across the Arctic to Ivalo Relaxed Start
- Day 10 The North Cape
- Day 11 Through Finnmark to Alta Relaxed Start
- Day 12 A World of Adventure in Alta Relaxed Start
- Day 13 Narvik
- Day 14 Across Tysfjord to Mosjøen
- Day 15 Laksfoss Falls to Trondheim
- Day 16 Geiranger, Jewel of the Fjords
- Day 17 Geiranger at Leisure Relaxed Start
- Day 18 Oslo, the Capital
- Day 19 Cosmopolitan Oslo Relaxed Start
- Day 20 Out of Oslo
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Guide
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen
HotelDays 1, 2Hilton Stockholm Slussen, Scandic Continental, Stockholm
Hotelday 3Serenade/Symphony - Tallink & Silja Line Ships
Hotelday 4GLO Art, Helsinki
Hotelday 5Original Sokos Puijonsarvi, Kuopio
Hotelday 6Santa's Santa Claus, Rovaniemi
HotelDays 7, 8Ivalo
Hotelday 9Scandic Nordkapp
Hotelday 10Scandic Alta
HotelDays 11, 12Scandic Narvik
Hotelday 13Fru Haugans, Mosjoen
Hotelday 14Scandic Lerkendal, Trondheim
Hotelday 15Union Geiranger
HotelDays 16, 17Thon Opera, Oslo
HotelDays 18, 19
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Operated by
Insight Vacations
Number of tours
761
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- LLLee· August 22nd, 2024This is a fabulous tour. Be prepared to be tired and happy all at the same time. The bus travel is long and gives you a great chance to see the local houses, the people and the countryside. Not a trip for the unfit or less mobile person but a surprise every day for all.Show more
Insight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback about your recent trip. As a luxury travel provider, our primary focus is ensuring our esteemed guests have an exceptional and unforgettable travel experience that ignites their passion for... Show moreTrip date: August 2024 
Chuck· May 7th, 2024We have previously travelled with Gate 1 Small Group tours with great success. Our travel agent recommended Insight Vacations for our Scandinavia vacation. We liked their itinerary and booked their small group tour six months in advance. Two months before the trip our tour was cancelled "due to operational reasons and lack of participation". We requested but were refused compensation for costs incurred related to our unrecoverable travel and insurance expenses for this cancellation. They said, "read our fine print, we do not have to compensate you." DO NOT TRUST Insight Vacations. Never again. Go with Gate 1.Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry that your interactions with our team did not meet your expectations. We occasionally have to cancel non-definitive departures due to operational requirements. Regrettably, in... Show moreTrip date: May 2024- GGrantHelenWasley· August 18th, 2019An excellent and enjoyable tour with so much amazing scenery. Greg's knowledge, enthusiasm, commitment to us and his warm personality added so much to our experience. A special mention to our driver Zoltan whose skill and friendly nature made us all feel very safe and relaxed. Greg and Zoltan worked so well together. Would highly recommend the tour, Greg and ZoltanShow moreTrip date: July 2019
- LLewellaParker· August 11th, 2019Greg was an excellent guide and leader. He brought everyone together with his games , picnics and excellent communication and enthusiasm! I wish we could havehim again as a director. Bravo! Lew and Jack (Canada)Show more
Trip date: August 2019 - JJennieWells· August 6th, 2019The whole tour was amazing. i didn't realise what there was in the 3 countries we visited. The scenery was out if this world. Gregs knowledge of the area was very good and he had some good ideas for place to go on our free time. Zultan the driver was so good (i'm a driver myself) at negotiating the twist and turns of the roads. Not easy with a bus!!! Goerge our relief driver was also very good. This is the best tour I have been one (my 1st insight tour) I have been with 2 other companies in the past and this tour , driver and tour leader were out front by a very long margin.Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewWe are extremely pleased to learn that your time in Scandinavia with Insight Vacations was a complete success and that the efforts put in by our staff made your time on the road insightful and entertaining. On top of that, we are very happy to learn... Show moreTrip date: August 2019
- AAdrianForster· August 3rd, 2019Anne and Adrian Forster has an excellent and...Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your thoughts on the Grand Scandinavia tour with Insight Vacations. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your complete experience on the road with us. Even more, we certainly look forward to welcoming you back again soon for... Show moreTrip date: August 2019
- LLeanneCoade· August 2nd, 2019Our Tour Director, Greg Collin went over and...Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for informing us about the excellent time you had in Scandinavia with Insight Vacations. We are truly delighted to hear that the passion and attention to detail shown by our staff made your trip enjoyable. Likewise, it pleases us to read that... Show moreTrip date: July 2019
- MMerrianLawson· August 2nd, 2019A fantastic trip, our guide Greg and driver...Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThe Grand Scandinavia tour is a wonderful way for our guests to get a real feel for Scandinavia; therefore, we are very pleased that you have thoroughly enjoyed your trip. Also, we are very happy to hear that our staff put in a lot of effort to make... Show moreTrip date: July 2019
- SSandraAlborn· August 2nd, 2019Greg was fantastic. Would recommend him to...Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewIt certainly pleases us to learn that your overall experience in Scandinavia with Insight Vacations was a successful one. Furthermore, we thank you for your recommendation and we are especially delighted to know that you thoroughly enjoyed the services... Show moreTrip date: July 2019
- JFJulie· December 28th, 2015Over three weeks we got to explore four...Show moreTrip date: June 2015
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- From Sunday29 Jun, 2025To Friday18 Jul, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $13,650
- From Friday4 Jul, 2025To Wednesday23 Jul, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $13,650
- From Sunday6 Jul, 2025To Friday25 Jul, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $13,650
- From Friday11 Jul, 2025To Wednesday30 Jul, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $13,650
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday27 Jul, 2025To Friday15 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $13,650
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday1 Aug, 2025To Wednesday20 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $13,375
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday3 Aug, 2025To Friday22 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $13,375
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday8 Aug, 2025To Wednesday27 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $13,375
- From Sunday10 Aug, 2025To Friday29 Aug, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $13,395
- From Friday15 Aug, 2025To Wednesday3 Sep, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $13,395
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- A
Annie
Asked on March 31st, 2025Can I upgrade my room during the tour?
Insight VacationsOperator•Written April 2025Room upgrades are not generally available, but you can coordinate with the hotel directly and pay the additional cost if upgrades are available.
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Steffi
Asked on February 8th, 2025What ferry services are used during the tour?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written February 2025
Day ferries like the Skarberget-Bognes line and the overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki via Tallink Silja Line are used during the tour.
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Liz
Asked on January 6th, 2025What are the check-in and check-out times for the hotels?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
Hotel check-in and check-out times vary; typically, check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM.
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Marie-France
Asked on September 22nd, 2024What is the maximum number of guests on the tour?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written September 2024
The maximum group size for the tour is typically 40 guests.
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Gloria
Asked on July 11th, 2024How can I book pre or post night accommodations?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written July 2024
If you need to book more than three consecutive nights pre or post-tour, please contact us as these need to be requested first.
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Paloma
Asked on April 22nd, 2024What are the differences between the Grand Scandinavia Classic and small group tours?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written April 2024
The primary difference is the number of guests; the Classic tour averages 33 guests with a maximum of 40, while the small group tours have a maximum of 24 guests.
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Anita
Asked on April 12th, 2024What is the difference between your trip(Insight) and the one below Nordic Adventure (20 Days),Trafalgar, From Copenhagen to Oslo
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written April 2024
They differ based on the day-to-day itinerary and the hotel accommodation arrangements.
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Allan
Asked on March 27th, 2024Are there provisions for dietary restrictions such as gluten allergies?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written March 2024
Yes, dietary conditions like gluten allergies can be accommodated. Please notify us at the time of booking so we can make the necessary arrangements.
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Elisabeth
Asked on March 9th, 2024Is travel insurance required for the tour?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written March 2024
While not mandatory, travel insurance is highly recommended for participation in the tour.
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Natalie
Asked on January 6th, 2024If I have specific needs or questions during the tour, whom should I contact?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written January 2024
You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any specific inquiries or requirements you may have during the tour.
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