From colourful Copenhagen to sophisticated Stockholm, this trip gives you 10 days of pure Scandinavian magic. Expect chilly breeze, fairytale forests, fresh seafood, hot saunas, jaw-dropping fjords and enough natural beauty and cultural heritage to take your breath away. Hike down the Scandinavian peaks (with snowshoes if there’s snow) and get a taste of some traditional reindeer stew to warm you up. Now that's how you spend a Scandinavian winter!
Locations Visited
Copenhagen, Oslo, Lillehammer, Elverum, Torgås, Stockholm
Countries Visited
Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Travel Style
Accommodations
9 nights included
Age Requirements
Social travel experiences for 18-35 year olds
Day 1
Good afternoon globe-roamers and welcome to your first stop of memory-making magic. After a bit of a mingle with the new squad we'll be getting into the spirit of our imminent adventures in Copenhagen. We've got all day tomorrow to suss out the city, so tonight can stay reserved for Contiki hangs if you're feeling social.
Accommodation
Scandic Sydhaven (or similar)
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Accommodation
Scandic Sydhaven (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Kick off your trip with a visit to the Little Mermaid state, the Gefion Fountain and the Royal Palace. Let the photo ops begin...
Day 3
Before you go bursting out of your travel clothes thanks to your new-found pastry dependency, we're bailing on Denmark. Next stop: Norway! To the call of castles, fresh seafood, & pretty parks, we respond! Today we're taking on Norway.
Accommodation
Scandic Helsfyr (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Take an orientation around the friendly Norwegian capital. Soak up the Viking and maritime legacy, see city highlights and discover where to get the best seafood.
Day 4
Accommodation
Scandic Helsfyr (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 5
Oslo, it’s been amazing. But there's one more thing to tick off before we leave. You can choose to sail the Oslo Fjord, taking in the breathtaking views along the way. Then, we'll head to traditional city of Elverum with a stop at the world's largest single artist sculpture park on the way.
Hey hey, Lillehammer! Upon arrival we can check out the ski jump, take a stroll through the city and then find a spot for dinner.
With plenty of churches and lakes, things are bound to feel authentically Scandinavian here in Elverum, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Accommodation
Thon Hotel Elgstua (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Get your sculpture culture on! It’s hard to believe that one artist created all of these masterpieces.
Day 6
Rise and shine! More adventures await us today. We're crossing the border from Norway to Sweden, so keep an eye out for the famous Vasaloppet start line.
Once we reach Torgås, you can join a hike during the day (with snowshoes if there’s snow). We’ll also be joined by some huskies… so be prepared for a cuteness overload.
For dinner tonight, we’ll tuck into a traditional Norwegian speciality – reindeer stew served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry. It’s enough to warm the cockles of your heart.
Accommodation
Torgåsgården (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Stay in a small, family-owned hotel for a cute, homely vibe. You’ll also get to explore the local area.
Day 7
Today you'll wake up in Torgåsgården - a Contiki Special Stay renowned for its jaw-dropping natural beauty. Skiing, anyone? How about snowboarding? Maybe indoor swimming and high-speed water slides sound good? Whatever you fancy, you can choose to do it here!
Accommodation
Torgåsgården (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 8
Leaving Dalarna behind and bidding farewell to the orange Dala horse (Sweden's national symbol), we're headed to the capital today. Stockholm, here we come!
After an orientation tour of the city, it's time to check into our stylish Generator accommodation and then find a good spot for dinner.
Accommodation
Generator Stockholm (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Admire the kaleidoscopic buildings in Gamla Stan (the old town) and watch the changing of the guards at the Royal Palace
Wanna get a feel for Sweden's stunning capital? Come discover the historic sites of Stockholm, from the kaleidoscopic buildings of Gamla Stan (the old town) to the stunning waterfront views.
Day 9
Accommodation
Generator Stockholm (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 10
Meals
Breakfast
Title
A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
Scandinavia can be extremely cold during the winter (we’re talking 0°C or 32°F). Heads up! On rare occasions your Trip Manager might be forced to alter the itinerary due to adverse weather conditions.
Pack warm! We suggest bringing a warm waterproof jacket, gloves, thermals, hat, and sunglasses. Plus, a good pair of sturdy shoes for walking across snow or ice.
Scandinavian weather can be extremely varied. In the shoulder season (May and October) you can expect single-digit temperature and warm sunny days. From June until September, temperatures can reach well above 30° C (86° F).
It’s always a good idea to bring a warm windproof jacket cuz it can get quite cool at night especially outside of the cities.
Hopefully! The Northern Lights (AKA the Aurora Borealis) are a natural display of coloured lights in the night sky of the northern hemisphere. They’re a natural phenomenon, so it can never be guaranteed. But you’ll have a higher chance of seeing them the further up north you go & if the sky’s clear. (Fingers crossed...)
The currencies of the countries we visit on this trip are the Danish Krone (DKK), the Norwegian Krone (NOK), and the Swedish Krone (SEK). Need cash? ATMs are readily available, and most places accept credit/debit cards.
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