Country Roads of Scandinavia - Small Group
Country Roads of Scandinavia - Small Group
12 Days Starting in Oslo and ending in Copenhagen
Visiting: Oslo, Ullensvang, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Lyngdal, Aalborg, Hirtshals, Odense, Jelling, Aarhus, Copenhagen
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SE340ZM19
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 24
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Treat your senses to a tour of Scandinavia’s towering mountains, crystalline fjords and Viking history. This immersive itinerary showcases the spires and ramparts of Akershus Castle in Oslo, the humming seaside economy of the Bergen Fish Markets and Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid in Copenhagen. The delights of the Fjords are front and center on the Lysefjord Cruise, with panoramic views and a close encounter with the iconic, 2000-foot tall, Pulpit Rock. In Denmark, pause for a little local dining in Aarhus where a farm-to-table feast of Danish delicacies is whipped up from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Across the Jutland Peninsula on the island of Fyn, the Hans Christian Andersen House tells the story of the famous fairytale writer—charting his life, loves and travels.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Oslo
Location: Oslo
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Europa, Oslo.
Accommodation Name: Thon Hotel Opera
Meals Included: Dinner with Wine
On arrival at Oslo airport, your transfer will leave for the hotel at 09:30, 12:00 or 14:30. Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at 17:30, to enjoy a Welcome Dinner with wine.
Day 2: Cosmopolitan Oslo Relaxed Start
Location: Oslo
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Europa, Oslo.
Accommodation Name: Thon Hotel Opera
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sightseeing with a Local Expert includes views of Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace. Walk around the Opera House and marvel at the stricking contemporary architecture of the new Bjorvika district. Wander through Frogner Park, with its intriguing sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. The afternoon is at your leisure to continue exploring as you wish. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the most modern ski jump in the world? Maybe explore City Hall where the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony is held, or walk upon the famous architecture of Oslo Opera House.
Day 3: Oslo City To Ullensvang
Location: Ullensvang, Oslo
Accommodation Name: Ullensvang Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey across the Hardanger Plateau, Europe's greatest mountain plateau and the largest national park in the Nordic countries, before arriving at your hotel in Ullensvang.
Day 4: Ullensvang To The City Of Bergen Relaxed Start
Location: Ullensvang, Bergen
Accommodation: Hotel, Thon Rosenkrantz Bergen.
Accommodation Name: Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to the Coastal City of Bergen where you will visit the traditional train of the Flåm Railway, journey on one of the world's steepest railways through tunnels that spiral in and out of the mountainside. This evening join your Travel Director at a Local Restaurant for Dinner.
Day 5: The Hanseatic Port Of Bergen Relaxed Start
Location: Bergen
Accommodation Name: Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz
Meals Included: Breakfast
A Local Expert introduces you to Bergen. The ancient Hanseatic port city still largely looks to the sea for its living, as evidenced by the picturesque and lively Fish Market, set in a charming location in the heart of the city. The market also has stalls selling a colourful variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, handicrafts and souvenirs. After seeing the 13th century Haakon’s Hall, there will be time to explore all that this exciting town has to offer. Perhaps you might like to visit the home of composer Edvard Grieg, before ascending Mount Fløyen by the only funicular in Scandinavia.
Day 6: A Coastline Like No Other Relaxed Start
Location: Bergen, Stavanger
Accommodation Name: Thon Hotel Maritim
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy the morning at leisure to ascend Mount Fløyen by the only funicular in Scandinavia or alternatively visit the home of composer Edward Grieg, located alongside the beautiful lake Nordås. Afterwards, travel along this incredible coastline and sail across fjords passing an abundance of islands. Arrive in Stavanger, one of Norway’s oldest cities founded almost 900 years ago. The city has continued to evolve with changing times and now the headquarters of the Norwegian oil industry, Stavanger is a fusion of old world charm and cosmopolitan flair.
Day 7: Lyngdal And Kristiansand
Location: Kristiansand, Lyngdal, Stavanger
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Parken, Kristiansand.
Accommodation Name: Thon Hotel Maritim
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In Lyngdal, tour the Wild Salmon Centre with a biologist guide, learn about protecting salmon populations and the local ecosystem. Observe the majestic fish in their own environment, via a unique indoor 'staircase' and viewing area. Relax and enjoy the scenic drive around the southern cape of Norway. Upon arrival in Kristiansand, your orientation walk of the city centre will show you the Dom Kirke and the Nupen Fountain. Savour a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 8: Kristiansand To Aalborg
Location: Aalborg, Hirtshals, Kristiansand
Accommodation Name: Comwell Hvide Hus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Say farewell to Norway as you sail across the Skagerrak to Hirtshals, Denmark. Your journey continues to Aalborg, Denmark's forth largest city. Take an Orientation of Skagen with your Travel Director.
Day 9: Journey To Odense Relaxed Start
Location: Odense, Jelling, Aalborg, Aarhus
Accommodation Name: Comwell HC Andersen
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A vibrant mix of youthful energy and a blast from the past makes Aarhus a city with an energetic beat of the pulse. Join your Travel Director for an orientation of the city centre. See the City Hall, ARoS Aarhus Art Museum -- topped with an immense and interactive artwork -- and Dokk1, the largest public library in Scandinavia. En route to Odense, you will stop for a tour of Jelling, visiting the Home of the Vikings Museum. Then cross the Jutland Peninsula to the town of Odense, on the island of Fyn where this evening we will join for dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 10: Odense And The Fairytales Of Fyn Relaxed Start
Location: Copenhagen, Odense
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen.
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit the Hans Christian Andersen House, a museum dedicated to his life and works. The newly reopened, innovative exhibition is a remarkable homage to one of the most famous Danes. Learn all about the famous fairytale writer as you follow his career, travels and love life. Later we travel to Copenhagen, explore the Tivoli Gardens for an evening of lights, flowers and sensory delights.
Day 11: Wonderful Copenhagen Relaxed Start
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen.
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Meet your Local Expert and pay a visit to Hans Christian Andersen's iconic Little Mermaid statue. Later, see Christiansborg Palace, Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, the Renaissance Stock Exchange, the unusual Round Tower and Copenhagen Cathedral, where the Crown Prince of Denmark married Princess Mary. The afternoon is at your leisure. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Cofoco restaurant and enjoy a delicious Celebration Dinner of sustainable ingredients, as you toast to the end of your Scandinavian adventure.
Day 12: Depart Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure transfers arrive at Copenhagen airport at 06:30, 09:00 and 12:00.
What's Included
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Travel Director
Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
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Personal Radio Headsets
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
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Luggage Handling
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
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Hotel and Restaurant Tips
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Insight Flourish
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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Airport Transfers
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
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Cruise in High-Class Cabins
Cruise in high-class cabins with sea views.
What's Not Included
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Airfare
International airfare to and from the start and end of the tour is not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Optional Experiences
Costs of optional experiences are not included and can be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar, room service, and other personal items are not included.
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Meals
Some meals are not included as specified in the itinerary.
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Visa Fees
Any visa fees are not included and are the responsibility of the traveler.
Mode of Transport
Journey on one of the world's steepest railways through tunnels that spiral in and out of the mountainside of the narrow Flåm Valley. Sail across the Skagerrak as you cross from Kristiansand to Hirsthals.
Accommodation
Stay at the Thon Hotel Opera in Oslo, Ullensvang Hotel, Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz in Bergen, Thon Hotel Maritim in Stavanger, Thon Hotel Parken in Kristiansand, Comwell Hvide Hus in Aalborg, Comwell HC Andersen in Odense, and Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen.
Check out our Q&As
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Are there any COVID-19 safety measures in place?
Yes, the tour features enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19, including sanitized luxury coaches, training for Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors, and Drivers in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols, and the provision of hand sanitizer onboard.
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What type of accommodations are provided?
Accommodations include the Thon Hotel Opera in Oslo, Ullensvang Hotel, Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz in Bergen, Thon Hotel Maritim in Stavanger, Thon Hotel Parken in Kristiansand, Comwell Hvide Hus in Aalborg, Comwell HC Andersen in Odense, and Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen.
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What is the starting location of the tour and what are the pick-up times?
The starting location of the tour is Oslo, with pick-up times at 09:30, 12:00, and 14:00.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 3 Dinners with Wine (DW), 11 Breakfasts (B), and 2 Dinners (D).
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What are some highlights of the tour?
Highlights of the tour include choosing between two carefully selected activities, walking through the Botanical Gardens in Aarhus with a Local Expert, visiting Den Gamle By open-air museum, enjoying the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned coach with onboard washroom, experiencing enhanced hygiene protocols, and cruising through Lysefjord to the magnificent Pulpit Rock.
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What are the inclusions of the tour?
Inclusions of the tour are a highly-skilled Travel Director, personal radio headsets for visits to famous highlights, baggage handling, hotel and restaurant tips, complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available), Insight Flourishes which are local specialties representing the destination, and high-class cabin cruises with sea views.
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What is the end location of the tour and what are the drop-off times?
The end location of the tour is Copenhagen, with drop-off times at 06:30, 09:00, and 12:00.
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What countries does the Country Roads of Scandinavia - Small Group tour visit?
The Country Roads of Scandinavia - Small Group tour visits Norway and Denmark.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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