Scandinavia | Winter | 2024 - 2025
Scandinavia | Winter | 2024 - 2025
Scandinavia | Winter | 2024 - 2025
10 Days Starting in Copenhagen and ending in Stockholm
Visiting: Copenhagen, Oslo, Lillehammer, Elverum, Torgås, Stockholm
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WWSBA19
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 50
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable winter adventure through Scandinavia, exploring the vibrant cities and stunning landscapes of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Begin your journey in Copenhagen, where you'll experience the city's charming blend of modernity and history. Travel to Oslo, Norway's capital, to immerse yourself in its rich Viking and maritime heritage. Continue to the traditional city of Elverum and the picturesque town of Torgås, where you'll enjoy unique activities like snowshoeing and husky hikes. Conclude your tour in Stockholm, Sweden's capital, with its medieval streets and royal palaces. This cultural tour offers a perfect mix of sightseeing, history, and local cuisine, ensuring a memorable experience in the heart of Scandinavia.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation Name: Scandic Sydhaven (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
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 after an orientation tour, tonight can stay reserved for Contiki hangs if you're feeling social.
Day 2: Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation Name: Scandic Sydhaven (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Constantly named amongst the most liveable cities in the world, Copenhagen is an artwork of locals on bicycles, Danish pastries in cute café windows, & Renaissance architecture. Being a bustling university town and home to the hippie hood of Freetown Christiania, nightlife and unique culture can be found at every turn.
Day 3: Copenhagen To Oslo
Location: Copenhagen, Oslo
Accommodation Name: Scandic Helsfyr (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. We'll be surrounded by 200 bronze statues eating Krumkaker pastries before we can say "jeg elsker Norge!" (that's "I love Norway," folks).
Day 4: Oslo
Location: Oslo
Accommodation Name: Scandic Helsfyr (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Oslo, both the capital and biggest city of Norway, is a riverside metropolis back-dropped by mountains of greenery and filled with easy-going culture. Pottering around museums and pretty buildings will keep us busy by day, while taking a stroll through the city should keep you busy by night.
Day 5: Oslo To Elverum
Location: Oslo, Lillehammer, Elverum
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Thon Hotel Elgstua (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Oslo, it’s been amazing, but today we’re making tracks for the traditional city of Elverum, with a brief stop-off along the way.
Hey hey, Lillehammer! Upon arrival we could take a stroll through the city or hop on the Lillehammer Olympic Track bobsleigh, Northern Europe's only artificially frozen bob. All done for the day? We've got more epic surprises tomorrow, so make sure to rest up.
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.
Day 6: Elverum To Torgås
Location: Elverum, Torgås
Accommodation Name: Torgåsgården (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. 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.
Day 7: Torgås
Location: Torgås
Accommodation Name: Torgåsgården (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you’ll wake up in Torgåsgården – a Contiki Special Stay renowned for its jaw-dropping natural beauty. We’ll head out for a hike during the day (with snowshoes if there’s snow, plus lunch cooked over an open fire). We’ll also be joined by some huskies… so be prepared for a cuteness overload.
Day 8: Torgås To Stockholm
Location: Torgås, Stockholm
Accommodation Name: Generator Stockholm (Stockholm, Sweden)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 checking into our stylish Generator accommodation, it’s off for an orientation tour of the city before dinner.
Day 9: Stockholm
Location: Stockholm
Accommodation Name: Generator Stockholm (Stockholm, Sweden)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wander the quaint medieval streets of Gamla Stan & try to catch the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace. All that ground covered will earn you some Swedish salmon & an Absolut on the rocks – but don’t forget to save room for your evening meatballs….
Day 10: End Stockholm
Location: Stockholm
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our trip finishes after breakfast today but Scandinavia will live on in our memories for years to come. Swap contact details and start planning your next adventure!
What's Included
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Meals
Daily breakfast and some additional meals including lunch cooked over an open fire in Torgås and a traditional Norwegian reindeer stew dinner.
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Orientation Tours
Orientation tours in Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm.
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Activities
Experience the Lillehammer Olympic Track bobsleigh, hike with snowshoes in Torgås, and enjoy a lunch cooked over an open fire accompanied by huskies.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel between destinations in Scandinavia by coach, ensuring a comfortable and scenic journey through Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Accommodation
Stay at Scandic Sydhaven (or similar) in Copenhagen, Scandic Helsfyr (or similar) in Oslo, Thon Hotel Elgstua (or similar) in Elverum, Torgåsgården (or similar) in Torgås, and Generator Stockholm (or similar) in Stockholm.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes daily breakfast and some additional meals, such as lunch cooked over an open fire in Torgås and a traditional Norwegian reindeer stew dinner.
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Are flights included in the tour package?
No, international and domestic flights are not included in the tour package.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour?
No, travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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What kind of activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes activities such as experiencing the Lillehammer Olympic Track bobsleigh, hiking with snowshoes in Torgås, and enjoying a lunch cooked over an open fire accompanied by huskies.
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation is provided at Scandic Sydhaven (or similar) in Copenhagen, Scandic Helsfyr (or similar) in Oslo, Thon Hotel Elgstua (or similar) in Elverum, Torgåsgården (or similar) in Torgås, and Generator Stockholm (or similar) in Stockholm.
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Are personal expenses covered in the tour package?
No, personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional activities and excursions available that are not mentioned in the itinerary and are not included in the tour package.
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What kind of orientation tours are included?
Orientation tours are included in Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm.
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What is the starting and ending location of the tour?
The tour starts in Copenhagen and ends in Stockholm.
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What can I expect on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Copenhagen, have an orientation tour, and spend the evening socializing with the group.
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What is the highlight of the visit to Torgås?
In Torgås, you will go on a hike with snowshoes (if there's snow), have lunch cooked over an open fire, and be accompanied by huskies.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Low Deposit
Contiki requires a minimum deposit of 200 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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