- Tour code
SWEADV01
- Start
Oslo
- End
Copenhagen
- Min. age
16 years old
- Group size
Max 6-16 travellers
- Trip style
Explorer
- Trip pace
Easy
- Language
English
Norway, Sweden and Denmark share a language family, a love of design and a long coastline, but each capital has its own rhythm. Over eight days you'll move from Oslo to Stockholm to Copenhagen and feel the difference in the food, the streets and the way people spend their evenings.
Oslo comes first: a guided walk past the Royal Palace, the marble roof of the Opera House and Akershus Fortress, with tastings of Norwegian waffles, cheese and hot chocolate along the way, then a floating sauna in the harbor and a jump into the fjord.
Stockholm gets three nights. You'll cook a traditional Swedish supper in a hands-on class, wander the medieval lanes of Gamla Stan, stop for fika, step aboard the 17th-century warship at the Vasa Museum and take a ferry out into the archipelago for lunch among the islands.
A short flight takes you to Copenhagen, where a guided bike tour shows the city the way residents see it, followed by an afternoon at Tivoli Gardens and a guided beer tasting before the farewell dinner.
Expect a brisk pace, three group dinners and plenty of time to connect with a small group of fellow travelers, many joining on their own.
Why This Journey
Three countries in a week can easily turn into a blur of stations and check-ins. This route gives each capital a real chance: two nights in Oslo, three in Stockholm and two in Copenhagen, with one signature experience in each that locals would recognize as their own: the sauna and cold plunge, fika and Swedish home cooking, and getting around by bike.
It suits travelers who want a first look at Scandinavia with the logistics handled, and solo travelers who'd like company at dinner without giving up their free afternoons. By the end you'll have a feel for how three neighbors who look alike on a map live quite differently.
Where You'll Stay
Oslo (2 nights): Thon Hotel Opera, beside Oslo Central Station and across from the Opera House. Stockholm (3 nights): Scandic Continental, opposite Stockholm Central Station and a short walk from Gamla Stan. Copenhagen (2 nights): Scandic Palace Hotel, on City Hall Square across from Tivoli Gardens. Proposed accommodation (or similar), subject to confirmation. Rooms are based on two people sharing a double room with two beds.
Getting There
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travellers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Fly into Oslo Airport (OSL) and out of Copenhagen Airport (CPH). Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
What you will see and do
Guided time in Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen
Floating sauna, Swedish cooking, cycling and local tastings
Harbors, old towns, island ferries and Tivoli Gardens
What's included
All activities mentioned on the itinerary
Accommodations in double rooms
Experienced Soca Islands Host with you throughout the trip
One farewell group activity when possible
Max 16 travellers per group
Group transportation
What's excluded
- International flights (travellers arrange their own)
- Airport transfers (not included unless listed in What's Included)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Lunches and meals not listed in the itinerary
- Single room supplement (single rooms on request, subject to availability)
- Extra hotel nights before or after the trip
Group itinerary
Arrive in Oslo and make your way to the hotel in the city center. Check in, take a breather, and if you have the energy, walk down to the waterfront by the Opera House.
In the evening the group meets for welcome drinks, followed by a first dinner together where Italian cooking gets a Nordic twist. Afterward, stay out for another round or turn in early. It's up to you.
A local guide shows you Oslo's highlights: the Royal Palace, the sloping marble roof of the Opera House, which you can walk right up onto, and the old walls of Akershus Fortress above the harbor. Along the way there are stops for Norwegian waffles, local cheese and hot chocolate.
Later, head to the harbor for a floating sauna. Heat up, jump into the cold water, repeat: it's how Norwegians have unwound for generations, and it's a lot more fun with a group cheering you on.
You travel to Stockholm and arrive in the afternoon, with time to browse the cafés, record shops and vintage stores of Södermalm.
This evening you cook traditional Swedish food in a hands-on class, sit down to eat what you've made, and then head out to see Stockholm after dark.
Morning begins in Gamla Stan, the old town of cobbled lanes, narrow alleys and ochre and red facades. Pause for fika, the Swedish coffee-and-pastry break that's almost a daily ritual here.
Then visit the Vasa Museum, home to a 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage and was raised almost entirely intact more than 300 years later. The afternoon is free for the waterfront, the neighborhoods or a long café stop.
Take the morning slowly. Later, a ferry carries you out among the thousands of islands off Stockholm, where you visit a museum and have lunch with the sea all around.
Back in the city, the rest of the day is unplanned: a sunset walk along the water, a final look around Södermalm, or an early night before tomorrow's travel.
A short flight brings you to Copenhagen. After check-in, a guided bike tour shows you the city from the saddle, from its Viking and royal past to the canals, harbor baths and relaxed neighborhoods of today.
Spend the evening with the group along the harbor, in the parks or out in the neighborhoods.
After a slow morning, spend the afternoon at Tivoli Gardens, which has been delighting visitors since 1843 with its rides, gardens and shows.
Then comes a guided beer tasting and a last group dinner and drinks to celebrate the week.
Share one more breakfast with the group before heading off. Keep in touch, or start planning where you'll all meet next.
If your flight leaves later in the day, there's time for a last walk along Nyhavn or a pastry from one of the city's bakeries before you go.
Accommodations
Here's a glimpse of the hotels we selected for this adventure.
Thon Hotel Opera
A large, modern hotel on Dronning Eufemias gate in Bjørvika, about 25 metres from Oslo Central Station and just across from the Oslo Opera House. The waterfront, the Munch museum and Karl Johans gate are all within an easy walk, which makes it a practical base for a short city stay.
With 480 rooms, a breakfast buffet in the Scala restaurant, a bar and lounge and lifts throughout, it handles small groups comfortably, and the station on the doorstep keeps onward travel simple.
Rooms are 20 m² (215 ft²), with two single beds.
Hotel websiteScandic Continental
A modern hotel on Vasagatan, directly opposite Stockholm Central Station. Gamla Stan is around a ten-minute walk south, and the shopping streets of Norrmalm and the ferries to the archipelago are close by.
Breakfast is served in The Market, and the Capital rooftop bar looks out over Riddarfjärden. A 24-hour gym and sauna round it out, and the central position makes arrival and departure days easy.
Rooms are 15–25 m² (161–269 ft²), with twin beds or a queen-size bed.
Hotel websiteScandic Palace Hotel
A landmark 1910 hotel on Rådhuspladsen, the City Hall Square, with its clock tower facing the square. Tivoli Gardens is just across the road, Strøget starts about 100 metres away and the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek and National Museum are within 200 metres.
It has 169 rooms, a breakfast restaurant and bar, a gym and bikes to borrow, which suits a stay built around a bike tour and an afternoon at Tivoli.
Rooms are 17–22 m² (183–237 ft²), with twin beds or a queen-size bed.
Hotel websiteRooms
You'll stay at Trip Hotel.
- Included
Shared double
Shared with the person you book with, or a fellow traveller of the same sex.
- +$1,617 per person
Single room
A room to yourself, subject to availability.
Room prices are per person for the May 23, 2027 departure and can differ on other dates. You choose your room when you book.
Tour FAQS
Fly into Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL), and out of Copenhagen Airport (CPH).
Proposed accommodation is Thon Hotel Opera in Oslo (2 nights), Scandic Continental in Stockholm (3 nights) and Scandic Palace Hotel in Copenhagen (2 nights), or similar hotels, subject to confirmation.
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travellers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
Airport transfers are not included unless listed in What's Included; contact our Customer Experience team for options.
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners: breakfast on Days 2 to 8, lunch in the Stockholm archipelago on Day 5, and dinners on Day 1 (welcome dinner), Day 3 (Swedish cooking class) and Day 7 (farewell dinner). Other meals are at your own cost.
Extra nights can be requested, subject to hotel availability; contact our Customer Experience team for a quote.
There are no scheduled activities on the final day, so feel free to book your departure at your own convenience.
We recommend arriving before 3 pm on Day 1 to make it in time for the welcome event. But don’t worry no matter when you land, we’ll have an airport transfer ready for you.
Please Refer to your government’s travel advice or consult your local consulate. Remember, passport and visa requirements can change, so make sure to stay updated.
Excluding alcohol, we suggest budgeting around USD $40.00 per day for extras.
While we’re not medical professionals, we want to help you prepare for a safe and healthy adventure. Here are some tips:
- Consult with a healthcare professional: Schedule an appointment with your travel nurse or doctor at least eight weeks before your adventure to get any necessary vaccines or medications.
- Up-to-date medical advice:
- US residents: Check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
- UK residents: Visit the NHS Fit For Travel website.
- Australian residents: Refer to the Smart Traveler Health website.
3. Government travel advice:
- US residents: Consult the US Department of State Travel Advice.
- UK residents: Check the FCDO Travel Advice.
- Australian residents: Visit the Smart Traveler website.
4. Medication tips: If you take prescription medication, bring enough to last the entire trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays. Carry a copy of your prescription in case you need to visit a clinic abroad.
We hope this helps you prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Please keep in mind that our itinerary, activities, and hotels might change. These adjustments could happen with little notice due to factors like availability, weather conditions, seasonal shifts, or other circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured, we always aim to minimise any impact on your experience. Occasionally, we may tweak the itinerary to try out fresh ideas and keep the adventure exciting.
We believe solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay extra to explore the world. That’s why our group trips are designed around shared accommodation and do not include a single supplement. Solo travelers joining our group trips are paired in twin or multi-share rooms with another traveler of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Some of our Independent trips are structured differently. For these itineraries, solo travelers will need to book at the single occupancy rate.
Tips are not included in the cost of this tour. Remember, tipping is entirely at your discretion and based on what you feel comfortable with.
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