8 2-Day Experiences in Scandinavia to Book Before the Season Turns

1.2-Day Lofoten Highlights Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · from $269Our pick

Join guide Marc and a small group of up to eight for two days of winter photography from Svolvær. You’ll ride by minivan to Ramberg Beach, Flakstad Church, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy, and Reine, with photo tips, hotel pickup, and a tripod available on request.

“Our guide Marc is really nice! He is kind, funny and patient. He shared many interesting stories with us and tried his best to answer our questions. He also recommended us the best point for taking pictures. The food he suggested is also delicious. Strongly recommend this tour! 强烈推荐！（中国人不骗中国人）”

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2.2-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $480Top rated

Meet at True Nature Sweden in Stockholm at 9:00 a.m., then ride about 45 minutes to Dalarö. After a kayak lesson and safety briefing, paddle between uninhabited islands, eat Swedish meals and fika, and camp overnight. Kayaks and safety gear are included, but camping gear costs extra.

“The trip was incredible! This was my first time going camping and the guides made me feel welcomed, comfortable, and safe. The guides were friendly and great, and their cooking skills were superb. There was plenty to eat and drink, and I enjoyed getting to talk to thRead more”

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3.2-Day Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 day 8 hours (approx.) · from $623

Join an English-speaking guide and a maximum of eight participants for an overnight kayak trip through the Stockholm Archipelago. Paddle calm waters, stop for a swim and fire-cooked lunch, then camp beside the sea. Erica and René are associated with the guiding team, though the assigned guide may vary.

“Que de belles découvertes ! Du calme, des paysages somptueux, un brin d’aventure lorsque le vent se lève. Érica et René sont très professionnels, tout est organisé dans un réel souci de sécurité et de bien-être. On apprécie particulièrement la qualité du kayak, du matériel de camping et des repas qui permettent de récupérer facilement. On retiendra la gentillesse de notre guide et ce fort sentiment de liberté que procure l’expérience. Un complément parfait à notre découverte de Stockholm.”

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4.2-Day Small-Group Basic Skills Survival Course in Södermanland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $480

Spend two days in the Södermanland wilderness with instructor William, learning fire-making, shelter building, foraging, water collection, map reading, wildlife tracking, fishing, and basic trapping. Transport, meals, and essential gear are included. The small group is capped at eight people, making it easier to practice each skill.

“An all together exciting weekend. Learning mixed with great laughs with passionate guide William. I was worried there would only be macho men participating but found myself enjoying the weekend with a lovely group of people looking for new experiences. Wasn’t as tough as I had imagined.”

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5.2-Day Lofoten Highlights Photo Tour (Summer)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $277

Travel from Svolvaer with a certified guide and licensed driver to photograph Lofoten’s best-known beaches, villages, mountains, and fjords. The group is limited to seven adults, with guides such as Jens, Maurizio, Andre, and Eric leading the route. Warm drinks, private transport, and hotel pickup are included, but meals are not.

“Mourizio and Andre from Lofoten Lights are great guides. We are so lucky to have them to brought us around each day provide lots of information and history about the places we visited as well as bringing us to many beautiful locations and Read more”

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6.2-Day Small-Group Stockholm Hiking Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $480

Leave Stockholm at 9 am for a small-group hike near Gnesta. Walk through forests and past lakes, camp beside the water, cook dinner over a fire, and make Swedish fika. Breakfast follows at camp before a second hiking day and return to Stockholm around 5 pm. Camping gear and backpack rental cost extra.

“Een vriendin en ik hebben erg genoten van deze hiking trip. De gids houdt rekening met de wensen van de gasten. Je kampeert bij een mooi meer en kookt boven het kampvuur. We hebben ook thee gemaakt van de takjes van een boom! Het eten is goed verzorgd, je komt niks tekort. Echt leuk om dit zo een keer te doen!”

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7.2-day kayaking adventure around Vaxholm in Stockholm Archipelago – self guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $288

From Skärgårdens Kanotcenter in Vaxholm, you’ll collect a sea kayak, camping kit, cooking gear, map, and compass, then set your own course among Stockholm’s calm island waters. Choose a single or double kayak, bring your own food, and spend one night camping beside the water.

“First, the camping package they provide furnishes everything you need: tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, camp stove, headlight with red bulb to maintain night vision, and mess kit. The kayak was in perfect condition and the employees were just fantastic. I highly recommend this company and if I manage to get back to Sweden, I'm definitely doing this again!”

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8.2-Day Round Trip from Bergen: THE GRAND SOGNEFJORD – fjords, waterfalls, glacier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $1,524

Travel privately from Bergen with a local driver-guide such as Vlad, crossing fjords and mountain roads to see Tvindefossen, Nærøyfjord, Flåm, Stegastein, historic stave churches, and Nigardsbreen glacier. The schedule is flexible, but fjord cruises, Flåmsbana tickets, meals, hotels, and museum admissions cost extra.

“This trip was awesome! Vlad was easy to communicate with, and pre-booked many excursions and experiences for us. We added 2 days, ans upon arrival he got to know us and helped us find all the things we were interested in. Highly recommend!!”

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