9 2-Day Experiences in Scandinavia to Build a Day Around

1.2-Day Lofoten Highlights Photo Tour

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

Spend two winter days photographing Lofoten from Svolvaer to Reine, with stops at Ramberg Beach, Flakstad Church, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy, and Reine. An English-speaking guide such as Marc helps you find strong viewpoints, improve your technique, and travel in a minivan with no more than eight people.

“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

Leave Stockholm at 9:00 am for Dalarö, where a guide teaches you the basics before you paddle between quiet archipelago islands. The group is limited to eight, with kayaks, meals, coffee, and safety gear provided. You camp overnight, paddle again on day two, and return around 5:00 pm.

“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

Meet guides Erica and René at 9:00 AM, then paddle stable sea kayaks through Stockholm’s quieter archipelago. You’ll share island lunch, swim or stretch, set up camp, cook dinner over a fire, and return after an overnight by the water. The group is limited to eight and the tour runs in English.

“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

Head from Stockholm into the Södermanland forest for two days of hands-on survival training with instructor William. You’ll practice fire-making, shelter building, water collection, foraging, wildlife tracking, fishing, trapping, and compass work in a small group of up to eight, with meals, transport, and course gear included.

“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

Spend two days photographing Lofoten from Svolvaer with a small group and guides such as Jens, Maurizio, Andre, or Eric. Expect private transport, warm drinks, hotel pickup, and stops at Haukland, Reine, Hamnoy, Henningsvaer, and other classic viewpoints. Meals are not included.

“The tour guides are passionate and customer oriented, and they fully performed their abilities to show their experiences to meet travellers needs. Thanks to their devotion to tour programmes, my expectation was much higher than initially thought.”

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6.Touring-Trekking Bicycle Rental in Tromso – 1 to 2 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $79Best value

Pick up a Merida touring or trekking bike at Tromsø Outdoor on Fredrik Langes gate. Staff help plan your route, and your rental includes a helmet, lock, repair kit, spare tube, pump, lights, reflective vest, and map. Choose a city ride or a longer coastal adventure.

“My wife and I arrived shortly after opening at 10am. We had visited with them the day before, asking about renting e-bikes. We were greeted right away, and were out the door with our E-bikes by 10:30am. Everyone that we met from Tromso Outdoor was great! So friendRead more”

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7.2-Day Small-Group Stockholm Hiking Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $480

Leave central Stockholm with a guide and a small group of up to eight hikers. Walk forest paths near Gnesta, camp beside a lake, cook dinner over a fire, make Swedish fika, and return after breakfast and a second day on foot. Camping gear and backpacks can be rented.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $288

Pick up a single or double sea kayak, camping kit, cooking gear, map, and compass at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter in Vaxholm. After a safety briefing and route discussion, you paddle independently through the Stockholm Archipelago, camp beside the water, and return equipment the next day.

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

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

Travel privately with local guide Vlad from Bergen through Voss, Gudvangen, Flåm, Sognefjord, stave churches, and Nigardsbreen Glacier. You set the pace, but must arrange hotels, meals, train tickets, and several optional entries yourself.

“Our guide Vlad is great. We very much enjoyed our trip because of him. He did not hesitate to go that extra mile to show us new things and to explore new places with spectacular views.”

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