Scandinavian Explorer

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Trip Overview

Scandinavia is often overlooked for MBA treks, but this trip is packed with once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Whether you’re biking in Copenhagen, sailing the waters of Gothenburg, or living your best life as a viking in Oslo, you’ll leave this trip with some unforgettable memories.

Price range varies depending on group size, time of travel, accommodation level, and included activities.

Important Trip Information

Accomodations

  • Hotel 9 Nights

Meals

  • 9 Breakfasts

Transport

  • Private vehicle, train, metro, bus, cruise

Trip Highlights

  • English speaking guide throughout
  • Bike Tour of Copenhagen
  • Gothenburg Boat Tour
  • Day Trip to Vrango Island
  • Oslo Island Hopping Cruise
  • Holmenkollen Museum Tour
  • Fløibanen funicular
  • Bergen City Tour

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • International airport departure tax
  • Any visas required
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Late check out at hotels
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Drinks with included lunches and dinners
  • Tips for leaders, guide and driver
  • Expenditure of personal nature
  • Personal Insurance
  • Optional activities

Additional Experiences
Itinerary Overview
Day 1 - Copenhagen

Welcome to Denmark. Upon arrival take your time to settle in and perhaps go for a stroll on your own as there are no activities planned before an important meeting with your tour leader. The leader will brief you about the trip and collect the passport and insurance details. After that enjoy a free evening or head out all together for an included welcome dinner.

Included Activities: Welcome meeting with tour leader

Included Meals: dinner

Day 2 - Copenhagen

Let the local guide take you around and do it as locals do – on a bicycle! See the most important sights from the Little Mermaid to impressive 18th century Amalienborg palace. The rest of the afternoon is free to be enjoyed at leisure and you can go in-depth and visit some of the palaces or museums inside.

Included Activities: Guided city bike tour

Included Meals: breakfast

Day 3 - Gothenburg

Board a train in the morning and travel to Malmo – on of the most exciting Swedish cities. Having gone through real revival in recent years, Malmo will welcome you with vibrant atmosphere and fun student vibe. Explore the old town on your own before heading onwards to Gothenburg where you will be based for next few days.

Included Activities: None

Included Meals: breakfast

Day 4 - Gothenburg

Today sit back and relax on a canal cruise, the city looks great from a water perspective and you won’t get tired while sliding down the many waterways and admiring the most important sights, like fish market, opera house and the docks. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore at your own pace. There are plenty of options to choose from. Don’t miss out on grabbing a coffee in one of the relaxed street side cafes and complete it with delicious cinnamon bun.

Included Activities: Gothenburg Boat Tour – join in

Included Meals: breakfast

Day 5 - Gothenburg

Catch an early ferry from Gothenburg to Vrango Island, approximately one hour and 20 minutes away. Vrango is the most southerly island of the Gothenburg Archipelago, with a permanent population in the low hundreds and a strong fishing industry. The island is known for its stunning beaches and protected nature reserves and you’ll explore the coastline in an included kayaking activity.

Included Activities: Day Trip to Vrango Island, Guided Tour on Vrango Island

Included Meals: breakfast

Day 6 - Oslo

Board a bus this morning and travel into another country – time to visit Oslo, the Norway’s capital. Enjoy a short orientation walk to get your bearings around this exciting city. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Included Activities: None

Included Meals: breakfast

Day 7 - Oslo

In the morning embark on a Hop-on-Hop-off cruise, the best way to explore Oslo on your own. The cruise is on a wooden traditional sailing ship and the cruise passes Oslo’s most visited sites.

In the afternoon check out Norway’s most visited tourist attraction and one of the world’s most famous sports arenas. The new Holmenkollen stands ready to give you exceptional experiences, with and without skis on your legs. Join the guided tour to learn more about the site.

Included Activities: Island Hopping Cruise, Holmenkollen Museum with tour

Included Meals: breakfast

Day 8 - Bergen

Today travel to Bergen on a legendary train journey. It will take you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, as well as a trip on Europe’s top scenic rail journeys. Please note you will need to change the mode of transportation multiple times during the day. Upon arrival to Bergen take a free evening to relax.

Included Activities: Train to Bergen

Included Meals: breakfast

Day 9 - Bergen

Embark on a guided tour with a local to discover hidden gems of Bergen. Start by the City Hall where we can see the room where the Nobel Peace prize is delivered every year. The walk through together Karl Johan, the most important street of Oslo. Finish your walk by getting on a fantastic funicular ride to admire the views over the whole city. A trip on Fløibanen is an adventure in itself. The journey takes 5–8 minutes and brings visitors to the summit of Fløyen (320 m above sea level) with its fantastic views over Bergen. After the tour enjoy the free day and then gather again in the evening for an included farewell dinner.

Included Activities: Fløibanen funicular

Included Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 10 - Depart Bergen

There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time.

Included Activities: None

Included Meals: breakfast

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