Finland Tours in Summer

Our tour leader, Toni, had a deep knowledge of the history and politics of both countries, and he was a superb communicator. The city tours were interesting though I would have preferred much more time spent on the countryside hikes. Sections of the forest walks were more challenging than I had anticipated and a lot of time was spent looking out for tree roots and other trip-hazards rather than enjoying the wonderful scenery. The forests of Finland and Sweden are magical; it would have been good to have had the services of a local nature-guide in order to interpret the fascinating ecosystems of these wild places.

This trip was a highlight of my life. I had an amazing time seeing all the beautiful sites and a lot of fun with all the people that we met on the trip.

10/10 – Scandinavia was amazing from start to finish. Denmark was the perfect place to begin with its history, cycling culture, incredible pastries and Tivoli Gardens, Norway was absolutely unreal with the most breathtaking fairytale-like scenery imaginable, and Sweden was peaceful, beautiful and charming in its own way. Everything from the accommodation and transport to the activities exceeded expectations, and the perfect mix of culture, history, cities and nature made it one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever taken. I only wish I had more time to explore the Norwegian fjords and mountains because there is still so much to see. But I will be back!

The 20-day-long tour from Copenhagen, Stockholm, to Finland to Norway really updated my knowledge, enhanced creativity, as stepping out of a comfort zone is not easy, but it motivated me to adapt to the environment, foster tolerance, and exposed broader cultural, cuisine and way of life perspectives. I was thrilled to feel that I was at the end of the world ( Nordikapp- edge of the world)! This is one of the most exceptional sites with epic views, its vastness, experiencing nature's power and cold and harsh weather with its own beauty! Worth visiting these offbeat places!

This was an excellent trip in two beautiful countries. The hotel in Helsinki was a bit out of town and quite basic although close to a tram to reach town centre. Helsinki exceeded my expectations and the walks were lovely and could benefit from an extra day here. We could have done with some extra time to explore Turku so perhaps have a trip solely in Finland. The “ferry” to the Åland islands was an experience - it was more like a mini cruise. The islands were beautiful and lots to see and do. Stockholm is also an interesting city to visit and perhaps an extra day here to do an urban green walk would be useful. Our tour guide Toni was exceptional and he provided invaluable insight into life in the Nordic region and was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area. We had a great driver in Roman too. I would definitely recommend this trip. My tip would be do not bring any Swedish krone as very few shops/ restaurants take cash!

This was an exciting experience and I enjoyed packing in all of the places we visited. Felt like Norway was a short stay but also not sure what else there would have been to do. Didn't seem like there was much of an old historic part for shopping. The 2 bus ride days were long but made the ride fun and informative. had the trip planned very well and did a great job at adhering to the schedule.