SCANDINAVIA
Scandinavia decided several centuries ago that design, food, landscape, time outside, time inside, and time with people you like are all worth optimizing for. The cities are some of the most livable on Earth and the food and design scenes have spent the last two decades becoming the reference point everyone else is now copying. You'll run out of adjectives for the landscapes: Norwegian fjords, Finnish forests under the aurora, Swedish archipelagos that scatter into the Baltic by the tens of thousands, the long summer light that lingers late into the night. Scandinavia is for the traveler who wants the considered hotel, the meal that took someone's whole career to perfect, and the kind of nature that leaves an indelible mark on your soul. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland sit close enough together that one trip can move fluidly between them without ever losing the thread.
A Taste of What's Possible
Husky sledding in search of the Northern Lights in the Arctic Circle
Baking lesson with a pastry chef in Copenhagen
Fireside meeting with a Sami shaman in remote Finland
Where You'll Stay
We spend a lot of time obsessing over the perfect accommodations. Our favorites tend to be smaller, boutique properties with a unique sense of style and fantastic service.
Here are just a few of our favorites...
Three of Our Favorite Spots
Stockholm
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Fourteen islands, stitched together by bridges and ferries, are just one aspect of the design at the core of the charismatic Swedish capital. The old town is lined with cobblestone and amber light, the museums are world-class, and the dining scene has evolved past its New Nordic phase into a city where Michelin-trained chefs have traded tweezers for buzzy neighborhood bistros. Stockholm is the kind of city that immediately makes you wonder why you don't live here.
Finnish Lapland
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Winter brings huskies, reindeer, frozen lakes, and the aurora working magic across the sky that no photograph has ever adequately captured. Summer offers endless daylight, birch forests gone electric green, and a silence so complete it takes a day to adjust. Two entirely different landscapes that happen to share the same coordinates, and one deep Sami culture.
Norwegian Fjords
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The photographs don't lie, they just don't prepare you for the epic scale of Norway’s headline landscapes: cliffs dropping straight into water so still that it mirrors the sky, waterfalls threading down from grand heights, and narrow mountain roads that end at quintessentially Nordic lodges. Best approached slowly and with nowhere urgent to be on the other side, you’ll be telling stories about this place for years.
“You guys planned such a wonderful trip for us. It really was a perfect itinerary. The guides were terrific and the private boat tours were excellent. We really felt we had a good mix of down time and scheduled guides/trips... We love working with you!”
Carrie and Art // Connecticut
Sample Itinerary
From the Norwegian Coast to the Danish Capital: Scandinavia End to End
Day 1: Arrive in Oslo, Norway, and private transfer to your luxurious accommodations in the city center.
Day 2: Embark on a scenic morning cruise on a private yacht around the beautiful Oslofjord. After an al fresco lunch on Aker Brygge wharf, head out on a private walking tour with a local insider to take in highlights and hidden gems around central Oslo.
Day 3: A free day to continue exploring Oslo on your own. In addition to the world-class museums and outdoor art throughout the city, you may wish to simply stroll around the hip Grünerløkka neighborhood.
Day 4: Depart on a beautiful train journey from Oslo Central Railway Station this morning, eventually arriving in Bergen this evening. The Bergen Line is considered one of the world's most exciting railways, running through an amazing variety of environments, from lowland countryside and forests to snow-covered mountains and dramatic valleys and fjord landscapes. On arrival in Bergen, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 5: Enjoy a morning hike (or take the funicular) up Mount Fløyen for panoramic views over Bergen. This afternoon head out on a gastronomic walking tour of the city to discover a variety of Norwegian specialties.
Day 6: Today you will fly from Norway to Stockholm, Sweden. Settle into this delightful capital city this evening.
Day 7: Embark on a private tour of Stockholm, visiting several of the islands on which the city is built, including Sodermalm Island, from where you can enjoy a beautiful panorama over the city.
Day 8: Head out on a private culinary walking tour in Vasastan, where you will sample delicious bites at a mix of traditional and modern establishments showcasing Swedish cuisine. Spend the evening exploring Gamla Stan’s picturesque Old Town.
Day 9: Private transfer to the Stockholm airport for your flight to Copenhagen, Denmark. Enjoy the afternoon and evening to get settled into the Danish capital.
Day 10: This morning discover some of the city’s hidden gems on a relaxing canal cruise aboard a chaluppen boat. Then roll up your sleeves for a private cooking lesson with a local chef, where you will learn recipes inspired by Danish classics fused with New-Nordic cuisine. Enjoy the dinner you’ve prepared in a a cozy atmosphere of Danish hygge.
Day 11: Venture out of the city on a day trip to the magnificent Castles of North Zealand and the impressive Louisiana Museum of Modern Art.
Day 12: Private transfer to the Copenhagen airport for your flight home.
