Scandinavia & Iceland

Scandinavia Tours - Escorted Travel
Package Name | Season | City/Cruise Nights | Travel Style | Land Only | Air & Land |
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8 Day Finland featuring Lapland Winter Wonderland & Igloo Hotel |
Jan - Mar '24 | 3 Helsinki, 3 Rovaniemi | Small Group | $4299 | $5079* |
13 Day Sweden & Norway, Scandinavian Culture & Fjords Book by Dec 14, 2023 & Save! |
May - Sep '24 | 2 Stockholm, 1 Karlstad, 2 Oslo, 1 Lillehammer, 2 Geiranger, 1 Flam, 2 Bergen | Small Group | $4999 | $6199* |
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8 Day Finland featuring Lapland Winter Wonderland & Igloo Hotel
Air & Land: $5079*
Land Only: $4299
3 Helsinki, 3 Rovaniemi
Tour Type: Small Group
Season: Jan - Mar '24
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13 Day Sweden & Norway, Scandinavian Culture & Fjords Book by Dec 14, 2023 & Save!
Air & Land: $6199*
Land Only: $4999
2 Stockholm, 1 Karlstad, 2 Oslo, 1 Lillehammer, 2 Geiranger, 1 Flam, 2 Bergen
Tour Type: Small Group
Season: May - Sep '24
Iceland Tours - Escorted Travel
Package Name | Season | City/Cruise Nights | Travel Style | Land Only | Air & Land |
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12 Day Iceland, Natural Force & Beauty Book By Dec 14, 2023 & Save! |
May - Sep '24 | 2 Borgarnes, 2 Westfjords, 1 Laugarbakki, 3 Akureyri, 2 Reykjavík | Small Group | $5599 | $6549* |
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12 Day Iceland, Natural Force & Beauty Book By Dec 14, 2023 & Save!
Air & Land: $6549*
Land Only: $5599
2 Borgarnes, 2 Westfjords, 1 Laugarbakki, 3 Akureyri, 2 Reykjavík
Tour Type: Small Group
Season: May - Sep '24
Reviews
My trip was great. It exceeded my expectations. So much beautiful countryside. Norway constantly wowed me. So beautiful.
Darrell M.This a great tour of Norway and Sweden we had a great tour guide Mattias and driver Yaroslavic... Small group easy to travel with, We have used Gate 1 numerous times and I've never been disappointed, We will be using your services again soon
William L.As usual, Gate 1 has never ever in my trips let me down. It was another awesome trip. Although the group was a big group of 44, it was a very understanding and sporting group. We all got along well and had a great time. The tour Manager Minna and the driver, Nils were so professional and went beyond their service to make sure we were taken care of. They were so giving and caring. We could not have asked more. Although the hotels were changed during the trips, the Manager made sure that we were comfortable and made up many times for any inconvenience caused. The hotels and restaurants are definitely facing the same issues like here about shortage of employees. Despite that they were polite and it was a great that gate 1 highlighted this issue before the trip. The group was very patient with this small issues and showed respect and we really were thankful for everything. The tour itself was very well planned and although hectic, we felt that we covered so much in such a short time. I have to mention that when this trip was planned Blaine in head quarters, had also gone all out to answer and assist us in planning this trip as we had many demands . We came back with feelings of gratitude that we got a look at another beautiful part of the world. Thank you Gate 1 for all you do. We really are thankful and grateful.
Nrinder S.Just returned & felt compelled to write about fabulous trip to Scandinavia. Gate 1 always has wonderful guides but STEPHANIE was a cut above the rest. She acted as "mom" to us all....always being there to iron out any problems that arose, giving advice, helping to accommodate our special dietary needs, caring & comforting. Stephanie is a born "traveler". Her innate curiosity & love of her job propels her to not only absorb info but to analyze & get us all thinking & let us understand the mindset of the people in the different areas we visited. She supplied us with music, poetry & local snacks. We knew we could depend on her to act responsibly & keep us safe on our journey. Thank you Gate 1 for finding such an exceptional human being to lead us!!
Amnon R.Amazing! Sweden and Norway were beautiful and the weather cooperated for the most part. Our first Gate 1 trip in the books! Hotels, guides, activities were great. Will definitely use Gate1 again.
Sharon M.This was our first Gate 1 trip and we were very impressed. The itinerary was great. A good variety of big cities, small towns and beautiful scenery. Daniel our tour director was wonderful as was our bus driver Werner. We will definitely do another Gate 1 trip.
Jill H.Hello I would like to commend our tour guide Christian for doing a superb job managing this tour. Christian was easy to approach, easily understood and has a wealth of knowledge on different subjects, not necessarily just about travel and geography, but many other interesting subjects as well. He provided some really interesting tidbits about places we visited, he was opened to answer all questions and pleasantly shared information about his personal life, as we were all interested and fascinated by his backgrounds. I cannot say enough about Christian's guide helped to enhance the enjoyment of this tour. Thank you
Pamela N.I already filled out the survey that was sent to us but I wanted to further stress how great our tour guide and driver were. We were on the 11 Day Classic Scandinavia tour July 15-20. Our tour guide, Christian, was hands down the best tour guide we have ever had (both with Gate 1 and with other travel companies). I could go on and on about how knowledgeable and competent he was but I can sum it up by saying that our whole family was completely at ease the entire trip because we felt like Christian could take care of anything. A bonus was that Christian gave the best historical information about every place we visited that I have ever experienced. Our driver Sven is in the same category of competence as Christian. His driving skills were amazing and again gave my family complete peace of mind. Sven is former military and that is evidenced by the complete professionalism he projects. I do no think there is any way we could have been happier with both Christian and Sven!
Darren B.My first experience with Gate 1 tour was very good. Vicky Provided excellent support in creating my reservations for my trip to Scandinavian countries and responding back to my questions very quickly. The tour Manager Stephanie was exceptional in managing the trip till the end . I was amazed by her passion , dedication for this job and knowledge about the visited countries . She also connected with every one of us individually . She really kept us very engaged with commentary on each country's Economic, Political , people , food and culture on long distance bus tours . Her time Management skills considering the tight schedule is exceptional. She managed each visit with optimum time to see places without impacting the daily schedule. She is the best tour Manager I had come across considering my multiple trips to Europe with other tour operators. All the other areas like comfortable bus service, hotel accommodations , sight seeing tour guides were also very good . I need to call out the bus driver Morton, who was very patient and made all of us comfortable in the long distance bus drives for nearly 7 days. My family enjoyed the entire trip very well . I am planning to work with Gate 1 for my future trips and highly recommend Gate 1 for anyone considering future international tours Thank you Gate 1 for providing such an exceptional team and great experience.
Narayan S.Our trip was extremely well planned and we had the opportunity to see and learn about some beautiful places in Norway. The hotel accommodations were excellent and the meals were very good, particularly the breakfasts. We were particularly impressed with Nils, the bus driver. We appreciate his skilled driving. Marie, our guide was extraordinary. She anticipated needs and she was a wealth of knowledge about Norway and Scandinavia. She was patient and helpful. She coordinated multiple schedules and was always available to assist. We highly recommend Gate 1.
Leigh C.AWESOME! Norway on winter is the most beautiful place I have been. Spectacular views/landscapes of the Fjords and quaint villages are breathtaking. I wanna go back for the midnight sun. So very nice/pleasant tour manager, Micke. Thank you Gate 1.
Maria C. Brambleton, VAI took my 80 year old mother to Norway which was a once in a lifetime trip for her and she was in awe of the sites as well as how well Gate 1 organizes and helps with every detail. Once again Gate 1 and your guides did an outstanding job. Stephanie was our travel guide and she was so knowledgeable and entertaining. The hotels and food were wonderful. Looking forward to my next trip in January to Morocco. Thanks again Gate 1.
Donald S. McFarland, WIWe had a wonderful trip and our Tour Guide Stephanie was excellent... she made our trip so special, sharing with us many stories, insights and her care for us was amazing. Thank you very much Gate 1!
Maureen T. Laguna Hills, CAIt was great. We enjoyed the beautiful vistas of Norway, the land part was very nice and the ship was very comfortable. Minna, our guide throughout the journey was excellent and very knowledgeable about the locations, history and fact about Norway. This was our third trip with Gate 1, in the past 18 months, so we are very much pleased with your services.
Andy & Carol C. Spring, TXThe trip was wonderful and Malou was an outstanding guide.
Linda T. Sarasota, FLWe had an excellent time, thank you Gate 1! Everything related to Gate 1 was smooth and well organized. The itinerary was nicely designed to balance group excursions with free time for independent exploration. Thanks for your good work to make it all possible Gate 1!
Jodi F. Williamsburg, VAWe had a great time! Sweden and Norway are beautiful countries, although we had rain most of the time, it was not heavy rain. We were able to enjoy such gorgeous views, ferry rides and great museums! The food was great and our travel companions were all fun! We also enjoyed the "home visit" that Discovery always provides. Always great interacting with the locals! We appreciate your assistance in putting everything together Gate 1. Got to plan the next one!
Virginia M. La Mesa, CAOur trip to Denmark, Sweden and Norway was great! The tour guide and bus driver helped make it so. Try and keep Miki and Odd together as a team- they made it more enjoyable for our group!
Judy L. Norwood Young America, MNIt was a great trip! We saw a lot of snow, and best of all, saw the fantastical northern lights, with all of their colors, flights and shape. Our guide Matt was great. He displaced a nice personality with a sense of humor. Could not have had a better trip!
Siu M. San Francisco, CAAwesome! It was definitely one of the best trips ever! The scenery was spectacular & our tour guide, Matt, was great! We loved the cruise & really enjoyed being on a small ship, just lovely!
Brenda K. Raleigh, NCThe trip to Iceland was fantastic and we will definitely be using Gate 1 in the future for international vacations. Gate 1 takes care of everything and we were extremely impressed with how easy the trip was. Our tour guide Hanna made the trip even better with her vast knowledge and entertaining personality.
Derek C. Tyrone, PAMy trip was awesome and I saw the Northern Lights! Our tour manager, Helga was very, very good. She told us the history of every place we visited but not only that, while traveling on the bus, she shared very interesting information about Iceland and its progress over the years. Our tour guide, Stephan who escorted us the second time to see the Northern Lights was also very good. He was entertaining and patient. Thank you Gate 1 for a well organized tour.
Norma K. Astoria, NYOur trip was fantastic! Our guide and driver were excellent!! So knowledgeable, caring, helpful and friendly. Will definitely book another trip with Gate 1. This was our first. Iceland was a beautiful and unique country.
Lorraine N. Sharon, MAWe had an absolutely amazing experience! The country itself was gorgeous and we had such a great time! Gate 1 really took the stress and work out of planning the trip so we could just enjoy ourselves. The trip met and exceeded all of our expectations. We've already recommended to several friends and will continue to share the great experience we had! Thank you again Gate 1 for the amazing service!
Melonie N. Bayonne, NJMy tour to Norway was wonderful! I especially liked Stephanie Johannssen, who was our tour group leader. She was excellent! Caring, giving personal service, knowledgeable about Norway, telling us wonderful stories, and very friendly and efficient. The bus tours were very good, and the Hurtigruten cruise was very good.
Laraine Y. Honolulu, HIThe trip to Iceland was wonderful! We had only one day that was overcast/rainy. The rest of the trip was clear and sunny. Our Tour Manager, Gouny Margret Emilsdottir was great. She was very informative, knowledgeable and fun. We saw many interesting things, ate some exotic foods, and learned so much about the island and country of Iceland. We had a great time.
William P. Cutler Bay, FLThe trip was very enjoyable and from our perspective everything went to plan. Christina was an excellent tour guide plus a delightful person. Her communication was concise and as a result the group functioned extremely well and adhered to the schedule. The local guides were equally good. I expect to book with Gate 1 again in the near future as I have seen several trips recently advertised which interest me.
Lois H. Victoria, AUWonderful! Everything was great & program director was the best!
Nancy P. Waynesville, NC.Iceland was amazing...stunningly beautiful outdoors...glaciers, mountains, waterfalls. Our tour guide, Amara, was the right mix of easy-going for group travel as well as informative about all things Icelandic.
Debra Mc. Overland Park, KS.We really enjoyed our trip, Scandinavia is so beautiful and our tour guide Mattias is very helpful,we hope to go back in the near future
Luzviminda E. Penticton, BC, CAGreat trip! Loved it! Hildur is a fantastic tour director- a great organizer, patient question answerer, and a wealth of information. The small group we traveled with was an unexpected pleasant surprise. Everyone got along great and some solid friendships were formed. Wonderful itinerary - very well planned. Augusta, our driver, was a very competent, safe driver and also very personable. We had a wonderful trip and I will highly recommend this tour to my family and friends.
Charles D. Battle Creek, MIIt was wonderful. Our Iceland guide, Godne, was fantastic, hotels were clean/convenient/comfortable, the Icelandic people are very friendly and the scenery was beautiful. Bravo Gate 1!
Lana A. Summerfield, FLOur trip to Iceland was amazing, Helga, our guide, Fred, our driver, and the incredible scenery of Iceland were all wonderfully amazing. Each day was such a pleasure to see how it unfolded, the scenery was constantly breathtaking , the abundance of waterfalls, the immense lava fields, the geothermal areas and of course, the Icelandic horses, all were jaw dropping!
Lillian C. Parson, BC, CAThe Iceland trip was outstanding! The tour, the guide (Gugga), the meals (especially at the tomato farm), and the hotels were excellent. Experiencing the Northern Lights, the Blue Lagoon, the Black Beach, and all the other wondrous sights was amazing! Gugga and our new friends, who we met on the tour, made the experience even more fun.
Bob H. Lawrenceville, GAIt was wonderful.....great guides; nice people and a beautiful country.......so glad I went!!
Susan D. St Petersburg, FLIt was amazing! The hotel, people, sights and food were all two thumbs up! We had a great time!
Patricia T. N Brunswick, NJIceland was fantastic! My daughter and I were VERY pleased with the tour. The guides, the drivers, and excursions taken were exceptional. We will definitely be using Gate 1 again. Thank you!
Karen M. Edgewater, FLTrip was excellent, the tour guide was excellent, she left us in no doubt about what to expect, kept us up to date all the way through our trip. The coach driver was exceptional, he drove in some terrible conditions and got us to our destination safely, it was an experience. We have travelled a lot over the years, they were the best partnership I’ve ever encountered. I would travel with your company again, it was very well organised, we were kept up to date the whole way through.
Patricia S. Castle Hill, NSW, AUThe trip was amazing! Gate 1 provided us with an outstanding service! We are very happy with the customer service provided by your company. The guides in Iceland were very friendly and full of knowledge about the country to share with us.
Luiza C. Miami, FLIt was a great trip. Hanna, the local guide, was interesting and offered lots of interesting information. The airport transfers and optional tours were very nice. We enjoyed the time we had by ourselves to explore Reykjavik and dine at excellent restaurants.
Scot M. Abilene, TXWe had an amazing trip. Our tour guide Elin was wonderful. We would like to go back for a longer time. I would recommend Gate 1 in the future.
Oni M. New Haven, CTThe trip was fantastic. The guide and driver were excellent. We all enjoyed the hotel in terms of size, cleanliness, service, and overall look. Wish it was closer to city center. No complaints from our group
Catherine S. Yorkstown Hts, NYIt was amazing! The guide Günna was wonderful, the itinerary was followed well, and we got lucky enough to see the Aurora Borealis! The hotel has a wonderful breakfast...Overall we all enjoyed the trip, it was conducted as promised, and we would travel with Gate1 again!
Carol A. Greensburg, PAOur trip was excellent. This is my second trip with Gate 1 and I am very happy with it. Our hotel was in the Ideal location. We were right in the center of town and could walk everywhere. It was very clean and the breakfast and service was excellent. Our tour guide Guccu was also great. She was very nice, helpful, and very knowledgeable. Overall it was fantastic and I always rave about Gate 1 to everyone I talk to. I have another trip planned with Gate 1 in April and I’m very much looking forward to it.
Wioletta W. Ewing, NJOh my goodness it was AMAZING! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and helpful, the sights we saw were breathtaking... I cannot wait to book my next trip with Gate1! Thank you guys for being so awesome!
Loretta C. Astoria, NYThe trip was wonderful! We really enjoyed exploring Iceland and visiting the Blue Lagoon and Cave Tours, in particular. Thank you for the excellent itinerary!
Megan E. Chicago, ILThe trip was terrific. Thanks for asking. We are a family with a wide age span ( 70, 50, 45 and 12). Everyone of us loved the trip. The raw landscape was breathtaking. Our guides were knowledgeable and helpful. The Blue Lagoon, at the end of our trip, was incredible.
Carol D. Oceanport, NJThe trip was excellent, I had limited concern as Iceland says they are a bit behind the curve in that the volume of tourists is increasing and their hotels etc are just now catching up , but I saw no lack of facilities. The hotel was good, the restaurants were great, the citizens of Iceland are very welcoming...Nothing could be improved upon , considering the geographies of the country, the trip, for me, was perfect. My tour director , Goodney and the driver, Augusto added very much to the enjoyment of this most pleasurable travel experience.
Suzanne P. Olympia, WWe had a great trip with Gate 1 to Iceland. The itinerary was perfect. We had a wonderful time and a memorable vacation. The tour guide, Hanna, is the best tour guide we ever had. She is very professional, knowledgeable, and entertaining. We would like to go back to Iceland and would definitely consider booking with Gate 1 again for future trips.
Li L. Dearborn, MIOur Iceland trip was everything we have come to expect from Gate 1. A fun, organized, informative adventure. No other travel company provides a better value with such a high level of service. Our tour guide in Iceland, Hanna, was amazing. She gave us a better understanding of what it is like to be Icelandic with the perfect blend of history, culture, and personal stories. She made her country come alive for us. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone considering travel to Iceland!
Stacey S. Baltimore, MD