Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords (14 Days)

Customer Reviews

• AA

  Ankita

  · August 13th, 2024
  the first three days I was made to stay in a room that reeked of sewer so bad that staff didn’t enter, and the TD didn’t care. On the first night we had to line up for our dinner, and many of us received nothing! as the other travellers had helped themselves to the one quiche and one pie (for group of 45) available & TD didn’t want to pay for more. He repeatedly put me in the same shared bed as a travelling stranger who had CP and required immense support but the TD asked me to assist instead of stepping in. When half the bus got severely sick, the TD refused to provide refund for optionals or call for a doctor. He removed trafalgar optional & slipped in unsanctioned dinner at a friend’s. He made us porter at awkward spots even after hotel confirmed this as a service. The optionals are to museums or to statues where it’s overcrowded, loud, and after five minutes you’re left to wander and explore a building with one insignificant ship or pictures of objects on your own but not with significant time. Over half travelling were 75/80+ and the old Americans often made extremely sexual and racist comments, and the TD did nothing!! Do the trip, skip the optionals, go with a company that’s not Trafalgar
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  Trafalgar commented on this review

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  Trip date: June 2024
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  Nurool

  · August 11th, 2024
  I strongly recommend Trafalgar Tour Grp. Well done!
  

  Trafalgar commented on this review

  Thank you for recommending our service and being our guest. We hope to welcome you back for another trip.
  Trip date: July 2024
• BP

  Beatrice

  · July 15th, 2024
  Jenn was incredibly educated, lovely, organized, and communicated with everyone on the tour so well. She loves her job, and it truly impacts the experience of the tour. Gabor, who was our driver, was so good at getting us places on time, safely, and navigated the coach on the switchback roads up and down the mountain like a champ!! We covered so much ground and were in the bus more often than I would have anticipated, but we got to see a lot of amazing things and stay in some neat places. The hotels were always in great locations for walking to the towns we were in, and the food was so good. The optional experiences had a mix of things, but overall were a dream. We met some amazing Scandinavians who love their countries and their lives and shared what they had with us. It was a really great experience overall!
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  Trafalgar commented on this review

  Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your review. We are thrilled that you found the services our On The Road Team provided exceptional—they are a valuable asset to our company. We understand that the long coach rides may have been tiring,... Show more
  
  Trip date: June 2024
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  Lyndsea

  · July 5th, 2024
  I had a great experience with Trafalgar! Our guide, Jenn, was INCREDIBLE. So organized and knowledgeable. She did a great job keeping us on time and keeping us engaged. The included meals are some of the best I’ve ever had on a tour, and the porterage is a really nice touch. Geiranger Fjord is by far the best few days on the tour, especially if you get lucky like we did with weather. The only reason I’m taking off a star is for the add on activities. I really was underwhelmed by them. They were VERY expensive and not that great. An example of this is the Icebar experience at the end of the trip. I believe that the price with the group is $50-$60 per person. I decided to go after on my own and only had to pay $29. Another example is the fjord cruise. $70, but the next day a friend and I were able to rent a little speed boat (highly recommend doing this when at Geiranger) for $50 and had a WAY better view of the fjord. Not a big deal at ALL! But something to be aware of. If you do this tour. Overall, incredible guide, really stellar food and accommodation, and gorgeous locations.
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  Trafalgar commented on this review

  We appreciate your review. A great Travel Director is crucial to the enjoyment and comfort of our guests on our trips. We carefully select team members based on their passion for travel and service, and we're glad this was evident during your tour. We... Show more
  Trip date: June 2024
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  Devika

  · October 3rd, 2023
  Excllent tour, excellent tour director and driver.
  

  Trafalgar commented on this review

  We appreciate your positive experience with us during your Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords trip. We carefully select our Coach Drivers and Travel Directors for their professionalism, passion for service, and insights into their given regions, and it's... Show more
  Trip date: September 2023
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  Dianna

  · August 29th, 2022
  Great, sometimes felt to rushed
  

  Trafalgar commented on this review

  Thank you for your feedback. Exploring so many captivating destinations in a limited time can be quite an adventure, and we always strive to include the perfect amount of time at each location for in-depth discovery; inevitably, there are places where... Show more
  Trip date: August 2022
• TJ

  Thanawat

  · August 17th, 2019
  Great experience and everything was perfect. Big thanks to our Tour Director and the team!
  

  Trafalgar commented on this review

  We always appreciate reading about our guests' time spent on the road with us and are delighted to learn that your Travel Director ensured you had such a fantastic time on the Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords guided holiday. Thank you for taking the... Show more
  Trip date: July 2019
• JC

  Joseph

  · August 3rd, 2019
  We could not have possibly seen all the sights that we did had we planned the tour ourselves. The organization of the itinerary, the efficiency of getting from one location to another, the coordination of the travel, luggage management, and entry to sights was superb. The scenery was breathtaking. Although we took many pictures, they do not do justice of seeing the areas in person. We traveled by coach from city to city and some days required extensive traveling. However, due to the skill of our professional driver and the expertise of our tour guide, the trips did not seem so long or taxing. In particular, our tour guide planned for multiple rest stops along the way and in some cases this involved a local treat that presented opportunities for unique snapshots. In almost all cases, the stops involved opportunities for food and refreshments. All breaks were welcomed. Despite the stops, we were always on time at our destinations or even early in some cases. At each city where we stayed overnight, there was always some scenic pleasure or local flavor to experience. Our tour director was exceptionally knowledgeable of the local areas and customs and always provided us with very helpful information to allow us to navigate around the area without difficulty. In addition, the tour director kept us lively and energized by sharing stories and history of the areas through which we were passing. She was quite skilled at keeping our group together and providing us with a rewarding experience. The only issues we had were with the weather (heat wave in the area with no air conditioning at most of the hotels) which we understand is not under Trafalgar's control. The hotels were OK for the most part, but we would have preferred an American style hotel. We also understand that the meals had to be buffet style, but we did not like the need to have to jostle and nudge to get our meals, especially when competing with other tour groups at the buffet line. With the heat, having to work for the meals was quite taxing and detracted from the experience somewhat. We also understand that the pace of the itinerary was necessary to cover the ground that we did, but a more leisurely pace would have been appreciated. Getting up early every morning and traveling all day and then trying to sleep in hot hotels with no air conditioning was a challenge on some days. But, despite some of these issues, overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip and glad we had the experience we did.
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  Trafalgar commented on this review

  Here at Trafalgar, we put careful thought into the creation of our itineraries to ensure that our guests' experiences are as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Therefore, it's wonderful to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed discovering the hand-picked... Show more
  
  Trip date: July 2019
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  William

  · July 21st, 2019
  Although the tour had too much most days it was all very good. I feel this tour would be best if split into at least 2 tours.
  

  Trafalgar commented on this review

  Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords guided holiday with Trafalgar. We regret to read that you found the itinerary to be somewhat fast-paced on this occasion. For guests who wish to take a slightly more relaxed... Show more
  Trip date: July 2019
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  Jane

  · July 10th, 2019
  The itinerary was great with lots of time built in for solo exploration. I liked having an orientation to the towns before heading out on my own. Michael had a lot of knowledge to share about the places we saw. He is s great story teller making everything interesting. His personality is perfect for the job. He kept everyone on time in a very respectful manner which was much appreciated. I also enjoyed the local guides who were also a wealth of knowledge. The optional excursions were Good value for the most part. Our driver was awesome. Despite the challenging terrain I felt very safe and comfortable on the coach. He was always very pleasant.
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  Trafalgar commented on this review

  Our Travel Directors take great pride in making our guests’ time on the road special. Their knowledge and passion for our destinations, along with their unique storytelling ability, makes all the difference when discovering new places. That is why it... Show more
  Trip date: May 2019