Next RS tour takes us to Best of Scandinavia in 14 days. Does this tour have hiking involved? Just making sure we have the right gear, if so. We have a year, but if I need to add to our all weather gear, I want to take advantage of end of season sales at REI and Patagonia. Thx!!
Posted by
Edmonds, WA 🌨 ☂
13445 posts
Looking at the "Itinerary", it seems the only 'hiking' opportunity is Day 13.
https://www.ricksteves.com/tours/scandinavia/best-scandinavia-tour-2026
Here is some info on Floyen--
https://www.floyen.no/en/activities/walks-hikes-floyen
Hopefully some folks who have been on that tour can address 'hiking' and whether special shoes are needed.
Posted by
Duluth, MN🌲
11795 posts
You can always stay a few days extra after the tour is over, or come in early for a few days and get some hiking done. Stockholm has some wonderful hiking available, including the Archipelago Trail. https://stockholmarchipelagotrail.com/
And of course, Bergen also has some wonderful hiking opportunities: https://en.visitbergen.com/things-to-do/activities/hiking-in-bergen
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
3251 posts
I did the Scandinavia tour a couple of years ago. I don't recall any hiking possibilities.
Posted by
OP
Utah via SF Bay Area
511 posts
Thx Liz. I didn't see anything specific regarding a group tour hike. I do plenty of hiking here in Utah- I don't usually go seeking hiking when we travel. But if it was part of the tour, then I could plan accordingly. We are so excited to take this tour.