Back to your trip question concerning Scandinavia, my thought on it is that its a beautiful trip, lots to see, the Scenery is very nice. however costly and thousands do that tour even so..
But if you had the time. You could use the transportation systems throughout Scandinavia and see the exact same route much less.
The flights between Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki are inexpensive. Also the ships that cross these areas are very nice and also inexpensive.
So my suggestion is fly to anyone of the main Capitals of the Scandinavian Countries and start from there.
Having been a Travel Agent and Guide to these places I have the expertise also to provide much more reasonable rates and transport to the exact same spots and travel as an individual on your own time and leisure.
However if you prefer to travel with all things taken care of and in a group its an enjoyable trip indeed.
It all amounts to what the customers prefer.
Nothing wrong with an all inclusive trip .. if you have the money to do so.
Heikki
