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Low-impact tours in Europe
Discover Europe with care on a responsibly designed low-impact tour package. Our local travel experts have crafted each journey to tread more lightly – with slower-paced itineraries, off-season travel, and low-carbon options like train travel and small group tours.
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Book With ConfidencePlan your travels with peace of mind
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Local experts, local insightsThe people behind your trip? They live there
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Great reviewsOver 2,500 5-star Tripadvisor reviews
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24/7 supportWe’re always here to help during your trip
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Flexible itinerariesYour trip, your way
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Full financial protectionYour payments are 100% safeguarded. Always
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Handpicked hotelsPlaces we’d stay ourselves
Train tours
Alpine peaks, medieval spires, endless vineyards glide past your window as Europe unfolds by rail. Low-carbon travel never looked this good.
Why explore Europe on a train tour?
- Travel seamlessly on Europe’s fast, efficient rail network
- Hop from city to city, with everything planned out for you
- Gaze at epic scenery from the comfort of modern trains
- Ride the iconic Glacier Express and cross the Øresund Bridge
Cruise and train tours
Travel Norway in style, low-carbon transport built in. Watch mountains rise, waterfalls tumble and valleys open up from rails and ship decks.
Why explore Norway’s fjords on a cruise and train tour?
- Experience the Norway in a Nutshell® route by Fjord Tours
- Speed across mountain plateaus and past snow-capped peaks
- Travel on the Flåm Railway, the world’s steepest train ride
- Sail past grand waterfalls in the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord
Norway in a Nutshell® Express - Winter
Cities & Fjords
1397EUR
1257EUR
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Guided small group tours
Lower your carbon footprint by sharing the journey. Join fellow travellers on a small group adventure through Europe's unbeatable landscapes.
Why explore Europe on a small group tour?
- Your guide knows the most scenic routes and spots most visitors miss
- Get immersed in local experiences via included excursions
- Travelling as a group means fewer rental cars on the road
- Support the preservation of historic sites through guided visits
Wonders of Scotland & Ireland
Ultimate Celtic Adventure
5722GBP
4864GBP
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Highlights of the Alps
Glacier Express, Neuschwanstein Castle & the Top of Europe
5267EUR
4477EUR
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Natural Wonders of Iceland
The Ring Road & Snæfellsnes
771167ISK
694050ISK
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Multi-day tours
Settle into one place and really get to know it. These tours let you spend days at your leisure in one city, joining daily group excursions to nearby gems.
Why explore Europe on a multi-day tour?
- Unpack once and enjoy staying longer in one place
- Share the impact on small group day trips that are better for the planet
- Return to that café the locals love and the bartender who knows your order
- Learn the rhythm of the city and feel less like a visitor
Edinburgh Complete - Loch Ness, Highlands & Glasgow
1382GBP
Eur
Self-drive tours
Take the wheel. Set your own pace. Choose a road trip designed for lingering, with electric vehicle options and off-season routes.
Why explore Europe on a self-drive tour?
- Choose itineraries designed for less driving and more discovering
- Travel when there are fewer visitors and see Europe as locals know it
- Road trip in style with your route mapped out and 24/7 support
- Go electric where you can – a quieter ride with the same freedom
Iceland Full Circle in 10 days - Winter
330663ISK
264530ISK
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Alpine Crossing – 17 days in Switzerland, Italy, Austria & Germany
4301EUR
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About low-impact tours
We’re committed to being a force for good. This means designing tours that tread more lightly on the planet – through lower-carbon transport, off-season travel that supports local communities year-round, and slower-paced itineraries that create deeper connections with the places you visit.
When you choose one of our responsible tour options, you always get:
• An authentic travel experience planned by local experts
• A dedicated travel consultant to arrange every detail of your trip
• A personalised itinerary filled with insider tips and lesser-known gems
• Handpicked accommodation selected for quality and local character
• 24/7 support throughout your journey for peace of mind
Ready to start planning your low-impact European adventure? Simply follow these steps:
1. Pick your favourite tour
2. Customise your itinerary
3. Check your confirmation email
4. Book your flights
5. Start counting down the days
Why choose us
Book With Confidence
Secure your trip with as little as a 10% deposit. Pay 20% or more, and we'll include Cancellation Protection for free. Want to lock in the exchange rate? Pay in full today. You choose what feels right. Terms and conditions apply.
Local experts, local insights
Reykjavík. Stockholm. Edinburgh. Munich. Dublin. Rome. Since 2002, we’ve been sharing the Europe we know: the quiet corners, the local favourites. Why? Because we want you to love it here as much as we do.
Great reviews
Year after year, Tripadvisor awards us its Certificate of Excellence. We have thousands of 5-star reviews. Even better, 97% of our travellers would recommend us to people they care about. That's what matters most.
24/7 support
Unpredictable weather or a missed connection. It happens – and when it does, we’re just a call away. 24/7 support while you’re travelling. Talk to someone who knows your trip, and knows how to help. Big problem or small one – we’ve got you.
Flexible itineraries
We start with the backbone: an expert-made route with all the places you came to see. Then you shape it. Want extra nights somewhere? Add them. An excursion speaks to you? Done. Want to upgrade your hotel or rental car? Easy. This is your trip.
Full financial protection
We follow European Union Package Travel regulations, which means your money’s safe, no matter what. If the unlikely happens and we face insolvency, you get a full refund. It's not an add-on. Just standard protection you can count on.
Handpicked hotels
Every hotel in your trip? We’ve been there. Checked the breakfast. Walked to the station. Explored the surrounding neighbourhood. This way, you get comfort you can count on, locations that make sense, and mornings that start well.
Reviews
Read what other conscientious explorers experienced on their low-impact adventures.
Abbie United States
Our trip was seamless! We had everything we needed and no confusion. It was so helpful to have minimal receipts and... read more
Our trip was seamless! We had everything we needed and no confusion. It was so helpful to have minimal receipts and everything all in one place. I couldn't recommend enough and am already looking forward to booking with Nordic Visitor in the future!
CherylUnited States
Itinerary was well organized. We liked the self drive option where we could spend as much time as we wanted in... read more
Itinerary was well organized. We liked the self drive option where we could spend as much time as we wanted in different places. It was a bonus visiting in the summer with such long day light hours. Most accommodations in comfort plus were perfect and all had great breakfasts. Guests should be aware that all lodgings didn't have lifts and a few didn't have walk in showers. However I hadn't specified presence for that so that may have been available. It seemed that 17 days was just enough time. We enjoyed taking all the little side roads to the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic way. Some times we got lost on these back roads but that was part of the fun. Would highly recommend.
Moments for your wish list
Snow-topped peaks. Fjords that carve deep into the coast. These thoughtfully designed tours take you closer. Soon you could...
- Glide down mountainsides, past cascading waterfalls, aboard Norway's Flåm Railway
- Explore historic Edinburgh, strolling up the cobbled Royal Mile to the ancient castle
- Witness erupting geysers, thundering waterfalls and a continental rift on the Golden Circle
- Experience local waterway traditions on a gondola ride along Venice's Grand Canal
- Hop between culture-packed capitals Vienna, Budapest and Prague via comfortable trains
- Ride the rails between the vibrant Scandinavian capitals of Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen
- Watch the Swiss Alps unfold from your window aboard the iconic Glacier Express
- Soak in the soothing, mineral-rich waters of Iceland's geothermal Blue Lagoon
- Sail past glacier-carved Norwegian fjords on scenic coastal cruises
- Discover Ireland's towering Cliffs of Moher, and the storied halls of Blarney Castle
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