2026 Mullen Sweden Explorers Program
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June 1, 2026 -
June 9, 2026
Dates are tentative
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| Program Tuition: |
$5,090 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Estimated Airfare: | $1,000 |
Enrollment will open soon!
Sweden
The largest of the Scandinavian countries at twice the size of Britain but with a population of just nine million people, Sweden has room for all comers. The country is permeated by a carefree vibe, and that happy attitude, along with the sweeping landscapes, midnight sun, and beautiful coastlines, has kept Sweden among the top travel destinations in the world. Join us!
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to abide by itineraries as originally planned, but decades of experience teaches that we must be flexible in our planning. Changes to a trip’s schedule are uncommon, but Walking Tree reserves the right to make adjustments to programming in the best interest of the group.
| Day | Location | Description | Lodging |
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| June 1 | USA - Stockholm | The adventure begins! Depart the USA on an overnight flight for Stockholm, Sweden | Airplane |
| June 2 | Stockholm - Uppsala | After a long journey, we arrive in Stockholm and will be greeted by your Walking Tree Program Leader. We'll transfer via private shuttle to Uppsala and take an introductory walk of Uppsala town, a vibrant university town home to the oldest university in the Nordics. Due to it’s historic royal importance, the current King of Sweden as well as the Crown Princess studied at the university of Uppsala, which they both visit annually each spring. We'll have some time to explore our neighborhood on foot, then enjoy a welcome dinner all together to start our Scandinavian adventure the right way. | Uppsala Hotel |
| June 3 | Uppsala | We’ll start the day at Gamla Uppsala, one of the most sacred Viking sites in Scandinavia, known for its royal burial mounds and its role as a religious and political center during the Viking Age. Believed to be the home of the gods in Norse mythology, we’ll visit the mounds, explore the museum, and learn about Viking burial customs. We’ll also visit the nearby Gamla Uppsala Church, built on the site of a pagan temple, and see one of the Viking runestones near the mounds. After lunch, we’ll head into Uppsala’s center to visit the cathedral, the final resting place of Swedish kings like Eric IX and Gustav Vasa. We’ll enjoy dinner in Uppsala before returning to our accommodations. | Uppsala Hotel |
| June 4 | Uppsala | Today we make an excursion to Anundshög, Sweden's largest burial mound, dating back to the Viking era and beyond. Here we will see the famous Anundshög runestone. At the foot of the mound are 2 large stone ships placed end to end. After our visit, we head out on a lake for a canoe tour to experience some nature. We return to Uppsala in tome for your dinner at night. | Uppsala Hotel |
| June 5 | Uppsala - Stockholm | Today we visit Vaxholm, a beautiful small town located in the archipelago of Stockholm. We cross over by boat to Vaxholm Fortress for a visit. Onwards we travel to Stockholm to check in at hotel in the afternoon. Dinner in Stockholm tonight. | Stockholm Hotel |
| June 6 | Stockholm | We’ll start the day with a guided walk of Old Town near the Royal Castle where we will learn about the "bloodbath of Stockholm" and it's affect on Swedish history. After lunch, we’ll continue with a visit to the Swedish History Museum, which houses one of the largest Viking exhibitions in the world. Here, we’ll explore thousands of Viking artifacts and visit the Gold Room (Guldrummet) to see treasures, rune stones, and ceremonial items. Dinner will be in Stockholm to end another enriching day. | Stockholm Hotel |
| June 7 | Stockholm | We’ll spend the day on a full-day excursion by boat, sailing through the beautiful Stockholm archipelago to Birka, one of Sweden’s most important Viking sites and often referred to as Sweden's first city. Founded around 750 AD, Birka was a thriving trading hub during the Viking Age. We’ll visit the museum, enjoy a guided tour of the island’s Viking settlement ruins, graves, and reconstructed buildings, and learn about Viking life and trade routes. After returning by boat to Stockholm, we’ll enjoy dinner in the city. | Stockholm Hotel |
| June 8 | Stockholm | On our last full day in Sweden, we'll visit the Stockholm Viking Museum to honor the central theme of this trip. The afternoon will be free for exploration, with the option (not included) to visit the Vasa Museum to learn about the well-preserved royal warship that sank in Stockholm Harbor in 1628. We’ll gather for a special farewell dinner to celebrate the end of our adventure. | Stockholm Hotel |
| June 9 | Stockholm - USA | All good things must come to an end. After breakfast, we will transfer to the airport and begin our journey back to the USA. | Your own bed! |
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This was our daughter’s 2nd trip with Walking Tree. In 2018, she took her school’s first trip with Walking Tree to Ecuador, and absolutely loved it. Once again, the Walking Tree representative was excellent. My daughter said the leader really made the trip, and worked hard to keep the group happy. Other positives: communication before the trip, website outline, daily blogs and trip photos. Very professional organization. We feel very secure sending our student out into the world with Walking Tree.
Andrea
Parent of France traveler
Your Adventure Includes
Estimated Airfare
In order to give our travelers the best possible price, we break out airfare from the Program Tuition. We will still handle all booking and ticketing via our flight partner who has access to special fares not available to the general public. Once confirmed, you will be invoiced for the flight roughly 75 days prior to travel.
Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on itinerary.
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