Day-by-Day · 3 Weeks
Tour Itinerary
Monday, July 5 – Monday, July 26, 2027 — Iceland, Denmark & Sweden. Exact match times and excursions are confirmed closer to departure by the official Gothia Cup schedule.
Full Tour Itinerary
Mon, Jul 5
Depart Gateway City
Denver, Seattle, or Boston → Keflavik, Iceland
Overnight Icelandair flights depart from your Gateway City — Denver, Seattle, or Boston — and land in Keflavik, Iceland the following morning, where the full traveling squad reunites.
Tue, Jul 6
Iceland Sightseeing
Keflavik & Reykjavik, Iceland
Clear customs, gather luggage, and board the guided tour bus for a full day of sightseeing: breakfast at Viking World, a Reykjavik city tour, included lunch, and a visit to a Reykjavik public swimming pool, sauna, and hot tub. The day wraps with a pizza buffet at Langbest Restaurant in Keflavik before an overnight stay at the Konvin Hotel.
Wed, Jul 7
Fly to Denmark
Keflavik, Iceland → Voersa, Denmark
Shuttle to Keflavik Airport for the flight to Copenhagen, claim luggage on arrival, then load the bus north to Voersa, Denmark. Players stay at Stensnaes Skolen; parents check into a nearby AirBnB.
Thu–Sun, Jul 8–10
Denmark Training Camp
Voersa, Denmark
Two to three training sessions daily with scrimmages, plus all three daily meals provided by Scandia United. Danish players train alongside our squad throughout the week, with Danish coaches joining our American Directors and Coaches — many will continue on with the team for tournament play in Weeks 2 & 3.
Mon, Jul 11
Travel Day to Cup No. 1
Voersa → Frederikshavn, Denmark
Clean and pack up the school, then bus to Abildgaard School for a final training session (breakfast and lunch provided by Scandia United). Dinner is provided by Cup No. 1, followed by a march from the mess hall to the stadium for the 7:00pm Opening Ceremony. Parents check into Hotel Jutlandia, Frederikshavn.
Tue–Sat, Jul 12–16
Cup No. 1 Tournament
Frederikshavn, Denmark
Tournament play all week with all meals provided by Cup No. 1. Finals are played Friday and Saturday, July 15–16; Saturday also includes free time to visit downtown Frederikshavn and Palmestrande Beach, with dinner provided by Scandia United.
Sun, Jul 17
Ferry to Sweden
Frederikshavn, Denmark → Gothenburg, Sweden
An early wake-up to clean classrooms and pack the bus for the 6:00am ferry departure to Gothenburg, arriving by 11:30am. The team buses to the host school for the week, with dinner provided by the Gothia Cup. Parents check into a nearby AirBnB.
Mon, Jul 18
Gothia Cup Opening Ceremony
Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg
Gothia Cup match play begins, with all meals provided by the Gothia Cup at the host school. The tournament's spectacular Opening Ceremony takes place at Ullevi Stadium at 8:00pm — an activity parents are welcome to join.
Tue–Fri, Jul 19–23
Gothia Cup Group & Finals Play
Gothenburg, Sweden
Tournament matches continue all week with meals provided by the Gothia Cup at the school. Gothia Cup Finals are played Friday, July 23; if our teams are not competing in the Finals, the tentative plan is a visit to Liseberg Amusement Park (parents welcome; ride tickets and lunch purchased by players).
Sat, Jul 24
Liseberg or Archipelago Day
Gothenburg, Sweden
If our teams played in Friday's Finals, this becomes the Liseberg Amusement Park day; otherwise the group travels by bus, train, or ferry to the Archipelago or a nearby beach. Breakfast is provided by the Gothia Cup, with lunch and dinner purchased by players.
Sun, Jul 25
Travel to Copenhagen
Gothenburg, Sweden → Copenhagen, Denmark
An early 7:00am start to clean classrooms and load the bus for the ride to Copenhagen, with a stop at Frederiksborg Castle along the way, before checking into the Clarion Hotel near Copenhagen Airport. Lunch and dinner are purchased by players.
Mon, Jul 26
Return Home
Copenhagen, Denmark → Iceland → Gateway City
Breakfast is provided at the hotel before checking in at the airport for the flight home via Iceland, with a brief layover to say goodbye to teammates. Upon arrival back at the Gateway City, players claim baggage, clear U.S. Customs, and reunite with parents — the end of the journey.
Hotels, Staff & Good to Know
Hotels for Parents & Supporters
Keflavik, Iceland (all travelers)
Konvin Hotel
Voersa, Denmark (training week)
Players at Stensnaes Skolen; parents at AirBnB
Frederikshavn, Denmark (Cup No. 1)
Hotel Jutlandia (breakfast included) for parents
Gothenburg, Sweden (Gothia Cup)
Players at host school; parents at AirBnB nearby
Copenhagen, Denmark (all travelers)
Clarion Airport Hotel (breakfast included)
Directors & Staff Coaches
Kevin Devitt
Director / Head Coach (HI)
Brad Jordan
Director / Head Coach (CO)
Soren Erie-Jensen
Danish Director / Head Coach (Denmark)
Kyle Rood
Head Coach / Chaperone (OR)
Evan Shintaku
Head Coach / Chaperone (CO)
Nicki Leniton-Nelson
Chaperone (CO)
Maj Britt Erie-Jensen
Chaperone (Denmark)
Jon Andersen
Nutritional & Fitness Specialist (Denmark)
Good to Know
- All schedules abroad are tentative and may require adjustment from time to time — please plan to stay flexible.
- Parents and supporters traveling with the group are welcome to watch training and games, but are otherwise on vacation — we encourage you to enjoy your time in these beautiful countries while our staff supervises the players.
- Plan for approximately $500 in spending money per player.
- Cell phones are collected during training and tournament games and returned at designated times, ensuring players stay rested, focused, and connected with teammates. Wi-Fi is available in most locations, and players have regular opportunities to contact home.
Meet New Friends From Around the World
Traveler Testimonial: Meet New Friends From Around the World
“This trip has been incredible. It was an honor to be able to captain the boy's U16 team that made it so close to the A final this year in Cup Number One. It's always fun to be able to meet new friends from the United States and Denmark. It's always fun to compete in such a soccer saturated environment where you play teams that are often much better than your local teams, and the games are much more intense. For me, being able to play at such a high level against kids that want to win as much as I do is always very fun.”
Sam J. · HI
Tour Cost
Simple, All-In Pricing
Eligibility is by invitation, with qualified coach recommendations considered and general inquiries always welcome.
Player Tour Cost · Gothia Cup 2027
$4,850
3+ weeks of travel, training & competition
Monday, July 5 – Monday, July 26, 2027
What's Included
- Gear package kit and official tour uniform
- Round-trip international airfare from your Gateway City
- Iceland touring day and hotel near the airport
- Ground transportation to training sites in Iceland and Denmark
- Room and meals during the Denmark training week
- Transportation to Frederikshavn, Denmark for Cup No. 1
- Tournament fees for Cup No. 1 and the Gothia Cup, including room and meals
- Opening ceremonies at both Cup No. 1 and the Gothia Cup
- Ferry to Gothenburg and ground transportation at the Gothia Cup
- Sightseeing activities and hotel accommodations in Copenhagen
Not Included
- Spending money
- Meals during travel days
- Ride tickets at Liseberg Amusement Park
Optional travel insurance is available for purchase; we recommend every family explore this option independently.
Requirements
- • Permission to Travel letter
- • Signed Player Code of Conduct
- • Health / medical evaluation
- • Copy of health insurance card
- • Copy of passport photo page
- • Valid passport
Suggested Payment Schedule
| Payment | Amount | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | $300 | As soon as you're ready to commit |
| 1st Payment | $1,000 | December 1 or sooner |
| 2nd Payment | $1,000 | February 1 or sooner |
| 3rd Payment | $1,000 | March 1 or sooner |
| Final Payment | $1,550 | April 1 or sooner |
Refund policy: Refunds are honored, less a $500 processing fee, up until February 15. Extenuating circumstances after that date are evaluated on an individual basis.
A New Dimension to My Game
Traveler Testimonial: A New Dimension to My Game
“This trip was amazing! I have gotten the opportunity to play a different style of soccer that has made me a better player. I'm very glad I made the decision to come on this trip because it was an incredible experience.”
Vanessa R. · HI
Spots for Gothia Cup 2027 Are Limited
Register your team or your individual player today to secure a place on Scandia United's guided journey to the Gothia Cup in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a stop in Denmark.