The Greenest Way to Travel

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1 USA English Edition 2009 by The Greenest Way to Travel Visit us at www. ACPRail.com

2 See the Beauty of Scandinavia Welcome to Scandinavia, an enchanting land of unsurpassed natural beauty. Now, you can explore this fascinating area, experience its rich culture and delve into its captivating folklore in comfort and style with ScandinavianRail. Our vast selection of rail passes and complementary products make traveling easy and hassle-free and, best of all, you won t have to break the bank to do it. From the mighty fjords of Norway to the breathtaking natural parks of Sweden, you can experience it all with ScandinavianRail! Going Green The fact is, your choice of transportation greatly affects the environment. All mechanized modes of transport, especially planes, emit large amounts of Carbon Dioxide (CO2), which is one of the leading green house gases that damage the Earth s climate. Railways understand the need to do their part in helping protect the environment and are committed to ensuring they remain one of the greenest forms of transportation! Environmental Initiatives of the Scandinavian Railways: In order to improve the energy efficiencies of their trains, Scandinavian rail providers are implementing new technology called Regenerative Braking. This new innovation transforms approximately 20% of the energy trains dissipate when braking back into re-usable energy. New trains are now built with lighter materials, so less energy is expended when bringing them into motion. The heating and lighting in the carriages are now regulated when parked. SJ, Sweden s main railway, uses only renewable green energy from hydropower for its trains. With your help, we can all make a difference. Travel Greener with ScandinavianRail! Terms and Conditions for ACP Rail International s ScandinavianRail Product Line ACP Rail International is owned and operated by ACP Marketing. Refunds: 1. Refunds are limited to completely unused and unvalidated: passes, tickets, and inclusive packages, and will be granted only where permitted under the terms and conditions set forth below or elsewhere in published documentation. Passes, tickets and vouchers must be returned for refunds. No refunds will be granted on partially unused parts or inclusive packages: documents must bear no evidence of having been tampered with in any way. 2. Where no other time for refund is specified in this brochure, refunds on tickets and passes must be applied for within six months of the issue date. 3. A cancellation charge will be deducted from all refunds. Where no other cancellation charge is specified in this brochure, the cancellations charge will be a minimum of 15%. 4. No refunds will be given on reservation/booking fees. 5. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. 6. All requests for refunds must be submitted to the office from which the passes or tickets were purchased. Fees and Charges: Reservation fees guarantee space and seat assignment on a particular service. Lost Tickets: ACP Marketing is not responsible for tickets or vouchers, which are lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed. Refunds cannot be authorized in such cases. Therefore, travel insurance is recommended. Responsibility and Liability: 1. ACP Marketing acts only as a booking agent. ACP Marketing has no control over, and is not responsible for, any of the tours, passes and other travel accommodations listed in or referred to in this brochure. All bookings are accepted and all tickets, passes and vouchers are issued on the express condition that ACP Marketing is not responsible or liable for any loss (consequential or other-wise), damage (including but not limited to loss of or damage to passenger clothes, baggage, or other property whatsoever), death, injury, delay, inconvenience or irregularity caused by or arising out of or in connection with any defect in any vehicle or other land or sea conveyance used, rented or traveled in, or through the negligence, willful misconduct or other acts, defaults or omissions of any carrier, car rental company, hotel, restaurant or other provider of goods or services. 2. Every booking is accepted subject to the conditions, tariffs, and regulations imposed by the rail, shipping, bus, car rental, car insurance or other companies, firms or persons concerned. Photo Credits: Photos courtesy of Ian Stoner and Alan Cheek of Rail Images, Image Bank Sweden, Innovation Norway, Fjord Norway, Visit Sweden, Connex, Flåm Photoservice, SJ, NSB (Norwegian State Railways), Eurail, Finnish Tourist Board, Cover image: Pål Bugge/ Innovation Norway.

3 Train Passes The Eurail Sweden Pass Get full access to all lines operated by SJ, the main railway company of Sweden, as well as many private railways in Sweden such as Veolia, Arlanda Express, Tagkompaniet and Merresor. Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively in 1st or 2nd class. Stopovers allowed en-route. Children between the ages of 4 and 11 travel for half the Adult fare while children under 4 years of age travel for free. Special fares for Youth aged 12 to 25. Eurail Sweden Pass is also valid on direct Swedish Rail (SJ) trains to and from Copenhagen and Copenhagen Airport. The Eurail Sweden Pass is also valid on the Norwegian part of the journey in the direct border crossing day and night trains Stockholm-Oslo, Malmö-Oslo and Gothenburg-Oslo. VALIDITY: 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 days in 1 month. FARES: Adult, Saver Adult, Saver Child; 1st or 2nd Class, Youth; 2nd Class. The Eurail Norway Pass Get full access to all lines operated by NSB, the National State Railways of Norway in 2nd Class. Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively. Special fares are available for Youths between the ages of 16 and 25. Children between the ages of 4 and 15 travel for half the adult fare while children under 4 travel for free (up to 2 children per traveling adult if seat reservations or supplement for sleeper is not required). The Eurail Norway Pass also qualifies you for additional discounts on the Flam Line and on several ferries. VALIDITY: 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 days in 1 month. FARES: Adult, Saver Adult, Saver Child, Youth; 2nd Class. VALIDITY: 3, 5 or 10 days in 1 month. FARES: Adult, Child; 1st or 2nd Class. Valid for Travel to Oslo & Copenhagen The Eurail Finland Pass The Eurail Finland Pass offers the easiest way to travel the rail network of Finland, from Helsinki to the Arctic Circle and anywhere in between. Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively in 1st or 2nd class. Children 6-16 years of age pay half the adult fare if the child is accompanied by a parent. Children under 6 travel free and do not require a ticket. The Eurail Denmark Pass The Eurail Denmark Pass gives you unlimited access to the entire Danish rail network. Travel the Danish countryside and delve into the rich culture that makes the country special. Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively in 1st or 2nd Class. VALIDITY: 3 or 7 days in 1 month. The Eurail Scandinavia Pass Enjoy all the grandeur and majesty Scandinavia has to offer with the new Eurail Scandinavia Pass. From Norway to Sweden, Denmark to Finland, you can explore it all in comfort and style. Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively. Special fares are available for Youths between the ages of 16 and 25. Children between the ages of 4 and 11 travel for half the adult fare while children under 4 travel for free (up to 2 children per traveling adult if seat reservations or supplement for sleeper is not required). FARES: Adult, Child, Saver Adult, Saver Child, Youth; 2nd Class. The Eurail Denmark Sweden Pass From Copenhagen to Stockholm and all the breathtaking destinations in between are yours to explore with this versatile pass. When traveling Denmark and Sweden, make sure to have this pass for a safe, hassle-free, experience. Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively in 1st or 2nd Class. The Eurail Finland Sweden Pass If your destinations include Finland and Sweden, then this pass is your ticket for a stress-free adventure. With fares and discounts for all types of travelers, the Eurail Finland Sweden Pass is sure to make traveling effortless. Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively in 1st or 2nd Class. The Eurail Norway Sweden Pass Travelling Norway and Sweden has never been easier thanks to this new regional Pass! With full rail access to both Norway and Sweden, travelers have the freedom to explore as little or much as they want. Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively in 2nd Class. FARES: Adult, Child, Saver Adult, Saver Child, Youth; 2nd Class. The Eurail Denmark Germany Pass Providing travelers with complete access to both rail systems, the Eurail Denmark Germany pass is the perfect way to discover all the culture and history these two countries have to offer. VALIDITY: 5, 6, 8, or 10 days in 2 months.

4 Sample Point-to-Point Tickets from Stockholm If your travels do not require a rail pass, consider purchasing point to point tickets. ScandinavianRail offers the most comprehensive inventory of point to point ticket combinations for Scandinavia. Destinations Average Train Time Frequency* Gøteborg 3.5 hours every hour Uppsala 40 minutes every 25 minutes Sundsvall 3.5 hours 9 times per day Malmö 4.5 hours hourly (until 6:00pm) FARES: One-Way, Return; 1st Class, Standard Class. * Minimum Frequency N O R W E G I A N S E A Sample Point-to-Point Tickets from Oslo Destinations Average Train Time Frequency* Bergen 7.5 hours 5 times per day Lillehammer 2.5 hours hourly Stavanger 8 hours 4 times per day Trondheim 7.5 hours 4 times per day FARES: One-Way, Return; 1st Class, Standard Class. * Minimum Frequency N o r t h C a p e Trains generally emit only ¼ of the gases a plane would traveling the same distance. N O R T H AT L A N T I C O C E A N L O F O T E N Sortland Svolvær Leknes Lødingen Å Skutvik Narvik Abisko Kiruna Kolari Kemijärvi A r c t i c c i r c l e Bodø Fauske Gällivare Rovaniemi R u s s i a Jokkmokk Tornio/Torneå A r c t i c c i r c l e Sandnessjøen Mo i Rana Mosjøen Arvidsjaur Haparanda Boden Luleå Kemi Oulu/Uleåborg Storuman Hällnäs Ylivieska Kajaani Kontiomäki Nurmes Kokkola/Karleby Iisalmi Hoting Vännäs Umeå Kuopio Varkaus Joensuu Bergen Haugesund Stavanger From Newcastle Ålesund Molde Kristiansund Åndalsnes Trondheim Oppdal Dombås Støren Hell Storlien Enafors Undersåker Östersund Ånge Bräcke Ljusdal Bollnäs Långsele Härnösand Sundsvall Hudiksvall Söderhamn Lillehammer Orsa Gol Mora Rättvik Flåm Geilo Turku/Åbo Elverum Å L A N D Malung Leksand Storvik Gjøvik Hamar Gävle Myrdal Finse Voss Vansbro Falun Mariehamn Oslo airport Borlänge Hanko/Hangö Gardermoen Kongsvinger Torsby Ludvika Avestad Hønefoss Uppsala Fagersta OSLO Sunne Sala Lillestrøm Arlanda airport Drammen Kongsberg Kil Frövi Västerås Moss Örebro Södertälje Nordagutu Fredrikstad Karlstad Eskilstuna Skien STOCKHOLM Halden Hallsberg Nynäshamn Larvik Sandefjord Laxå Nyköping Egersund Motala Strömstad Lidköping Norrköping Skövde Linköping Trollhättan Falköping S K A G E R R A K Kristiansand Tranås Skagen Göteborg Gothenburg Jönköping Nässjö Västervik Visby Hirtshals Borås Hultsfred Hjørring Frederikshavn Vetlanda Oskarshamn Värnamo Berga G O T L A N D Hanstholm Varberg Alvesta Växjö Thisted Ålborg Kalmar Viborg K AT T E G AT Randers Halmstad Ö L A N D Skive Holstebro Grenå Herning Karlshamn Ringkøbing Hässleholm Karlskrona Århus Helsingborg Silkeborg Helsingør Sölvesborg Horsens Hillerød Kristianstad Vejle Kalundborg Kastrup airport Lund Esbjerg Kolding Fredericia Roskilde Malmö Simrishamn Nyborg Ribe KØBENHAVN Ystad Odense Korsør Copenhagen Trelleborg B O R N H O L M Sønderborg Svendborg Rønne Nykøbing Falster Tønder Rødby Gedser n (D Røros Tynset Åre Vaasa/Vasa Pori/Björneborg Seinäjoki Kokemäki Parkano Tampere/ Tammerfors P o l a n d Haapamäki Toijala Hämeenlinna/ Tavastehus Karjaa/ Karis Orivesi Jyväskylä Lahti Kouvola Riihimäki Kerava/Kervo HELSINKI/ HELSINGFORS Pieksämäki Savonlinna/Nyslott Mikkeli/ St.Michel Vainikkala Kotka Valid with ScanRail Pass Ferries with discount Ferries without discount Railway lines with discount Railway lines without discount Bus lines with discount Imatra Parikkala Lappeenranta/ Villmanstrand Vyborg Trains emit approximately 50% less harmful Green House gases per passenger kilometer than cars. Bus lines without discount Bus lines included in the pass Illustration: Mackinnon Webdesign Updated: G e r m a n y

5 Norwegian Combination Tours Norway in a Nutshell Tour Norway in a Nutshell is one of the most popular round trips in the world. It takes you through some of the loveliest scenery in Fjord Norway. You experience the Bergen Railway line, the Flåm Railway line, the mountains at Myrdal and the fjord in Flåm. A fjord cruise on the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord is also included. This breath-taking tour will also take you on a bus journey up Northern Europe s steepest road, the Stalheimskleiva. Optional direction of travel is permitted. Stopovers are permitted and strongly encouraged. A 1 to 3 day period is best to fully appreciate the tour. Children between the ages of 4 and 15 pay half the adult fare. Children under 4 travel for free. Reservations are recommended on region trains of the Bergen Railway Line. FARES: Adult; Child; 2nd Class. Five itineraries to choose from that include 2nd class rail service, bus shuttle and boat excursion: Bergen-Bergen Tour Voss Voss Tour Oslo Voss Bergen Tour Oslo Voss Oslo Tour Oslo Voss Bergen Oslo Tour The Sognefjord in a Nutshell Tour (Formerly The Royal Fjord Tour) The longest (204km) and deepest (1309m) fjord in the world awaits you with this impressive train journey on the Flåm Railway line and boat journey on the Sognefjord through some of the most impressive and majestic views of the sea, mountains and the fjord. This tour is valid for travel between May 1st and September 30th. Optional direction of travel is permitted. Stopovers are permitted and strongly encouraged. A 1 to 3 day period is best to fully appreciate the tour. Reservations are not included. No reservation necessary on the Expressboat. Reservations are recommended on the region trains of the Bergen Railway line. Children between the ages of 4 and 15 pay half the adult fare. Children under 4 travel for free. FARES: Adult, Child; 2nd Class. There are 3 itineraries to choose from that include 2nd class rail service and boat excursion: Bergen Myrdal Flam-Bergen Tour. Duration: 8h30 Oslo Myrdal-Flam Bergen Tour. Duration: 11h30 Oslo Myrdal Flam Bergen Oslo Tour. Duration 18h30 The Hardangerfjord in a Nutshell Tour (Formerly the Explore Hardanger Fjord Tour) The Hardangerfjord in a Nutshell Tour round trip includes a train journey on the Bergen Railway line and a coach tour through attractive farmland and delightful villages typical of Western Norway. The fjord cruise on the Hardanger fjord by boat then offers spectacular views of towering mountains and impressive waterfalls. Tour is available from June through August. Tour includes train, bus and boat transportation. Children between the ages of 4 to 15 pay a reduced fare. Children under 4 travel for free. Optional direction is available: Bergen-Voss-Ulvik-Eidfjord-Norheimsund-Bergen. Reservations are recommended on the region trains on the Bergen Railway line. The duration of the tour is best appreciated over a 1 to 3 day period. FARES: Adult, Child; 2nd Class. Three itineraries to choose from that include 2nd class rail service, bus shuttle and boat excursion: Bergen Voss Ulvik Eidfjord Norheimsund Bergen Tour Bergen Norheimsund Eidfjord Ulvik Voss Oslo Tour Oslo Bergen Norheimsund Eidfjord Ulvik Voss Oslo Tour

6 Sweden Products The Stockholm Card The Stockholm Card gives you free entry to 75 museums and attractions, free travel by public transport, free sightseeing by boat as well as several other bonus offers and a multilingual guide for Stockholm. VALIDITY: 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours. FARES: Adult, *Child. *Maximum 2 child cards per adult. Valid for children 7 to 17, children under 7 do not require a pass. Göteborg Pass The Göteborg Pass gives you access to a host of experiences. Whether you want to see the sea and the bare cliffs, have fun at Liseberg amusement park, discover Gothenburg s fine museums, dine in the city or hit the shops, the Göteborg Pass opens doors for you! VALIDITY: 24 hours, 48 hours. FARES: Adult, *Child. *Children 5 to 17, maximum 4 children per adult pass. Children under 5 do not require a pass. Norway Products The Flåm Railway Welcome to Flamsbana! Each year, this exciting stretch of railway attracts people from all corners of the world, making the Flåm Railway one of Norway s most spectacular tourist attractions. The train journey provides some of Norway s wildest and most magnificent scenery through mountains, waterfalls and fjords. Child fares for children 4 to 15 years Family card available for 2 adults and maximum 2 children for a return journey only. VALIDITY: One-Way Ticket, Return Ticket. FARES: Adult, Child, Rail Pass Users, Family Card. *Children 5 to 17, maximum 4 children per adult pass. Children under 5 do not require a pass. The Rauma Line Experience one of the most spectacular tourist trains in Norway! Travel from Dombås to Åndalsnes and enjoy a leisurely pace, audio guides and the opportunity to photograph beautiful attractions including the Kylling Bridge, River Rauma and famous mountain faces. VALIDITY: One-Way Ticket, Return Ticket FARES: Adult, Child 4-15 years *One child travels free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Contact your local travel agent for tickets and passes or visit: Travel Agents: Many rail passes and tickets are available through your GDS. Look for 9B on your primary display and for our information pages. Ask about BritRail as well as our other ACP Rail International travel products by visiting our websites at: ACP Secrets Tour Packages for Europe For the complete list of European Tour Packages to Britain, Scandinavia & Europe, including Add-ons & specials, please visit or call toll free at