Scandinavia Guaranteed Tours 2017

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1 Scandinavia Guaranteed Tours 2017 SUMMARY EXOTIK TOURS OFFERS 2 GUARANTEED TOURS TO SCANDINAVIA BETWEEN MAY AND SEPTEMBER: LEGENDS OF SCANDINAVIA : SWEDEN, NORWAY, DENMARK OR LEGENDS OF THE NORTH (SAME AS LEGENDS OF SCANDINAVIA BUT WITH THE ADDITION OF A 3 DAYS /2 NIGHTS PRE TOUR OF FINLAND AND ESTONIA) LEGENDS OF SCANDINAVIA (12 DAYS) P. 2 LEGENDS OF THE NORTH (14 DAYS) P. 7 p. 1

2 LEGENDS OF SCANDINAVIA LEGENDS OF SCANDINAVIA 12 days / 11 nights /16 meals Sweden Norway Denmark 4* hotels, one night in Sea-Side Cabin on a ship, 5 dinner included, English speaking tour escort Day 1 Thurdays Stockholm Arrival ITINERARY Overnight at the centrally located Clarion Amaranten Hotel. (Transfer not included but can be added with supplement) Day 2 Friday Stockholm Buffet breakfast at the hotel. At 10:30 you will meet your tour escort who will stay with you for the rest of the tour and your local Stockholm guide who will take you on a 3 hour guided tour of the Swedish capital. From Fjällgatan you will have the view of Stockholm spread out on 14 islands connected by bridges. We will visit Gamla Stan, the old city with its narrow cobbled-stoned lanes, charming small squares, medieval buildings in happy colours, the Cathedral, and the Royal Palace. Afternoon is free. Overnight at Clarion Amaranten Hotel. (B) p. 2

3 Day 3 Saturday Stockholm Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure in Stockholm or maybe join an optional tour to visit the City Hall where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held and the fascinating Vasa Ship museum with the unique wooden warship who sank in Stockholm s harbor on its maiden voyage and was salvaged intact 333 years later. Overnight at Clarion Amaranten Hotel. (B) Day 4 Sunday - Stockholm Hamar Today we start the journey by coach towards Norway passing open landscapes, dense forests and glittering lakes. We stop in the city of Karlstad, the capital of the province of Värmland beautifully located on the shores of Lake Värnern, the largest of Sweden s lakes. After crossing the border into Norway we continue to Hamar located by Norway s largest Lake Mjøsa. Dinner and overnight at Scandic Hamar or similar (B/D) Day 5 Monday Hamar Lom -Geiranger First stop today is Lillehammer, where the 1994 winter Olympics took place. We continue north through the green, fertile farmland of Gudbrands Valley. In Lom we stop to see the amazing wooden stave church dating back to the 12th century. Our route continues via Grotli to Geiranger. A photo-stop is made before descending the hairpin curves to the village by the fjord. The fjord and the surrounding mountains give a unique and fabulous backdrop to your stay. Dinner and overnight at the Union Hotel. (B/D) Day 6 Tuesday Geiranger Briksdal Glacier - Balestrand Morning cruise on the UNESCO listed Geiranger Fjord with the impressive waterfalls the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. Continue to Briksdal Glacier. The last part of the journey up to the glacier will be in the motorized open Troll Cars, allowing you to enjoy the full panoramic view. After the glacier experience sit back in the coach and enjoy the views of mountains and fjords passing by as we drive towards Balestrand. Our route will take us through the Gaular p. 3

4 Mountain National Park. Late afternoon we reach the beautiful resort Balestrand located on the shores of the fjord and surrounded by high mountains. This unique spot is a good candidate for the most beautiful place on earth. Dinner and overnight at the historical Kvikne s Hotel. (B/D) Day 7 Wednesday Balestrand- Bergen Ferry across to Hella and continue along the scenic coastal route to Manheller for a short ferry crossing to Fodnes. We then continue to Gudvangen, where we board a 2 hour mini-cruise of the Sogne Fjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Marvel at the landscape as we sail into the Nærøy fjord a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with small farms scattered on the steep hillsides of the fjord, cascading waterfalls and towering snow-clad mountains. Disembark in Flåm and we continue with one of the most exceptional rail road trips in the world, the Flam Railway. With breath-taking views at every curve it will take you up to the mountain station of Myrdal where you will connect to your train to Voss where the coach awaits our arrival and take us to Bergen. Overnight in the heart of the city at Zander K Hotel or similar. (B) Day 8 Thursday Bergen - Geilo Buffet breakfast at the hotel. The guided tour of Bergen will take us to the famous open air fish market, stroll across to Bryggen where the traditional wooden medieval buildings still remain as in the times of the Hanseatic league. Some time at leisure is planned for shopping, having lunch and maybe taking the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for a stunning view of Bergen. In the afternoon, we continue towards the Hardanger Fjord with its romantic landscape of fruit orchards and rounded mountains. We make a stop at the impressive Vøringsfoss waterfall with a vertical drop of 180 meters, before ascending the Hardanger Mountain Plateau and reaching the resort town of Geilo. Dinner and overnight at Bardøla Hoyfjellshotell. (B/D) Day 9 Friday Geilo Oslo Buffet breakfast at the hotel. This morning we head for Oslo, the capital of Norway, with arrival around noon. Some free time for lunch before going on the guided tour of Oslo taking you to the Frogner Park with the controversial sculptures of the famous Norwegian Gustav Vigeland. Other highlights of the tour area the Royal Palace, the medieval fortress Akershus, the modern Opera house, the City Hall etc. Remainder of the day is free to explore Oslo, the pedestrian street Karl Johan and the lovely shopping and restaurant wharf Aker Brygge. Overnight at Thon Hotel Opera or similar. (B) p. 4

5 Day 10 Saturday Oslo DFDS Seaways Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Free morning to continue exploring Oslo, maybe visit some of the famous maritime museums such as the Viking Ships or the Polar ship Fram. Late afternoon, transfer to the pier for embarkation of the DFDS Seaways overnight cruise to Copenhagen. Enjoy the view heading out through the Oslo Fjord from the deck or one of the cafés or bars onboard. Dinner tonight is the famous Scandinavian Smorgåsbord buffet. Overnight in seaview cabins. (B/D) Day 11 Sunday Copenhagen Buffet breakfast onboard as you sail into Copenhagen. Directly upon arrival in Copenhagen meet your local guide showing you some of the highlights of Copenhagen; the little Mermaid, the Gefion fountain, the royal residence Amalienborg Palace, Christianshavn and Nyhavn with its charming canals etc. Free afternoon to enjoy this fairy-tale city on your own. Overnight at Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel. (B) Day 12 Monday - Departure Copenhagen Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Transfer not included but can be added with supplement. (B) Includes: INCLUSIONS 10 overnights at the hotel mentioned in the itinerary or similar category (4 star Hotels) with Scandinavian breakfast buffet. 1 overnight in sea-side cabin onboard DFDS with Scandinavian breakfast buffet. 5 dinners included 1 in Hamar, 2 in Balestrand, 1 in Geilo and 1 onboard DFDS Seaways. English-speaking tour escort through-out the program starting from day 2. City tours of the capitals with local English-speaking guides. Transportation by modern coach with reclining seats, seatbelts and toilet and Wi-Fi onboard 2 mini cruises on the Norwegian Fjords of Geiranger Fjord and Naeroy Fjord- Sogne Fjord Scenic rail road trip with Flam Railway Tour with motorized open troll Cars to Briksdal Glacier Luggage handling at the piers for the overnight Cruise. p. 5

6 NOT INCLUDED: flights, arrival and departure transfers, pre and post tours, insurances, all other item. RATES & Departure dates Dates for guaranteed departures 2017 From Canada (suggested) Start Stockholm End Copenhagen 10 May 11 May 22 May 24 May 25 May 05 June 7 June 8 June 19 June 21 June 22 June 03 July 05 July 06 July 17 July 19 July 20 July 31 July 02 August 03 Aug 14 Aug 16 August 17 Aug 28 Aug 13 Sept 14 Sept 25 Sept Price per person in $Cad per person sharing double room LAND ONLY Price per person in $ CAD in twin occupancy from : $3299* Single supplement +$1110 Triple reduction : -$100 Child 2-12 years old in extra bed sharing room with 2 adults on request Arrival transfers in Stockholm and departure from Copenhagen from: +$200** ** supplement if night arrival or departure arrival between 10 PM and 6 AM *Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued in September Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can slightly increase or decrease anytime. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Exotik Tours,1257 Guy, Montreal, QC H3H 2K5 is a wholly-owned division of TravelBrands Inc Explorer Drive, 3rd floor, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5N1. BC #3597; Ontario # ; Quebec permit # Prices excluding $1.00/$1 000 of travel services representing the clients' contribution to the Indemnity Fund of the clients of the travel agencies of Quebec p. 6

7 LEGENDS OF THE NORTH LEGENDS OF THE NORTH 14 DAYS /12 NIGHTS /16 MEALS Finland Estonia Sweden Norway Denmark 4* hotels, one night in Sea-Side Cabin on a ship, 5 dinner included, English speaking tour escort Day 1 Tuesday Helsinki Individual arrival to the hotel. At 6 pm meet your tour escort who will stay with you for the rest of the tour. Overnight at the centrally located Scandic Grand Marina Hotel. Day 2 Wednesday Helsinki Tallinn Morning city tour of the Finnish capital with a local guide.we will see the colourful harbour market, the neo-classical Senate Square, the Cathedral, the Sibelius monument, the Russian orthodox Uspenski Cathedral and the famous Church in the Rock; Temppeliaukio. Some time at leisure. Late afternoon transfer to the pier for embarkation of the ferry to Tallinn. Upon arrival to Tallinn transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Sokos Viru Hotel (B) p. 7

8 Day 3 Thursday Tallinn Silja LIne Morning city tour of the Estonian capital with a local guide. We will admire the Alexandre Nevski church, Dome church, and the 13-14th century Castle, where the Estonian Parliament is seated today Through the narrow cobbled-stoned lanes we walk to the town Hall Square with the 15th century Town Halll, the 15th century pharmacy, and the buildings of Great Guild and Brotherhood of Blackheads. Some time at leisure. Late afternoon transfer to the pier for embarkation of the overnight cruise to Stockholm. Buffet dinner on board with wine/beer and soft drinks. Overnight in sea-view cabins. (B/D) Day 4 Friday Stockholm Buffet breakfast at the hotel. At 10:30 you will meet your tour escort who will stay with you for the rest of the tour and your local Stockholm guide who will take you on a 3 hour guided tour of the Swedish capital. From Fjällgatan you will have the view of Stockholm spread out on 14 islands connected by bridges. We will visit Gamla Stan, the old city with its narrow cobbledstoned lanes, charming small squares, medieval buildings in happy colours, the Cathedral, and the Royal Palace. Afternoon is free. Overnight at Clarion Amaranten Hotel. (B) Day 5 Saturday Stockholm Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure in Stockholm or maybe join an optional tour to visit the City Hall where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held and the fascinating Vasa Ship museum with the unique wooden warship who sank in Stockholm s harbor on its maiden voyage and was salvaged intact 333 years later. Overnight at Clarion Amaranten Hotel. (B) Day 6 Sunday - Stockholm Hamar Today we start the journey by coach towards Norway passing open landscapes, dense forests and glittering lakes. We stop in the city of Karlstad, the capital of the province of Värmland beautifully located on the shores of Lake Värnern, the largest of Sweden s lakes. After crossing the border into Norway we continue to Hamar located by Norway s largest Lake Mjøsa. Dinner and overnight at Scandic Hamar or similar (B/D) p. 8

9 Day 7 Monday Hamar Lom -Geiranger First stop today is Lillehammer, where the 1994 winter Olympics took place. We continue north through the green, fertile farmland of Gudbrands Valley. In Lom we stop to see the amazing wooden stave church dating back to the 12th century. Our route continues via Grotli to Geiranger. A photo-stop is made before descending the hairpin curves to the village by the fjord. The fjord and the surrounding mountains give a unique and fabulous backdrop to your stay. Dinner and overnight at the Union Hotel. (B/D) Day 8 Tuesday Geiranger Briksdal Glacier - Balestrand Morning cruise on the UNESCO listed Geiranger Fjord with the impressive waterfalls the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. Continue to Briksdal Glacier. The last part of the journey up to the glacier will be in the motorized open Troll Cars, allowing you to enjoy the full panoramic view. After the glacier experience sit back in the coach and enjoy the views of mountains and fjords passing by as we drive towards Balestrand. Our route will take us through the Gaular Mountain National Park. Late afternoon we reach the beautiful resort Balestrand located on the shores of the fjord and surrounded by high mountains. This unique spot is a good candidate for the most beautiful place on earth. Dinner and overnight at the historical Kvikne s Hotel. (B/D) Day 9 Wednesday Balestrand- Bergen Ferry across to Hella and continue along the scenic coastal route to Manheller for a short ferry crossing to Fodnes. We then continue to Gudvangen, where we board a 2 hour mini-cruise of the Sogne Fjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Marvel at the landscape as we sail into the Nærøy fjord a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with small farms scattered on the steep hillsides of the fjord, cascading waterfalls and towering snow-clad mountains. Disembark in Flåm and we continue with one of the most exceptional rail road trips in the world, the Flam Railway. With breath-taking views at every curve it will take you up to the mountain station of Myrdal where you will connect to your train to Voss where the coach awaits our arrival and take us to Bergen. Overnight in the heart of the city at Zander K Hotel or similar. (B) p. 9

10 Day 10 Thursday Bergen - Geilo Buffet breakfast at the hotel. The guided tour of Bergen will take us to the famous open air fish market, stroll across to Bryggen where the traditional wooden medieval buildings still remain as in the times of the Hanseatic league. Some time at leisure is planned for shopping, having lunch and maybe taking the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for a stunning view of Bergen. In the afternoon, we continue towards the Hardanger Fjord with its romantic landscape of fruit orchards and rounded mountains. We make a stop at the impressive Vøringsfoss waterfall with a vertical drop of 180 meters, before ascending the Hardanger Mountain Plateau and reaching the resort town of Geilo. Dinner and overnight at Bardøla Hoyfjellshotell. (B/D) Day 11 Friday Geilo Oslo Buffet breakfast at the hotel. This morning we head for Oslo, the capital of Norway, with arrival around noon. Some free time for lunch before going on the guided tour of Oslo taking you to the Frogner Park with the controversial sculptures of the famous Norwegian Gustav Vigeland. Other highlights of the tour area the Royal Palace, the medieval fortress Akershus, the modern Opera house, the City Hall etc. Remainder of the day is free to explore Oslo, the pedestrian street Karl Johan and the lovely shopping and restaurant wharf Aker Brygge. Overnight at Thon Hotel Opera or similar. (B) Day 12 Saturday Oslo DFDS Seaways Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Free morning to continue exploring Oslo, maybe visit some of the famous maritime museums such as the Viking Ships or the Polar ship Fram. Late afternoon, transfer to the pier for embarkation of the DFDS Seaways overnight cruise to Copenhagen. Enjoy the view heading out through the Oslo Fjord from the deck or one of the cafés or bars onboard. Dinner tonight is the famous Scandinavian Smorgåsbord buffet. Overnight in sea-view cabins. (B/D) Day 13 Sunday Copenhagen Buffet breakfast onboard as you sail into Copenhagen. Directly upon arrival in Copenhagen meet your local guide showing you some of the highlights of Copenhagen; the little Mermaid, the Gefion fountain, the royal residence Amalienborg Palace, Christianshavn and Nyhavn with its charming canals etc. Free afternoon to enjoy this fairy-tale city on your own. Overnight at Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel. (B) p. 10

11 Day 14 Monday - Departure Copenhagen Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Transfer not included but can be added with supplement. (B) Includes: INCLUSIONS 11 overnights at the hotel mentioned in the itinerary or similar category (4 star Hotels) with Scandinavian breakfast buffet. 2 overnight in sea-side cabin onboard DFDS with Scandinavian breakfast buffet. 6 dinners included 1 on board Silja Line, 1 in Hamar, 2 in Balestrand, 1 in Geilo and 1 onboard DFDS Seaways. English-speaking tour escort through-out the program starting from day 2. City tours of the capitals with local English-speaking guides. Transportation by modern coach with reclining seats, seatbelts and toilet and Wi-Fi onboard 2 mini cruises on the Norwegian Fjords of Geiranger Fjord and Naeroy Fjord- Sogne Fjord Scenic rail road trip with Flam Railway Tour with motorized open troll Cars to Briksdal Glacier Luggage handling at the piers for the overnight Cruise. NOT INCLUDED: flights, arrival and departure transfers, pre and post tours, insurances, all other item. RATES & Departure dates Dates for guaranteed departures 2017 From Canada (suggested) Start Helsinki End Copenhagen 8 May 9 May 22 May 22 May 23 May 05 June 5 June 6 June 19 June 19 June 20 June 03 July 03 July 04 July 17 July 17 July 18 July 31 July 31 July 1 Aug 14 Aug 14 August 15 Aug 28 Aug 21 Sept 22 Sept 25 Sept Price per person in $Cad per person sharing double room LAND ONLY Price per person in $ CAD in twin occupancy from : $3849* Single supplement +$1220 Triple reduction : -$150 Child 2-12 years old in extra bed sharing room with 2 adults on request Arrival transfers in Helsinki and departure from Copenhagen from: +$230** ** supplement for transfers if night arrival or departure arrival between 10 PM and 6 AM p. 11

12 *Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued in September Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can slightly increase or decrease anytime. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Exotik Tours,1257 Guy, Montreal, QC H3H 2K5 is a wholly-owned division of TravelBrands Inc Explorer Drive, 3rd floor, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5N1. BC #3597; Ontario # ; Quebec permit # Prices excluding $1.00/$1 000 of travel services representing the clients' contribution to the Indemnity Fund of the clients of the travel agencies of Quebec p. 12

13 Other info DEPARTURES All of the mentioned departures in the programs are guaranteed, meaning that the tours will run regardless of the number of participants. Our tour escorts are all English-speaking with many years of experience and will be staying with the group throughout the entire trip. Passengers on Legends of the North will meet the tour escort at the information meeting point at the hotel at 6 p.m. on day 1. Passengers on Legends of Scandinavia will meet the tour escort in the lobby at am on day 2 of the program. HOTELS All the hotels are first class and have been selected because of their excellent location. Please note that triple rooms are very unusual in Scandinavia. It is possible for 3 persons to share a room but, this will normally be in a regular sized double room, with an extra bed. Please also note that normally the single rooms are smaller than double rooms. TRANSPORT All coaches are modern, first class coaches with air-conditioning, reclining seats, seat belts and toilet. We use Scandinavian coach companies with experienced local English-speaking drivers. CITY SIGHTSEEING TOURS All sightseeing tours in the capitals are guided by local authorized English-speaking guides. LUGGAGE Passengers may bring 1 suitcase of max. 20 kilos per person and 1 carry-on luggage on the coach. Please note that for the overnight ferries the suitcases will go in containers on the ship without access to them during the sail. All clients should therefore prepare an overnight bag to take to the cabins with the necessary items for the cruise. MEALS Buffet breakfast is included at all hotels. If the clients have a very early flight on the last day, no refund can be given for a breakfast not taken. Normally the special dietary needs of passengers can be accommodated if advised at the time of the booking. TRAVEL INSCURANCE, PASSPORTS AND VISAS Exotik Tours is not responsible for loss of luggage or other personal items, we therefore advise clients to buy a luggage and accident insurance. Regarding travel documents, it is the responsibility of the client to have the necessary valid documents and visas for the trip. p. 13