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Over 20 days, Scandinavia moves from sea air and city harbors to Sami lands and the high Arctic. You cruise across the Baltic to Helsinki, follow the scent of fresh bread, dark Finnish liquorice and smoked reindeer through the harbor market. In Stockholm, ABBA’s melodies fill the museum, while the Vasa Galleon’s preserved timbers, cannon and carved ornaments show the scale and ambition of a 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage. In Copenhagen, you'll stand by the harbor with Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid, her bronze gaze fixed on the water. Oslo takes you deeper into history, with Viking ships, royal palaces and harbor-facing ramparts. Farther north, Lapland stretches across the home territories of the nomadic Sami community before you visit Trine Lyrek’s farm and meet her Arctic dogsled racing Alta huskies. At North Cape, travel in search of the midnight sun and raise a glass of champagne with local caviar beside towering sea cliffs in the lingering glow of the far north.
- "One thing I really love about showing guests Norway is how people have lived and flourished for thousands of years in harsh and unforgiving yet stunningly beautiful landscapes."
- Business class coach with extended leg room
- Top-rated dining, from farm-to-table to local restaurants
- Premium regional accommodation
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Price in USD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
On arrival in Copenhagen, colorful painted façades stretch ahead as cyclists glide past, their bells chiming through the fresh harbor air. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner, with the easy chatter of new company around the table. Later, Tivoli Gardens lights up the night in a wash of lanterns, music and old-world fairground magic, inviting you into Copenhagen’s playful side.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. Tourism is a major contributor to Copenhagen's economy, attracting visitors due to the city's harbour, cultural attractions and award-winning restaurants.
Copenhagen unfolds with your Local Specialist, from royal residences and palace courtyards to the waterfront houses of Nyhavn. By the harbor, you pause beside Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid, her bronze figure turned towards the passing boats. You'll trace Denmark’s royal history through Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace and Christiansborg Palace, passing guarded gateways, ceremonial squares and the quiet grandeur of their state rooms. At Copenhagen Cathedral, you feel the air turn cooler beneath its neoclassical lines, where King Frederik X married Queen Mary and Denmark’s largest bell hangs high in the tower. This afternoon, you have time at leisure, or you may choose an Optional Experience along the Danish Riviera to visit one of North Zealand’s fairytale-style castles.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. Tourism is a major contributor to Copenhagen's economy, attracting visitors due to the city's harbour, cultural attractions and award-winning restaurants.
You'll leave Copenhagen behind on the Øresund crossing, dipping below the sea before emerging into the open air of the artificial island of Peberholm. From there, road and rail stretch across the long bridge to Sweden, open water spreading below the span before Skåne leads you past fertile farmland and the wide blue edge of Lake Vättern. You may catch your first glimpse of Stockholm on the horizon, its 14 islands linked by bridges, with channels threading between red-roofed buildings and green shores. This evening, you may choose an Optional Experience and enjoy Swedish cuisine served in traditional surroundings.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. Tourism is a major contributor to Copenhagen's economy, attracting visitors due to the city's harbour, cultural attractions and award-winning restaurants.
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and the most populous city in the Nordic countries. It is the only capital in the world with a national urban park.
Begin at Stockholm City Hall with your Local Specialist. You'll pass into Gyllene salen, where flashes of gold dance across the gleaming marble floor and mosaic walls glow beneath glittering chandeliers. Then you enter the grand Blå hallen, where high red brick walls rise far above pale stone arches in a vast room used for the Nobel Prize banquets. In Gamla Stan, you wander through the medieval heart of the city, its narrow lanes and worn stone leading past the cathedral to the Royal Palace. Your afternoon is at leisure, perhaps spent with the Vasa Galleon, where cannon, carved timber and towering masts show the scale of a warship built to impress yet lost on its maiden voyage. Later, board your Baltic cruise to Finland. Over dinner on board, the city slips away and the archipelago begins: thousands of islands, dark pines and rocky islets passing beyond your A-class sea-view cabin as the northern sun lingers low on the mid-summer horizon.
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and the most populous city in the Nordic countries. It is the only capital in the world with a national urban park.
In Helsinki, you walk through the Finnish capital’s bold architecture and leafy parks. You may catch sight of Helsinki Cathedral’s white columns and green dome, harbourfront buildings and ferries gently cruising across the blue water. With your Local Specialist, you'll head for a traditional food market, following the warm scent of griddled pancakes, sharp liquorice and smoked reindeer between the stalls. Later, your time is your own. You might stay close to the harbor, browsing handmade crafts, fruit piled in bright crates and souvenirs that carry the practical beauty of Finnish design. Or perhaps take a seat on a nearby park bench and listen to the rustle of leaves around you.
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki is the capital city and most populous municipality of Finland. Helsinki has one of the highest urban standards of living in the world. In 2011, the British magazine Monocle ranked Helsinki the world's most liveable city.
Deeper into Finland, spruce and birch line your route and lakes appear between the trees in flashes of silver. As you approach Kuopio, Lake Kallavesi and the wooded Puijo ridge draw nearer, with small cottages and slips of shoreline cutting through the green. In Kuopio, the lift carries you up Puijo Tower, where you'll look out from more than 200 meters above the lake, over forest, city roofs and islands scattered across Finnish Lakeland.
Kuopio, Finland
Kuopio is a key city in the Finnish Lakeland, known for Puijo Hill and Lake Kallavesi, offering a mix of nature and urban life.
As the route turns towards the Arctic, you cross into Lapland, native home to the nomadic Sami community. In Oulu, northern Finland’s oldest city, you’re never far from the Bothnian Bay, with gull calls overhead and cool port air moving through the streets. You have time to explore the city center, spread across several islands. Perhaps you hear bicycles clicking over bridges and paths or the soft clatter of boats swaying in the harbor. Or you may sit near the port and watch the light shimmer across pale northern water. Then the journey continues to Rovaniemi, the modern capital of Lapland, as the landscape grows more remote and the Arctic Circle lies ahead.
Oulu, Finland
Oulu is a vibrant tech and culture hub in northern Finland, offering a charming Baltic coastline and a distinctive Arctic urban atmosphere for travelers.
Rovaniemi, Finland
Rovaniemi is a city and municipality of Finland. It is situated about 6 kilometres (4 miles) south of the Arctic Circle.
You cross the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, standing with one side of the painted line behind you and the wide north ahead. With your Local Specialist, you take in Alvar Aalto’s Town Hall before you enter Rovaniemi Church and feel the air cool around pale walls, wooden pews and the great altar fresco rising ahead. Your choice experience takes you further into Lapland. One path leads to Santa Claus, where you may meet him and enjoy a touch of Christmas in the Arctic. The other leads into the forest with your Local Specialist, where fresh air moves between pine trees and the scent of damp earth hangs low along the path. This afternoon, perhaps spend time at the open-air museum or beneath Arktikum’s long glass roof, where exhibits explore Arctic nature, culture and life in the far north.
Rovaniemi, Finland
Rovaniemi is a city and municipality of Finland. It is situated about 6 kilometres (4 miles) south of the Arctic Circle.
Begin with a relaxed start this morning, or choose an Optional Experience to Ranua Wildlife Park, where you may spot polar bears, lynxes or even a wolverine among the animals of the far north. The Four Winds Road then carries you farther north, past open land and low scrub, the cool air on your face as you watch for reindeer herds roaming freely, antlers lifted against the pale Lapland sky. At one of the region’s oldest churches, you pause among plain timber and soft light. Near the old gold center of Tankavaara, Urho Kekkonen National Park spreads into fell, forest and raw Arctic space, a glimpse of Europe’s last great wilderness.
Rovaniemi, Finland
Rovaniemi is a city and municipality of Finland. It is situated about 6 kilometres (4 miles) south of the Arctic Circle.
Cross the rolling tundra into Norway, stopping in Karasjok to see the Sámi Parliament before the road follows Porsanger Fjord towards Honningsvåg. Here, you may catch the strong scent of sea air drifting through the northern fishing town, water lapping against boats along the quay and the great stretch of the Barents Sea beyond. During your time at leisure, you may choose an Optional Experience around Gjesværstappen, where steep island cliffs shelter puffins, kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots and white-tailed eagles, with the chance to spot a gray seal or porpoise from the boat. Tonight, you'll travel to Nordkapp in search of the midnight sun, raising a glass of bubbles with caviar at the northern edge of mainland Europe, beside towering cliffs and the lingering glow of the far north.
Karasjok, Norway
The 5,453-square-kilometre (2,105 sq mi) municipality is the 2nd largest by area out of the 422 municipalities in Norway.
North Cape
The North Cape is a popular tourist spot on the island of Mageroya just off the northern coast of Norway. Many people come here to view the midnight sun. There is a visitor's center that includes a restaurant and store.
This morning, enjoy a relaxed start before you cross Finnmark, Norway’s northernmost county, past rolling tundra, low ridges and isolated dwellings set wide apart beneath the open sky. By afternoon, Alta is yours to explore, a northern town shaped by fishing, mining and the cold, clear river that runs through it. You may visit the Northern Lights Cathedral, its silver curves spiralling above the town against the northern sky. Or travel by riverboat along the Alta River, with wind on your cheeks, spray at the side of the boat and the canyon narrowing ahead.
North Cape
The North Cape is a popular tourist spot on the island of Mageroya just off the northern coast of Norway. Many people come here to view the midnight sun. There is a visitor's center that includes a restaurant and store.
Alta, Norway
Alta is a town in Finnmark, northern Norway, famous for its UNESCO-listed rock carvings and prime Northern Lights viewing.
After a Relaxed Start, you choose how close to Alta’s ancient past you want to get: time in the town center, or a visit with your Local Specialist to the UNESCO-listed Rock Art of Alta. At the carvings, your eye follows lines cut into weathered stone, thousands of marks left by early Arctic communities. Later, the Lyrek family welcomes you to their working husky farm, where an oven-baked lunch brings regional flavors to the table, perhaps fresh Arctic fish or reindeer with crisp salads and wine. Afterwards, you meet Alaskan huskies bred for endurance and speed on the snow, along with the next generation of pups who may one day race across the Arctic.
Alta, Norway
Alta is a town in Finnmark, northern Norway, famous for its UNESCO-listed rock carvings and prime Northern Lights viewing.
As you travel south, you pass Kåfjord, where salt air lifts from the fjord and steep rock rises around the place the World War II German battleship Tirpitz was once stationed. You hear tales of one of World War II’s first large-scale battles as the road carries you towards the Lyngen Alps, 90 kilometers of pale glaciers, jagged ridges and mountain light stretching across the distance. In Narvik, the air sharpens between sea and peak, with harbor routes, railway lines and mountain passes all tied to the city’s wartime importance. This afternoon, you may choose an Optional Experience at the Narvik War Museum, moving through photographs, artifacts and personal accounts that trace the 1940 Battles of Narvik and the impact of occupation on everyday life in the Arctic.
Narvik, Norway
Narvik is located on the shores of the Ofotfjorden. The municipality is part of the traditional district of Ofoten of Northern Norway, inside the Arctic Circle.
Journey south to Skarberget, where you’ll board a ferry to Bognes. Step out on deck as Tysfjord opens around you, its deep waters framed by steep granite walls and northern Norway’s coastline. Continue to Fauske for lunch at leisure before traveling through the beautiful mountain landscapes of Saltfjellet. At the Arctic Circle Center, pause for an epic photo beside the monument marking this famous geographical boundary at approximately 66°33' north. You’ll reflect on how this invisible line is associated with two of the Arctic’s most extraordinary natural phenomena: the midnight sun and polar night. Later, you’ll arrive in Mosjøen, Helgeland’s oldest town, whose history was shaped by the 19th-century timber trade. Settle into your hotel before enjoying an included buffet dinner.
Mosjoen, Norway
A town in Vefsn Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The 6.36-square-kilometre (1,570-acre) town has a population (2018) of 9,834 and a population density of 1,528 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,960/sq mi).
In Namdalen, the road runs through river country as you listen for the roar of Laksfoss Falls and watch for salmon leaping upstream. Past the village of Hell, you continue to Trondheim, Norway’s third largest city and once the seat of its Viking kings. Along the Nidelva, you may wander beside painted wooden wharves leaning over the river, or pause before Nidaros Cathedral rising in carved stone nearby. At your hotel, you have time to settle in after the road, with Trondheim’s river air and surrounding hills just outside.
Laksfoss Falls, Norway
Trondheim, Norway
A city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway which lies on the south shore of Trondheim Fjord at the mouth of the River Nidelva.
Your road through Norwegian Fjordland rises into the Dovre Mountains, where you watch rivers drop in white threads towards green valleys and snow stay bright on distant peaks. Through Dovrefjell National Park, you pass lakes, high plateaus and open mountain country before reaching Lom, where you may pause before the carved details of a dark-timbered stave church. At Geirangerfjord, you board a cruise across still water, hearing the low wash against the boat as you look up to sheer cliffs and waterfalls falling in long silver lines. Later, your hotel looks over the fjord landscape, where you can pause with the mountains, water and deep valley air around you.
Geiranger, Norway
Geiranger, a UNESCO-listed fjord village, is Norwayâs natural crown jewel. Famous for the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls, it offers epic viewpoints like Flydalsjuvet and thrilling adventuresâfrom kayaking to mountain hikes. Pure Nordic magic!
You have the day to explore Geiranger’s UNESCO-listed fjords and mountains, from low shorelines to the high roads carved into Norway’s steep country. Perhaps choose an Optional Experience along Trollstigen, the Troll’s Road, where the route climbs through 11 hairpin bends and the roar of Stigfossen rises beside the coach in bursts of spray. Above it all, you see the road drop away beneath you in silver loops, with green folds of valley and pale rock stretching far below.
Geiranger, Norway
Geiranger, a UNESCO-listed fjord village, is Norwayâs natural crown jewel. Famous for the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls, it offers epic viewpoints like Flydalsjuvet and thrilling adventuresâfrom kayaking to mountain hikes. Pure Nordic magic!
Norway’s fjord country gives way to valleys, farmsteads and mountain slopes as you pass through landscapes associated with Ibsen’s Peer Gynt and the music of Edvard Grieg. In Lillehammer, your Travel Director introduces the former Winter Olympic host city, where memories of the 1994 event linger in ski jumps, sporting arenas and crisp alpine air. You'll continue to Oslo, Norway’s modern capital, where Bjørvika rises at the fjord in white marble, glass and sharp city lines, the Opera House sloping towards the water as if the city has opened a path to the sea. This evening, you and your fellow travelers will settle into an evening meal.
Lillehammer, Norway
Lillehammer is a town and municipality in Oppland county, Norway. The city centre is a late 19th-century concentration of wooden houses, which enjoys a picturesque location overlooking the northern part of lake Mjosa and the river Lagen, surrounded by mountains.
Oslo, Norway
Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It is an important centre for maritime industries and maritime trade in Europe. The city is home to many companies within the maritime sector, some of which are among the world's largest shipping companies.
With your Local Specialist, you'll walk near the stone ramparts and spires of medieval Akershus Castle, the harbor air moving around the fortress walls as the Oslofjord opens beyond them. At the Royal Palace, you'll pause by the broad square and Palace Park, where lawns, old trees and small ponds sit alongside the neoclassical lines of Norway’s royal residence. In Frogner Park, stroll among Gustav Vigeland’s bronze, granite and cast-iron figures. This afternoon, the city is yours to explore, perhaps by the water, or along another Oslo street, park or gallery that catches your eye.
Oslo, Norway
Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It is an important centre for maritime industries and maritime trade in Europe. The city is home to many companies within the maritime sector, some of which are among the world's largest shipping companies.
You'll say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow travelers, as your Scandinavian journey comes to a close.
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- TRIP RUN BY INSIGHT VACATIONS.
- DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time. Please be aware when booking your flights.
- DAY 20: Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) on the last day of the tour at 07:15 and 10:15.
- CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Copenhagen and Oslo. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with us, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights should make their own transfer arrangements.
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Inter-city Travel: By private motor coach, trains and ferries.
Touring: By air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches. Please note that on some Regional European First Class Tours and London sightseeing, motor coaches without toilet facilities are used. In the Middle East and South America, air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches (or minibuses) without toilet facilities are used. If due to circumstances beyond our control coaches are used otherwise than as advertised, a refund of $10 per person will be made.
Touring: By air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches. Please note that on some Regional European First Class Tours and London sightseeing, motor coaches without toilet facilities are used. In the Middle East and South America, air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches (or minibuses) without toilet facilities are used. If due to circumstances beyond our control coaches are used otherwise than as advertised, a refund of $10 per person will be made.
Hotel Accommodation: Prices are per person and based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded room with private bath or shower. When booking triple rooms please note that the third bed may be a 'roll-away' bed. Availability of triple rooms is limited. Note that single rooms in European hotels are generally smaller than twin-bedded rooms and European hotel standards, facilities and services provided may vary from those in other parts of the world and are often local in style.
Tour Director: Escorted tours are conducted in English only by a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
Porterage & Luggage Allowance: Baggage handling for one suitcase per person on tour, at hotels, is included in the tour price. Due to limited coach capacity, this single bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30"x18"x10" (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 50 lbs (23kg). A charge of up to US$5 per traveling day will be collected by the Tour Director if a second piece of baggage is carried, or if the suitcase exceeds the established weight and/or dimensions. However it cannot be guaranteed that more than one suitcase will be carried. Hand luggage should be one piece per person and should be limited in size (not exceeding 30x28x14cm or 12x11x6) so as to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead shelf. These are the responsibility of each tour member and should be taken onto the motor coach with you. Please note that luggage with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and can therefore not be accepted as carry-on luggage for safety reasons. Porterage at train stations is not included. We will not accept liability for any loss or damage to baggage or any of the passenger's belongings. Passengers should report any lost items to the Tour Director who will assist in completing a lost property form that can be used for any insurance claim in this matter. However, we cannot assist in locating any lost items once the passenger has returned home.
Tips and Taxes: All tips are included for services on tour provided by dining-room waiters, chambermaids and porters at hotels.
Airfair Exclusions: Airfares to and from your destination, except where specified, airport taxes and fees; passport and visa fees; airline fees for checked and/or excess baggage; airport transfers; insurances of all kinds; tips to Tour Directors, motor coach drivers, local city guides and cruise staff; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; porterage at train stations; laundry; phone calls; minibar; beverages; meals not detailed in the itinerary; optional excursions; and all items of a personal nature. The tour price also does not cover costs and expenses, including the return to your home, if you leave the tour at your own volition or due to illness, or as a consequence of official action by the government of any country visited.
Cancellations and Cancellation Fees: Notice of cancellation must be made in writing.
our Only (Land Tours) No. of days prior to tour departure* and Cancellation Free as a % of total price:
- Over 45 days: $US200
- 45 - 22 days: 25%
- 21 - 8 days: 30%
- 7 - 1 days: 50%
- Departure day or later/no show: 100% The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
Refunds and Penalties:
Illness or Absenteeism: In the event of your withdrawal from a tour after commencement for reasons of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing. We makes no representation or guarantees concerning reimbursements of funds paid by you under any insurance claim.
General Information and Conditions
Tour Prices:Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at time brochures went to print. Should these change, the price of your vacation may increase. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your land tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. Please note that if the total tour price increases by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their tour within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty.
Tour Cancellation: We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, our only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangement affected due to our cancellations.
Travel Insurance: We recommend that all passengers purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. We cannot be held responsible if a passenger is denied entry for being unable to provide details to the authorities of such insurance. We do not employ staff doctors or nurses. Should you need medical attention, it will be at local facilities, at your expense. We are not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of medical services, or for the quality of medical care or medical services you receive.
Complaints procedure: Should you have a complaint in respect of your vacation, you should inform your Tour Director/Representative immediately. If the matter cannot be resolved after the Tour Director's/Representative's best endeavors to do so during the holiday.
Responsibility
1. The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described on the website, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
2. Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organizations or service providers concerned will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident.
3. Transportation companies, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
4. In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing.
5. We are not responsible for omissions, printing and/or typographical errors, in brochures, on Internet sites correspondence or invoices or in any other media where such information may be presented. We reserve the right to make corrections as required. The terms and conditions listed remain in effect until replaced. These terms and conditions replace all previous versions.
General Information and Conditions
Tour Prices:Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at time brochures went to print. Should these change, the price of your vacation may increase. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your land tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. Please note that if the total tour price increases by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their tour within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty.
Tour Cancellation: We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, our only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangement affected due to our cancellations.
Travel Insurance: We recommend that all passengers purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. We cannot be held responsible if a passenger is denied entry for being unable to provide details to the authorities of such insurance. We do not employ staff doctors or nurses. Should you need medical attention, it will be at local facilities, at your expense. We are not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of medical services, or for the quality of medical care or medical services you receive.
Complaints procedure: Should you have a complaint in respect of your vacation, you should inform your Tour Director/Representative immediately. If the matter cannot be resolved after the Tour Director's/Representative's best endeavors to do so during the holiday.
Responsibility:
- The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described on the website, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
- Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organizations or service providers concerned will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident.
- Transportation companies, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
- In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing.
- We are not responsible for omissions, printing and/or typographical errors, in brochures, on Internet sites correspondence or invoices or in any other media where such information may be presented. We reserve the right to make corrections as required. The terms and conditions listed remain in effect until replaced. These terms and conditions replace all previous versions.
Prices may vary and are subject to availability by season, weekend, and/or holiday.
While we will make every effort to maintain a regular operation, we reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and issue a full refund to affected customers under special circumstances.
We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.
Q & A
Popular FAQs
Passports are needed when traveling outside your home country. Your passport should be valid for 6 months beyond the conclusion of your trip.
You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your tour. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your tour. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your travel agent, and local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting, well in advance to determine which visas you require and how to obtain them.
The meals on tour will provide you with a balanced diet and are based on local foods and menus. We can accommodate passengers who prefer a vegetarian diet and can assist with diabetic, gluten free and other medically recommended diets. Please advise at time of booking. We regret that we are unable to supply meals in accordance with strict religious requirements.
Most hotels do offer laundry service, and in some cities Laundromats are also available. However, it is a good idea to try and pack enough clothing without having to do laundry, as it can sometimes be costly and/or inconvenient.
Yes, your Tour Director will implement a seat rotation system, whereby passengers rotate seats on the coach daily. This allows for all passengers to experience the different views from various seats and maximize interaction.
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including but not limited to, missed meals or sightseeing.
Due to limited space on the motor coach, you are requested to bring one suitcase per person with the dimensions of 30in. x 18in. x 10in. (76cm x 46cm x 25cm) and weight not exceeding 23kg. You can also bring one piece of hand luggage, provided it is small enough to take on the coach and does not have telescope handles.
Yes, baggage handling is provided at no extra charge. One suitcase per person will be brought to your hotel room.
We have pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you such as all baggage handling at hotels and ports. Tips to restaurant staff for meals are also included in the price of your tour.
Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors US$4 per day, Drivers US$2.50 per day and Local Guides US$1 per day.
Yes, as long as it is fully collapsible, non-motorized and you are traveling with an able-bodied companion capable of pushing you in it. Please advise us when booking if you plan to bring a wheelchair.
There will be a maximum of 49 people on First Class, CostSaver and Breakaway tours throughout Europe.
Absolutely. We design each itinerary with the perfect balance between planned itineraries and time on your own to explore.
Rest assured that you will ride in comfort, as we have the finest fleet of air-conditioned motor coaches, all with reclining seats from Mercedes, Setra, Volvo and Fiat.
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