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Scandinavia End HelsinkiTour by Contiki Holidays
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This fine tour is one of 20 tours to Europe, Oslo. See all
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Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!
Check-in to your hotel and head straight out into
Get to know the group over dinner at a local restaurant smack in the middle of town and head out into
Full of history,
This afternoon, cross into Sweden and journey to fun-loving Gothenburg. With Europe’s busiest port and a lively student population, Gothenburg is down to earth and serves up cafes, culture and the good times.
Cross the border into Norway and continue on to
With free time, get inspired at
Otherwise, find out about a fellow adventurer, Thor Heyerdahl at the Kon-Tiki Museum (no, it’s not ours! Kon-Tiki was the raft Heyerdahl used to cross the South Pacific) or explore the medieval dungeons, banquet halls and crypts of Akershus Castle.
Cruise through Norway’s famous Telemark region and across the Hardangervidda, Europe’s largest mountain plateau. If you’re lucky, you might spot some wild animals.
Then we journey onwards to the small town of Voss, Norway’s adventure capital.
Set lakeside, Voss is perfect if you’re after some adventure in the outdoors. Get your pulse racing on a white-water rating optional trip or take it easy with a walk in the pure and natural surroundings.
Travel 25km (15.3 miles) through the impressive man-made marvel, the Laerdal Tunnel, which is the longest road tunnel in the world – and it cuts though 3 caves.
Get back to nature on our journey through Norway’s rugged wilderness and take in the spectacular Boyabreen glacier, as well as the 200km long Sognefjord.
For awe-inspiring views, jump on board a cruise in an optional excursion and get out on the water of Geiranger Fjord. The picture perfect scenes keep coming, complete with dramatic waterfalls pouring down the sides of massive sheer rock walls.
Cruise past old farms and unspoilt wilderness to the alpine ski resort of
We pull into small-town Gjovik, which is set on Norway’s largest lake, for an overnight stop. Walk around the picturesque town and get a feel for traditional Norwegian village life. Otherwise, check out an impressive architectural and engineering feat: the Gjovik Olympic Mountain hall. This cavern is the world’s largest underground public arena.
Into Sweden today, we pass the massive Lake Vanern and cruise through woodlands, lakes and gorgeous natural surrounds. With down time on the coach, chat to your new friends and keep your camera handy for photo ops of bears, moose and wolves.
Get ready for the dramatic scenery of Sweden’s cosmopolitan capital,
Enjoy a night out with the group and order some chilled vodka at the world-famous Ice bar. This place is made entirely out of ice and kept at a cool minus 5 degrees all year round. Keep it moving and head to the modern and lively district of Norrmalm, for a more up-beat vibe.
This morning, there’s an option to visit to
Then, your Tour Manager gets you right to pretty
The
Free time means a chance to explore the many trendy boutiques, galleries, and cool vintage stores of the hip island of Södermalm or window-shop the big label and design stores of grand Drottningatan.
Live the high life this afternoon as we board our luxurious cruise to Helsinki. Kick back with a drink on the deck and watch the sun set over the Baltic Sea, check out the shops of the Promenade deck or maybe try your luck at the casino tonight.
A blend of Finnish and Russian influences,
The tour ends after breakfast so it's time to swap addresses & say farewell to your new friends.
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Contiki specializes in trips for ages 18-35. Days are spent sightseeing and in transit while nights are spent out on the town at restaurants and nightclubs, etc.
Most passengers are 18-35. Many choose Contiki for the nightlife opportunities, but there are plenty of opportunities to bond with fellow travelers without partying into the wee hours.
About 50 people per trip.
There are tour managers to keep the group together when everyone gets on the busses who are known for being friendly and outgoing. There are also local tour guides at each destination.
Budget accommodations including hostels, campsites, and basic hotels.
Most city tours included. Many excursions are optional add-ons but some sightseeing fees are included. Accommodations and meals depend on the individual itinerary.
There is leisure time built in and all excursions are optional so you can have as much leisure time as you want.
IF YOU CANCEL
* 3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.
* 3.2 If you cancel, your deposit will not be refunded nor can it be credited to any other booking.
* 3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the vacation price and is calculated as follows:
PERIOD OF NOTICE (CANCELLATION FEE)
Number of days prior to tour commencement (as % of total price)
45 days or more notice (The non-refundable deposit plus the Travel Protection Plan’s insurance premium is forfeited)
44-22 days: (25%)
21-8 days: (30%)
7-1 days: (50%)
Day of departure: (100%)
Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any vacation insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company.
* 3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your tour or resort booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.
* 3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.
* 3.6 If flight changes are requested after the deposit has been received, or if flights are cancelled after tickets are issued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellation fees will be applicable and will be in addition to the above cancellation charges. In some cases, airline tickets are 100% non refundable.
