Iceland, Norway & Finland - September 14 - 26, 2023
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Iceland, Norway & Finland
September 14 - 26, 2023
You are invited to join AEE members and their guests on an
exciting and memorable tour highlighting the beauty of Iceland,
Norway and Finland. Please join us for this unique event,
exploring new business opportunities while immersing yourself
in the rich culture and touring the magnificent sights in one of
the most sustainable regions of the world. Throughout the tour
we will have the opportunity to meet with professionals and
researchers that play a leading role in the regions energy sector.
We encourage you to join us and make your reservation today!
Sincerely,
Bill Kent
Executive Director
Photo credit: Lauri Rotko / Helsinki Marketing
For reservations and more information, please contact:
Max Ali | SITA World Tours | Tel: 800.421.5643 Ext 1502 | Fax: 866.234.8786 | E-mail: maxa@sitatours.com
Itinerary – 13 days
DAY 1 - SEPT 14, 2023 (THU): ARRIVE IN REYKJAVIK
– ICELAND; TRANSFER VIA BLUE LAGOON (BLUE
LAGOON OPTIONAL)
Your guide will meet you in the arrival hall of the Keflavik
International Airport. Flights from the USA usually arrive early morn-
ing. Only a short 15 minutes’ drive from the airport, on the way to
Reykjavík City is the Blue Lagoon, beautifully located in its extra ordi-
nary lava surroundings.
Photo credit: Visit Rovaniemi
Prices
LAND ARRANGEMENTS (On a sharing basis)
Main Tour $6,685/person
Single Supplement $1,885/person
INTERNAL AIRFARE $775/person
(Reykjavik – Oslo & Bergen – Helsinki – Rovanaiemi - Helsinki)
Note: Airfare is based on current rates and subject to change until it Enjoy relaxing in the cozy and warm waters of the Blue Lagoon. In
is booked and ticketed. addition to bathing in the lagoon, guests have access to a sauna with
a view of the lagoon, a steam-bath with white walls that resemble sili-
Trip Includes: ca-mud and a cozy steam-bath carved into a lava cave. Stand beneath a
small waterfall for an energizing massage. All guests have easy access to
All services in Iceland as per the itinerary the famous white silica-mud, an essential part of the spa experience.
• 4 nights stay with breakfast at Center Hotel Laugavegur After the lagoon we make our way to Reykjavík for check in at our
• 4 x buffet breakfast, 2 x lunch, 2 x dinner hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening.
• Entrance fees Please note: Check in at hotel is not until 2pm.
• Private driver guide as per itinerary Accommodation: Center Hotel Laugavegur - 4 nights
• Deluxe coach Meals Included: Dinner
• Taxes, tolls, parking fees DAY 2 - SEPT 15, 2023 (FRI): THE GOLDEN CIRCLE &
• 19% VAT LANGJÖKULL GLACIER
All services in Scandinavia & Finland as per the itinerary
• 8 nights accommodation at 4-star hotels on sharing basis
• 8 x buffet breakfast, 4 x lunch, 3 x dinner
• Entrances fees
• Train from Oslo - Myrdal, Myrdal – Flåm
• Floibanen Funicular ticket
• Ferry from Flam to Bergen
• Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
• Skip The Line Santa Clause visit
• Headsets
• Service of first class coaches throughout the itinerary
• Local guides during sightseeing
• Portage at hotels After breakfast at the hotel your guide will meet you in your hotel
lobby. Today we will embark on the Golden Circle Tour. Enhance the
• Tolls, taxes, parking fees
classic Golden Circle excursion with a spectacular glacier tour
• 19% VAT
The Golden Circle is the perfect way to experience Iceland‘s land-
Not included: mark attractions in one action-packed day: the magnificent Gullfoss
Meals not mentioned; insurance; gratuities; inoculations; items waterfall, the spouting hot springs of Geysir, and Þingvellir National
Park, site of the Viking Parliament and over 1000 years of history. The
of personal nature such as telephone, laundry, beverages; any
action continues on the magnificent glacier Langjökull Glacier, the
items not listed above. second largest in Iceland.
GEOTHERMAL EXHIBITION - Experience first-hand how DAY 5 - SEPT 18, 2023 (MON): REYKJAVIK – OSLO
green, sustainable energy is produced at one of the largest single-site All good things must come to an end, including your visit to Iceland.
geothermal power plant on the planet, Hellisheiði ON Power plant- Our driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Keflavík
Visitors to the geothermal exhibition are presented with a unique airport for your departure flight. We generally schedule your
and exciting opportunity to learn about geothermal power and sus- airport transfer to be 3,5 hours before your flight. Depart from
tainable energy in Iceland. Visitors can see into the turbine halls of Reykjavik to Oslo to board your flight.
the plant, enjoy interactive and educational displays, and learn about SK4788 18SEP KEFOSL 1125A 405P
our partnership with Carbfix, a leading solution for CO2 storage. You
will experience first-hand how we produce electricity for the national Founded in 1048 Oslo is Scandinavia’s oldest capital and today it is a
grid and hot water for the capital region. We are the first stop in the very pleasant and casual city with an interesting jumble of historical
South Region of Iceland, 25 km from Reykjavík. We are located in a and modern architecture. Upon arrival we will meet our local guide
stunning setting surrounded by lava and moss. for a 3-hour city sightseeing tour of the Norwegian capital, beautifully
situated by the fjord. We will enjoy the view from the Opera house
Today we will have lunch in a greenhouse. We end the day back at before checking in at the hotel.
our hotel in Reykjavík. Dinner is at leisure.
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Plaza Oslo – 1 Night
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 3 - SEPT 16, 2023 (SAT): LAVA CAVE AND
GEOTHERMAL ADVENTURE
After breakfast at the hotel your guide will meet you in the hotel
lobby. Today we discover West Iceland, where some of Iceland’s best-
known Sagas took place.
Heading out of Reykjavik, we drive through Borgarfjordur fjord
towards Husafell. On the way we‘ll make a stop at Deildartunguhver,
hot spring, and the magnificent Hraunfossar lava waterfalls. We will
also have the option of stopping at the Settlement Center museum
see how Vikings made their perilous boat journeys to Iceland. The
adventure of the day will be caving at Viðgelmir cave. Once at the
cave, we start an adventurous and guided walk down the great, col-
orful and beautiful lava cave. Learn about its history and geological
uniqueness which dates all the way back to the Viking age.
Vidgelmir is Iceland’s largest natural lava cave, located in West Iceland.
Just shy of 1600 meters / 5250ft, the cave features amazing colors and
lava formations that lurk in the depths of the earth. With the aid of DAY 6 - SEPT 19, 2023 (TUE): OSLO-FLAM-
the new access walkway, and state of the art feature lighting system, GARDERMOEN-FLAM
it‘s an easy walk that all generations can enjoy. This morning leave your luggage at the reception of your hotel
so that it can be transferred to your hotel in Bergen. We recom-
After caving we have the option of enjoying Krauma geothermal
mend you to bring to Flåm one overnight bag with clothes change.
pool. Experience nature from its core by bathing in the geothermal
Following breakfast we will visit the Fram Museum. The Vigeland Park,
baths at Krauma. The hot water originates in Europe’s most power-
one of the major Scandinavian cultural treasures, will welcome us
ful hot spring Deildartunguhver, at a temperature of 100°C (212°F).
with sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, who dedicated his life to his artis-
To achieve the perfect bathing temperature the hot water is mixed
tic works. We will also pass by the Royal Palace and the main street,
with cold water which originated in the glacier Raudsgil. Krauma has
Karl Johan.
a total of six baths, five warm and one cold. If you want to get even
more relaxed enjoy the relaxation room located in the bathing area The tour will end at the central station to take the train through
and lie or sit down while listening to soothing music and a crackling Norway’s most scenic areas. Arrive in Flåm and walk to your hotel,
fireplace. dinner and overnight at the hotel.
We end the day back at our hotel in Reykjavík. Accommodation: Flåmsbrygga Hotel (1 Night)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 4 - SEPT 17, 2023 (SUN): REYKJAVIK DAY 7 - SEPT 20, 2023 (WED): FLAM-BERGEN
Day at leisure to pursue independent activities. Enjoy the morning in idyllic surroundings. Later this afternoon board
your ferry from Flam to Bergen. Travel along Norway’s longest and
Optional Activity: The Ritual Experience at Sky Lagoon
deepest fjord: the Sognefjord, also known as the “King of the Fjords”.
Visit the wonderful new geothermal baths by the North Atlantic
On board, you can enjoy the views through panoramic windows in
Ocean and enjoy their unique 7-step spa ritual.
the lounge, or go out on to the large sun deck for an invigorating
Immerse yourself in warmth at the oceanside geothermal lagoon. experience at the very “heart”of Fjord Norway. Upon arrival in
The dramatic North Atlantic Ocean stretches out before you. Above, Bergen, private transfer to your hotel.
glowing sunsets and stormy skies dazzle, and sometimes the dancing
Accommodation: Hotel Scandic Ørnen – 2 Nights
Northern Lights put on a stunning all-natural show. Sky Lagoon is
about that Icelandic feeling of warmth and wonder. Join us for reju- Meals Included: Breakfast
venation and inspiration at the edge of the world. Relax your mind,
body and soul with the The Ritual Experience at Sky Lagoon. Try DAY 8 - SEPT 21, 2023 (THU): BERGEN
something new and step out of your comfort zone with the 7-step After breakfast enjoy a 3 hours tour of Bergen, including a visit to the
spa ritual. All of these are possible with Sky Lagoon's The Ritual, a popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbor with its
truly unique journey that's at the heart of Iceland's newest geother- gabled pack houses, and the old Hanseatic Quarter. You will also ride
mal experience. on the funicular to Mt. Fløien, for the best views of the city and fjords
way below.
Meals Included: Breakfast
This day offers a visit to Rovaniemi started with an orientation
panoramic tour and continues with a visit to Santa Claus village
for a rendezvous with Santa at the Santa Claus office. Rovaniemi is
the capital of Finnish Lapland area and is best known as the home
of Santa Claus. The tour continues in the afternoon heading to
Ounasvaara hill – a great place for photography lovers! Next up is a
visit to the Husky Farm where lives the lovely Siberian Huskies. You
can play with Husky and learn about their daily life and main fea-
tures. In the Reindeer farm situated in the forest, you will meet rein-
deer and learn about their lives and importance to Finnish Lapland.
Enjoy a farewell dinner with wine this evening at a local restaurant.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Later this afternoon we will experience fjords, mountains and stun- Day 11 - SEPT 24, 2023 (SUN): ROVANIEMI - HELSINKI
ning waterfalls by taking a fjord cruise to Mostraumen from Bergen. Following breakfast this morning, transfer to the airport for flight to
Helsinki.
Meals Included: Breakfast
AY 532 24SEP 7 RVNHEL 920A1035A
DAY 9 - SEPT 22, 2023 (FRI): BERGEN – HELSINKI -
Afternoon Optional Tour: Excursion with water bus to the
ROVANIEMI (Breakfast)
Suomenlinna Fortress.
Transfer this morning to the Bergen Airport for the flight to
Rovaniemi via Helsinki. Meals Included: Breakfast
AY 944 22SEP BGOHEL 905A1235P
AY 535 22SEP HELRVN 400P 515P
Upon arrival to Rovaniemi, transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Scandic Rovaniemi City - 2 Nights
The late afternoon offers a Midnight Sun tour of 4 hours. The
Midnight Sun is one of the most amazing phenomena in Lapland
during the summer months. During June and July, the Sun does not
set below the horizon. Instead we experience some dumbfounding
displays of colors as they slowly settle over the horizon. On this tour
we will take you to the best locations around Rovaniemi to experi-
ence and photograph this unique natural phenomenon. Photo credit: Jussi Hellstén
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 12 - SEPT 25, 2023 (MON): HELSINKI
Day 10 - SEPT 23, 2023 (SAT): ROVANIEMI Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern
culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively
Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbors
and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central
Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall,
and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in-
the-Rock.
Afternoon at leisure
Meals Included: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner with Wine
DAY 13 – SEPT 26, 2023 (TUE): HELSINKI – HOME
Transfer to the airport this morning for your flight to Helsinki.
Arrive in Helsinki and connect with your onward flight home.
Photo credit: Visit Rovaniemi Meals Included: Breakfast
Terms & Conditions
Visas: US Passport holders do not require a visa for travel to the Scandi- Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received 90 days or more prior to de-
navian countries.Please ensure that your passport is valid for 6 months after parture: $300 per person. Between – 89 & 45 days, 50% of tour cost; 44 & 14
departure date and has sufficient pages for visa & entry / exit stamps. days, 75%, less than 14 days 100%. For other terms & conditions, please refer to
SITA’s website.
Insurance: We recommend Travel Insurance.
Payments: SITA accepts tour payments by check and/or by Visa, Mastercard,
Gratuities: No tips are included for any services. American Express & Discover credit cards.You may make payment at the
Tour documents: Final tour documents including day-by-day itinerary, following link: https://sitatours.net/ccpayment/
hotel listing, air tickets & vouchers are sent between 45-30 days prior to
departure.
Tour Reservations: SITA is currently holding all arrangements confirmed.
We require a deposit of $500.00 per person in order to secure the reserva-
tions, upon acceptance. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Seller of Travel, State of CA, Reg # 2003643-40
Iceland, Norway & Finland
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For reservations and more information, please contact:
Max Ali | SITA World Tours
16250 Ventura Blvd. Suite 300, Encino, CA 91436
Tel: 800.421.5643 Ext 1502 | Fax: 866.234.8786
E-mail: maxa@sitatours.com
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