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C ol le c t Stor ie s
BEST OF
SCANDINAVIA
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Best of Scandinavia 08 Nights | 09 Days
Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Finland
Helsinki
Oslo
Karlstad Stockholm
Copenhagen
Christiansborg Castle
in Copenhagen and a must for all visitors
to the city.
Overnight in Copenhagen. (D)
Day 02
Enjoy guided city tour of Copenhagen.
Enjoy Nyhavn Canal Crusie - beautiful way
to see Copenhagen. Overnight cruise on
DFDS.
This morning proceed on a guided city
tour of Copenhagen. It is full of historical
buildings and ancient streets. You will see
the Little Mermaid - symbol of Copenhagen
and the Gefion fountain. The Royal
residence Amalienborg Palace consisting
Tivoli Gardens of four identical facades, where you may
get a chance to witness the change of
intriguing Viking heritage. Copenhagen
guards ceremony, Christiansborg Castle
Day 01 is one of Europe’s oldest capitals with
the home of the Danish Parliament, and
Fly to Copenhagen - Denmark’s capital. an exclusive royal touch. On arrival into
many more sights. Copenhagen is an old
Visit Tivoli Gardens - Denmark’s oldest Copenhagen you will be greeted by your
harbor and maritime city, one of the most
Theme Park. Friendly representative, who will later
beautiful and enjoyable ways to see it is
Welcome to Copenhagen, Denmark. The escort you to your hotel and check in.
from a boat sailing down its charming
Scandic countries boast pristine natural Later in the afternoon proceed to the
canals on Nyhavn Canal Cruise. Later
landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and Tivoli Gardens a famous amusement park
proceed to the Ferry to board your DFDS
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cruise to Oslo. mummies and a multitude of ethnographic
Overnight on board the DFDS. (B, L, D) exhibitions, to name a few. Later drive to
Geilo. its way down to the wild Flam valley. On
Day 03
Overnight in Geilo. (B, L, D) arrival into Myrdal change to the other line
Enjoy a guided city tour of Oslo with
to take a train to Geilo. Get in your coach
Museum of Cultural History, Vigeland Day 04
and drive to Oslo.
sculpture Park & visit to the top of Today embark on an exciting journey - Overnight in Oslo. (B, L, D)
Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Norway in Nutshell - The highlight of your
Arrive into Oslo Pier. Get ready to meet tour. Day 05
the local guide who will introduce you to We checkout and proceed to Gudvangen. Onto Stockholm - the capital of Sweden.
the city of Oslo. See medieval Akershus Today get set for one of the highlights of Visit Karlstad – beautiful lakeside town in
Fortress, the City Hall from the 1950s, the your trip – Norway in Nutshell. This is a Sweden.
Royal Palace, Parliament and the National combination of spectacular train rides, Check out, sit back and relax in your
Theatre. Then continue with a visit to the impressive trips by boat and scenic bus coach, as we drive to Stockholm – the
Vigeland Sculpture Park, a famous park ride. Be spellbound as you travel through Swedish capital. En route, visit the town
that truly has no equal. The park is home some of the most magnificent scenery in of Karlstad, situated between the cities of
to over 200 stone, bronze and cast-iron Fjord Norway. Embark on an enchanting Stockholm and Oslo. The town is bisected
figural sculptures made by the Norwegian boat ride through the spectacular fjords. by the Klaralven River with the Smiling
artist Gustav Vigeland. Visit to the top of Be amazed with the splendid scenery as Sun it’s symbol. Lake Vanern provides
the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, a large ski the boat takes you from Aurlands fjord visitors with an opportunity to completely
Flam Railway Old Town – Stockholm
jumping hill and get a breath-taking view into the Naeroyfjord, one of the narrowest soak in its splendid beauty. Continue to
of Oslo fjords. Proceed to the Bygdoy a fjords in Europe, surrounded by mighty Stockholm. On arrival into Stockholm,
peninsula on the western side of Oslo for mountains of upto 1800 meters. Arrive check in and relax in the comforts of your
a Museum of Cultural History. Norway’s into Flam engineering set in wild and hotel.
largest cultural-historical collections. wonderful scenery to travel to Myrdal.
You can see the country’s oldest skull, Cherish the beautiful huge mountains and
exquisite Viking treasures, Egyptian thundering waterfalls as the train glides
through tunnels and open stretches on
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Overnight in Stockholm. (B, L, D) spherical building for a fantastic view of designer shops are located. Visit the
Stockholm. Sibelius Monument dedicated to the
Day 06 Overnight in Stockholm. (B, L, D) Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. The
Enjoy a guided city tour of Stockholm with tour will also take you down Mannerheim
a visit to the maritime museum – Vasa Day 07 Street - Helsinki’s main street, to see
Museum. Enjoy a fascinating ride in the Drottningholm Palace guided tour. the impressive Parliament building, the
gondola up to SkyView of Stockholm Overnight Cruise to Helsinki. National Museum and Finlandia Hall;
This morning you will meet your local Check out and proceed on a guided city Alvar alto designed this beautiful concert
guide at the hotel Lobby and proceed on a hall and convention center. Later see the
Olympic Stadium Helsinki constructed for
its hosting of the 1952 Olympic Games.
During your sightseeing tour of Helsinki
you will also see the unique Rock Church
which was built out of solid rock and
capped with a copper dome.
Overnight in Helsinki. (B, L, D)
Day 09
Fly back home
After breakfast, check out and transfer to
airport for your return flight, your Holiday
ends here with beautiful memories which
you will cherish for a lifetime. (B)
Drottningholm Palace
Vasa Museum – Stockholm
guided tour of the city of Stockholm often tour of Drottningholm Palace which is the
referred to as the Venice of the North. Visit private residence of the Swedish royal
Fjällgatan to see the magnificent view of family. Today late in the afternoon proceed
the Swedish capital, spread out on 14 to the pier to board the overnight cruise to
islands with Lake Mälar on one side and the Helsinki.
Baltic Sea on the other. See the Old Town Overnight on board the Silja Line Cruise.
with its fascinating narrow cobble-stoned (B, L, D)
alleys, the Royal palace, the Cathedral,
and the City Hall where the festivities of Day 08
the annual Nobel Prize award takes place. Arrive into Helsinki. Enjoy guided city tour
Continue to the impressive Vasa Museum, of Helsinki
this outstanding museum, which houses On arrival into Helsinki, we check out
eight exhibitions, is one of Sweden’s most from the cruise and proceed on a guided
popular tourist attractions because of its city tour by driving past the city’s busy
beautifully preserved wooden warship harbor and shipyards and down the
that sank in Stockholm Harbour during her coastal road by Embassy Park, seeing
ill-fated maiden voyage in 1628. Go up on the colourful open-air market, you will
the gondola to the SkyView – Stockholm’s see Senate Square, home to an elegant
landmark, a world-class attraction that Lutheran Cathedral, as well as Esplanadi,
takes you to the top of the world’s largest a popular shopping avenue where many
Lutheran Cathedral
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WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
DENMARK
Copenhagen : Entrance to Tivoli Gardens
: Guided city tour of Copenhagen TOUR COST EM I
available
: Enjoy a Nyhaven canal cruise facility
Per Person on Twin Share : ` 1,72,040 now
Overnight cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo in Inside Travel er
stateroom on DFDS Child with Bed (below 12 years) : ` 1,29,030
Pay t
l a
NORWAY Child No Bed (below 12 years) : ` 1,11,826
Oslo : Guided city tour of Oslo
: Entrance to the Museum of Cultural History Single Room Supplement : ` 55,335
: Visit to the Holmenkollen Ski Jump Note:
: Visit to the Vigeland Sculpture Park Prices are per person on Twin Sharing Basis. ROE taken for calculation
Enjoy Norway in a nutshell tour with a beautiful Fjord purposes 1 EUR = INR 85. ROE will be calculated at the rate prevailing on
cruise, scenic train journey and an amazing drive. date of final payment.
SWEDEN
Karlstad : Orientation tour of Karlstad
DEPARTURE DATES
Stockholm : Guided city tour of Stockholm
: Entrance to the Vasa Museum April 2022 05, 19
: Enjoy a Gondola ride up to the Sky view
: Guided tour of the Drottningholm Palace May 2022 09, 16, 23, 30
Overnight cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki in inside
June 2022 07, 14, 21
stateroom on Silja Line cruise.
FINLAND
Helsinki : Guided city tour of Helsinki WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
: Entrance to the Rock Church
DRIVER TIPS: • The cost of the Airfare, Passport, and POE charges, Visa charges,
Tips to vehicle drivers for the duration of the tour is included. Overseas Travel Insurance, etc.
MEALS: • Any expenses of personal nature such as Porterage, Laundry, and
• Daily Continental Buffet Breakfast Alcohol, Food or Drink not in the regular menus provided by us, mini bar
• 07 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/ Non-Vegetarian Lunches and telephone calls
• 05 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Dinners • Any extra meals not included in the itinerary. Meals are pre - set and a
choice of menu is not available
• 03 Continental Dinners.
• Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides
• Daily Mineral Water Bottle (500ml)
availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your
ACCOMMODATION: tour price includes’
• 01 night stay at hotel AC Bella Sky / Crowne Plaza or similar in Copenhagen • GST, TCS and other taxes as applicable
• 01 night stay on board the cruise in Inside cabin on DFDS • Anything which is not specified in the Itinerary
• 01 night stay at hotel Vestlia Resort / Highland or similar in Geilo
• 01 night stay at hotel Radisson Blu Park / Thon Oslofjord or similar in Oslo
IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE
• 02 nights stay at hotel Quality or Park or similar in Stockholm
• 01 night stay on board the cruise in Inside stateroom B class in Silja Line cruise • Kindly check Covid related rules and regulations at time of booking and
• 01 night stay at hotel Scandic / Clarion / Radisson Blu or similar in Helsinki at time of travel.
• Cost is based on minimum 02 Adults travelling together, any change in
no. of pax will lead to change in “Tour Cost”.
NOTES • We are not holding any services as of now. Tour price is subject to change
at the time of actual booking
• A person below 12 years of age on the entire tour will be considered a child
• Guaranteed early check-in or late check-out at the Hotel is not included.
• As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room
STD check-in time is 15:00 hrs & check-out time if 11:00 hrs
size may be the same as the double room
• Tours will operate subject to all Government regulations • All the sightseeing tours and excursions are organized by local companies.
The timings and days of operation are subject to alteration. Changes if
• All Local taxes, entrances and services are calculated as on 1st October
any will be intimated at the time of making the booking
2021, any increase in local taxes, entry tickets and other services has to
be borne and paid by the traveler/agent. • Bookings once confirmed are subject to cancellation charges which shall
• All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in be advised at that time
the itinerary) will be done in an air-conditioned coach • No Refunds either in part or full will be made for any unused service on
• It is suggested to carry One check in bag and one hand bag per person the Tour
only, due to limited boot space in the coach • Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. is not responsible in case of any change in price
• Services of our Tour Manager or local representatives, while on tour due to factors not in the control of the organization
• On some occasions, you may have to join another group in case your • For any payment over INR 25000 per person in cash, it is mandatory to
group does not have adequate members submit your pan card copy
• A local representative or your coach driver may only be there to assist you • Compulsory supplement charges will be applicable for Festivals / special
during your initial part of the tour events / Weekends /Christmas and New year
• Land surcharges applicable on certain departure dates which will be notified
• If certain sightseeing/excursions are closed, then alternate sight- seeing
will be arranged. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Kindly note that on certain departure dates the tour routing could change. Our booking procedures would be as follows:
In some tours, there is also a possibility that the tour could operate in
reverse itinerary. However, you will not miss any sightseeing or excursions • As soon as you decide to confirm your holiday booking with Vacations
that are mentioned in the itinerary unless it’s closed due to a holiday. Your Exotica, we would request you to please send us an initial payment along
Tour Manager will notify you the same with the passport copies and duly filled booking form.
• In case of inordinate delays and strict driving laws, packed dinner may be • All cheques / demand drafts to be drawn in favor of Balmer Lawrie & Co Ltd.
provided on that day • On payment of this deposit amount, we shall start processing your booking.
• Please check with your Sales representative for final details
• We will confirm the date of the balance payment on the confirmation of
• In case of any increase in any taxes in Europe, there would be a change in the package.
price which will be justified
• We shall deliver your final tour documents viz. air tickets, tour itinerary,
briefing sheet, etc. 7 days prior to departure date.
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WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES TOUR COST EM I
available
facility
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS Per Person on Twin Share : ` 1,72,040 now
DENMARK Travel er
Copenhagen : Entrance to Tivoli Gardens
Child with Bed (below 12 years) : ` 1,29,030
Pay lat
: Guided city tour of Copenhagen Child No Bed (below 12 years) : ` 1,11,826
: Enjoy a Nyhaven canal cruise Single Room Supplement : ` 55,335
Overnight cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo in Inside
Note:
stateroom on DFDS
Prices are per person on Twin Sharing Basis. ROE taken for calculation
NORWAY
purposes 1 EUR = INR 85. ROE will be calculated at the rate prevailing on
Oslo
date of final payment.
: Guided city tour of Oslo
: Entrance to the Museum of Cultural History
: Visit to the Holmenkollen Ski Jump
: Visit to the Vigeland Sculpture Park
Enjoy Norway in a nutshell tour with a beautiful Fjord
cruise, scenic train journey and an amazing drive. DEPARTURE DATES
SWEDEN April 2022 05, 19
Karlstad : Orientation tour of Karlstad
Stockholm May 2022 09, 16, 23, 30
: Guided city tour of Stockholm
: Entrance to the Vasa Museum June 2022 07, 14, 21
: Enjoy a Gondola ride up to the Sky view
July 2022
: Guided tour of the Drottningholm Palace
Overnight cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki in inside August 2022
stateroom on Silja Line cruise.
FINLAND
Helsinki : Guided city tour of Helsinki
: Entrance to the Rock Church
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
DRIVER TIPS:
• The cost of the Airfare, Passport, and POE charges, Visa charges,
Tips to vehicle drivers for the duration of the tour is included.
Overseas Travel Insurance, etc.
• Any expenses of personal nature such as Porterage, Laundry, and
MEALS: Alcohol, Food or Drink not in the regular menus provided by us, mini bar
• Daily Continental Buffet Breakfast and telephone calls
• 07 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/ Non-Vegetarian Lunches • Any extra meals not included in the itinerary. Meals are pre - set and a
• 05 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Dinners choice of menu is not available
• 03 Continental Dinners. • Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides
• Daily Mineral Water Bottle (500ml) availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your
tour price includes’
ACCOMMODATION: • GST, TCS and other taxes as applicable
• 01 night stay at hotel AC Bella Sky / Crowne Plaza or similar in Copenhagen • Anything which is not specified in the Itinerary
• 01 night stay on board the cruise in Inside cabin on DFDS
• 01 night stay at hotel Vestlia Resort / Highland or similar in Geilo
• 01 night stay at hotel Radisson Blu Park / Thon Oslofjord or similar in Oslo
• 02 nights stay at hotel Quality or Park in similar in Stockholm
• 01 night stay on board the cruise in Inside stateroom B class in Silja Line
cruise
• 01 night stay at hotel Scandic / Clarion / Radisson Blu or similar in
Helsinki
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IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE NOTES
• Kindly check Covid related rules and regulations at time of booking and • A person below 12 years of age on the entire tour will be considered a
at time of travel. child
• Cost is based on minimum 02 Adults travelling together, any change in • As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room
no. of pax will lead to change in “Tour Cost”. size may be the same as the double room
• We are not holding any services as of now. Tour price is subject to change
• Tours will operate subject to all Government regulations
at the time of actual booking
• Guaranteed early check-in or late check-out at the Hotel is not included. • All Local taxes, entrances and services are calculated as on 1st October
STD check-in time is 15:00 hrs & check-out time if 11:00 hrs 2021, any increase in local taxes, entry tickets and other services has to
• All the sightseeing tours and excursions are organized by local companies. be borne and paid by the traveler/agent.
The timings and days of operation are subject to alteration. Changes if • All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in
any will be intimated at the time of making the booking
the itinerary) will be done in an air-conditioned coach
• Bookings once confirmed are subject to cancellation charges which shall
be advised at that time • On reaching Eiffel Tower, if there is a very long queue, we will be taking you
• No Refunds either in part or full will be made for any unused service on to the Montparnasse tower
the Tour • It is suggested to carry One check in bag and one hand bag per person
• Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. is not responsible in case of any change in price only, due to limited boot space in the coach
due to factors not in the control of the organization
• Services of our Tour Manager or local representatives, while on tour
• For any payment over INR 25000 per person in cash, it is mandatory to
submit your pan card copy • On some occasions, you may have to join another group in case your
• Compulsory supplement charges will be applicable for Festivals / special group does not have adequate members
events / Weekends /Christmas and New year • A local representative or your coach driver may only be there to assist you
during your initial part of the tour
• Land surcharges applicable on certain departure dates which will be
notified
• If certain sightseeing/excursions are closed, then alternate sight- seeing
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
will be arranged.
Our booking procedures would be as follows:
• Kindly note that on certain departure dates the tour routing could change.
• As soon as you decide to confirm your holiday booking with Vacations
Exotica, we would request you to please send us an initial payment along In some tours, there is also a possibility that the tour could operate in
with the passport copies and duly filled booking form. reverse itinerary. However, you will not miss any sightseeing or excursions
• All cheques / demand drafts to be drawn in favor of Balmer Lawrie & Co that are mentioned in the itinerary unless it’s closed due to a holiday. Your
Ltd. Tour Manager will notify you the same
• On payment of this deposit amount, we shall start processing your • In case of inordinate delays and strict driving laws, packed dinner may be
booking.
provided on that day
• We will confirm the date of the balance payment on the confirmation of
the package. • Please check with your Sales representative for final details
• We shall deliver your final tour documents viz. air tickets, tour itinerary, • In case of any increase in any taxes in Europe, there would be a change in
briefing sheet, etc. 7 days prior to departure date. price which will be justified
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