10-Day Helsinki to Stockholm, Karlstad, Sognefjord, Ulvik, Hardangerfjord, Geilo, Oslo, Gothenburg and Copenhagen Tour (Free Airport Pickup)

Tour Code: GOL-HKI-001A
Duration: 10 Day(s) / 9 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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10-Day Helsinki to Stockholm, Karlstad, Sognefjord, Ulvik, Hardangerfjord, Geilo, Oslo, Gothenburg and Copenhagen Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
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Overview

Experience: UNESCO, Family

Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...

Tour Guide:Chinese, English


Available Days :

Random dates.

Highlights :

Discover Norway's most famous twin fjords: Sogne Fjord - Norway's largest, the longest and deepest fjord in the world and Hardanger Fjord! 

Finland Temppeliaukion-kirkko is a church built in rock in the world, which is very strange like a flying saucer landing.

When it comes to northern Europe, most people will think of the statue of the Little Mermaid in Denmark, the mysterious Northern Lights, Santa Claus and elk, and the Nordic style that is popular in the circle of friends. However, that’s not all. We have plenty of tourist attractions and authentic delicacies for you to discover. 

Enjoy a Five-Star Night-cruise Buffet Seafood Dinner! 

Discover Stockholm City Hall which is located on the shore of Lake Mälaren and the Vasa Ship Museum.

Cross the Baltic Sea in a luxury cruise ship with double cabins and enjoy the rich buffet seafood meals and onboard entertainment facilities! 

Newly upgraded aristocratic hotel fjord landscape room.

 

  • Six nights 3-4 star hotel accommodation + 1 night 5 star cruise ship for 2 persons in outside cabin + 1 night BRAKANES HOTEL. 
  • Breakfast and 3 special meals.
  • Tickets for attractions: Stockholm City Hall, Vasa Boat Museum, Hardang Fjord Cruise, Salmon Farm.
  • 9-seater car for 6 people, 19-seater car for 10-14 people, and 20-39-seater car for more than 15 people.

Itinerary

With a relaxed and happy mood, you will begin your journey by heading to the airport. The transoceanic flight will take you to Finland! 

Meals: Three meals will not be included.

Welcome to Finland! Shortly upon your arrival, your tour guide will be waiting for you at the airport. He or she will arrange for you to check in at the hotel.

Free airport pick-up services: Helsinki-Vantaa Airport  (HEL). Free airport pick-up time: 12:00 and 18:00 . Please make sure to meet with our staff at the listed time slots with your claimed baggage. Please make sure to be at the meeting point on time. No meals will be provided on the day of your arrival.

No meals on the arrival day.

Hotel: Clarion Hotel Helsinki Or Scandic Hakaniemi  Or Similar.


Attractions

Welcome to Helsinki, the capital of Finland! Finland’s natural beauty is beyond breathtaking which makes it enjoy its title of the "Pearl of the Baltic Sea." Due to its influence of Russian culture, the city's architectural art is world-famous. Today, we will even take you aboard a five-star night cruise to Stockholm, which is the capital of Sweden.

Itinerary:

Sibelius Park and Monument (inside visit, 30 mins) → Helsinki Cathedral (outside visit, 15 mins) → Temppeliaukion-kirkko (inside visit, 30 mins) → Market Square, Helsinki (60 mins) → Take a five-star cruise to Stockholm (stay in a double cabin, reference voyage is 17:00-09:30+1, sailing time is about 16.5 hours)

Hotel: Cruise
 

As the capital of Sweden, Stockholm is Sweden's political, economic, cultural and transportation center! It is a world-famous international metropolis! Stockholm offers some of the most beautiful scenic views and is a famous tourist destination to discover. Today we will visit Stockholm City Hall, Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and the famous Fjallgatan Street.

 

Itinerary:

Stockholm City Hall (inside visit, include ticket and offical tuor, 60 mins) → Vasa Museum (inside visit, include ticket, 60 mins) → Stockholm Palace (outside visit, 15 mins) → Fjallgatan (60 mins) 

Hotel: Quality Hotel Friends Or Scandic Star Sollentuna Or Similar.


Today we will leave Stockholm and head to Norway! On the way, we will pass through the small town of Karlstad and have lunch there. Following, we will continue to Oslo, the capital of Norway. We will have dinner upon our arrival and rest after checking-in.
 
Itinerary:
Stockholm → Oslo

Hotel: Scandic Asker Or Quality Hotel Expo Or Similar.


Today we will go to the small town of Flåm located in Sognefjord! Here, we will enjoy the unique fjord scenery of Norway. Shortly after, we will visit the salmon farm and experience three unique local salmon flavors! Finally, we will stay in Brakanes, a century-old noble hotel, and enjoy a lovely dinner there. The hotel is located on the shore of the Hardanger Fjord in Ulvik, where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the fjord from the lake! 
 
Itinerary:
Sognefjord Flam (90 minutes) → Sognefjorden viewing cruise ( include ticket, 90 minutes) → Check in Brakanes Hotel

Hotel: Brakanes Hotel Or Similar.


Attractions

Rise and shine! After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we will visit Hardangerfjord! We will discover the beauty of the green forests, deep mountains, flowing fjord water and intertwined glacial rivers. There are also many waterfalls around to view! Under the cover of abundant and beautiful nature, this place is known as one of the most beautiful cities in all of Norway! Finally go to 斯坦達斯瀑布. The waterfalls here are magnificent and magnificent. You must not miss them.
 
Itinerary:
Hardangerfjord (2.5-3 hours)  → 斯坦達斯瀑布 (2.5-3 hours) 

 

Hotel: Thon Hotel Bjørneparken Or Geilo Hotel Or Similar.


Today we will visit Oslo, the capital of Norway! We will even explore the world's largest sculpture theme park called Vigeland Sculpture Park! It was named after the famous Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Finally, we will proceed to the city of Gothenburg, a famous city located in southwestern Sweden.
 
Itinerary:
Vigeland Park (inside visit, 60 minutes) → Holmenkollen Ski Jump Tower (outside visit, 45 minutes) → Gustaf Adolf's Square (outside visit, 15 minutes) → Gotaplatsen (outside visit, 15 minutes) → Goteborg Operan House (outside visit, 15 minutes)

 

Hotel: Quality Hotel 11 & Eriksbergshallen Or Best Western Plus Hotell Boras Or Similar.


Today we will go to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark! Copenhagen was once selected by the UN-HABITAT as "the world's most livable city" and given the "best design city" evaluation. Copenhagen is also one of the happiest cities in the world. The Danish mermaid statue is quietly meditating on the seashore. The castle and the royal palace full of fairy tales are located in this city, ancient and magical, artistic and modern.

Itinerary:

H.C. Andersen Statue (outside visit, 15 minutes) → The Little Mermaid statue (outside visit, 15 minutes) → Shennong Fountain (outside visit, 15 minutes) → Amalienborg Palace (outside visit, 15 minutes)

 

Hotel: Scandic Glostrup Or Glostrup Park Hotel Or Similar.


Today we will wrap up our pleasant Nordic tour, and you can book a suitable flight to leave Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) according to your needs.
Our staff only provides one drop-off service from the hotel at 7:00 in the morning. If you have an early flight and needs to leave the hotel before 7 o'clock to the airport, the guide can help you take a taxi.

 
 

Attractions


  The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.

  The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.

  Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.

  You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.

  Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.

  Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.

  These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.

  Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.

Pricing


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What's Included

   Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)  

 Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide.
  
 Most of the tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. A minivan can also be used depending on the number of people booking the tour.  
  
  Tour package price includes all the taxes.  
 
  Tour is inclusive of hotel accommodation.  
 
 Free Airport pick up is available on this tour. The Tour Package price will not include Mandatory Tour Guide tips for Airport Pickup. 

 Breakfast and 3 special meals.

Tickets for attractions: Stockholm City Hall, Vasa Boat Museum, Hardang Fjord Cruise, Salmon Farm.

  9-seater car for 6 people, 19-seater car for 10-14 people, and 20-39-seater car for more than 15 people.


What's Excluded

 Flight tickets, taxes, visa fees and passport processing fees.

Lunch and dinner.

Personal fees such as laundry, haircut, telephone, fax, pay TV, drinks, tips and any other amenities included in the hotel or at your own cost.

Any personal expenses are not listed in Fee Included.

 Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.

A minimum of $12 service fee per passenger per day is not included in the price of the tour package. Pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of driver and the tour guide.


  All the prices are listed in USD.

  Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.

  Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.

  Prices may change without any notice.

  Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.

  Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.

  Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.

  Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.

  There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.

  Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.

Departure Location

Departure Location

  • Free Pickup service is available from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) at 12:00 and 06:00 PM.

Return Location

  • Kindly book your return flights from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH). For more info check Last day Itinerary.

Important Notes

  Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).

  Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations

  There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.

  You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.

  Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.

  If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.

  If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.

  On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.

Policies

Cancellation and Refund Policy

No matter what the reason of cancellation is no refund or reschedule for any cancellation request made within last 8 days of the departure date. Even if the cancellation request comes in because of COVID.
 
No matter the reason for the cancellation, we are forced to carry costly charges from out travel and hotel providers in the form of penalties and fees that re-incurred when there is a cancellation of confirmed or pending bookings. As such, there are cancellation penalties or fees incurred. Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.

We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirement or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you, the passenger with the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements inclusive of separate purchase of air tickets.

We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.


Cancellation charges 

⇒ 23  days prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  22 days or more prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  9-15 days prior to departure, 75% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.

An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is this processing fee will be deducted on each refund.

There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.

In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained.

An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason of cancellation is this processing fee will be deducted on each refund.

Note: More 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds.

Buy 2 Get 3rd Free: 

⇒  In the case of free passenger cancellation kindly update us 7 days before the departure. 

⇒  In the case of late cancellation request or free passenger does not show up on tour day then $128 will be charged.

Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection. If you reschedule tour and later decides to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.

Reservation, Booking & Redemption

Terms & Conditions

Any travel service purchases indicate your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions set out herein.

You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.


Tour Confirmation

You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.


E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)

Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.


Changes in Booking

You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.


Changes in Tour Itinerary

We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.

Reschedule

​If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date. 

Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.

Pricing

1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.

2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.

3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.

4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.

5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.

6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.

7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.

8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.

9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.

10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.

11. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.

Child Rate:

Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.

Buy 2 Get 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets.

Responsibility

1.We highly recommend you to provide your flight details while booking tour with us or at least send us flight details via email 3 days before your tour departure. In case of non-compliance, you will be asked to join your hotel on the first day of tour at your own expense
 
2. Please check our return timings before booking your return flights at the end of the tour. During high season (National and Summer Holidays) book your flights at least 1 hour later than the suggested time.

3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy,  reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.

4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.

5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.

6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.

    6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.

    6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.

    6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.
 
7.You will be responsible for your travel documents during the tour.

8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.

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