Fjords of Norway, May 12

From $6,395.00 Cdn, per person, plus airport departure taxes, based on double occupancy. The above rate is based on a Category I stateroom. Single accommodation is limited. Please inquire.

Price includes flight from Oslo to Kirkenes, cruise and meals provided per itinerary, transportation from Bergen to Oslo and your flight from Oslo to Stockholm.

For inquiries, please contact Eric Moe or Domenica Popio at Compass Rose Tours — 416 482-8610 or toll free 1 800 510-9963.

Tour Itinerary

Young Traveller from
Lørenskog, Norge

DAY 1 — MAY 11, 2008 (SUNDAY) —
OWN AIR ARRANGEMENTS TO OSLO

DAY 2 — MAY 12 (MONDAY) — ARRIVE KIRKENES (B,D)
Upon your arrival, you will connect to domestic flight from Oslo to Kirkenes. Transfer from the Kirkenes airport to your hotel. Norway is a fascinating country known for its incredible landscapes and beautiful, friendly people. According to a recent United Nations survey, Norway is able to boast being the best place in the world to live. Find out why as you embark upon your journey of this remarkable nation. Dinner awaits you at the hotel. Transportation: Scandinavian Airlines. Accommodation: Rica Arctic Hotel, or similar.

DAY 3 — MAY 13 (TUESDAY) — KIRKENES, NUORGAN, UTSJOKI, INARI (B,D)
Today's travel distance: 350 km/219 miles, duration 5 - 6 hours. Your guide will meet you in Kirkenes with the vehicle. Minibus will arrive at appoximately 11:45 AM. The drive to Finland and Inari village will be going through a variety of sceneries and sites. We will first be driving along the Neiden Fjord to Neiden village. There we will make a stop at a small waterfall of a salmon river. With some luck, one might see the salmon jump. We head along the Varangerfjord towards Nuorgam through vast peatlands, passing roughly weathered rocks and cliffs. We will drive through the beautiful Tana vally westward to Utsjoki. In Utsjoki, the “sami bridge” connects Norway and Finland across the border river. We will stop at the church in Utsjoki. From Utsjoki the journey will lead towards south. In the early everning, we reach your hotel in Inari. Double rooms are equipped with a shower and WC. Accommodation: Hotel Inari Kultahovi or similar.

Northern Lights, Tromsø, Norge

DAY 4 — MAY 14 (WEDNESDAY) — INARI   (B,D)
After breakfast a visit to the SIIDA – Sami museum and Northern Lapland Nature Centre. SIIDA hosts exhibitions about the regional culture and nature. Accommodation: Hotel Inari Kultahovi, or similar.

DAY 5 — MAY 15 (THURSDAY) — INARI   (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Reindeer Farm where you will get information on the Sami culture, past and much more. We will visit a Sami family in Inari, programme includes stories about Sami culture and history.

DAY 6 — MAY 16 (FRIDAY) — INARI, SEVETTI-KIRKENES   (B,D)
Today's travel distance: 200 km, duration 3.5 – 4 hours Departure from the hotel at approximately 08:00 AM. On the way, we observe over 50 small and big lakes. Our drive is taking us through a Skolt Sami region. In the Skolt Sami centre, Sevettijarvi village there is a small Orthodox church that we can visit. We will gain one hour after we cross the border. Guide will bring you to your Kirkenes hotel for the overnight before the cruise. Accommodation: Rica Arctic Hotel or similar.

DAY 7 — MAY 17 (SATURDAY) — KIRKENES EMBARCATION   (B,L,D)

MS Kong Harald

After breakfast transfer from your hotel to the Hurtigruten Pier. The ship will depart Kirkenes making the southbound journey to Bergen. Crossing Varangerfjord, you will arrive in Vardø, the easternmost point in Norway. Leaving Vardø, the ship will circumnavigate the Varanger Peninsula before arriving in Båtsfjord and Berlevåg in the evening. The journey will then continue along the coast of the Finnmark region.
Accommodation: Aboard MS Kong Harald.

DAY 8 — MAY 18 (SUNDAY) — KIRKENES EMBARCATION   (B,L,D)
You will arrive at Honningsvåg in the early hours of the morning. After calling at Havøysund, the ship will stop for two hours in Hammerfest. It will then head south across Sorøysund to Øksfjord. You will cross Lopphavet, arriving at Skjervøy in the evening. You will dock in Tromsø shortly before midnight, just in time to enjoy the nightlife of this city, which is known as "the Paris of the North." Ship run shore excursion: Hanningsvåg - North Cape - Hammerfest. Accommodation: Aboard MS Kong Harald.

DAY 9 — MAY 19 (MONDAY) — COASTAL VOYAGE   (B,L,D)
The island groups of Lofoten and Vesterålen are believed by many to be the most beautiful scenery on the journey. Before you reach the islands, you will see the captain carefully manoeuver the ship through the shallow waters of the Risøyrenna Channel, where shallow sand banks are visible through the clear green water on both sides of the channel. You will pass through the dramatic narrow Raftsund Strait leading into the breathtaking Trollfjord before arriving in Svolvær and Stamsund. In the evening, the ship heads east across Vestfjord toward Bodø. Ship run shore excursion: Harstad - Sortland. Accommodation: Aboard MS Kong Harald.

DAY 10 — MAY 20 (TUESDAY) — COASTAL VOYAGE   (B,L,D)
After leaving Ørnes, you will travel through exciting and colourful waters, sailing through narrow straits bordered

by lush agricultural land. Nearly every peak of the towering mountains in the background is associated with a local legend. Crossing the Arctic Circle once again, you will pass both Nesna and Sandnessjøen. On the approach to Brønnøysund, which you will reach in the afternoon, you will pass the spectacular, mythical Seven Sisters Mountains. Make sure you are on deck when the ship leaves Brønnøysund and you will see why the captain needs a steady hand! The last port of call for today will be Rørvik. Accommodation: Aboard MS Kong Harald.

DAY 11 — MAY 21 (WEDNESDAY) — COASTAL VOYAGE (B,L,D)
You arrive in Trondheim early, and you can use the morning to visit Norway's largest medieval church, Nidaros Cathedral, and the newly restored Archbishop's Residence. The ship will then continue its journey, sailing out through the beautiful Trondheimsfjord, past the islands of Grip and Hitra, with its large flocks of deer. It will then pass Smola before arriving in Kristiansund, a town famous for the local salted cod. At the end of the day, you call at Molde, before arriving in Ålesund late in the evening with just enough time for a quick stroll on shore. Ship run shore excursion: Trondheim City Sightseeing. Accommodation: Aboard MS Kong Harald

DAY 12 — MAY 22 (THURSDAY) — COASTAL VOYAGE, BERGEN (B,L,D)

Bergen, Norge

During the night, the ship will call at Tørvik, Måløy, and Florø. The World's Most Beautiful Voyage is drawing to a close. But don't say good-bye just yet . . . ahead of you lies mile after mile of spectacular west Norway scenery: holly trees on Svanøy, the mouth of Sognefjord and the beautiful archipelago on the approach to Bergen. After we disembark the ship, we have 3 hours sightseeing tour of Bergen that will include a visit to the Troldhaugen home of Edward and Nina Greig, Fantoft Stave Church. Accommodation: Hotel Augustin or similar.

DAY 13 — MAY 23 (FRIDAY) — BERGEN—OSLO (B,D)
This morning your luggage will be collected and after breakfast, you will be transferred to Bergen train station. On your train ride, you will witness mountain villages and maybe even see some snow because of the high altitude, and onto Oslo where your luggage awaits you at your hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania or similar.

Oslo, Norge

DAY 14 — MAY 24 (SATURDAY) — OSLO   (B,D)
After breakfast, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour by private motor coach of the city of Oslo. We will have an opportunity to visit the Viking ship museum and Kon Tiki museum, Munch museum. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and take some time to explore on your own. Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania or similar.

DAY 15 — MAY 25 (SUNDAY) — FLIGHT OSLO—STOCKHOLM  (B,D)
After the final Norwegian breakfast, you will be transferred to the Oslo airport for the flight to Stockholm. Short time later you will arrive into Stockholm the capital of Sweden. Private coach transfer will take you to your hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Stockholm or similar.

DAY 16 — MAY 26 (MONDAY) — STOCKHOLM   (B,D)
This morning, after breakfast you will board a prvate coach for the Stockholm sighseeing tour. You will visit Stockholm City Hall and Vasa Ship museum. Explore on your own in the afternoon. Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Stockholm or similar.

DAY 17 — MAY 27 (TUESDAY) — OWN RETURN AIR ARRANGEMENTS

Price & Inclusions

From $6,395.00 Cdn, per person, plus airport departure taxes, based on double occupancy. The above rate is based on a Category I stateroom. Single accommodation is limited. Price is based on a minimum of 20 guests travelling.

Price includes flight from Oslo to Kirkenes, cruise and meals provided per itinerary, transportation from Bergen to Oslo and your flight from Oslo to Stockholm.

Base Price & Upgrades (minimum of 20 guests):

Per person, double occupancy:
    Category I      $6,395.00 Cdn
    Category N     $6,720.00 Cdn
    Category P     $6,880.00 Cdn

Based on single occupancy:
    Category I      $7,500.00 Cdn
    Category N     $7,860.00 Cdn
    Category P*    $8,100.00 Cdn
* Single occupancy on Category P is limited.

The above rates are based on a current availability for the flight between Oslo – Kirkenes and Oslo - Stockholm. If for any reason the flight booking class is unavailable, a surcharge will apply. The above rates do not include airport departure taxes.

Price includes (subject to terms herein):
    • Fully escorted 16-day tour begining in Oslo and ending in Stockholm.
    • Flight from Oslo to Kirkenes and from Oslo to Stockholm.
    • All accommodation.
    • Meals as per itinerary.
    • All transfers.
    • Entrance fees to sites visited.
    • Escorted tour via motor coach with English speaking guides.

Not included: Gratuities, airport departure taxes, meals and beverages not listed in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, departure taxes, travel and cancellation insurance.

Gratuities: Gratuities are not included in the tour price. We suggest that an amount of $70.00 Cdn per person for the local guides and coach drivers be collected pre-tour to be distributed by Compass Rose Tours based on its discretion.

Onboard, while tipping is still at guests’ discretion, the ship has put out a tipping guideline for all guests who wish to recognize excellent service rendered by crew in bars, restaurants and cabins aboard the ship. It is recommended that NOK80.00 (EUR 10.00, USD$ 12.00) per passenger, per day, be considered as an average gratuity. Whatever amount a passenger decides to give, this should be written in the form provided in their cabins. This form will then be given to the purser two (2) nights prior to the end of the cruise. The amount written on the form will then be debited to pax’ cruise card.

Departure tax: Norwegian airport departure taxes of $120 Cdn (subject to change) collected pre-tour. Actual amount for airport taxes, as of date of ticketing, will be reflected on the final invoice.

Please note that the amount indicated herein for air taxes and fees and related surcharges is an approximate figure as of the date of this quotation. These taxes and surcharges deviate on a day to day basis due to currency fluctuations, governmental regulation changes, the cost of oil and many other factors beyond our control. Often these tax and surcharge increases are significant and occur without prior notice.

Compass Rose Tours and its supplier(s) make no representation as to what the final amount of taxes will be when final payment is due and tickets are issued. Please make adequate allowances in your budgeting as we cannot be held responsible for any such increases which are beyond our control.

Deposits: A first deposit of $2,000.00 Cdn is due at the time of booking. Upon receipt of deposit, please allow 14 days for confirmation of land and air arrangements. A further deposit of $350.00 per confirmed name is due upon receipt of deposit. Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure, total balance along with a final stateroom list.

Form of payment: Cheque (make payable to Compass Rose Tours), Visa, Master Card, American Express & Diners Club also accepted.

If you must cancel:: The following charges apply from the date we are advised of your cancellation based on the date of your scheduled departure from Canada. (Cancellation charges include G.S.T.)

    • 99 to 45 days prior to departure, 65% of the agreed price per person
    • 44 days or less prior to departure, 100% off the agreed price per person

Air cancellation penalties are subject to airline reglations.

Local customs and living standards: Travellers should be aware that different customs, living standards and practices exist outside of Canada, including but not limited to the provision of utilities (e.g. water and electricity), accommodation, services of all kinds, food, food preparation and water quality. Compass Rose Tours also cannot accept responsibility for the behaviour of other guests or groups and the withdrawal of services or facilities due to the local culture, political events or holidays.

Terms & Conditions

Deposit at time of booking is required. (See Deposits, above.) This offer is not combinable with any other packages. Date restrictions apply. Rates plus taxes and service charges are based on availability. Package is applicable to new reservations only. Guests must be above the age of eighteen (18) years. Other conditions may apply.

Luggage: Limit of one 50 lb suitcase, per person, and one small carry-on bag (Max 10 lbs). Call us for further clarification.

Escort / Host: Tour is accompanied by an experienced, Enlish speaking escort who will personally meet you at Oslo airport and remain with you until you return home from Stockholm.

Responsibility: It is understood that Compass Rose Tours and its suppliers will not be accountable for —

   a.) Any inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress or frustration
         whether physical of mental however caused.

   b.) Non-performance on the part of any hotel or any other accommodation for any act
         of omission that cannot be directly attributed to the neglect of Compass Rose
         Tours who reserves the right to decline any person, as a member of the tour should
         such person’s presence be considered detrimental to the interest, comfort and
         enjoyment of the other tour members. Persons leaving the tour during operation
         will not receive a refund if services are unused. By booking a tour and making a
         deposit, you agree to the above terms and conditions.

   c.) Events outside of our control, such as sudden floods, other natural disasters,
         civil disorder, or political disruption for which we cannot be held responsible.

Identification: Canadian citizens require a valid passport to travel on this tour which must be valid for one month after the last day of the tour. It is the guest’s responsibility to have the proper travel documents. Failure to have proper travel documents is not covered by any cancellation insurance.

Insurance: It is strongly recommended that cancellation and medical insurance be purchased to cover unplanned cancellation and/or emergency, such as illness to you or a family member before OR during the tour. In the event insurance is not purchased, you will be responsible for any costs relating to hospitalization and early return home. Complete details of coverage and exclusions are available from Compass Rose Travel

Booking Information: Eric Moe or Domenica Popio at Compass Rose Tours may be contacted for booking or inquiries. Please call 416 482 8610 or Toll free: 1 800 510-9963. e-mail: info@compassrosetravel.ca

By booking a tour or making a deposit, you agree to the above terms and conditions.