Scandinavia Midnight Sun

9 Days

/ 8 Nights

Finland, Norway, Scandinavia

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Highlights

Finland – Norway Arctic Highlights

Helsinki
Helsinki Cathedral
Finlandia Hall
Sibelius Monument
Rovaniemi
Arctic Circle
Santa Claus Village
Arktikum
Alta
Northern Lights Cathedral
Karasjok
Sámediggi
Honningsvåg
North Cape
Tromsø
Polaria
Polar Museum

Special Experiences

Midnight Sun Experience (Arctic Summer Phenomenon)
Husky & Reindeer Farm Visit
Scenic Lapland Wilderness Drives
Arctic Floating Experience

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Tromso

As your much-awaited journey with Shree Swaminarayan Tourism begins, here’s how your first day will unfold based on your departure city:

Guests Departing from Mumbai (Scheduled Group Departure)
Guests who have opted for the Mumbai to Mumbai tour will meet at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, four hours before the scheduled flight departure time.
From here, you fly together with Shree Swaminarayan Tourism tour manager to Helsinki – the capital city of Finland well known for its innovative art, culture and architecture and begin your beautiful journey. Upon arrival, the Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Tour Manager will assist you with all airport formalities and ensure a smooth transition to the hotel or sightseeing place as per the itinerary.

Guests Joining from Other Indian Cities
If you are flying from cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru or others, please ensure that you have received your complete travel details like airline, flight departure and arrival time, airport name, passport with valid visa etc. from your Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Travel Advisor. You will fly to the first destination of the tour as per your individual flight details. Upon arrival your tour manager will meet you at Helsinki airport or at the sightseeing place conveyed to you in advance.

Joining & Leaving (J&L) Guests – From India or Anywhere in the World
If you are joining the tour from any part of India or overseas by making your own arrangements, please ensure that you have received complete guidance for smooth arrival, hotel check-in or joining at sightseeing place, from your Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Tour Manager as well as travel adviser. Tour Manager will meet you directly at the first destination as per the tour plan conveyed to you.

Important Notes:
For Joining & Leaving guests the flight tickets, visa, insurance and airport transfers are to be borne by guests. Please ensure all these arrangements are as per the scheduled group tour. To avail of the group airport transfers, we request you to ensure your flight arrival is at the scheduled group airport and is minimum one hour before the group’s scheduled flight arrival time. For last day your flight departure time should be after the scheduled group flight departure time to avail the airport transfers.

Note:
• Standard hotel check-in time is 3:00 PM (15:00 hrs) or later. If our flights are reaching in the morning, we cover one of the sightseeing’s to fill up the gap.
• We recommend you to take care of your travel documents, valuables, foreign exchange, and emergency contacts handy during your journey.

Note: As per the Schengen visa rule, we need to process your Schengen visa from the consulate of the country we’ll be entering first on our Europe tour or staying in for the maximum number of days. ‘Joining & Leaving’ guests will also have to get their visas processed from the consulate of the same country; otherwise, boarding might be denied by the airline, or even entry into that country can be banned.

Included Meal: Dinner

Day 2 : Tromso

Today we enjoy Helsinki City, during the city orientation tour we pass by Modern Finlandia Hall – a dynamic, multipurpose venue located in the centre of Helsinki, City Hall – a central administrative building of Helsinki, Parliament House – the official location of the governing body of Finland, Presidential Palace – the official residence of the President, although today it is used primarily for presidential functions and receptions, the Monumental railroad station – one of the most visited site in the city, Lutheran Cathedral – the symbol of Helsinki. The church was originally built from 1830-1852 as a tribute to the Grand Duke of Finland, Olympic Stadium – built in 1938. Olympic Games were held here in 1952. Today it hosts both national and international sporting events and outdoor concerts, Sibelius monument – dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, Market Square – the most famous market in Finland, it has been a centre of trade for hundreds of years.
Later we fly to Rovaniemi – an urban oasis amidst the Arctic wilderness, where culture, wild activities and fairy tales come together.

Today’s Sightseeing

Helsinki city tour

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : Tromso – Alta

Today we explore Rovaniemi city, we pass by Lappia House, Library and Town Hall – the most famous of architect Alvar Aalto’s works in Lapland. City Library of Rovaniemi was the first building to be completed, in 1966, followed by the Lappia House, functioning as a theatre and congress hall, in 1975 and the Town Hall, finished after Aalto’s death, in 1988. Together, these three buildings form a composition enclosing a spacious plaza, highlighting the individuality and purpose of each building.
Further we see Arctic Center – Finland’s national institute for Arctic expertise. Later we cross the Arctic Circle (66°31’N) to enter incomparable unspoiled Lapland and visit the Santa Claus Village with a chance to meet Father Christmas himself. Followed by visit to Husky and Reindeer farm. Further we visit the Arktikum Museum, the regional museum of Lapland, which collects and preserves cultural, historical, and natural scientific materials. It allows us to experience the northern nature, culture, and history up close. Tonight, we enjoy a guided experience of Arctic floating under the midnight Sun – experience the ethereal beauty of Lapland’s endless summer as you float serenely under the captivating Midnight Sun.

Today’s Sightseeing

Explore Rovaniemi city
Santa Claus Village
Husky and Reindeer farm
Arktikum Museum
Arctic floating under the midnight Sun experience

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Alta – Honningsvag

Today we proceed to Karasjok – a fascinating and exotic forested town of Norway.
Upon arrival, we take a photo stop near Sami Parliament of Norway – an advisory body of the Norwegian government on Sami affairs.

Today’s Sightseeing

Sami Parliament of Norway

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 : Honningsvag – Karasjok

Today we proceed to Honningsvag – Norway’s northern most city. Upon arrival we walk around the harbour. Further we visit “North Cape” – a 920 feet high steep cliff referred as the northernmost point of Europe.
Tonight, we enjoy a guided tour to experience the Midnight sun.

Today’s Sightseeing

North Cape
Guided Midnight Sun experience

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 : Karasjok – Rovaniemi

Today we enjoy a scenic drive to Alta – known as city of northern lights. Upon arrival, we visit Northern Lights Cathedral – the city’s architectural landmark. [Subject to operation].

Today’s Sightseeing

Northern Lights Cathedral

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 : Rovaniemi

Today we proceed to Tromso – a major cultural hub above the Arctic Circle where nature and culture go hand in hand.
Upon arrival, we visit Polaria – an Arctic aquarium to see the interesting knowledge-based exhibits, a panoramic cinema and feeding of the seals.

Today’s Sightseeing

Polaria Aquarium

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 : Rovaniemi – Helsinki

Today we explore city of Tromso, we visit Tromso University Museum – the oldest scientific institution in Northern-Norway, and the Polar Museum – known as Gateway to the Arctic here we discover exciting stories of risky arctic trapping and sea mammal hunting as well as courageous Polar explorers.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 : Helsinki – Departure

It’s time to say goodbye—Phir Milenge!
Let’s stay connected via email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and more. We look forward to seeing you again on another memorable Shree Swaminarayan Tourism tour.

Group Guests:
Guests traveling on the scheduled group flight will proceed to the airport as per the group’s departure time.

Joining & Leaving (J&L) Guests:
J&L guests will proceed to the airport after the scheduled group tour concludes.
If your flight timing and airport match the group’s, you may join the group airport transfer. Otherwise, the cost of reaching the airport, cruise terminal, railway station, or bus terminal will be borne by the guest.

Tour Concludes. Safe travels and see you soon!

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay in Hotel Like

Scandic Helsinki Aviapolis or similar

Robert Huberin tie 6, 01510 Vantaa, Finland

No. Of Nights : 5

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna or similar

Asema-aukio 2, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

No. Of Nights : 5

SCANDIC KARASJOK or similar

Leavnnjageaidnu 49, 9730 Karasjok, Norway

No. Of Nights : 5

Scandic Nordkapp or similar

Skipsfjorden, 9762 Honningsvåg, Norway

No. Of Nights : 3

Scandic Alta or similar

Løkkeveien 61, 9509 Alta, Norway

No. Of Nights : 3

Moxy Tromso or similar

Huldervegen 2, 9016 Tromsø, Norway

No. Of Nights : 3

Visa Checklist

FINLAND VISA CHECK LIST

ORIGINAL PASSPORT (WITH OLD PASSPORT)

Passport should be valid minimum 06 months from the date of travel.
Passport must have been issued within 10 years and validity must not exceed 10 years.
No handwritten passports will be accepted.
Passport must have at least 2 blank pages.

VISA APPLICATION FORM

Fully completed and signed Schengen Visa Application Form for Finland.

PHOTOGRAPHS – 02 RECENT

Size: 35 × 45 mm
White background, matte finish
70–80% face coverage
Without spectacles
Not used in any previous visa

EVIDENCE OF SUFFICIENT FUNDS

Original last 03 months Personal Bank Statement (updated till date)
Bank sign and stamp required on each page
Sufficient balance required
A4 size only

02 years Personal Income Tax Return Acknowledgement (if applicable)

IF APPLICANT IS EMPLOYEE

Last 03 months Pay Slips
Leave Approval Letter & NOC addressed to Embassy/Consulate of Finland
Employment Letter mentioning designation, salary & date of joining

IF APPLICANT IS SELF-EMPLOYED

Business letterhead with sign & stamp
Visiting card
Business Registration / Partnership Deed / Memorandum of Article
02 years Income Tax Return Acknowledgement
Last 03 months Business Bank Statement (signed & stamped on each page)
Sufficient balance required
A4 size only

IF APPLICANT IS RETIRED

Retirement letter from employer
Pension Payment Order
Pension passbook (if applicable)

IF APPLICANT IS STUDENT

Enrollment letter from school/college/university
ID card copy
NOC from school/college

IF VISITING AS TOURIST

Confirmed hotel booking for entire stay
Return ticket booking
Detailed day-by-day travel itinerary

IF VISITING FAMILY / FRIENDS

Invitation letter from host in Finland
Copy of host’s passport or residence permit
Proof of relationship
Host’s address proof

OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE

Minimum coverage: 30,000 Euro per person
Must cover entire stay in Schengen area
Valid for all Schengen States
Must cover emergency medical care and repatriation

IMPORTANT NOTES

All documents must be submitted in A4 size and in English.
Photocopies are required except where originals are specifically requested.

Biometrics (fingerprints) are mandatory if not given in last 59 months.
If biometrics were given after 02 November 2015, personal appearance may not be required (subject to embassy approval).

Visa approval is at the sole discretion of the Embassy/Consulate.
No documents will be returned after submission.

Previous visa rejections (last 10 years) must be declared with year and visa category.

Visa fee, VFS charges and courier charges must be paid at VFS centre.

IF TRAVELLING TO MULTIPLE SCHENGEN COUNTRIES

Apply at the embassy of the country where you will stay the maximum number of days.
If equal stay, apply at the country of first entry.

SCHENGEN COUNTRIES

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Latvia, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Slovakia, Hungary, Malta, Slovenia, Estonia, Switzerland.

NORMAL PROCESSING TIME

15 working days after submission (may vary during peak season

Payment Term

Payment Terms :

50,000 INR Deposit at the time of booking. (Non Refundable)
1,00,000 INR after getting UK / Schengen Visa.
50 % of Tour Payment before 45 Days of Departure.
Full Payment Has To Be Clear Before 30 Days Of Departure.

Cancellation & if in case of visa rejection charges : (Per Person)

If UK Visa is rejected 15,000 INR.
If Schengen Visa is rejected 15,000 INR.
If UK & Schengen both Visas rejected 30,000 INR.
60 Days or More before Departure 1,00,000 INR.
59 Days to 45 Days before Departure 1,50,000 INR.
44 Days to 30 Days before Departure 75 % Of Tour Cost
Before 29 Days Departure 100 % Of Tour Cost

Tour Cost Includes :

Accommodation in 3 * or 4* Hotels.
Friendly Gujarati Tour Escort from Shree Swaminarayan Tourism.
Meal & Sightseeing as per Itinerary.
Return Airfare Ex. Ahmedabad with Tax.
Visa Charges.
Travel Insurance Policy.

Tour Cost Excludes :

Any increase in the air fare, fuel surcharge and taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket
Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket.
Cost of the Suggested Excursions, porterage, laundry, telephone charges, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
Mandatory tips of EUR 3 per person per day for Coach Drivers, Guides etc.
Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘Tour Cost Includes’
Taxes as applicable to be paid extra on the total tour price.

Important :

GST 5 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
TCS 5 / 20 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
Tour Cost Calculated at rate of Exchange 01 Euro = 105 INR. (Subject to ROE)
All Hotel Room Category is Standard Room (Basic Category)
Hotel is not in City Centre or Downtown.
We are not giving refund If any sightseen is close due to maintenance or Bad Weather

Cancellation Policy

From Days	To Days	From Date	To Date	Cancellation Fee (%)
121	900	19 Apr 2024	07 Jun 2026	10%
91	120	08 Jun 2026	07 Jul 2026	15%
61	90	08 Jul 2026	06 Aug 2026	20%
46	60	07 Aug 2026	21 Aug 2026	30%
31	45	22 Aug 2026	05 Sep 2026	50%
16	30	06 Sep 2026	20 Sep 2026	75%
6	15	21 Sep 2026	30 Sep 2026	85%
0	5	01 Oct 2026	06 Oct 2026	100%

TCS Term Condition

TCS On Overseas Tour Packages:

TCS Applicable On Booking Of Overseas Tour Package As Per Provisions Of Section 206C(1G) Of The Income Tax 1961
5% TCS Up To INR 10 Lakhs Thereafter 20% TCS.
(INR 7 Lakh Exemption Threshold Limit Qua The Remitter – Declaration Has To Be Submitted By The Consumer Of International Tour Package To SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM)
If You Cancel Your Trip The Amount Of TCS Paid Is Non-Refundable.
As Per Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act 1961, In Case You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years; And The Aggregate TDS And TCS Of Each Tax Year Is INR 50,000 Or More – On Validating The PAN If It Is Found That You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years And Aggregate TCS And TCS Exceeds INR 50,000, An Additional TCS @ 5/20% (As The Case May Be) Will Be Recovered From You Or Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Will Apply.
In Case Of PAN – AADHAR Not Linked TCS Will Be Applicable On Higher Rate & TCS Credit Will Not Appear In Form 26 / AIS / TIS And TCS Certificates Will Not Be Available.
Outward Remittance Under LRS Cannot Proceed If PAN – AADHAR Not Linked.
On Validating PAN – AADHAR Seeding If Found Not Linked, Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Along With Higher Rate Of TCS Will Apply.
Overseas Tour Package’ Means Any Tour Package Which Offers A Visit To A Country Or Countries Or Territory Or Territories Outside India And Includes Expenses For Travel Or Hotel Stay Or Boarding Or Lodging Or Any Other Expenditure Of Similar Nature Or In Relation Thereto.
Specified Person’ Means A Person Defined As Per Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act, 1961.
The User Is Liable To Pay Tax Collected At Source (TCS) On Booking Of An ‘Overseas Tour Package’ At An Appropriate Rate Over And Above The Price Charged For Such Package In Compliance With The Provisions Of Section 206C (1G)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961.
SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM Will Deposit The TCS Amount So Collected With The Government And Issue Appropriate Document/Certificate To The User In Compliance With Aforesaid Provision.
The User Is Required To Provide A Valid PAN Of User/ Traveller(S) At The Time Of Booking An Overseas Tour Package With SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM The User Understands And Agrees That SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Will Validate The PAN Provided By The User To Check Compliance Of Provisions Of Section 206CC Of Income Tax Act. The User Agrees That In Case The PAN Is Found To Be Invalid, Or It Does Not Belong To User/ Traveller(S), SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM Has An Obligation To Cancel The Booking In Compliance With The Law And Process The Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Said Booking.
The User Further Understand And Agrees That SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM Would Also, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Validate User/ Traveller(S) PAN As Per The Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act And If On Validation The User Qualifies As A ‘Specified Person’, The User Agrees To Pay TCS To SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM At Such Higher Rate As May Be Applicable Under Section 206CCA. The User Agrees To Pay The Additional TCS Amount To MMT Where, As A Result Of Validation Under Section 206CCA, The TCS Collected At The Time Of Booking Falls Short Of The Applicable Rate Of TCS. The User Further Confirms To SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM That User/ Traveller(S) PAN And Aadhar Are Linked With Income Tax, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage. If User Fails Or Disagrees To Pay The Additional TCS, SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM Has The Right To Cancel The Booking And Process Appropriate Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Such Booking.

Important Notes

Subject To Ahmedabad Jurisdiction.
Airlines :
- We Can Not Make Seat Selection In Group Tour From Our End If Guest Wants To Seats Together Guest Have To Inform At Boarding Counter At Airport For Same.
- The Internal Airline Used Are LCC, No Food Will Be Served On Board. It Allows Only 20 Kg Check In Luggage And 07 Kg Cabin Luggage. Excess Baggage Charged Will Be Bear By Guest .
- Please note that the itinerary is subject to change based on airline or cruise schedules. Kindly confirm your specific travel plan before making any bookings.
- Weather in Halong Bay can be unpredictable, especially during the rainy and typhoon season . Cruises may be delayed, rescheduled, or canceled at short notice for your safety, as instructed by local authorities.
Meals :
- There Will Be American Or Continental Breakfast Serve At The Hotel And Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Cannot Make Any Changes In The Breakfast.
- Lunch/Dinner Wherever Provided On Tour Is Pre-Set Menus By The Restaurants. The Meal Type Selected By The Guest Such As Veg. / Non. Veg. Is Subject To Availability At Restaurants Or Airlines.
Child Policy :
- CNB : 3 – 6 Year Child With No Bed. Please Note There Will Be No Bed For The Child In The Room.
- CWB : 6 – 11 Year With Bed. There Will Be Extra Bed For The Child In The Room.
Hotel Policy :
- Check In : Check In Time Is 15:00 Hrs.
- Check Out : Check Out Time Is 11:00 Hrs.
- Given Package Cost Is On Basic First Category Room. If Guest Want To Upgrade Room Category Supplement Cost Will Be Bear By Guest.
- If Guest Want To Do Early Check In Or Late Check Out There Will Be Supplement Cost And Bear By Guest.
Vehicle Policy :
- During Sight Seeing Driver Will Try His Best To Park As Much Closer He Can, From There Guest Has To Make His Way By Walk Or They Have To Make Their Own Transfer If Require Any.
- Incase Of Coach Breakdown Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Do Their Best Effort To Fix The Problem As Soon As Possible. But Make Sure There Will Be No Refund For Inconvenience Cause.
- Request To All Guest Please Don’t Leave Any Unattended Item In Vehicle While Leaving The Vehicle. We Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Are Not Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage.
- There Is No Specific Seat Allocation. Will Be Allocate First Cum First Serve Basis.
Direct Joining Guest Have To Arrange Hotel Transfer For Check In & Check Out Day By Them Self.
Operation Of A Group Tour Is A Subject To Minimum Participation Of 20 Paying Adult Passenger.
Any Increase In Visa Fee /Airfare / Fuel Price / Change In Government Regulations Taxes Etc. Will Affect Your Tour Cost.
Tour Itinerary Will Be Strictly Follow As Per Timing. In Unavoidable Situation Our Tour Manager Can Make Changes With The Concern Of Head Office. Tour Manager Is Not Authorize To Make Changes In Itinerary As Per Guest Convenience.
In Case Of Any Deportation Due To Immigration And Custom Clearance Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Not Be Responsible. There Will Be No Refund For Tour Package.
Optional Sight Seeing Have To Be Pre-Book With An Additional Cost.
There Is No Refund For Any Unutilized Services.
Itinerary Cost Is Per Person On Twin Sharing Basis. It Include Only Those Activities Which Are Listed In The Same.
Itinerary Cost Does Not Include Any Personal Nature Expenses. Such As Tips, Misc. Expenses, Laundry, Liquor, Porterage Etc…
International Tour Guest Must Have To Reach Airport Before 3 Hrs. Of Departure Time.
For NRI –Passengers Staying In India For More Than 180 Days Will Have To Take Police Clearance Certificate From Commissioner Of Police For Which Shree Swaminarayn Tourism Will Not Be Responsible. Passengers Are Requested To Submit Xerox Copy Of Passport Along With Page Showing Arrival Stamp In India.
Website / Brochure Accuracy :
- We Are Trying Our Best To Make The Contents Of The Brochure/Website As Accurate As Possible And Print It Much Ahead Of Actual Travel Period. It Describes Services/Amenities That Are Available Under Normal Circumstances. However Events, Circumstances And Factors Beyond Our Control Like Traffic, Bad Weather, Fairs, Festivals, Strikes, Cancellation/ Re-Routing/Rescheduling Of Flights, Rail Or Roadways, Closure At A Place Of Sightseeing Can Affect The Availability Of Services And Necessitate Change Of Routes. It May Even Necessitate Stay In Hotels In Alternate City Or Away From The One Mentioned In The Brochure/Website. While Every Effort Is Made To Maintain Our Services And Follow The Itinerary In The Brochure/Website, In Few Unavoidable Instances We Reserve The Right To Alter, Amend, Change Or Modify The Tour Package, Itineraries, Tour Schedule, Travel Plan, Sightseeing. Where We Come To Know Of The Changes/Events Sufficiently In Advance We Will Notify You During Booking Or Prior To Departure. Otherwise Our Tour Manager Or Local Representative Will Inform You Of The Changes On The Spot And We Solicit Your Full Co-Operation In Accepting Such Circumstantial Changes.
Terms & Conditions As Per Company Policy.