DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Lower Mainland

August 3, 2025 – 17 Days

Vancouver Island

August 2, 2025 – 19 Days

BC Interior

August 2, 2025 – 19 Days

Activity Level 3

Activity Level 3

GROUP SIZE

Group Size 25

TOUR SUMMARY

Featuring Denmark, Sweden and Norway

Experience the wonders of three of the five Scandinavian nations during this amazing itinerary. Not only do these countries have some of the most amazing natural wonders in the world, but their history is full of dynamic and dramatic stories. The cities of Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo are included with locallyguided driving and walking tours of each. We visit memorable palaces and museums such as IKEA Museum, Kingdom of Chrystal, Vasa Warship Museum, Drottningholms Slott Palace, Uppsala Cathedral, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Munch Museum, and Edvard Grieg’s home. Thrill to the awesome rides on Bergensbanen and Flåmsbanen Railways, and the funicular up Mount Fløien. Cruise Oslo’s harbour and 3 fjords in western Norway: Nærøyfjorden, Aurlandsfjorden, and Sognefjorden.

It’s an incredible journey and Wells Gray will show you some of the highlights of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Meals

    • I
      33 meals

      15 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners

    • V
      31 meals

      15 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners

    • L
      30 meals

      15 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners

  • Transportation

    • Transportation to/from Vancouver Airport from the BC Interior, Greater Victoria, & Greater Vancouver Areas
    • Flight from Vancouver to Copenhagen, Denmark
    • Transfer from Copenhagen Airport to hotel
    • Coach transportation for 13 days
    • Transfer from Bergen hotel to airport
    • Flight from Bergen, Norway to Vancouver
    • Current air taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
  • Accommodation

    • I
      V
      17 nights accommodation & hotel taxes
    • L
      15 nights accommodation & hotel taxes
    • I
      V
      Luggage handling at Inn at the Quay only
  • Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director

  • Gratuities

    • Housekeeping gratuities at Wickaninnish Inn
  • Tour Highlights (Included)

    • Locally-guided tour of Copenhagen
    • IKEA Museum with guided tour
    • Kingdom of Chrystal with guided tour
    • Vasa Warship Museum
    • Guided walking tour of Old Town Stockholm
    • Drottningholm Palace
    • Uppsala Cathedral
    • Wadköping Museum
    • Tour of Mårbacka & home of Selma Lagerlöf
    • Guided tour of Oslo
    • Vigeland Park sculptures
    • Fram Museum of Polar Exploration
    • Holmenkollen ski jump & museum
    • Munch Museum
    • Catamaran cruise of Oslo Harbour
    • Bergensbanen train from Sandvika to Myrdal
    • Flåmsbanen train from Myrdal to Flåm
    • Ægir Brew Pub with presentation & sampling
    • Breheim Glacier Centre
    • Jostedalsbreen National Park
    • Cruise from Kaupanger to Gudvangen through Nærøyfjorden, Aurlandsfjorden & Sognefjorden
    • Hardanger Juice & Cider Factory
    • Akvasenter exhibit for Norwegian fish farming
    • Guided driving & walking tour of Bergen
    • Guided tour of Fish Market
    • Funicular ride up Mount Fløien
    • Edvard Grieg’s home Troldhaugen

TOUR FARES

Departure Point Fares per Person
I
BC Interior
$17,730

double/twin

$21,270

single

V
Vancouver Island
$17,905

double/twin

$21,545

single

L
Lower Mainland
$17,410

double/twin

$20,710

single

  • Please add 0.2% GST.
  • There is an additional cost to fly from/to Nanaimo or Comox Airport on this tour.

Early Booking Bonus!

$300 discount on first 10 seats; $150 on next 6.

DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES

I

BC Interior

August 2 – 20, 2025 (19 Days)

We depart from communities in the BC Interior on Monday, March 24 and travel to Nanaimo via North Vancouver. We travel home via Tsawwassen on Saturday, March 29. Transportation is arranged from your pickup location on the day of departure, and back again when we return.


V

Vancouver Island

August 2 – 20, 2025 (19 Days)

We travel from Victoria and Up-island communities to Nanaimo on Monday, March 24 and overnight with the clients from the Lower Mainland and the BC Interior. We return home from Chemainus on Saturday, March 29.

Departure from Victoria: For passengers in the Greater Victoria Area, transportation is provided from your pickup point on the day of departure and back when we return. Home pickup may be offered in the Greater Victoria Area depending on the number of people booked and coach size. The decision is made about 2 weeks before departure and you will be contacted about your pickup point and time

Departure from Up-island: Your specific departure point and time will be confirmed a few weeks before departure. Please note home pickup may not be possible, and we may ask you to meet us at a designated spot in your home city.


L

Lower Mainland

August 3 – 19, 2025 (17 Days)

We depart from Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley, and Vancouver on Monday, March 24 and return home on Saturday, March 29. For passengers in the Greater Vancouver Area, home pickup and dropoff may be arranged at the time of booking.

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Level

Level

This activity rating uses the new scale of 1 to 4 introduced in November 2023.

High Activity: You are an active traveller who wants to explore wherever you go. You don’t mind a mix of full days, early morning starts, and some late nights. You can walk longer distances, up to 4 km without difficulty which may be over uneven ground and cobblestone streets, and stand for prolonged periods. You can climb three flights of stairs easily and unassisted, and can handle your own luggage in airports. There is no luggage handling service available at any hotels in Scandinavia. We visit many historic towns where streets are too narrow for a motorcoach, so guided walking tours are frequently offered and you must be able to participate if you want to see everything.

This tour is not appropriate for people with canes, walkers, wheelchairs, or other mobility assistance devices. Hiking poles are fine. The tour director, Scandinavian guide, and driver have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some days of the tour. In extreme situations, you may be required to leave the tour and travel home at your own expense; travel insurance will probably not cover you.

Please read the Activity Level 3 declaration attached to this brochure. By paying the tour deposit, you agree that you are capable of travelling on an Activity Level 3 tour.

Tour Size

Group Size 25

This tour is limited to 25 participants, making it a more intimate travel experience.

TOUR NOTES & POLICIES

  • Documentation: A passport is required and must be valid for three months after August 19, 2025, the date you fly home. A visa is not required for Canadian travellers to Denmark, Sweden, or Norway. However, an ETIAS travel permit may be required.

  • Currency & Expenses: Three currencies are needed during this tour. The official currency of Denmark is the Danish Krone; a Canadian dollar is worth about 4.9 DKK in August 2024. The official currency of Sweden is the Swedish Krona (SEK) and Norway is the Norwegian Kroner (NOK); a Canadian dollar is worth about 7.5 SEK or NOK. All three countries discourage the use of Euros. You should order DKK, SEK, or NOK from your bank 2 weeks before departure, or plan to use ATMs. Credit cards are widely accepted. Another option is to bring Euros for all 3 countries, then exchange as needed into the appropriate currencies. Do not bring Canadian dollars. Gratuities have been included for all group meals and for local guides and drivers. Generally, meals and beverages you buy on your own are going to be more expensive than those in Canada.

  • Itinerary and Fare Changes: Due to continuing after effects of the pandemic, sometimes we are notified about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes, currency exchange rates, or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.

  • Accommodation: is booked in superior hotels, mostly 4 stars. Hotels are subject to change as this tour has been planned a year before departure.

  • Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. This tour goes to some remote places where restaurants may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical TOUR NOTES & POLICIES continued distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what restaurants are able to serve.

  • Beverages: In many countries outside Canada and USA, it is not standard practice to include beverages with tour meals. On this tour, tea, coffee, or bottled water is usually included with each meal and other beverages can be purchased. A few dinners have a glass of beer or wine included.

  • Flight upgrades: Please enquire about current prices for upgrades on the flights between Vancouver and Copenhagen or Bergen. Premium economy and business class may be available.

  • Flight seating: We are unable to take requests for window or aisle seating on the planes. The airline will not accept them, as group seating is assigned as a block. If this is important to you, we suggest you take the “No Flight” option with a fare reduction and book your own flight which allows seat selection. Amount of reduction can be quoted in October 2024.

  • Flight delays due to weather: : In the event flights are delayed or cancelled by airlines due to weather, there may be additional costs to you. Wells Gray Tours Ltd. will not pay for hotel rooms and meals during the delay. Most travel insurance policies cover expenses incurred for weather delays.

  • Triples: are not available on this tour.

  • Payments: A deposit of $1,000 per person is requested at the time of booking and balance is due April 24, 2025. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level 3 Declaration, and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (1.5% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard ($5,000 limit per person on credit cards).

  • Early Booking Bonus: Receive a $300 discount on the first 10 seats and $150 on the next 6 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after April 24, 2025.

  • Cancellation Policy: Up to March 24, 2025, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From March 25 to April 24, the cancellation charge is $300 per person. From April 25 to May 23, the cancellation charge is 40% of the tour fare. From May 24 to June 23, the cancellation charge is 80% of the tour fare. After June 23, there is no refund.

  • Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for medical, cancellation, interruption, and luggage. Please do not travel to Europe without medical insurance as a minimum.

  • Photo Credits: Unsplash (Copenhagen), Adobe Stock (Oslo), and Pixabay (all others).

  • Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 277 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until April 24, 2025.

  • Consumer Protection BC Licences: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924, Victoria 65842

TESTIMONIALS & STORIES

Early Booking Bonus!

$300 discount on first 10 seats; $150 on next 6.

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