TRAVEL and REGISTRATION

Several "travel packages" have been constructed in conjunction with our travel agent Bentours International. These combine travel from Oslo to MS Midnatsol, symposium registration, accommodation on board and return to Oslo, and have the advantage that Bentours have been able to arrange significant discounts.

The early registration fee (if received by December 31, 2003) is $550. From January 1, 2004, the fee will be $650.
(NB: all prices throughout this web site are quoted in Australian dollars unless otherwise stated. Currency conversion is available via the "Currency" link to the left.

Four packages are available for travel to MS Midnatsol:


Starting from Oslo:
Starting from Helsinki:
  • Package 3:       Flight Helsinki-Ivalo; bus to Saariselkä; two nights in Saariselkä (April 17 and 18); transfers.

One package is offered for returning from Bergen:

(There is a train from Bergen to Oslo departing at 3:58 pm which passengers from Midnatsol would be able to take. However, it arrives in Oslo at 10:30 pm, which may be too late for international departures.)

Detailed descriptions of these packages are given on the Tours and Cabins page. The standard price of $AU2,397 (twin share) or $AU2,792 (single) is based on Package 1A or 1B to Kirkenes and a grade I2 (inside two-berth) cabin. It terminates on arrival in Bergen. The additional cost of choosing other packages or higher grade cabins may be found here.

The prices shown are for a complete package comprising:

  • accommodation for one or two nights, according to the package chosen;
  • transport, Oslo or Helsinki to Kirkenes;
  • registration for CHT-04, including participation in all technical sessions, a book of Abstracts, a copy of the Proceedings CD and a welcome reception;
  • accommodation on MS Midnatsol, Kirkenes to Bergen, in the cabin of choice and all meals on board.

Registration for CHT-04 and reservation of cabins on MS Midnatsol should be made by the completion of the Booking form and payment of a combined registration/accommodation charge to Bentours International.

CHT-04 participants wishing to make variations to any of these packages are also asked to contact Bentours International.

Cabins of various grades and prices being held for CHT-04 participants, as described on the Tours and Cabins page.   Cabins may be reserved by payment of a deposit of $AU 330 per person. The balance will be due two months before travel. Full payment of the combined registration/accommodation charge will be due on December 31, 2003 to ensure obtaining the cabin of choice.  After this date, unreserved cabins will be released for general sale.  Full payment must in any case be completed by February 15, 2004 to confirm travel and accommodation and to guarantee presentation and publication of papers in the Proceedings CD.