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CHT-04 Travel/symposium/accommodation packages
18 April
Arrival Oslo: own arrangements
Package 1A commences on arrival at Oslo Airport.
“Flytoget
express train” ticket for transfer to Oslo Station
18/19 April Overnight at
RAINBOW HOTEL OPERA, Christian Fredriksplass 5, N-0103 OSLO
Tel: 24 10 30 00 Fax:
24 10 30 10
Oslo, the Viking Capital! With a varied and colourful past, lively
Oslo offers the tourist a host of attractions: the Viking Ships Museum with its
1,000-year-old Viking ships, Vigeland Sculpture Park where the artist Gustav
Vigeland has created 200 sculptures dealing with every aspect of human
relations and emotions, Kon-Tiki Raft and Polar Vessel ‘Fram’.
Sightseeing could also
include the Norwegian Folk Museum, the Resistance Museum, Akershus Fortress,
the Ski Museum and Ski-Jump Tower. If
you’re an art lover you will enjoy the Munch Museum and National Gallery. If you take a little time to really explore
Oslo you could really be surprised by what it has to offer. It takes no longer than 15 minutes from the
city centre before you are in the middle of the forest or on an idyllic island
in the fjord.
The Rainbow Hotel
Opera is a deluxe class hotel located 50 kilometers from Oslo Airport.
Favorably located on the platform of the Airport Express Train Station, the
Rainbow Hotel puts its guests within easy access to most attractions in Oslo.
This city centre hotel is only one kilometer from Aker Brugge and 20 kilometers
from Downhill and Cross Country Skiing. Guests will enjoy all the conveniences
a four-star hotel added to this convenient location.
19 April “Flytoget
express train” to Airport
BU473
Depart Oslo 10:15, Arrive Kirkenes
12:20
On arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Hurtigruten
Terminal for
embarkation
of your NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE.
19/24 April MS Midnatsol – CHT-04 symposium from
Kirkenes to Bergen. Grade I2 cabin.
Package 1B:
Pre-symposium tour Oslo to Kirkenes, including one
night in Kirkenes; symposium registration, CD-ROM Proceedings etc.; Grade I2 (inside)
cabin on MS Midnatsol.
18 April Arrival Oslo own arrangements
Package 1B commences on departure from Oslo Airport.
18 April
BU473
Depart Oslo 10:15, Arrive Kirkenes
12:20
Transfer Airport to Hotel Rica Arctic, Kirkenes.
18/19 April Overnight Rica Arctic Hotel, Kongensgt 1-3 Kirkenes.
Tel: 47 78 99 29 29
The
Rica Arctic Hotel is located in the heart of Kirkenes in Soer-Varanger, the
border between east and west, near to the borders of Russia and Finland. The
coniferous forest is the outer edge of the Siberian Taiga, the worlds largest
forest, which stretches from the Bering Strait Pasvikdalen in Kirkenes.
19 April
Morning Tour to Russian Border etc. Tour
terminates at Hurtigruten Quay. 19/24 April MS Midnatsol – CHT-04 symposium from
Kirkenes to Bergen. Grade I2 cabin.
Package 2:
Package 3:
NB: Package 3 commences in
Helsinki, Finland.
Participants should arrange to fly directly to Helsinki (Vantaa)
Airport. It is not necessary to travel
via Oslo. The tour commences on
departure from Helsinki Airport. Please proceed to the
Finnair check-in counter, Helsinki (Vantaa) Airport at least one hour prior to
departure time. For your information only: Helsinki (Vantaa) Airport is situated
approximately 21 km from the city centre.
There is a regular airport bus service, which will take passengers from
the city centre. Cost is approx.
EUR 5. Alternatively an Airport
taxi from the city centre will cost approx. EUR 10-20 or a standard taxi
EUR 30. Depart HELSINKI on Finnair Flight
AY 465 at 2.20 p.m. The flight from Helsinki
takes you across the Arctic Circle with a view of Finland’s lakes surrounded by
forests, which gradually diminish as you proceed into the far north of Finnish
Lapland. Arrive IVALO at 4.00 p.m. You will be met at the airport on
arrival and transferred by bus from Ivalo to your hotel which is located right
in the heart of the ski resort area of Saariselkä. Saariselkä is one of the
most versatile resort areas in Northern Lapland. It is popular for its spa, fantastic ski slopes, and cross country skiing. The
panorama from this area extends over the fells and all the way to the Russian
frontier. Handmade Sami jewellery of
silver, Lapland gold and local stones can be found in local shops. Dinner and overnight:
TUNTURI HOTELLI, SAARISELKÄ.
Tel: (0)16 681 503 Fax: (0) 16 668 771 After
breakfast you will enjoy a Combined
Snowmobile and Husky Safari. Warm
outdoor equipment will be provided and you will be divided into two groups to
enjoy the four hour programme. Group
1 will start the safari with snowmobiles and Group 2 with the huskies - two
people per sledge. After driving
approximately one to one and a half hours, the two groups will meet at a
Lappish tiipii for a soup lunch and coffee/tea. For the return journey the groups are changed over. This
evening you will be taken on foot to an Iiskonlompolo
Lappish hut 'kota', which is in the neighbourhood of Saariseklä village (1
km). Arrangements can be made
separately if you wish to travel by car or bus. In the Lappish hut, 'kota', you will enjoy delicious salmon or
reindeer cooked on the open fire with coffee/tea and pancakes as dessert. Return to Saariselkä village for overnight. Overnight TUNTURI HOTELLI After
breakfast this morning you will be transferred by local bus to KIRKENES Hurtigruten Terminal for
embarkation of your NORWEGIAN COASTAL
VOYAGE vessel. 19/24 April MS Midnatsol – CHT-04 symposium from
Kirkenes to Bergen. Grade I2 cabin. CHT-04 Post-symposium tour Your NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE concludes upon arrival at the Hurtigruten
terminal in Bergen at approximately 2.30
p.m. You will be
transferred to your hotel. Remainder
of day at leisure. Founded in the 11th century, Bergen was a scene of thriving
activity and an important trading
centre. Ancient wooden buildings and alleyways from Hanseatic times and
traditional wooden houses built on hillsides remain fine attractions today.
Bergen's charm and spectacular setting among mountains make it one of the most
popular destinations in Norway. Sightseeing excursions operate throughout the
summer months to places such as the home of Edvard Grieg and the Stave Church. Sightseeing
should include the historic harbour "Bryggen” where the Fish and Flower
Markets are located. From Bryggen you
can stroll to the Aquarium to see fish, penguins and seals and then walk the
length of Bryggen to the old fortress of Bergenhus. Visit
St. Mary's Church, the oldest building in the city, or drop into one of the
many museums and galleries. For
wonderful views of Bergen we suggest a trip to the top of Mt Flyen by funicular railway, or Mt Ulriken, or any of the seven mountains
that ring the city. Overnight: RAINBOW HOTEL ROSENKRANTZ, Rosenkrantzgaten 7, N-5003
BERGEN Tel: 55 30 14 00
Fax:
55 31 14 76 After
breakfast, you will be transferred to Bergen railway station 15 minutes prior to
departure of your rail journey to Oslo. Depart
BERGEN on Train 62 at 7.58 a.m. or
Train 602 at 10.28 a.m. The
Bergen Railway rises from the sea with a spectacular backdrop of deep blue
fjords and snow-covered mountaintops.
Through verdant orchards and a landscape typical of Norway's westcoast,
via Voss and Myrdal, (starting point of the Flam Railway). Across a windswept mountain plateau and down
through fertile valleys, secluded lakes, waterfalls and forests to Norway's
capital city of Oslo. Arrive
OSLO at 2.52 p.m. or 5.52 p.m. Your
arrangements conclude after arrival in Oslo.
Those wishing to stay longer are invited to contact Bentours
International who will be happy to make further arrangements. Fare
Basis Twin
Share Single
Room/Cabin
Package 1A or 1B
if fully paid by December 31, 2003
$
2,397 $
2,792
Package 1A or 1B
if fully paid after January 1, 2004
$
2,497 $
2,892 Non-delegates
(partners or accompanying persons):deduct $
550. $
550. Supplementary
cost for Package 2 $ 380 $ 520 Supplementary
cost for Package 3 $
490 $
580 Supplementary
cost for Post-symposium tour $
325 $
390
I2 Inside cabin, various sizes, decks 4, 6, 7
nil
nil J2
Outside cabin, limited view, deck 6, 7 $
41 $
51 L2
Outside large cabin, deck 3 $
155 $
194 N2
Outside large cabin, deck 4 $
181 $
226 P2
Outside large cabin, deck 6 $
276 $
345 K2
Outside large cabin, deck 7 $
328 $
410 U2
Outside large cabin, deck 8 $
379 $
474 F2
Outside extra large cabin, deck 6, 7 $
527 $ 659 MB
Outside suite, 1 room, double bed, sofa, chairs, TV, mini-bar, shower $
1,124 $
2,431 MG
Outside suite, 1 or 2 rooms, bay window or balcony, double bed, sofa, chairs,
TV, mini-bar, shower $
1,489 $
2,796 MX
Outside suite, 2 rooms, balcony, double bed, sofa, chairs, TV, mini-bar,
bath-tub, guest toilet $
2,218 $
3,525
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Pre-symposium tour Oslo to Kirkenes,
including two nights in Tromsø; symposium registration, CD-ROM Proceedings etc.;
Grade I2 (inside) cabin on MS Midnatsol.
17 April
Arrival Oslo, own arrangements.
Package 2 commences on departure from Oslo Airport
17 April
SK 376 Depart Oslo 11:45 Arrive Tromsø 13:30. Transfer to hotel.
17/19 April
Two nights Comfort Hotel With, Sjogata 35-37, Tromsø.
Tel: 47-77 68 7000
Fax: 47-77 68 9616 (bed & breakfast)
18 April
Tromsø city tour (3½ hours): The Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø Museum and the Cable Car,
as well as a tour around the city.
19 April
Transfer to Tromsø Airport. WF692 Depart Tromsø 10:40 arrive Kirkenes 11:50.
Transfer airport to ship.
19/24 April
MS Midnatsol — CHT-04 symposium from Kirkenes to Bergen. Grade I2 cabin.
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Pre-symposium tour Helsinki to Kirkenes, including one night in Saariselkä;
symposium registration, CD-ROM Proceedings etc.; Grade I2 (inside) cabin on MS
Midnatsol.Saturday 17
April 2004 – HELSINKI-IVALO-SAARISELKA.
Sunday 18
April - SAARISELKÄ
Monday 19
April - SAARISELKÄ-KIRKENES
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Saturday 24
April 2004 – BERGEN
Sunday 25
April - BERGEN-OSLO
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Costs
(including standard I2 (inside) cabin and registration fee of $550)
(including standard I2 (inside) cabin and registration fee of $650)
Cabin Upgrade costs:
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