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About Scandinavian Vision:

Scandinavian Vision (SV) is a registered tour operator company based in Sweden with Organization number 969731-6363.
When you buy a trip through Scandinavianvision.com, the trips are entirely secured as per Swedish "travel package law" (paketreselagen) and "travel guarantee law" (resegarantilagen). Scandinavian Vision HB has placed travel guarantee with Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency to protect our customers.We want you to get the most out of your vacation. Please read this brochure carefully. Note what is included and what is not.

Climate & Clothing:

Since the climate is cold in most of the year around in Scandinavia, we recommend light woolens even in the summer time.

Tour Guides:

All our trips are of self guided nature. In case you need a dedicated tour guide, the same can be arranged at an extra cost.

Hotel Accommodations:

Scandinavian Vision has chosen high standard accommodations that offer premium comfort, a variety of amenities and excellent service. Individual rooms may vary as to size, view and location. Most accommodations in Scandinavia are not air-conditioned as the normal summer climate is cool and comfortable. We will be pleased to provide examples of typical accommodations.

Baggage Handling:

Baggage handling is not included. Smaller handbags, overnight bags, carry-owns, cameras, camcorders, and all other personal belongings are the responsibility of the tour participant. Neither SV nor the Scandinavian tour companies will be responsible for any left / stolen items.

Meals:

Meals are included if agreed specifically in the tour itineraries. A Scandinavian breakfast is always included.

Meals if agreed are prearranged for groups. Notice of special dietary considerations must be given well in advance of tour departure. Drinks are not included with meals.

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Transportation:

Included in the tour price is appropriate transportation within Scandinavia by air, coach, minibus, ship, train, express boat or ferry. The mode of transportation depends on the size of your group.

Entrance Fees:

Entrance fees unless specified in your travel itinerary is not included and has to be paid at the entrance separately.

Gratuities and Taxes:

Price for baggage handling, housekeepers and dining room service is not included unless otherwise indicated.

Occupancy:

Rooms are based on double occupancy rates; tour prices for one person are higher than for two or more travelers. Children above 5 years can be provided with an extra cot as a third person in the room. Please Contact us to find specific information.

Children:

Children are welcome on the tour when accompanied by an adult. Following discounts apply for children:

1. 0 to 2 years: 90%
2. 2 to 5 years: 80 % (no extra bed)
3. 5 to 12 years: 50 % (extra bed)
4. > 12 years: Full adult charges

Tour Participation:

Enjoyment of the tour will be greatly enhanced if tour participants travel lightly.

Itinerary variations:

In case of non availability of any sectors, SV reserves the right to make reasonable changes or substitutions to any tour itinerary, as we deem necessary, desirable or appropriate.

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Deposit:

To ensure your bookings, full payment must be made within 14 days of receipt of our final invoice. We advise as early bookings as possible.

Discounts:

Please contact us for your group size and the package you are interested in we shall work out discounts applicable on a case basis.

Insurance:

Scandinavian vision strongly recommends that you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes medical or any other travel related incidence locally in your country of origin.

Cancellation by tour Operator:

In the event of emergency, SV reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 30 days prior to departure for any reason. In the event that a tour is cancelled, tour participants will receive a full refund of all money paid and such refund will constitute full and final settlement to the tour participant for such cancellation.

Preparation and Planning:

After receipt of a reservation form:

1. We will inform you the cost and send you an estimated price.
2. We agree on a price, scope of our services and send you an invoice.
3. After you have made the payment, we will send you a confirmation with a detail itinerary, additional travel information pertaining to places you will visit.

Payment:

25% payment must be made immediately on confirmation of availability. Full payment must be made before 14 days of arrival date. Direct wire transfer through bank or payment by secured credit card are the preferred way for payment. We send the detail instructions on our invoice.

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