Fly Stay Cruise Tour - 26 Day Inspiring Arctic Line: Helsinki, Finnish Lapland, Norwegian...
Enjoy an exceptional-value holiday that seamlessly combines return flights, pre- and post-cruise hotels and/or tours with a cruise—removing the stress of planning so you can enjoy every moment from departure to return.
This package includes international airfares and flights will be added to your booking at no additional cost.
For the true explorer, expedition small-ship cruising is the best way to get off the beaten track.This experience is not just about the ship’s creature comforts but very much the destination, its nature and wildlife. Daily shore excursions by Zodiac inflatable boats allow you to step onshore and explore. A world-class, expert expedition team will help you discover each exciting destination. Onboard you’ll enjoy informative and educational lectures. These trips will be a mix of fully guided or self-guided depending on your chosen package. There’s a land touring component with shared sightseeing and transfers.
This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
Package Inclusions
✓ Return international economy flights
✓ 8-day Finnish Lapland and Norwegian Arctic land tour
✓ 10-night Hurtigruten Arctic Line Southbound cruise from Tromsø to Copenhagen
✓ 4-night Scandinavian post-cruise programme in Copenhagen and Stockholm
✓ 24 nights of accommodation including the 10-night Hurtigruten cruise
✓ Daily breakfast plus selected lunches and dinners as per itinerary
✓ Included internal flight
✓ 2nd class rail Helsinki to Rovaniemi
✓ 2nd class rail Copenhagen to Stockholm via Malmö
✓ All scheduled coach transfers throughout the land tour
✓ 5km Husky Safari in Rovaniemi
✓ One night at the Halo Igloos in a Hillside Igloo with dinner
✓ Reindeer Safari in Saariselkä
✓ Original King Crab Safari at Kirkenes including king crab meal
✓ All onboard meals on MS Trollfjord plus all port charges
Inspiring Bonus Value
• Exclusive Fly-Stay-Cruise-Tour package savings
• Travel across four contrasting countries: Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden
Begin in Helsinki, journey north into Finnish Lapland for husky and reindeer safaris and a night in a Hillside Igloo, cross the border to Norway for the famous Kirkenes king crab, then sail 10 nights onboard MS Trollfjord along the Norwegian coast to Copenhagen. End in Copenhagen and Stockholm.
Today your Nordic Arctic journey begins as you depart your home city on your included international flight to Helsinki, Finland's capital and the gateway to the Arctic. With a long-haul flight ahead, this is your day of travel.
Special Information
Travel time today will vary depending on home origin and routing. Customers typically arrive in Helsinki the following morning.
All four countries on this itinerary (Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden) are within the Schengen Area. Please check Schengen visa requirements specific to your nationality and arrange any required visas well in advance of travel.
Upon arrival at Helsinki Airport, make your own way to the Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna in the heart of central Helsinki. The remainder of the day is at leisure to settle in, rest after your international flight and begin acclimatising to Helsinki at your own pace.
A relaxed day at leisure in Helsinki to recover from your international flight ahead of the formal land tour beginning tomorrow. Helsinki's central sights including the Senate Square, the Esplanade Park and the Market Square waterfront are all within easy walking distance of the hotel.
After breakfast, meet your local guide in the hotel lobby for a 3-hour guided city tour of Helsinki, known as the Daughter of the Baltic Sea or the White City of the North. Your coach tour takes in the Senate Square with the famous Cathedral, the Market Square, the orthodox Uspenski Cathedral, the Olympic Stadium, the Parliament, Finlandia Hall, the Sibelius Monument and the unique Temppeliaukio Church (Church in the Rock), including entrance.
The afternoon is at leisure to explore Helsinki at your own pace, sample Finnish cuisine, or visit the design district.
Special Information
3-hour English-speaking local guide and coach included. Entrance to Temppeliaukio Church included (subject to opening).
After breakfast, make the short walk (approximately 200m) to Helsinki Railway Station for your 2nd class rail journey north to Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus and gateway to Finnish Lapland.
On arrival at Rovaniemi Station, your coach transfer takes you to Santa's Hotel Santa Claus in the heart of town. The evening is at leisure.
Special Information
Your travel time today will be approximately 9 hours including the 2nd class rail journey from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and onward coach transfer.
After breakfast, walk the short distance (approximately 110m) to the activity provider's office for your husky safari. Experience the joy of mushing your own husky team through Lapland's winter landscapes. Your guide will show you how to steer the sleigh before the adventure begins. Set off into the snowy wilderness as the eager huskies lead the way. After the safari, learn more about these amazing dogs over warm drinks and stories.
The afternoon is at leisure to explore Rovaniemi town or visit Santa Claus Village (at own arrangement). In the evening, take your included coach transfer to Halo Igloos for one of the most unique experiences on tour: dinner and overnight in a Hillside Igloo (Adults Only). Watch for the Northern Lights from your glass-roofed igloo.
Special Information
Husky safari includes: transfers, winter clothing, approximately 20-30 minute husky ride of 5km, 2 adults per team (children as passengers in sleigh), hot drinks, biscuits and English-speaking guiding. Subject to weather and snow conditions.
Halo Igloos dinner includes a starter and dessert on buffet, main dish served to the table. Drinks not included.
After breakfast at Halo Igloos, take your included coach transfer to Santa's Hotel Tunturi in Saariselkä, in the heart of Finnish Lapland. Drop off your luggage and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
The hotel's activity supplier office is located within the hotel building, offering the chance to join additional optional activities in the afternoon or evening (subject to availability, at own cost).
Special Information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours by coach from Halo Igloos to Saariselkä.
After breakfast, meet your activity supplier in the hotel building for your approximately 2.5-hour reindeer safari. Settle into a sleigh pulled by reindeer and head into the snowy forest, where you have the chance to relax, take photos and listen to the silence of Lapland nature. After the sleigh ride, return to the reindeer farm to hear stories of reindeer herding and enjoy hot drinks.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Saariselkä's compact resort centre or take optional activities.
Special Information
Reindeer safari includes: transfers, winter clothing, visit to reindeer farm, approximately 45-minute reindeer sleigh ride, hot drinks and English-speaking guiding. Subject to weather and snow conditions.
After breakfast, take your included coach transfer across the Norwegian border to Kirkenes in Norway's Arctic east. Drop off your luggage at the Thon Hotel Kirkenes before meeting the King Crab Safari guide by 13:00.
Your 3-hour Original King Crab Safari begins with a ride on a snowmobile-pulled sled across the frozen fjord, watching the crab traps being pulled up before the freshest king crab you can imagine. After photos with your catch and stories about the king crab in Northern Norway, return to Snow Resort's unique Teina restaurant, where your guide prepares your catch Northern Norwegian style with bread, butter, mayonnaise and lemon. Drinks (wine, beer, mineral water) are available for purchase. After the meal, your driver returns you to your hotel.
The evening is at leisure.
Special Information
Your travel time today will be approximately 5.5 hours by coach (4.5 hours driving including a -1 hour time zone change crossing the Norwegian border).
King Crab Safari includes: transfers (pickup and drop-off Kirkenes), king crab meal, English-speaking guide, entrance to Snow Resort and winter overalls. Drinks not included.
Norwegian entry requires nationality, date of birth and ID number registration (passport or driver's licence for Nordic citizens, passport or national ID for Schengen, passport for non-Schengen). This must be provided before departure from home country.
After breakfast, take your included coach transfer to Kirkenes Airport for your included flight to Tromsø . On arrival, take your included coach transfer to the Scandic Ishavshotel in central Tromsø, just 300m from the Hurtigruten cruise terminal.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Tromsø, often called the Paris of the North, with the Arctic Cathedral, the Polaria aquarium and museum, the Polar Museum and the famous fjord-side Mack Brewery all close by.
Special Information
Sample Kirkenes-Tromsø flight WF995 departs 11:50, arrives 12:55 (or similar timing). Carrier subject to confirmation.
After breakfast, the morning is at leisure to explore Tromsø before making your own way to the Hurtigruten cruise terminal (approximately 300m from the hotel) to embark MS Trollfjord for the start of your 10-night Hurtigruten Arctic Line Southbound cruise to Copenhagen.
Settle into your cabin and explore the ship's facilities. MS Trollfjord remains in Tromsø overnight, allowing time to dine onboard or step ashore to sample Tromsø's restaurant scene before tomorrow's departure.
Special Information
Hurtigruten terminal transfer is not included. The terminal is a 300m walk from the Scandic Ishavshotel. Ship remains overnight in Tromsø harbour on embarkation day.
A leisurely morning to explore Tromsø before MS Trollfjord departs. Optional independent activities include a visit to Polaria (the Arctic aquarium and educational centre), a walk across the Tromsø bridge for panoramic mountain and harbour views, or a final stroll through the Arctic Cathedral or the Polar Museum. This is also a good moment to book any winter excursions onboard with the Expedition Team for upcoming ports.
By afternoon, the ship casts off and the southbound voyage begins as Tromsø slowly fades behind and the open Norwegian coast opens up ahead.
Special Information
Ship departs Tromsø in the afternoon. Optional shore excursions can be booked through the onboard Expedition Team.
Today the ship calls at Honningsvåg, gateway to the legendary North Cape, long regarded as the northernmost point of mainland Europe. The town itself is small and welcoming, with fishing boats coming and going from a colourful Arctic harbour set among rugged hills and icy bays.
An optional excursion takes you across the windswept plateau of Magerøya Island to the North Cape itself, standing at 300m cliffs that fall sharply into the Arctic Ocean. Back in Honningsvåg, you may wish to walk through the brightly painted wooden houses, visit the North Cape Museum to learn about life in the far north, or simply enjoy a coffee while watching the fishing fleet.
Special Information
Optional excursion to the North Cape available at extra cost (subject to weather).
Today the ship arrives in Alta, framed by forested hills, frozen rivers and Arctic sky. Known as the City of the Northern Lights, Alta has long drawn explorers, scientists and travellers fascinated by the far north. Its history reaches back much further: this was once a gathering place for early northern peoples, and UNESCO-listed prehistoric rock carvings along the riverbanks still tell stories of hunting, reindeer herding and life on the water carved into stone thousands of years ago.
Optional activities include a visit to the striking Northern Lights Cathedral (whose spiral form echoes the aurora), the Alta Museum, or an overnight at the seasonal Igloo Hotel rebuilt each year from snow and ice. Alternatively, spend the day in Alta's cafes, craft shops and along the frozen river valley.
Special Information
Optional Alta Igloo Hotel overnight available at extra cost. Other optional excursions include Northern Lights Cathedral and Alta Museum.
A second day in Alta with several optional excursions available at extra cost. Glide behind a husky team through pine forests, try snowshoeing across frozen terrain, or join a guided inland trip toward the Finnmark tundra. For a gentler pace, visit the Alta Museum or take a riverbank walk.
By evening, the ship turns south, leaving Alta's quiet harbour behind. The course now follows Norway's coast toward the fjords and islands further south.
Special Information
Optional Alta excursions include dog sledding, snowshoeing and Finnmark inland trips (at extra cost). Ship sails south in the evening.
The day begins in Stokmarknes, birthplace of Hurtigruten and home to the Hurtigruten Museum, a tribute to the generations who have lived and worked along this coast sailing the original route founded in 1893 and still followed today. From here the ship continues through the narrow Raftsundet channel, one of Norway's most dramatic stretches of water, with cliffs rising vertically from the sea, waterfalls tracing down the rock face and new vistas at every turn.
Later the ship arrives in Svolvær, the lively heart of the Lofoten Islands. Fishing boats line the quays beneath sharp mountain peaks, galleries display works inspired by Arctic light, and red and yellow waterfront cabins stand out against the dark slopes. Optional excursions reach nearby Henningsvær.
Special Information
Morning call at Stokmarknes (Hurtigruten Museum). Scenic sailing through the Raftsundet channel. Afternoon call at Svolvær.
A full day at sea following Norway's storied inner coastal route, a network of narrow channels and protected sounds that has guided mariners for more than a thousand years. The waters are sheltered from the open sea, winding between islands and headlands with small fishing villages and family farms clinging to the shore. Solitary lighthouses mark the entrances to fjords, and on clear days distant peaks may still be capped with snow.
From the deck, follow the slow rhythm of the coastline as the ship moves steadily south. Inside, the Expedition Team typically delivers short talks on the Arctic, the coast and Hurtigruten's heritage.
Special Information
Full sailing day. Expedition Team talks scheduled throughout.
Today the ship calls at Ålesund. Rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1904, Ålesund emerged as Norway's Art Nouveau masterpiece, a town of graceful spires, pastel facades and curved towers that catch the light of the surrounding sea. The natural setting is equally striking: Ålesund stretches across a series of islands with the jagged Sunnmøre Alps rising in the distance.
Spend the day exploring the town's canals and narrow streets lined with cafes and boutiques, or visit the Jugendstilsenteret Museum to learn how Ålesund's architecture was born from resilience and renewal. For a wider view, climb the 418 steps to the top of Mount Aksla for a panorama of the town, fjords and mountains beyond.
Special Information
Optional independent activities: Jugendstilsenteret Museum, Mount Aksla 418-step climb.
Encircled by seven mountains and facing the open sea, Bergen is Norway's maritime heart. Once a key Hanseatic trading port, the city still carries echoes of its past in the colourful wooden facades of Bryggen Wharf, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking through its narrow passages, you can sense the bustle of the merchants and sailors who filled these docks with stories from across the world.
Down by the harbour, the fish market offers a taste of local life with stalls of freshly caught seafood and regional specialties. For a wider view, take the funicular up Mount Fløyen, where the city and its islands open up below in a sweep of water and rooftops. Bergen is your final stop in Norway before the ship heads to Denmark.
Special Information
Final Norwegian port. Optional independent activities: Bryggen Wharf walk, fish market, Mount Fløyen funicular.
With Norway's rugged coast astern, the open waters of the North Sea stretch ahead toward Denmark. A day for slowing down, with time to watch the horizon, feel the steady movement of the ship and reflect on the fjords, mountains and coastal towns that have shaped the journey so far. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or join a final talk with the Expedition Team. From the deck, seabirds glide on the wind as the ship passes through the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits, waters that have long linked Norway, Sweden and Denmark through trade and travel.
Special Information
Full sailing day crossing the North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat straits.
In the early morning light, the spires of Copenhagen rise from the sea as MS Trollfjord approaches the final port of the voyage. After disembarkation, make your own way to The Square hotel in central Copenhagen for your two-night post-cruise stay.
The rest of the day is at leisure to begin exploring Copenhagen, with Nyhavn, the Strøget pedestrian street and the Tivoli Gardens all within easy walking distance.
Special Information
Copenhagen disembarkation transfer is not included. The hotel is approximately a 3-4 km transfer from the cruise terminal; recommend taxi or pre-booked transfer via our portal.
After breakfast, meet your local English-speaking guide for a 3-hour city tour of the Danish capital. Admire the Little Mermaid, Copenhagen's most iconic landmark made famous by Hans Christian Andersen, then continue to the colourful canal-area of Nyhavn with its cafes and restaurants. See the splendid Amalienborg Palace, the Danish Royal Family's winter residence, with a brief stop at Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish Parliament.
The rest of the day is at leisure to continue exploring Copenhagen at your own pace. The Tivoli Gardens, the Round Tower and the National Museum are all popular options.
Special Information
3-hour English-speaking local guide and coach included. No entrances are included on the city tour.
After breakfast, make the short walk (approximately 600m) to Copenhagen Central Station for your 2nd class rail journey to Stockholm via Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city. On arrival at Stockholm Central Station, make the short walk (approximately 500m) to the Scandic Grand Central hotel and check in. The remainder of the day is at leisure to begin exploring the Venice of the North.
Special Information
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours including the 2nd class Copenhagen-Stockholm train via Malmö. Station transfers at both ends are not included.
After breakfast, meet your local English-speaking guide for a 4-hour city tour of Stockholm, Sweden's capital and largest city. Sometimes referred to as the Venice of the North, the city has beautiful waterways, parks and architecture. The coach tour takes in the impressive buildings of the National Museum, the Royal Theatre, the Grand Hotel and the Royal Palace, before a walking exploration of Stockholm's picturesque historical city centre, known as Gamla Stan. You will also see Stockholm City Hall and enter the Blue and Golden Halls, the venue of the Nobel Peace Prize banquet held each year.
The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy Stockholm at your own pace. The Vasa Museum on Djurgården (the world's only preserved 17th-century warship), the ABBA Museum and the Skansen open-air museum are all popular options.
Special Information
4-hour English-speaking local guide and coach included. Stockholm City Hall public entrance included.
After breakfast, the morning is at leisure until it is time to make your own way to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for your return flight home.
Special Information
Stockholm departure airport transfer is not included. Our transfer portal offers the option to book your transfer (additional charges apply).
Arrive home today, concluding your 26 Day Inspiring Arctic Line journey. Thank you for travelling with Inspiring Vacations. We hope you take home wonderful memories of Helsinki, Finnish Lapland's huskies and reindeer, Kirkenes king crab, the Norwegian coast onboard MS Trollfjord and the Scandinavian capitals.
Finnish Lapland and Norwegian Arctic Land Tour – Helsinki to Tromsø
10-Night Hurtigruten Arctic Line Southbound onboard MS Trollfjord – Tromsø to Copenhagen
MS Trollfjord - Hurtigruten Arctic Line Southbound
MS Trollfjord is Hurtigruten's flagship Signature Voyage vessel, recently refurbished to operate the Arctic Line as a premium coastal experience. The ship features multiple deck levels with panoramic lounges, observation decks built for the Arctic environment, Norwegian coastal cuisine restaurants, wellness and fitness facilities and a contemporary onboard experience designed around the Norwegian coastal landscape.
The Hurtigruten Arctic Line Southbound is a 10-night voyage from Tromsø to Copenhagen. After embarkation in Tromsø, the ship sails first further north to Honningsvåg (gateway to the North Cape) and Alta, before turning south down the Norwegian coast through the dramatic Raftsundet channel and the Lofoten Islands. The voyage continues past Ålesund's Art Nouveau old town and Bergen's UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf before crossing the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits to arrive in Copenhagen.
Hurtigruten Coastal Fare
This package includes all onboard meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at the main dining venues, port charges and government fees, all onboard entertainment and lectures, and Hurtigruten's standard Signature Voyage onboard experience.
Included Cabin Type - Polar Inside Cabin
Polar Inside cabins onboard MS Trollfjord feature comfortable bedding configured as a twin or queen-size bed, an ensuite bathroom, and Hurtigruten's standard coastal cabin layout. Cabin location and deck are allocated by Hurtigruten closer to departure.
Polar Outside Cabin - upgrade from $616 per person, twin share. Solo fare on application.
Polar Outside cabins offer an exterior view (window or porthole depending on deck) alongside the same comfortable bedding configuration, ensuite bathroom and contemporary cabin layout as the Polar Inside category.
Important: Double Bedding Only.
Arctic Superior Cabin - upgrade from $3,369 per person, twin share. Solo fare on application.
Arctic Superior cabins are MS Trollfjord's premium outside category, offering upgraded amenities, enhanced bedding and an elevated coastal experience over the standard Polar Outside cabins.
Important: Double Bedding Only.
Payment Information
Secure your trip with a $99.00 deposit per person.
Once we receive your deposit, we will send you an invoice with your remaining balance and payment options.
Instalment Schedule:
Cooling Off Period
A refund will be available within the 3-day cooling-off period unless otherwise restricted by the purchased product.
Where 'last minute' bookings are available within 71 days of departure, the cooling-off period does not apply and bookings are immediately non-refundable.
Terms and conditions
Please note that this package is a Cruises by Inspiring Vacations package. Please review the terms and conditions here: https://www.inspiringvacations.com/au/page/terms-and-conditions
Starting Point
Your starting hotel may differ from the original itinerary. Please refer to your final documentation which will be provided approximately 14-30 days before departure for your confirmed hotel list. If you need to book pre-tour accommodation independently, we suggest you do this only once you have received your final hotel list for your tour. If you would like to book something sooner, we recommend that you book using a flexible rate that can be cancelled through your chosen third-party provider without penalty.
Travellers will arrive at various times throughout the day depending on flights booked. If arriving before standard check-in time, which is generally 3pm, you are welcome to leave your luggage at hotel reception and explore your surroundings until check-in becomes available as there are no scheduled activities on day 1 of the itinerary. The hotel may grant early check-in, however this is strictly subject to availability and at the hotel’s discretion.
Note: if you need to apply for a tourist visa before departure, we recommend using the details of the suggested hotel on the tour itinerary if you wish to fulfil this before the release of your final tour documentation. Please refer to our visa section for more information on whether or not a visa is required for your destination.
Arrival Details
Airport transfers are not included as part of your package. However, we trust that your journey from the airport to the hotel will be comfortable and hassle-free.
To make your way to your hotel from the airport, there are various connections by express train or limousine bus. The airport information desks can provide helpful advice, too.
Optional Airport Transfers - Transfer Portal
Depending on the package purchased, you may have the option to add airport transfers to your booking and you can do so through your Traveller Hub account. We partner with an online marketplace where travellers can compare and select the transfer of their choice.
Inspiring Vacations acts as an agent on behalf of our transfer service partner and any service is delivered by the provider. Inspiring Vacations cannot be held liable for any loss resulting from the transfer service provided. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure any transfer booked meets the requirements of any other travel arrangements. Likewise, your tour leader or any of our on-ground representatives cannot be held responsible for the service of your transfer nor are they in a position to assist with amending your reservation. Any transfer booking is separate from any other booking with Inspiring Vacations, regardless of whether purchased with regards to the same travel journey.
When you make your transfer service booking, you will receive a confirmation email and this will include your meeting instructions, as well as direct contact details. Please ensure you print and bring this with you as you will need to ensure you can make direct contact with your transfer service provider.
In Case of Emergency
Although we strive to deliver exceptional holiday experiences, unforeseen circumstances can occasionally arise during travel. If any issues arise during your tour, it's essential to promptly communicate them to your tour leader or local representative. This ensures they can take immediate action to address the problem and mitigate any negative impact on the remainder of your journey.
We understand that there may be instances where your tour leader or local representative is unable to resolve a situation to your satisfaction. In such cases, we encourage you to request that the tour leader or local representative escalate the matter to their direct manager for further assistance.
When your final tour documentation is released, this will include an emergency contact for our local travel partner while you are on tour.
Finishing Point
Your finishing hotel may differ from the original itinerary. Please refer to your final documentation which will be provided approximately 14-30 days before departure for your confirmed hotel list. If you need to book additional post-tour accommodation, please do so once you have the final hotel list. We recommend booking a flexible rate that can be changed or cancelled without penalty should there be any unforeseen changes to your booking.
Travellers will depart at various times throughout the day depending on flights booked. Check-out time is generally from 10am-12pm. You are welcome to leave your luggage at the hotel reception and spend your final moments of free time exploring the area or please speak with hotel staff if you would like to extend your check-out time. This service is subject to availability and will likely come at an additional cost payable directly.
Departure Details
Airport transfers are not included as part of your package. However, we trust that your journey from the hotel to the airport will be comfortable and hassle-free.
As an added service, we do offer airport transfers at an additional cost which can be booked via your Traveller Hub. We recommend you wait until you receive your final documentation to book transfers as your start and end hotels will only be confirmed at this point. Please note that if you are choosing to book an independent airport transfer service, your Inspiring Vacations Tour Leader cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen circumstances that may arise, nor can they resolve any concerns that you may have with your transfer service.
To make your way to the airport, there are various connections by train or limousine bus. Most destinations offer ride-share services, such as Uber or Didi. If you're having any problems, you can speak to hotel reception before your departure.
Accommodation
All hotels listed are subject to change; any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding requests cannot be guaranteed and are always on a request basis with the hotel.
Bedding Configuration
Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, but we can not guarantee your request will be available at all properties.
Single travellers
When booking this tour, solo travellers will be presented with two options:
1 - Single Supplement
By paying an additional $23,450 per person, in addition to the twin-share price, you guarantee the privacy of your room throughout the entire tour.
Please note when choosing Single Supplement for this tour, your room will generally consist of a double or semi-double bed. Occasionally there may be a hotel that will provide a single bedded room for single travellers.
2- Shared Room with a known friend
If travelling together with a friend, you can opt to share your room with them and avoid paying a single supplement.
You and your friend can create a unique booking each. Creating a unique booking, gives each of you the flexibility of making different travel arrangements (such as adding extra accommodation, flights, etc), making separate payments and having individual access to our Traveller Hub
During the purchase path, you will need to provide your friend’s booking ID (if known) or at a minimum, your friend’s full name.
Itinerary Changes
Please note that as part of our commitment to constantly improving our passenger experience, there may be itinerary changes between the time of booking and when you travel. These changes are always made with your experience in mind and will be clearly communicated in advance if they affect your booking.
Trusted Travel Partner Tour
Your chosen tour will be operated by one of our trusted travel partners. These are meticulously crafted tours designed by established travel partners we know and trust. These tours offer a unique and exciting way to explore the world, packed with incredible sights and experiences
Documentation
Travel documentation is sent digitally 30 days before departure. No postal documents are issued. You must complete your cruise personaliser directly with the cruise line. We cannot complete this on your behalf. Visit the Know Before You Go section for guidance, and you will receive an email reminder when it is time to complete this.
Visas & Entry Requirements
Many countries require a visa and obtaining the correct visa for your tour and any countries you may transit through is your responsibility. We recommend you check your visa requirements as soon as you have booked your tour. This will ensure you have time to prepare your documents and for your visa application to be processed. You can check the visa entry requirements for your nationality via our page here:
https://inspiringvacations-8357211.hs-sites.com/visa-information
You’ll need a valid passport to travel internationally and most countries require your passport to have a minimum of 6 months validity, so remember to check the expiry date.
We need your passport information to get everything ready for your tour so the information on your booking must match your passport exactly. Please take care to provide the correct details. We recommend carrying a copy of the photo page of your passport while travelling and leaving a copy at home with family or friends.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended on all our tours. We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. It is also important to consider forced pre-tour cancellations and how your chosen insurance policy may cover such circumstances, so please keep this in mind when choosing your provider.
We strongly recommend all travellers have a policy that also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage or personal effects. For international tours, you will be asked by your tour leader for your travel insurance details if they were not already added to your Traveller Hub account pre-departure.
If you have credit card insurance your Inspiring Vacations tour leader or local guide may require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number, and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and your credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details before arriving in-country.
Before you depart, you will be asked to submit your Travel Insurance details through the booking holder's Traveller Hub account through the Inspiring Vacations website. This is to ensure that we have this information readily available should we ever need it.
Official Travel Advice
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey, we recommend referring to the official travel advisory website of your home country for the latest updates on your chosen destination. These websites provide valuable information on:
Here is a help link to get you started:
In the unlikely event of a situation that could potentially disrupt your tour, we want to assure you of the following:
By staying informed and working together, we can ensure a fantastic travel experience for you. We will post our own travel updates to our website here.
Post-Tour Feedback
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a link to a post-purchase survey, which is your opportunity to share your feedback with us on your booking experience and interactions with our Sales and Customer Success teams. This feedback is invaluable to ensure that we are servicing our customers to the best of our ability.
About Your Inspiring Bonus Value
Your package has been designed to deliver exceptional value by bundling everything you need into one all-in fare — including flights, accommodation, your cruise, and a range of additional inclusions provided by the cruise line.
The "Inspiring Bonus Value" figure shown represents the indicative value of these inclusions if you were to purchase them separately, either onboard or directly from the supplier; it is not a discount, refund, cash equivalent, or amount deducted from your fare, and the value figure is not redeemable for cash or transferable.
This figure is calculated by reference to the cruise line's own published value for inclusions provided (where applicable), the standard onboard rate of any shore excursion credits applied to eligible ports of call, and the recommended retail rate of any bundled hotel nights, flights, tours, transfers, complimentary upgrades or other extras included in your package at the time of pricing; supplier-supplied values and rates used in this calculation are documented and available on request, and USD amounts are converted to AUD at an indicative rate that may vary.
All figures shown are approximate and indicative only, specific inclusions vary by stateroom category, package and supplier, and are subject to availability and the cruise line's terms and conditions, and inclusions may be substituted with items of equivalent or higher value where required. If the cruise line modifies or withdraws an inclusion after your booking is confirmed, Inspiring Vacations will pass on the modified inclusion as advised by the supplier; the Inspiring Bonus Value is calculated at the time of pricing and is not a guarantee of specific inclusions through to the date of travel, and where a package is purchased at a promotional price, the Inspiring Bonus Value figure relates to the inclusions of the package, not any discount applied.
Terms and Conditions
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This is a flight inclusive package.
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