our 21 day Quest for the Northern Lights!

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1 Join us in 2020 on our 21 ay Quest for the Northern Lights! Combine our 21 DAY QUEST FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR an our 6 DAY FINLAND TOUR OPTION for the ultimate experience! Travel an Cruise Funamentals in conjunction with Viking Cruises, invites you to join us on our Quest for the Northern Lights Tour an our 6 ay Finlan pre-tour option eparting on 04 February Eucate, Explore, Experience

2 QUEST FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FEBRUARY NIGHTS 10 Feb 14 Feb OSLO On arrival in Oslo transfer to our accommoation, enjoy the rest of the ay at your leisure. This evening join us for a Welcome inner. Overnight: Thon Opera Hotel or similar (D) 11 Feb OSLO Toay our local English-speaking guie takes us for a sightseeing tour of Oslo, incluing entrance to the Viking Ships Museum an the Kon-Tiki Museum. Overnight: Thon Opera Hotel or similar (B) 12 Feb OSLO A ay at leisure to explore the city. Overnight: Thon Opera Hotel or similar (B) 13 Feb OSLO TO FLAM Depart Oslo by train on the Bergen Railway, one of the worl s most spectacular train journeys, to Myral where you change onto the famous Flam Railway. Overnight: Fretheim Hotel or similar (B, D) FLAM TO BERGEN Travel by ferry through the narrow Naeroyfjor to Guvangen, then continue by bus to Voss. We join the train to Bergen arriving in the late afternoon/evening an transfer to our hotel. Overnight: Clarion Amiral or similar (B) 15 Feb BERGEN After breakfast this morning we explore Bergen followe by a transfer to cruise terminal to embark on Viking Star. This evening you may wish to mingle with the locals an ine ashore, as we will be spening the night in port. 16 Feb BERGEN, NORWAY Explore this Hanseatic haven, a walker s elight, before setting sail in the early afternoon. 17 Feb CRUISE THE NORWEGIAN SEA As you sail the scenic coast of Norway, elve into the Noric-inspire amenities of your ship. Treat yourself to a traitional Norwegian waffle at Mamsen s gourmet eli. 18 Feb NARVIK, NORWAY On a tour of this small town, see the local fish markets an museum, witness the ramatic backrop of the Arctic Ofotfjoren with a possible sighting of Arctic wolves.

3 19 Feb 23 Feb ALTA, NORWAY In Alta, fascinating rock carvings tell stories of primitive cultures; you may view them, as well as fascinating exhibits on salmon fishing an the northern lights, at the excellent Alta Museum; or you may opt to visit the nearby Sami community for an authentic lunch of local ishes an an exciting rie in a reineer-rawn sleigh. 20 Feb ALTA, NORWAY Explore the town on your own, perhaps visiting the Northern Lights Catheral, or venture to the spectacular Sautso, the largest canyon in Northern Europe, which has been carve over millennia by the Alta River. 21 Feb TROMSØ, NORWAY Enjoy the lovely setting of Tromsø s historic centre on an inclue tour along heate siewalks. Amire its blen of wooen structures an neoclassical builings, you ll see the stunning Arctic Catheral an Botanical Garen. BODØ, NORWAY Explore the lovely city of Boø toay on an inclue tour. See the Customs House, Norwegian Aviation Museum an Gothic Boø Catheral with its ten glorious tapestries from Norlun an etache steeple. 24 Feb CRUISE THE NORWEGIAN SEA As you sail the scenic coast of Norway, explore the ship s hien elights, experience the magic of the onboar spa facilities or fin a hien corner an simply relax. 25 Feb STAVANGER, NORWAY From the heart of the Ol Town, explore the ol quarter, Gamle Stavanger, or consier a cruise along the Lysefjor, one of Norway s most famous natural attractions. While ashore, on t forget to inulge in waffles with cream an sweet jams. 22 Feb TROMSØ, NORWAY The spectacular surrounings can be explore by sle, pulle by reineer or ogs. You can learn about this long-hel wintertime traition at the Tromsø Wilerness Center. Alternately, learn about the aurora borealis at the Tromsø University Museum.

4 Photo: UiO 26 Feb CRUISE THE NORTH SEA Learn more about this boy of water uring an enriching lecture. Relax on boar with high tea in the Wintergaren, fin your inner calm with yoga on the Sports Deck, or enjoy cocktails in the Explorer s Lounge. 27 Feb LONDON (TILBURY), ENGLAND Awake in Tilbury, a historic town on the north bank of the Thames River. Disembark this morning an transfer to our accommoation for the next few nights. Overnight: Crowne Plaza Lonon Kensington or similar (B) 28 Feb LONDON Morning at leisure. In the afternoon epart for sightseeing with a local guie viewing the main sights of Lonon. Entrance to Lonon Eye an an Afternoon Tea are inclue. Overnight: Crowne Plaza Lonon Kensington or similar (B) 29 Feb LONDON A ay at leisure to explore, shop or relax an prepare for our Farewell inner this evening. Overnight: Crowne Plaza Lonon Kensington or similar (B, D) 01 Mar LONDON After breakfast this morning, transfer to the airport for your onwar flight. (B)

5 PRE TOUR OPTION JOIN US FOR A 6 DAY STAY IN FINLAND 04 Feb 09 Feb HELSINKI Arrival transfer to hotel. This evening meet your fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner Overnight: Glo Hotel Kluuvi or similar (D) 05 Feb HELSINKI Toay meet our local English-speaking guie for a 4- hour sightseeing tour of Helsinki by private coach, incluing entrance to the Rock Church (Temppeliaukio). This afternoon is yours to explore or simply relax. Overnight: Glo Hotel Kluuvi or similar (B) 06 Feb HELSINKI - TALLINN - HELSINKI Toay we have an early start, with an excursion to the meieval town of Tallinn in Estonia. Take the ferry across to Tallinn (breakfast inclue on-boar); meet the local English-speaking guie for a 3 hour combine bus an walking tour of the most interesting parts of the city. There will be time at leisure in Tallinn before boaring the ferry to return to Helsinki. Overnight: Glo Hotel Kluuvi or similar (B) KAKSLAUTTANEN After breakfast we take a horse sleigh rie through the forest to a traitional Sami Village, meet reineer, have an opportunity to fee them followe by a warm soup lunch by an open fire. This afternoon the barking of enthusiastic ogs will welcome us to a husky safari. The highlight of our stay here, is an overnight stay in a glass igloo which feels like sleeping in the open, but is just as warm an cosy as a hotel. The igloo village is set away from lights in an opening surroune by pine trees, making ieal conitions for watching the Northern Lights an enjoying starry skies. Overnight: Kakslauttanen in a glass igloo (B, L, D) 10 Feb KAKSLAUTTANEN / IVALO / OSLO After breakfast we transfer to Ivalo for our inclue flight to Oslo, where we join the rest of the group. 07 Feb HELSINKI IVALO - KAKSLAUTTANEN Transfer to the airport after breakfast for our inclue flight to Ivalo. On arrival in Ivalo, we will be transferre to Kakslauttanen to check in for 3 nights. Overnight: Kakslauttanen in a Small Log Cabin (B, D) 08 Feb KAKSLAUTTANEN A Snowmobile safari takes us to Lake Inari where we try our han at ice fishing an enjoy an outoor lunch prepare over an open fire. This evening, we enjoy an Aurora hunting night tour, incluing snacks by an open fire place. Overnight: Kakslauttanen in a Small Log Cabin (B, L, D)

6 COSTINGS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Our small group boutique tours are hoste by Bev an Charles Moffat, owners of Travel an Cruise Funamentals for over 20 years. We are committe to proviing excellent stanars of service to our clients at all times. 21 DAY QUEST FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS 10 February to 01 March 2020 from: From $13, per person on a twin share basis eluxe veranah category DV6 From $10, per person single supplement Please enquire for Cabin upgraes an costings. 21 DAY QUEST FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS INCLUDES: Fully escorte by Travel an Cruise Funamentals team from Oslo to Lonon All transfers throughout All tipping, porterage an gratuities Most meals: 20 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 15 inners Sightseeing an excursions as per the itinerary, incluing all entry fees First class accommoation with private facilities Maximum of 18 guests Viking Cruise Inclusions: One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call Free Wi-Fi (connection spee may vary) Alternative restaurant ining at no extra charge 24-hour room service Silver Spirits Beverage package 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottle water Access to top-rate spa & state-of-the-art fitness center Self-service launerettes Port taxes & fees YOUR STATEROOM INCLUDES: Private verana King-size Viking Explorer Be with luxury linens & pillows Separate seating area 42" flat-screen LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Deman 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Spacious closet & rawers Mini-bar; security safe; hair ryer Spacious glass-enclose shower Heate bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers Stateroom stewar & twice-aily housekeeping A complete booking form an a non- refunable eposit of $2, per person is require within 7 ays of reservation. Final balance is ue on or before 11 October DAY PRE TOUR FINLAND IN WINTER OPTION 04 February to 10 February 2020 $5, per person on a twin share basis $2, per person single supplement Please enquire for Cabin upgraes an costings. 7 DAY / 6 NIGHT PRE TOUR FINLAND IN WINTER OPTION INCLUDES: Fully escorte by Travel an Cruise Funamentals team from Helsinki to Oslo All internal flights Helsinki to Oslo in economy class All transfers throughout All tipping, porterage an gratuities Most meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 inners Sightseeing an excursions as per the itinerary, incluing all entry fees Experience an knowlegeable local sightseeing guies First class accommoation with private facilities Maximum of 10 guests A complete booking form an a non- refunable eposit of $1, per person is require within 7 ays of confirme reservation for the pre tour aition. Final balance is ue on or before 11 October REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TOURS: Travel insurance is compulsory, ocumentation will not be provie without evience of cover. Passports must be vali for at least 6 months from the expecte ate of return to Australia Complete booking form an applicable non-refunable eposit is require within 7 ays of confirme reservation, final balance is ue on or before 11 October COSTINGS FOR ALL TOURS ARE EXCLUSIVE OF: All international flights Compulsory travel insurance Any aitional visa requirements Beverages except as inicate in the inclusions All premium bran beverages Any sightseeing or meals not specifically inclue in the itinerary Launry (except on cruise where launry facilities are available for use) All items of a personal nature.

7 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: TACF refers to Wayclay Pty Lt ATF Moffat Family Trust, t/as Travel an Cruise Funamentals 1. Prices are base on twin share accommoation. Prices are correct at the time of publication however all prices are subject to availability an can be withrawn or varie without notice. The price is only guarantee once pai for in full by you. Please note that prices printe are subject to change. Price changes may occur by reason of matters outsie our control which increase the cost of the prouct or service. Such factors inclue currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes an airfare increases. If you are concerne regaring these factors, please contact us to iscuss the same. Prices are base on Foreign Exchange rates as at 13 December Prices o not inclue travel insurance, passport or visa requirements, meals not liste in the itinerary or any items of a personal nature. 3. Payment of the eposit constitutes acceptance of these terms an conitions. 4. Prices are inclusive of all internal economy class airfares, taxes (as set at December 2018), accommoation with private facilities an all meals, activities an sightseeing as liste in the itinerary. 5. A non-refunable eposit of either $ per person for 21 ay tour or $4, per person for 27 ay tour, is payable at time of booking. Final balance is payable by 11 October A booking form must be complete on behalf of every member of your travelling party, at the time of paying your eposit. Creit car surcharge of 2.2% will apply to payment by Master Car, Visa Car or American Express car. 6. Please note that no changes to group flights are permitte. 7. Amenments an cancellation penalties: a. All amenments to your booking after payment of eposit will incur a fee of $ per person; b. Documentation requiring re-issue will incur a fee of $ per person; an c. All cancellations MUST be avise in writing an are subject to the following cancellation charges: i. cancellation up to 11 October 2019: Loss of eposit ii. cancellation between 12 October 2019 an 05 December 2019: 50 % of total tour cost; iii. cancellation on or after 06 December 2019: 100 % of total tour cost. 8. No refuns will be mae for services inclue in the tour but not utilise. 9. Comprehensive Travel Insurance is manatory an bookings are accepte subject to each passenger being covere by such travel insurance. You are require to provie proof of a vali certificate of currency / policy for travel insurance to cover this travel perio. No ocuments will be provie until we are satisfie that a current certificate of insurance is provie. We reserve our right to etermine what aequate travel insurance is. In the event that aequate travel insurance cannot be provie then you acknowlege that your travel arrangements will be cancelle an all monies pai will be forfeite. 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However, etails may have change since publication - please make sure you check with us prior to booking any holiay. 15. The stanar of accommoation an other services are base on the various factors which are generally accepte as inicative of a certain class or rating. Please note, however that the stanar of hotel varies from country to country an may iffer from Asian, American an Australian Hotels. Whilst the hotels an accommoation use in this tour are of a superior stanar with superior amenities an public areas, we o not represent or guarantee the stanar, class or fitness for any particular purpose of that accommoation or service. You shoul check the travel arrangements an hotels booke on your behalf to ensure the quality an stanar are those that you require. 16. Travel Risks are involve when participating in this travel. While we an activity proviers make every effort to safeguar you from harm, we cannot be hel responsible for personal injury or loss ue to your actions that are beyon our control an reasonable eneavours. TACF an all other proviers an operators reserve the right to change or amen the orer of activities for operational an / or safety reasons. Any require changes will be for a similar or equivalent option. 17. Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon an we are unable guarantee viewing of these on your trip. 18. We recommen that you contact the Department of Foreign Affairs an Trae or visit their website at for general travel avice, as well as specific avice (incluing safety alert levels) relating to the estination you wish to visit. You shoul also register your travel plans with DFAT, so that you may be more easily contacte in an emergency. 19. This brochure comprises the whole agreement between the parties. 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8 TRAVEL AND CRUISE FUNDAMENTALS BOOKING FORM To ensure that your arrangements are hanle efficiently, no booking will be accepte unless accompanie by a fully complete booking form. All names MUST be exactly as they appear in your passport. A copy of all passports must be receive by 11 October 2019 PERSONAL DETAILS Passenger 1 Passenger 2 Dr / Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME/S DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH COUNTRY OF BIRTH PASSPORT DETAILS Details to be avise no later than time of final payment NATIONALITY OF PASSPORT PASSPORT NUMBER ISSUE DATE EXPIRY DATE CONTACT DETAILS UNIT, STREET NAME AND NUMBER SUBURB AND STATE POSTCODE TELEPHONE NUMBER HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER MOBILE ADDRESS OTHER DETAILS FREQUENT FLYER NUMBER MEDICAL / PHYSICAL CONDITION/S ALLERGY/IES SPECIAL MEAL REQUIREMENTS TRAVEL INSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS Details to be avise no later than time of final payment INSURANCE COMPANY POLICY NUMBER 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS Please avise etails of person not travelling with you NAME AND SURNAME RELATIONSHIP CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER ADDRESS TOUR DETAILS Please confirm which tour you are booking on Quest for Northern Lights Quest for Northern Lights with Finlan pre-tour a on DEPOSIT $ pp $ pp I have rea all terms an conitions on the reverse of this booking form. I confirm that I have unerstoo an accept these conitions. A non refunable eposit is ue within 7 ays of confirmation of booking. Signe: PASSENGER 1: PASSENGER 2: Date: Date: Return original signe booking form to: Travel an Cruise Funamentals PO Box 436 Willetton WA 6955 Shop 65 Southlans Shopping Centre, Burrenah Blv, Willetton WA 6155 Telephone: bev@travelancruise.com.au Inepenently owne an operate by Wayclay Pty Lt ATF Moffat Family Trust. ATAS No: A11481 By signing this ocument you agree to be boun by the terms an conitions attache to the same. Telephone: Eucate, Explore, Experience