Signature Nordic North

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Pre-Travel Form

We need some important information prior to your trip. This information will include your flight details which we need for your transfer. Please fill in this information as soon as possible.

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Arrival Details

Arrive to Stockholm, Sweden - Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - at any time on the first day of the tour.

Departure Details

Depart from Helsinki, Finland - Helsinki Airport (HEL) - at any time on the last day of the tour.

Airport Transfers

Group arrival and departure transfers are included with your tour. You will be met at the airport. After you exit the secure area look for someone with a sign with either your name or the Women's Travel Club. 

 

If you have purchased your own pre-night or post night accommodations (not through the Women's Travel Club) you will have to arrange your own airport transfer or take a taxi.

Flight Information

The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible/refundable air tickets when possible. Please do not book flights until your tour status is guaranteed. Once your flights are booked please enter your flight information on the pre-travel form above.

If you would like assistance booking international flights for your tour please use the form below. The Women’s Travel Club Flight Desk will work with you to arrange the best options.

Our Flight management fee is CAD 100.00 + HST, per tour.

Entry Requirements

Visa
Sweden and Finland are Schengen area countries. Canadian and U.S. citizens do not need a visa for travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country.

 

Passport
Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Schengen area and have 2 blank pages.

 

Vaccinations
While no specific vaccinations are required, we recommend that your routine vaccinations are up to date and that you visit a local travel health clinic or doctor for advice prior to the trip.

 

The Women's Travel Club recommends travelers to be fully vaccinated against COVID. Some countries will require COVID vaccination to enter, it is the traveler's resposibility to insure they meet all requirements.  

 

Travel requirements may change at any time. Please visit your government's travel recommendations page.
Canada - https://travel.gc.ca/ 
USA -  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html

Connect With Your New Travel Friends!

Group Chat

Chat with others on your tour on our private, online network. Share information and ideas for your upcoming tour.

 

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Online Meet & Greet

Join the live, online meet and greet to meet your fellow travelers and your tour host. This informal online get-together will happen shortly before your tour.

 

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Suggested Packing List

This is a suggested packing list for your tour. Please keep in mind that your personal needs or requirements may differ from the items on this list.

  • Flight information and documents - eticket number
  • Travel insurance policy 
  • Passport (make a copy)
  • Pen (please bring your own for filling our documents)
  • Binoculars
  • Boots
  • Camera (with extra memory cards and batteries)
  • Cash, credit card and debit card
  • Cell phone, tablet, etc with charging cables
  • Day pack (for daily excursions)
  • Earplugs (if needed)
  • Electical adapter and converter
  • External charger
  • First aid kit and medications (bring extra prescription medications in their prescription bottles/packages)
  • Fleece top/sweater
  • Footwear including comfortable closed toe shoes
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Hat/toque
  • Headphones or earbuds
  • Jacket
  • Locks for bags
  • Long pants
  • Money belt (optional)
  • Personal entertainment (reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc)
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Scarf or wrap
  • Shirts (blouses, t-shirts, tank tops, etc)
  • Sleepwear
  • Snowpants
  • Sunglasses
  • Toiletries
  • Watch and/or alarm clock

Weather

February is winter in Sweden and Finland. You should expect cold temperatures and the possibility of snow. Temperatures will on average range between 26°F (-3°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Currency

SWEDEN:

The monetary unit in Sweden is the krona SEK (plural “kronor”) and equals 100 öre. Banknotes are printed in values of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 kronor. The coin is available as 1, 2, 5 and 10 kronor. Please note: older versions of the 20, 50 and 1,000-kronor banknotes are not valid. Also, the majority of older coins became invalid in 2017.

You can get cash with your Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or Cirrus card at any “Bankomat” or “Uttagsautomat” ATM. Please note: In order to pay or withdraw cash with your credit card it requires that you have a card with chip and PIN (Personal Identification Number). The older magnetic-stripe cards won’t work.

Major credit cards (some restrictions may apply to American Express) are widely accepted throughout Sweden at banks, hotels, stores, restaurants, taxis, car rental companies, and for air, ship and rail tickets.

FINLAND:

The local currency in Finland is Euro (EUR).

ATM machines, look for the sign “OTTO”, are widely available and accept the following international ATM and credit cards: Visa, Visa Electron, EuroCard, MasterCard, Maestro, Cirrus and EC.

Banks are usually open on weekdays 10am–4:30pm.

All major credit cards are widely accepted in Finland.

Electric Outlets

In Sweden and Finland there are two associated plug types, types C and FType C plugs have two round pins and type F plugs have two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Sweden and Finland operate on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

A universal all-in-one travel adapter (can be purchased from retailers like Amazon) will allow you to plug in and charge most electronic devices. Most electronic devices have built-in converters. However, if you plan to use North American appliances like hair dryers, flat irons or curling irons you will need a converter.