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Tour leader

The tour leader is the most important person on the tour. The tour leaders main tasks are listed below together with what he/she is NOT supposed to do. You will soon see that this doesn’t always correspond with the expectations from a regular tourist guide.

The tour leader’s main task

  • To be the sole tour leader and sole decision taker about possible chances of the set up of the tour.
  • To be responsible for all practical arrangements.
  • To assist and encourage group members to carry out activities on their own.
  • To treat all group members equal and with respect.
  • To give information about places you visit and general information about the country.
  • To have regular meetings with the group.
  • To make the group members interested, active and positive towards the local inhabitants.
  • To assist group members in case of illness or accident.
  • To contact the office in Stockholm in case of a serious situation.

NOT the tour leaders tasks

  • To give personal service.
  • To accept bad behavior from the group members.
  • To re-confirm individual flight tickets.
  • To take care of lost luggage after leaving the arrival destination.

What is included in the tour?

  • Qualified tour leading during the whole tour.
  • All in the itinerary mentioned transports including local transports.
  • Hotel or other accommodation according to the itinerary unless otherwise stated below (What is not included in the tour?)
  • Domestic airport taxes and other compulsory fees.
  • Visa when applied in or from Sweden.
  • All interpreters mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All formal permits.
  • Tips during activities included in the itinerary when paid for by the tour leader.
  • Literature and map relating to the country of destination. See special conditions.

What is not included in the tour?

  • International flight, unless specifically mentioned.
  • Food, unless otherwise stated above (What is included in the tour?)
  • Entry fees to national parks, museums etc are in general not included.
  • Excursions made on your own initiative outside the itinerary.
  • Tips during activities that are NOT paid for by the tour leader.
  • Visa acquired at arrival to the destination.
  • Airport taxes at return flight back home, if any.
Attention! If you choose to deviate from the tours itinerary, all costs will be at your own expense.