BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mumbai Hikers - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mumbai Hikers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mumbaihikers.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mumbai Hikers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Dili BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:+09 DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20260917T103000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20260917T133000 DTSTAMP:20260524T112856Z CREATED:20260524T112856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T112856Z UID:88166-1789641000-1789651800@mumbaihikers.org SUMMARY:Norway Northern Lights DESCRIPTION:*Date*: 17th to 26th Sept \nTo experience the starry\, limitless sky\, and the unbelievable colors that move across the Arctic sky\, few places on earth offer more ways to witness the northern lights than Norway. The northern lights activity is peaking this year and next year\, expected to reach its highest levels in 11 years. \n*Day 1*: ArrivalYou can reach Bodø via Oslo by afternoon/evening. Bodø is located just above the Arctic circle\, thus a good place to hunt the northern lightsCheck-in and rest well to overcome the jet lag. \n*Day 2*: BodøIn the morning\, we can visit the Stormen bibliotek\, a large public library with stunning views of the sea. In the afternoon\, we will visit the spectacular Saltstraumen Bridge connecting the islands of Knaplundsøya and Straumøya. It is the location to witness the strongest tidal currents.After dinner\, we will travel to a location a few kms away from the city. It will be a tour of approx 4-5 hours to see the northern lights. \n*Day 3*: LofotenIn the morning\, we will take a flight across the Norwegian sea to reach Lofoten. The wild\, raw nature of the Lofoten Islands provides some of the best chances in the world of seeing the northern lights.We will spend the day exploring the beautiful sights where the mountains rise directly from the sea. At night\, we will go for a tour to see the northern lights. \n*Day 4*: Lofoten to NarvikWe will catch the morning bus to Narvik (6 hours). This is one of the most scenic roads of Europe passing through the islands\, bridges and mountains of the Nordic region.In the evening we will board the famed Northern lights train for a tour of 4 hours. It will take you far up in the mountains\, away from the bright city lights. \n*Day 5*: Narvik to AltaIn the morning\, we can catch the cable car to the top of Narvikfjellet mountain\, one of Norway’s top ski destinations\, surrounded by high mountains\, deep valleys\, and spectacular fjords. In Afternoon\, we will board the bus to Tromsø (5 hrs) followed by a short flight to Alta. \n*Day 6*: AltaAlta is known as one of the best place to catch a glimpse of Northern Lights. In morning\, we will explore the famous Alta Museum depicting the history of Sami tribe and rock carvings. At noon\, we will visit the cathedral of Alta.In evening\, we will set out for a short hike outside the town to catch a final glimpse of northern lights. \n*Day 7*: Oslo In the noon\, take a flight back to Oslo and explore the capital city – Polar Exploration Museum (if time permits) – National Opera House (from outside) \n*Day 8*: Flam lineWe will board one of the most famous train journeys of Norway i.e. Bergen line (6 hrs ride). We will switch trains at Myrdal to experience the 20km Flam line connecting the mountains & Fjords.Later\, aboard a cruise to experience one of the longest & deepest Fjords of Norway i.e. Nærøyfjord. Reach Bergen late in evening. \n*Day 9*: BergenLast day at leisure. At noon\, we will explore the vibrant and colourful Bryggen\, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. In late afternoon\, we will take funicular train to the Fløyen view point to see the sunset over the beautiful town. Spend the evening shopping in the market of Bergen \n*Day 10*: ReturnFlight to India from Bergen (on your own) \n*Bonus*: We will taste ‘akvavit’\, a traditional Scandinavian flavored spirit. \n*Fees: Rs.265\,000* per person – Max 10 trippers – Non-refundable amount for booking is Rs.65\,000 – Second installment of Rs.80\,000 at least 60 days before the trip (half refundable) – Remaining amount of Rs.120\,000 to be paid at least a week before the trip \n*Note*: – If Visa is rejected then we will refund entire amount deducting Rs.5000. – Cost is subject to change due to depreciating INR \n*Includes*: – Local SIM card – Visa Assistance – Accommodation in three-star hotels (twin sharing) – All breakfast – Dinner on Day 1 & 2 – Pickup and drop to airport (with the group; not individually) – Three domestic flights in Norway (Bodø to Lofoten; Tromsø to Alta; Alta to Oslo) – Bus from Lofoten to Narvik – Northern light train ticket (Day 4) – Cable car ticket at Narvikfjellet – Bergen to Flam train tickets – Funicular train ticket at Bergen – Nærøyfjord cruise – Two guided Northern light excursions during trip (Day 2\,3\,6 – depending on predictions) – Self-guided Northern light excursions on other days (Day 1\,5) – City sightseeing as per the itinerary \n*Excludes*: – Flight till Bodø (Day 1) and from Bergen (Day 10); (expected 80k) – Visa Fees (13k) to be paid personally at VFS – Lunch and Dinner – Any adventure activities or sight-seeing not mentioned in itinerary or ‘includes’ – Any escalation in cost due to flight delays or cancellations\, unforeseen incidents\, weather etc. \n*Contact*: Mr. Krishna Kuya – 9326393025 (Call\, WhatsApp) URL:https://mumbaihikers.org/event/norway-northern-lights/ LOCATION:DarkGreen Adventures\, Bhandup\, Navi Mumbai (New Mumbai)\, 400042\, IN ORGANIZER;CN="DarkGreen Adventures":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20260926T103000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20260926T133000 DTSTAMP:20260524T112856Z CREATED:20260524T112856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T112856Z UID:88167-1790418600-1790429400@mumbaihikers.org SUMMARY:Greece - Journey to Endless Wonders DESCRIPTION:Greece\, a land where mythology blends with reality\, is a symphony of vibrant landscapes and everlasting heritage.Athens is the historical heartbeat of Greece\, pulsates with ancient marvels amid a modern cityscape. Santorini is a windswept\, volcanic island in the Cyclades with magical sunsets\, photogenic blue dome churches\, and a myriad of colorful beaches.Kefalonia beckons with its natural splendor—pristine beaches\, lush landscapes\, and the inviting embrace of the Ionian Sea. Indulge in the warmth of its people\, savor the delectable cuisine\, and wander through the diverse allure of Greece. \nDay 1Reach Santorini via Athens.You can take a flight from any city of India to Athens. Complete the immigration formalities and then take another flight to Santorini. \nDay 2\,Hike the stunning Skaros rockIn the afternoon\, we will go for wine tasting. In the evening\, we will stroll at Oia view point. \nDay 3\,In the morning we will visit the Ancient Thera and the temple of Apollo on top of a rocky mountain.In Afternoon\, we will travel from Santorini to Kefalonia (also known as Cephalonia) via Athens. It is the greenest island of the Ionian Islands\, known for its tranquility\, mountains and authentic villages. \nDay 4\,Full day sightseeing in the Kefalonia island – Cave of Melissani – Antisamos beach – Myrtos beach \nDay 5\,Full day hike to the beautiful island mountain – Mount Ainos\, which used to be an ancient sanctuary dedicated to Zeus Aeneas. It is the natural habitat of foxes\, birds\, ferrets and wild horses. The blooming nature and breath-taking views will keep you motivated to reach the staggering height of 5341 feets.In the evening\, we can go to the vineyards of Kefalonia. \nDay 6\,We will travel from Kefalonia to Athens by flight. Reach Athens and unwind.We will take Cable Car to the peak of Mount Lycabettus in evening.Optional – Pub Crawl \nDay 7\,Full day to explore and shop in the capital of Greece. – Acropolis & Parthenon – Temple of Olympian Zeus – Monastiraki Flea Market Optional Places: Athens Museum (€20)\, Panathenaic Stadium (€10) and beer tasting (€25) \nDay 8\,Return flight to IndiaYou can also choose to stay back for a few more days in Athens. \nFees: Rs.140\,000 per person – Non refundable advance: Rs.50\,000 – Remaining amount to be paid at least 2 weeks before the trip \nCancellation Charges: – Rs.10\,000 if cancelled due to visa rejection – Rs.50\,000 if cancelled due to any other personal reasons – Zero if trip is cancelled from our side \nIncludes: – Visa assistance – SIM card with data pack – Travel insurance – Accommodation as per itinerary – Breakfast on all days – Travel in Greece as per the itinerary – Three domestic flights (Athens to Santorini\, Santorini to Kefalonia\, Kefalonia to Athens) – Entry charges at the sights mentioned in itinerary – Day trips in Santorini & Kefalonia – DGA Goodies \nExcludes: – Visa Fees in the Embassy (approx 10k) – Flight from India to Athens and back (approx 50k) – Lunch & Dinner (approx Rs.1500 per day) – Any activities or sightseeing not mentioned in itinerary or marked ‘optional’ – Charges arising due to cancellation/delay of flights or Visa and any unforeseen incidents \nContact:Mr. Krishna – 9326393025 \nFor Payment through Paytm or Google Pay: 9820285295 \nThings to be carried – Appropriate clothing and footwear for all days and activities – Passport and photocopy of passport – Some cash in USD is recommended – Universal power adapter \nImportant Notes: – We will assist you in the Visa Application. However\, we are not responsible for the rejection of the Visa. The approval rate is 99%. – We are not responsible for delays or cancellation of flights. – Big Trolley bags are not allowed on this trip. Maximum luggage allowed is 15kg (+ a small day pack). You should be able to carry your luggage while boarding the bus\, ferries etc. – For sightseeing\, you need to walk around 5 kms per day (in parts\, not at a stretch) – Continental vegetarian food is available in all cities. Indian food is not available at all places. URL:https://mumbaihikers.org/event/greece-journey-to-endless-wonders/ LOCATION:DarkGreen Adventures\, Bhandup\, Navi Mumbai (New Mumbai)\, 400042\, IN ORGANIZER;CN="DarkGreen Adventures":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR