Join the best fans in the world from October 24, 2024 to November 4, 2024 on a special once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of Stockholm, Sweden, and Helsinki, Finland, all before watching your Florida Panthers take on the Dallas Stars in Tampere, Finland. We have built an all-inclusive VIP Tour to make your planning as easy as possible. Don't miss out as this tour will sell out quickly. Limited spots available. For any questions prior to booking this Official Florida Panthers Global Series Fan Tour (Premium Plus) to Sweden & Finland, please contact James Hanlon at james@victorytravel.ca.

Offered by Victory Travel & Events Inc: TICO Registration # 50027548 and IATA Accreditation #67599884.   We reserve the right to correct mistakes on this website. 

CLICK HERE TO READ THE 2024 NHL GLOBAL SERIES FAQ-TAMPERE:

CLICK HERE FOR A STOCKHOLM RESTAURANT GUIDE FOR GLOBAL SERIES:

IATA DESTINATION TRACKER:  Scroll Down until you see "Easy Travel" and then enter the website by choosing "Health Indicators", "Restrictions", "Restriction Free Countries" or "Analysis".   Then once you are in the site, just change your destination in the drop down box to "Sweden" or "Finland". IATA Destination Tracker 

Sweden Tourism Website:

Sweden's official website for tourism and travel information | Visit Sweden 

Finland Tourism Website:

Your Official Finland Travel Guide (visitfinland.com)

Nokia Arena Website:

Welcome to the front row of experiences - Nokia Arena 

This tour only requires a $1000.00 deposit per person that can be canceled free of charge up until July 1st, 2024.   Name changes (substitute traveler) will be permitted FREE of charge until 30 days prior to departure.   The final balance and passport uploads are due August 25, 2024.  Log onto your account to set-up weekly or monthly payments if desired. Our full Terms and Conditions are available for your review during the booking process. 

We recommend all fans consider adding travel insurance. Customers will need to make their own travel insurance arrangements. During the Fan Tour booking process, the opportunity to add travel insurance will be offered to American residents via a third-party travel insurance provider Travelex  Travelex Insurance  Note the "Travel Select Plan" offered through Travelex is the only travel insurance plan that allows a "Cancel For Any Reason" upgrade to the plan (NOTE: We fully recommend travel insurance). This upgrade lets you cancel for any reason --whatever it may be -- up to 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure date and provides reimbursement up to 50% of your insured trip costs. 

Florida Panthers Premium Plus Group Flights  (75 Seats with American Airlines/Finnair)

24/10/24 AA 2225 Miami-JFK (NYC)  530 PM 8:32 PM

24/10/24 AY 016 JFK (NYC)-Helsinki 1055 PM 2:00 PM +1

25/10/24 AY 813 Helsinki-Stockholm 355PM 3:55 PM (One hour time difference)

03/11/24  AY 015  Helsinki-JFK (NYC) 4:55 PM 6:55 PM

04/11/24 AA 2485 JFK (NYC)-Miami 729 AM 1044 AM

Once all 75 group flights are sold,   additional flights will be based on current pricing and availability at the time of booking so tour pricing could then increase.    Upgrades  to business class or premium economy or deviations need to be booked individually and are not part of the group contract with the airline. 

Vasa Museum (Stockholm):  The Vasa ship capsized and sank in Stockholm in 1628. After 333 years on the seabed the mighty warship was salvaged so the voyage could continue. Today Vasa is the world's best preserved 17th century ship and the most visited museum in Scandinavia. It is one of the main tourist attractions in Stockholm. The entry ticket also includes a guided tour in English and we include bus transportation to and from the hotel.

Abba Museum (Stockholm):  This ticket includes entry to the museum plus the additional cinema pass. The Cinema is located inside the exhibition. The cinema ticket also includes a visit to the newly opened Mamma Mia! exhibit, behind The Movie Magic, right before the movie starts. This is a Sing Along version and one of the staff will sing along with you. We also include bus transportation to and from the hotel.

Ice Bar (Stockholm):  The entry fee includes a cocktail served in a glass made of ice. Non-alcoholic alternatives are always available. Great photo opportunities. Limited spots available. We also include bus transportation to and from the hotel.

Stockholm Food Tour (Stockholm):     This guided walk will give you a fantastic opportunity to explore some of Sweden's best food. You will taste delicious food samples at specially selected locations while learning about the food, history and culture. This tour will take place at Södermalm. The old working class neighborhood that has turned bohemian chic, packed with vibrant new restaurants. There will be 5-7 different taste stops on the tour. Together the samples add up to a perfect early dinner or late lunch  Limited space available.   Food Stops could vary from above.  We also include bus transportation to and from the hotel.

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and Sauna Half Day Tour (Helsinki):

Situated on a group of islands off of Helsinki, Suomenlinna was built during the Swedish era as a maritime fortress and a base for the Archipelago Fleet. Work on the fortress began in 1748.  Here is Rough Sample Itinerary:

09.30 Bus transfer from the hotel by bus

10.00  Ferry departure from Kauppatori

10.20  Arrival to Suomenlinna, 1 hour guided tour + 40 minutes free time

12.00  Ferry departure back to Kauppatori

12.20  Bus transfer from Kauppatori to Sauna Centre

12.45  Sauna experience for max. 2 hours

15.00  Bus transfer back to hotel

Includes Bus,  Private Charter Boat, English Guide and sauna ticket. (if you do not want to enjoy the Sauna Experience , we will substitute with Food and/or Beverage at Sauna Centre)

Finnish Food Tour (Helsinki):   Your tour will start in front of the Old Market Hall (Vanha kauppahalli), where you will receive a great overview about the local cuisine. You can sense the aromas of cured salmon, local cheese and smoked reindeer among others. After that your guide will share with you some local tips at the Market Square (Kauppatori). On this approximately two-hour tour, we will stroll the most beautiful streets of Helsinki center like Esplanadi and Bulevardi, pass through the Design District Helsinki as well as the idyllic art nouveau neighborhood of Punavuori to finish the tour at the Hietalahti Market Hall. While there you can enjoy an after-tour lunch or go shopping for organic and local food delicacies. On the way you will get a taste of local specialties from selected specialty stores where you will have the chance to sample local fish, reindeer, salmiakki (Finnish salt liquorice), chocolate, cheese, fresh bread and healthy treats with good vitamins. At all the stops you will have time for food souvenir shopping.  Limited space available.   Food Stops could vary from above.

Depart Miami  for Stockholm, Sweden.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS, AVAILABILITY AND TEAM SCHEDULE.  

Arrival at Stockholm (Arlanda Airport). Met by bus and coordinator.   Some sightseeing downtown and lunch on your own in Old Town.   Check into downtown hotel no earlier than 3:00 pm.  Free night on your own.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS, AVAILABILITY AND TEAM SCHEDULE.  

After breakfast, the group will have a 2.5 hour city tour including a group photo at city hall. City tour will end at the Ice Bar for an optional visit and then free time on your own.   Group dinner in Old Town at night.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS, AVAILABILITY AND TEAM SCHEDULE.  

Explore Stockholm today at your own pace or the optional Stockholm Food Tour in the afternoon.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS, AVAILABILITY AND TEAM SCHEDULE.  

Final day in Stockholm with some free time on your own in the morning followed by optional visits to the Vasa and Abba Museums.   Then check out and depart for the Silja Line dock. Board and check in for your overnight cruise/ferry to Helsinki. Buffet Dinner/Smorgasborg and entertainment included on board.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS, AVAILABILITY AND TEAM SCHEDULE.  

Breakfast on board the cruise ship. Met by bus and Finnish coordinator.  City tour of Helsinki with Official guide & lunch downtown and then check into hotel no earlier than 3:00 pm.  Free night on your own.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS, AVAILABILITY AND TEAM SCHEDULE.  

Breakfast followed by optional Suomenlinna & Sauna Tour and Helsinki Food Tour.  Free time on your own and then traditional Finnish Group Dinner at night.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS, AVAILABILITY AND TEAM SCHEDULE.  

Free day on your own or additional time for Add-On Tours.

Check out of the Helsinki Hotel and depart by bus for Tampere (175 KM).  Free time to check out the city of Tampere and then check into new hotel no earlier than 3:00 pm.    Followed by Game 1 vs Dallas Stars at Nokia Arena.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS, AVAILABILITY AND TEAM SCHEDULE.  

Watch Panthers pre-game skate at Nokia Arena.  Free afternoon on your own in Tampere followed by Game 2 vs Dallas Stars.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS, AVAILABILITY AND TEAM SCHEDULE.  

Check out and depart for Helsinki Airport. Fly back to JFK (USA) and overnight in terminal hotel.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS, AVAILABILITY AND TEAM SCHEDULE.  

Early morning direct flight back from JFK (NYC) to Miami.