Bentours

19/09/2019

BREAKING NEWS

It is with sincere regret that Tempo Holidays and Bentours (AUS/NZ) advise that as at 3.00pm, 19th September, 2019 the business has been placed in voluntary administration.

Tempo Holidays and Bentours (AUS/NZ) have been advised by Cox and Kings (India) that the company have been in recent weeks seeking investors/buyers with heavy interest however as this has not been materialised as of today Tempo Holidays and Bentours are unable to continue operating in AUS/NZ.

The board is in the process of appointing an official administrator who will then co-ordinate with all the interested parties.

While today the staff have been dealt with the devastating news, Tempo Holidays and Bentours staff will be working with respective agents/suppliers and clients to assist in next steps once confirmed.

It is understandably a sad day for all staff concerned along with trade. Tempo Holidays and Bentours have been wholesalers within AUS/NZ for over 30 and 40 years respectively and have experienced great success and growth over recent years. We have had the pleasure in providing dream holidays for all of our customers. We are proud and thank all of our passionate and supportive staff for their contribution and dedication over the years. We also extend our deepest and sincere gratitude to all of our travel agents and trade partners for their loyalty and their continual support over the years.

More to follow tomorrow as further information becomes available.

17/09/2019

Traveling to Iceland, Norway or Alaska? 🤔 Then we can probably safely say you’re hunting to see the Northern Lights! ✨😍 Below is our top three tips when you’re looking to photograph the lights 🙌

👉 Head outside and dress warm! Don’t expect the hotel personnel to wake you up. Sometimes auroras last several minutes or sometimes only a few seconds.
👉 Be sure to have your camera ready! You don’t want to start setting up your camera when once you see the lights because by the time you’re ready, they may be gone.
👉 Bring a little chair or blanket because you may spend hours outdoors.

If you’ve been, do you have any other top tips?

13/09/2019

Iceland is quite literally a hotbed for geothermal action so there's many hot spring lagoons to experience! 😯 But the most iconic and most popular is the Blue Lagoon and it's obvious why. This milky blue and white hotspring really gives that serene feeling of relaxation especially after days of exploring the rest of Iceland. Have you been? ☺ https://www.bentours.com.au/arctic-iceland/

09/09/2019

If you could have one destination to be in your bucket list, it needs to be Antarctica! 🐧 You'll be sure to endeavour on an unforgettable journey with our partner Quark Expeditions. You'll get to see incredible wildlife, navigate through a maze of icebergs and maybe even go camping! Are you convinced yet? 😯 https://www.bentours.com.au/antarctic-explorer-discovering-the-7th-continent

05/09/2019

Our Hearts in the ice Community is growing – our changing climate concerns us all and needs us all ❄️🌍

The countdown is on - less than 2 weeks to go!

Check out their first blog, as Hilde & Sunnvia prepare for their 9-month expedition...

www.heartsintheice.com/reflections-from-our-countdown-to-bamsebu/

04/09/2019

As proud Gold Sponsors of this year’s Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival presented by Palace Cinemas, we gave away a trip to our 9 day, Iceland Complete Coach Tour.

Congratulations to Leonie Reed! We hope you enjoy all the spectacular sights & experiences Iceland has to offer!

29/08/2019

Get ready for a Launch! Bentours 2020/21 Digital Brochure is available for advanced digital copy preview...

Whether escorted small group travel, independent travel, coach, rail or expedition cruise is high on your agenda...we have a dazzling array of options, new tours and destinations to excite and inspire all types of travellers, many with bucket-list experiences 🚢❄️⛰️

Visit here to download your copy now: www.bentours.com.au/2020-2021-brochure/

27/08/2019

Experience the warmth, charm and fascinating history of the Baltic States - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania 🇪🇪 🇱🇻 🇱🇹

The Baltic States display breathtaking architecture from the Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and Classic eras, with cultures equally distinctive and exuberant. Keep reading on for 5 Fun Facts on this unique region of the world...⛪🎭🏙️

1. None of the Baltic States are Orthodox. While most nations in the region are Eastern Orthodox, the Baltic States are different (solidly Lutheran) 🗣️

2. Estonia is a pop music paradise. Although Estonia's population is only 1.3 million, they have created their own unique brand of Popular Music 🎶

3. Lithuania is a basketball paradise. This nation puts together one helluva Olympic Basketball Team. Winning bronze medal three times (Sydney, Atlanta & Barcelona), there are four Lithuanians playing in the NBA 🏀

4. One of the last corners of Europe to join Christendom, Latvians are still very much pagans at heart. They worship nature by jumping over bonfires at Midsummer Eve, and many surnames are about birds, animals or trees 🌲

5. Some philologists generally agree that Lithuanian is the most ancient of all the living languages 😃

Visit here to learn more about the Baltic States: https://www.bentours.com.au/destination/baltic-states/

26/08/2019

Russia is a country of immense contrasts, defined by incredibly rich and fascinating history, onion-domed cathedrals and serene countryside 🇷🇺⛪🌲

Becoming a bold and trendy culture, with a vibrant and creative art scene at the heart of it, read on for some further Fun Facts about the country that is inspired by Asia & Europe 🎨🌇

1. Russia is the world’s largest country by area, accounting for more than one ninth of Earth’s terrestrial area 🌍

2. Russia has the world’s longest railway. The entire journey is 9,200km long (5,700mi) and would take 152 hours and 27 minutes to complete non-stop 🚄

3. Russia lies in both Europe and Asia: one quarter of its territory is in Europe and three quarters in Asia 🗺️

4. Moscow is home to more billionaires than almost any other city 💰

5. One of our favourite interesting facts about Russia is that there is a restaurant in Moscow staffed entirely by twins 🍲

6. Russia is home to the oldest plant ever to be regenerated. It has been grown from 32,000-year-old seeds! 🍃

*Contents credit: https://www.atlasandboots.com/interesting-facts-about-russia/

23/08/2019

Our Feel Good Friday, goes out to these wonderful ladies from Hearts in the ice 💙 ❄️

As the midnight sun is coming to an end, and Winter approaches, our trekkers are preparing their past times to keep themselves busy, productive and warm...📚🔥

We have for another week, but the sun is getting closer to the horizon, and we can feel that - and so is our stay at . If you were spending 9 months isolated in a little hut - which books would you bring to read in front of the fireplace? 📷

17/08/2019

Welcome to Northern Europe! Scandinavia- It’s on the bucket list of many international travellers, and with good reason. But how much do you really know about the region?

Read on, with a cup of coffee (see point 4) and learn about this friendly region more travellers are becoming obsessed with…

1. Scandinavia consists of three countries: Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Some definitions also include Finland and Iceland, but this wider group is more commonly known as the Nordic region.
2. Scandinavians can more or less understand each other. All three languages are closely related as children of ‘Old Norse'.
3. Football is a summer sport. In Scandinavia, football (soccer) is played in the summer, not through the winter as with the major European leagues.
4. The region is coffee-obsessed. Nordic coffee culture is not the secret it used to be. Five Nordic countries place in the world’s six biggest coffee consumers
5. All three countries use the Nordic cross. Fun with flags! The flags of Denmark, Norway & Sweden all share a similar off-centre cross design. The colours are different of course.
6. Swedish kids do Halloween at Easter. They don’t dress up as ghosts or ghouls, rather witches!
7. Scandinavia is the world’s happiest region. Along with their Nordic neighbours, the three countries consistently rank high in the UN’s World Happiness Report.
8. Swedes are big on recycling. Only a few percent of household waste ends up in landfill

*Contents credit: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/scandinavia-facts/

16/08/2019

Known as 'The Land of Fire and Ice', Iceland's impressive landscape dotted with volcanoes and glaciers will quickly become your favourite destination on earth - even though you'll feel like you've landed on another planet 🌋❄️🏔️

Read on for some further Fun Facts on this undiscovered destination 🇮🇸 ☃️

1. Iceland was settled by Vikings from Norway sometime in the 800s.
2. Iceland is home to the very first parliament grounds in Europe.
3. There are more than 125 volcanic mountains in the country, a handful of which are still very active, and another handful that could easily awaken and become active as the country changes and grows.
4. Iceland is perhaps the most eco-friendly country on the planet
5. While very close to Danish and Norwegian, the Icelandic language remains totally unique
6. The majority of present-day Icelanders (more than 50%) believe in the existence of fantastical beings such as elves and trolls.
7. As astonishing as it sounds, Iceland is the only country, where McDonalds restaurants do not exist!
8. There is little crime in Iceland, and virtually no violent crime. The country does not have a standing army, and its police officers do not carry guns.

*Contents credit:👌https://bit.ly/2oJBRQw

15/08/2019

And she is sailing - the MS Roald Amundsen is on the water and ready to welcome her first fleet of guests.

What a great milestone for Hurtigruten to celebrate....💓🛳️🌊

14/08/2019

The fjords, mountains and Northern Lights of Norway are known throughout the world, but how much do you really know about this Scandinavian country? 💚🇳🇴💙

Wander below to read some interesting facts about this enchanting destination...

1. The world's longest road tunnel is in Norway
2. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo
3. Norway owns the world's most remote island, on the other side of the world!
4. Norway has a land border with Russia
5. Norway introduced salmon sushi to Japan
6. Income and wealth of all residents is on public record
7. There are two versions of the Norwegian language
8. Modern and ancient skiing were invented in Norway
9. Europe's biggest herd of wild reindeer lives here
10. Norway gave the world the cheese slicer
11. Norway was neutral during the First and Second World Wars
12. No-one knows how long Norway's coastline is!

*Content credits: 👌 https://bit.ly/2TBc0tm

13/08/2019

Antarctica’s abundance of wildlife and stunning landscape is simply awe-inspiring. Coupled with Falkland Islands and South Georgia, this truly unique region is on top of the list of many adventurers’ final frontiers 🥾⛰️ 🐧

Journey down for some Fun Facts about Antarctica...🇦🇶❄️

- Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth
- The South Pole is found in Antarctica
- Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean
- Antarctica is bigger than Europe and almost double the size of Australia
- Most of Antarctica is covered in ice over 1.6km thick
- Because it experiences such little rain, Antarctica is considered a desert
-The name ‘Antarctica’ comes from a Greek word meaning ‘opposite to the north’
- Around 90% of the ice on Earth is found in Antarctica

To experience Antarctica for yourself, visit here, or contact your local travel agent today: 👋☎️ https://bit.ly/2Y27Y2B

*Content credits: https://bit.ly/1g3DZFY

10/08/2019

The Northern Lights are one of nature’s greatest displays, a natural phenomenon and a must-do travel experience 💚 ❄️✈️

After a sell-out series in 2019/20, Bentours are excited to release new and increased departure dates for Follow the Lights 2020/21, which gives you the ideal opportunity to see the Northern Lights and to explore some amazing cities.

For further information, visit here or contact your local travel agent to secure your spot on this best-selling tour: ☎️ 👋https://bit.ly/30y9arf

09/08/2019

Suite Scandinavia - Escorted Luxury Small Group Tour | 19D/18N | Stockholm - Copenhagen 🇸🇪 🇩🇰

This luxurious 19-day summer tour takes you to three gorgeous Scandinavian countries whilst staying in beautiful and unique 5-star accommodation 🌟, ranging from castles 🏰 to deluxe suites.

Highlights include a welcome dinner at Stadshuskällaren Stockholm with exclusive wine pairing 🍷, dinner at Michelin Restaurant Fagn, private tram ride in a vintage tram in Trondheim, an exclusive RIB Boat Safari in Haugesund to lighthouse, a stunning Flam railway experience 🚆 a farm visit at Mølltunet, and much more!

Visit here for further information or speak with your local travel agent to book your spot on this marvellous tour: 👋☎️https://www.bentours.com.au/suite-scandinavia-luxury-tour/

08/08/2019

Chase the Northern Lights in some of the most magical destinations in Scandinavia and the Nordics...🇳🇴 🌟

For 14 days experience untouched wilderness, the home of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi, and tour Helsinki and Bergen with our Chase The Lights Small Group Tour 🌲 🎅🏻

There will be unforgettable experiences, from a night in a glass igloo where you may be able to marvel at the northern lights from the comfort of your bed to exhilarating huskie experiences 💚❄️💙🐶

For further information, visit here or contact your local travel agent to secure your spot on this spectacular 2020 tour: ☎️ 👋 https://bit.ly/2NSZGW0

08/08/2019

No Single Supplement Offer for Hurtigruten Norway Coastal Voyages!* 🇳🇴 🛳️

Explore medieval towns and remote Arctic communities on this spectacular voyage through the majestic fjords, stunning mountains and shimmering glaciers of Norway’s rugged coastline ⛰️ 🌊❄️

We have extended out our 'No Single Supplement Offer' on our below Hurtigruten Coastal Voyages:

Bergen > Kirkenes
Kirkenes > Bergen
Bergen Round Trip

Visit here for further details: 👋☎️ https://www.bentours.com.au/hurtigruten/

*Travel Dates: August - December 2019
*Book Before: 31st August 2019

07/08/2019

Experience the history, culture and heritage of six countries on this magnificent Escorted Small Group tour: Moscow to Berlin! 🇷🇺 🇩🇪

Enjoy 21 days of travel through Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany which includes exploring the cities and sights of iconic Moscow, St Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Poznan and Berlin.

Experience amazing historic palaces, castles and museums, such as Catherine Palace, Hermitage Museum and Trakai Castle 🏰🎨🏺

Visit here for further information or contact your local travel agent to book your place on Moscow to Berlin 2020: 👋☎️ https://www.bentours.com.au/moscow-to-berlin/

06/08/2019

Become truly immersed in the inspiring part of the Nordics world, with our newest Escorted Small Group Tour of Nordic Lights 💚 ❄️✈️

Discover the best of the Nordics on this action filled adventure through Finland and Iceland! With unforgettable experiences including the Sampo Icebreaker and an overnight stay in a glass igloo in Finland, and the world-famous Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon in Iceland.

For further information, visit here or contact your local travel agent to secure your spot on this spectacular 2020 tour: ☎️ 👋https://bit.ly/2XLSgbu

05/08/2019

SCANDINAVIAN SPLENDOUR...🇳🇴🇸🇪🇩🇰

This incredible 17-day journey traverses three stunning Scandinavian countries - Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

Starting in Oslo, you will fly to Kirkenes to enjoy a King Crab Safari before boarding your Hurtigruten ship for a south bound voyage to Bergen

Other highlights include exploring Stockholm, Gothenburg and Copenhagen where we experience city-life with a relaxed canal cruise and an array of touring options.

17 DAYS | OSLO - COPENHAGEN | TRAVEL: 9 JULY; 6 AUGUST; 3 SEPTEMBER 2020

See our website for details: https://bit.ly/2K1lYS5 or speak with your local travel agent or contact Bentours today! 👋☎️

01/08/2019

We applaud these amazing ladies from Hearts in the ice as they prepare for their long 9-month stay in Bamsebu.

What an inspiration they are & Girl Power at its finest.

To keep update on their exploration, make sure you follow Hearts in the ice as their mission begins this month...❄️💙🏔️

Girl power! Hilde and Sunniva are spending the next few weeks at Bamsebu getting everything in order for their nine months stay. That includes chopping tonnes of wood with an electrical powered chainsaw. Want more inspiration from amazing ladies who care about the 🌍? Check out . Who inspires you?

01/08/2019

Ever thought of experiencing that once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Land of the Northern Lights? Well here is your chance! 💚❄️ 💙

Bentours are excited to announce that we have released our 2020 dates on our excellent Escorted Coach Tours we have through Norway & Finland 🇳🇴 🚌 🇫🇮

Our array of 17, 10, 8, 6 & 5 day coach tours, will guide you through Norway’s natural wonders & Finland's vast green forests & mind-boggling number of crystal clear lakes 🌲 ☃️🎿

(Note to also mention: Some Coach Tours also feature sensational Sweden!) 🇸🇪 💕

To learn more about our 2020 Escorted Coach Tours, contact Bentours on 1800 487 844 or [email protected] 👋 ☎️

30/07/2019

Ever dreamed of exploring Iceland’s remarkable landscape with its dramatic volcanic terrain and natural splendor of geysers, hot springs, cascading waterfalls, calving glaciers?! ❄️ 🌋 🌊

We are offering a 50% off flash sale on our Iceland tour ‘Across the Wilderness’ 🇮🇸 🏔️

Discover the beauty and power of Iceland’s wilderness and visit the natural wonders of the Golden Circle on this small group tour.

Valid for new bookings, for tour on the 22nd August 2019
(See brochure p102 for tour details)

Contact our Bentours Reservations Team on 1800 487 844 or [email protected] 👋☎️

27/07/2019

Alaska & Canada - Aleutian Islands, Bears & Inside Passage - 18D/17N - Huritgruten MS Roald Amundsen 🇨🇦 🚢

This exciting voyage begins in polar waters, sailing among glaciers, wildlife and tundra, and progresses towards warmer ports with fascinating cultures 🏔️ ❄️

Our cutting-edge explorer ship weaves southbound through islands and fjords, seeking out horned puffins, brown bears, hardy indigenous cultures, fascinating fossil forests and volcanoes 🐻 🌋 🐧 🌲

Departure Date: 20th August 2020 🛳️

Click here to learn more or visit your local travel agent today:☎️👋 https://bit.ly/2X5DZFs

26/07/2019

Spirit of Antarctica 12D/11N - Onboard the Greg Mortimer 🇳🇴 🚢

Explore Antarctica at its most pristine. Experience whales, penguins and seals as they rush to find the best places to court, feed and breed 🐋 🐧 🌊

Combine continental landings and visits to historic sites with the chance to kayak amid pack ice; climb, ski and snowshoe on untracked peaks; camp out and photograph polar pastel landscapes ❄️⛰️ ⛷️

Departure Dates: 28th November 2020 🛳️

Visit here for further information or contact your local travel agent today: 👋☎️ https://bit.ly/2Y27Y2B

25/07/2019

North Spitsbergen 8D/7N - Onboard the MV Hondius 🇳🇴 🚢

Start your North Spitsbergen cruise with a trek around historic Longyearbyen, then join our expedition to the north of the island to take in the fantastically beautiful landscapes, the thousands of seabirds, and of course the star of the show, the polar bear 🥾🐻🐧⛰️

Departure Dates: 27th May; 3rd, 10th, 17th June 2020 🛳️

Visit here to experience this extraordinary Expedition Cruise or contact your local travel agent: ☎️ 👋 https://bit.ly/2MfQcSs

24/07/2019

Scottish Islands, Norwegian Fjords & Arctic Discovery 15D/14N - Onboard the G Expedition 🇳🇴 🛳️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Set sail from Scotland and its beautiful isles en route to the Norwegian fjords and the remote shores of Svalbard on this dazzling 15-day odyssey along the fjord coastline of Norway 🌊⛰️

Explore the glaciers that carved the stunning landscapes, visit arctic islands by Zodiac in search of wildlife, walk through history at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and so much more. Every day of this journey reveals a new icy wonderland on the water ❄️☃️

Departure Date: 29th May 2020 🛳️

Visit here for further information or contact your local travel agent today: 👋☎️ https://bit.ly/2My8MXq

22/07/2019

Ever dreamed of a White Christmas in Santa's hometown?
Make this dream a reality with our Christmas In Lapland 2019 tour....LAST 5 ROOMS AVAILABLE IN ROVANIEMI!! 🎅🏽🇫🇮

Now selling the last 5 rooms available on this wanderlust Finland package in Rovaniemi, for our 23rd December Departure* ⛄❄️

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity & jump on Santa's Sleigh in 2019 for an unforgettable Christmas In Lapland ❄️🎄

Visit here to learn more or contact your local travel agent today: 👋☎️ https://bit.ly/2Y1csXm

*Full payment now required when booking.
2020 Dates now available....Book 2020 early, to get your preferred hotel