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Welcome to the ICE TOURS

Every year we conduct an International Tour featuring NHL or International Ice Hockey Events. Since 2017, we have taken over 140 travelers to USA, Cana


This year we are off to the 2026 WINTER OLYMPICS.

2026 Tour Details

Overview

After four successful NHL tours to the USA / CANADA, we are off to the Europe to see the WINTER OLYMPICS.


Ice Hockey has a renewed interest following the inclusion of NHL Players and the Four Nations tournament and we hope to see the best players in the world, now playing for their countries.


Our Winter Olympic tour will be quite different as we will not be bound by intercity travel. We will largely be between these two cities. 


Cortina: 

One of the most iconic ski resorts in the world and home to all snow sports events.


Milan: 

Arguably the 'Design Capital' of the world and home to all Ice Sports events.


So our plan plans are to;  


  • First 4 Days in Milan to see 3 early Ice Hockey rounds 
  • Second 4 days in Cortina to enjoy other snow sports. 
  • Third 4 Days in Milan to see the [Semi and Grand] finals events.


We hope to have you on board !

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Our Tour Formula

Over the years we have come up with a simple formula for operating and booking these tours.

  • Leave just after Xmas and returning around the 11th of January ready for the work in the New Year.
  • Fully inclusive and chaperoned Tours.
  • 4-5 NHL Games in ICONIC stadiums.
  • 2-3 Unique experiences including stadium tours etc.
  • 2-3 Optional Extras including NBA, NFL and NHL.
  • Internal Coach travel [6 of the 12 days] with no single coach leg over 5 hours travel.
  • 50/50 Balance of personal time and tour inclusions.
  • Payment Terms to help our travelers afford the costs.

Inclusions

Like all of our tours, we are offering a fully inclusive package including; 

  • Return economy flights* from your Australian capital city.
  • 11 nights | 12 Days away. 
  • 4 Star Accommodation + Breakfasts included.
  • Coach Travel between Milan and Cortina.
  • Train to and from Rome 
  • Rome sight-seeing extra 3-4 days


Note we use the best group fares with they may not always be able to be upgraded. 

Cities

On the tour this year we will be flying into Chicago and out of Boston. We will visit at least 5 cities along the way, including;  

  • Chicago
  • Columbus 
  • Washington
  • New York
  • Boston

NHL Game

The draw has been released and we have confirmed 5 NHL Games, comprising or eight different teams along the route.


We typically book Middle Bowl or Tier and try to get our group all together.


Expect 2-3 Unique Game experiences including photos, center ice, stadium tours as we proceed etc.

Optional Extras

This year we have some amazing "optional extra games" to offer our travelers, and he way we will book well in advance of the tour beginning; 

  

  • *NHL Winter Classic 'Chicago V St Louis' - expect about $500.00 per ticket.
  • *NFL or NBA Game of the Tour' - expect to pay about $300.00 per ticket.
  •  Three-day additional trip + plus flight to Toronto [unchaperoned] after the tour conclusion, to 'Toronto to see the Maple Leafs' and the Hockey Hall of Fame - expect to pay $1450.00 extra for this side trip. [You will also be required to get a Canada Visa and exit Toronto back to Australia. 


NOTE: *Both of these events are outdoor, probably uncovered [open air] and likely to be extremely cold and heaps of fun.

Free Attractions

Every year we try to include at least 4-5 free additional experiences as we progress through the tour.  This may include museums, attractions and free events. This year we will focus these inclusions in Washington DC and stadium tours in Chicago and Boston Gardens. 

Hotels & Coaches

We will be staying at mostly Hilton and | or Marriott Hotels [4-4.5 STAR] along the way and they all feature free WiFi and Buffet Breakfasts as part of the packages. We try to get Hotels as close as possible to the 'NHL Stadiums' as we possibly can. For this tour see HOTELS.

 

Chicago and First Hotel for VISAS

Hotel : Palmer House

Address : 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60603


USA


  • Hilton Columbus Downtown
  • Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown
  • Double Tree by Hilton Boston Downtown
  • Hilton New York Times Square


CANADA 


  • Hotel: Novotel Toronto Centre
  • Address: 45 The Esplanade, Toronto ON M5E 1W2


We will have a dedicated luxury coach [and probably Driver] from Chicago through to New York. Most buses have a toilet and have free WIFI, but coverage in US is not great, especially when leaving the BIG cities. 

Accommodation Options

We stay at 4 star hotels, usually Marriott or Hilton, that provide free WIFI and Breakfast. We offer ; 


  • Single ROOM - one queen or king bed.
  • Shared ROOM - one queen or king bed.
  • Twin Share - two single or double beds.


You can nominate you travel buddy or we can nominate another person in a Twin Share. 

Minimum Travellers

This year we have achieved our minimum of 30 travelers to run the tour. We also have a maximum capacity [luxury coach] of 48 travelers. 


We will take new registrations until August 30, or until booked out.

Price and Terms [Estimates]

We are still confident that the cost is under $10K AUS for this tour. [EG : Last year $9790.00]

  • Adult Twin Share [either twin or shared queen rooms] = Under $10K per traveler.
  • Adult Single Room = Under $12K per traveler;


Land only option, if you would like to make your own way to the start of tour [EG Buy your own air tickets], we offer a land only option at roughly $3500.00 under the prices above.


Terms; 

We will ask you to pay a holding deposit of just $300.00* to reserve your spot until the draw is released and confirmed [June 30, 2024] and game tickets are locked in. We will then ask you to confirm your booking and pay another $700.00 to complete a full $1000.00 deposit.


Payments: 

  • By end of July - 30% of the balance
  • By end of August - further 30% of the balance
  • By end of September - 20% of the balance
  • By end of October - Remaining Balance + any selected extras


*Fully Refundable by July 20, 2024.

What is not included ?

The following exclusions will apply for this tour like this;


  1. Lunch and Dinner most days.
  2. New Years Eve Celebrations.
  3. Souvenirs and Shopping.
  4. OPTIONAL GAMES and Attractions - as above
  5. Travel insurance ~ all travelers will need to secure travel insurance prior to beginning this tour. We can assist if you are not already covered [usually about $350.00]
  6. Visas ~ all travelers will require a travel visa to US for this trip. Expect to pay about $40.00 for these [combined]. Use this direct link and beware of expensive intermediatory and brokerage sites. Allow14 days for processing but most are issued on the spot.

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Terms of Travel

Updated: August 1, 2024

Prices will remain fixed as quoted for the CORE tour all times.


The 'extras and games' will remain estimates until November 30 when fixed prices will be established and provided.


If travelers are not able to make the tour from hereon, there will be no refunds for deposits for payments made to date. Future payments however, will not be required. We may be able to provide a credit, but this will depend on our capacity to fill your spot @ a discount with another traveler. 


A valid passport copy must be provided showing the expiry date of at least six months after we leave Australia. This will be required by the end of October.


All travelers must secure and carry travel insurance at all times. A copy of your travel insurance will be required prior to departure. If you require help to secure insurance we have a preferred service provider to assist. 


All travelers will need a USA Visa for the tour. They are available on line @ Official ESTA Application Website, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (dhs.gov) and must be completed at least 7 days before travelling.


From time to time, some of our travellers may become ill on the tour.


We carry a basic first aid kit with over the counter 'Australian Meds' panadol, codral etc. We will help you get medical assistance if needed and in extreme cases we may stay with you until you are well enough to rejoin the tour. 



We will provide you a personal itinerary by November 30, showing all flights and accommodation and events. It will also include all extras. 


Between now and September 30, you can elect to change your entry and exit dates [into Chicago and out of Boston] for very little cost eg; under $100.00.


If you require exit from another city eg Toronto, a change fee will apply and it will be $200.00 to $300.00 per traveler.


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Our Past ICE Tours

2017/18 Complete

2017/18 Complete

2017/18 Complete

12 Travelers made their way to Stockholm and toured Sweden to see SHL, Allsvensken and Division 1 

2018/19 Complete

2017/18 Complete

2017/18 Complete

22 Travelers to NHL Western Conference -

 

  • LA, 
  • Anaheim, 
  • Vegas
  • San Jose.


2019/20 Complete

2017/18 Complete

2019/20 Complete

 24 Travelers to NHL Eastern Conference -

 

  • Toronto
  • Buffalo
  • Ottowa
  • Montreal
  • New York. 



2023/24 Complete

2026 Winter Olympics Teaser

2019/20 Complete

  • Seattle
  • Vancouver
  • Kamloops
  • Banff
  • Red Deer
  • Edmonton
  • Calgary


7 Cities, 4 NHL Games, 2 CHL Games + Winter Classic option.


2026 Winter Olympics Teaser

2026 Winter Olympics Teaser

2026 Winter Olympics Teaser

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  • Italy


2 Cities

5 Hockey Games

Short track

Ski Jumping

Snowboarding



Feb'06, 2026 - Feb'26, 2026


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