South Korea & Japan Discovery (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Seoul - Explore the nations captivating capital; Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong Antique Alley, Cheonggycheon Stream and Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan
• The DMZ - Visit one of the most heavily militarized borders in the world, Imjingak Park built to honour the displaced from both the North and the South of Korea, Dora Observatory
• Andong - Discover UNESCO World Heritage listed Hahoe Folk Village and Andong Folk Museum
• Gyeongju - Uncover the former capital of the Silla Kingdom and historic heart of the nation; Gyeongju National Museum, Tumuli Park and the Sill royal tombs, Anapji Pond, the ancient Cheomseongdae Observatory
• UNESCO Listed Seokguram Grotto - Marvel at one of Asia's finest Buddhist shrines and Bulguksa Temple
• Tokyo - Explore Sensoji Temple district and temple, Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing
• Lake Kawaguchi in Fuji Hakone Izu National Park - Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and views of Mt Fuji
• Kyoto - See the UNESCO Listed Nijo Castle, Sanjusagen-do Temple with its 1000 life-like statues and Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Temple)
• Kamakura - Visit Big Buddha Statue, Hokokuji Zen Temple and the Bamboo Forest with a delightful village atmosphere. Opt to take part in a traditional tea ceremony
• Stay in a ryokan - Sample Japanese hospitality, bathing in natural hot springs, wearing a Yukata (casual Kimono) and sleep on a futon
• Kyoto - Join a walking tour of the famed Geisha District (Gion), with its ancient cobbled streets, streams, bridges and quaint teahouses and the opportunity to see Geisha and Maiko en route to their next engagement

Included in Price

• 13 nights 3 - 4 star hotels (inclusive of 1 night in a traditional Japanese Inn)
• 9 breakfasts and 1 Japanese dinner at Lake Kawaguchi
• Escorted by a qualified English-speaking local tour guide (separate driver and tour guide for groups of 5 or more in South Korea)
• Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 7 in South Korea
• South Korea: All transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
  
  
• Private excursion to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
• Touring of Seoul, Andong and Gyeongju in South Korea
• Japan: Airport arrival transfer to tour hotel (by train) from Narita or Haneda International Airport on day 7
• Guided sightseeing and walking tours in Tokyo, Kamakura, Lake Kawaguchi and Kyoto in Japan
• Japan: All transportation and transfers - buses, trains and bullet trains including Suica swipe card
  
  
  
• Baggage forwarding service from Tokyo to Kyoto (one bag per person)
• Lake Kawaguchi and Mt Fuji - Kachikachi-yama Ropeway and observatory. For tours staying at Lake Kawaguchi between 14 Apr – 28 May each year we'll visit to the Fuji Shibazakura (Moss Phlox) Festival with Mt Fuji as the backdrop

NOT included in price

• Airport departure transfer
• International flights and visa
• International flight between Seoul and Tokyo is not included and needs to be booked seperately by the traveller - refer to the Trip Notes on day 7 for details
  
  
• If you are opting to pay the single supplement, allowing you the privacy of your own room on this tour, a single room will be provided for all nights with the exception of day 5 (at Lake Kawaguchi), where single rooms are not available. For this night you will be matched up with a fellow tour member of the same gender
• Tipping - an entirely personal gesture. For your tour guide and driver, we suggest you allow USD8 - 10 per traveller per day.
• Entrance Fees: USD$50-70pp, paid locally in local currency

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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