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JAPAN UNESCORTED PROGRAM ( D )  - 10 days / 8 nights  (JUD)

 

Tokyo / Hiroshima / Beppu / Kyoto

 

Daily departure.

 

Japan is a country of untold natural beauty and warm friendly people. This fascinating land of contrasts, an engaging combination of futuristic cities, ancient culture and stunning natural landscapes. Its contrasts between the old and the new, the traditional and modern, East and West, have lured millions the world over to this mystifying kingdom. Our Japan Unescorted program is an exciting and totally different concept designed for travelers who want to experience the best of Japan at their own pace.  Your tour includes a Japan Travel Aid (guide) on your first day in Tokyo to help you tailor-make your very own Japan expedition as well as to teach you all there is to know about traveling on your own in Japan.

 

 

TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Round-trip air from the U.S. via All Nippon Airways

  • 8 nights hotel accommodations per itinerary

  • Full day "Walking Tour" of Tokyo by private guide

  • 1 lunch

  • Transportation within Japan per itinerary

  • All transfers upon arrival and departure

  • Seven-day Japan Rail Pass

 

 

TOUR ITINERARY:

 

Day 1. Depart North America

Fly via All Nippon Airways. Cross the International Dateline.

Day 2. Arrive Tokyo

Upon arrival, proceed to Grand Prince Takanawa (First Class) OR Grand Pacific Le Daiba (Deluxe) by airport limousine bus for next three nights accommodation.

Day 3. Tokyo

Meet your Japan guide for an orientation and walking tour by subway, learning how to explore and enjoy Tokyo unescorted. Lunch at a local restaurant. (L) ***Note: Entrance fees to tourist sites (where applicable) at passengers' own expense***

Day 4. Tokyo

You are free to explore this fascinating cosmopolitan city on your own.

Day 5. Tokyo / Hiroshima

Board a bullet train to Hiroshima, where you will be accommodated at the Hotel Sunroute Hiroshima  (First Class) OR Rihga Royal Hiroshima (deluxe) for two nights.


Day 6. Hiroshima

An excursion to Miyajima to visit the Itsukushima Jinja Shrine and its "floating" torii gate is highly recommended.

Day 7. Hiroshima / Beppu

Travel by train to Beppu, Japan's hotspring capital. Overnight accommodation at Suginoi Hotel Hana.

Day 8. Beppu / Kyoto

Travel by rail to Kyoto, ancient capital of Japan and the cradle of Japanese culture. Your accommodation for the next two nights is at Righa Royal Kyoto (First Class) OR Hotel Okura Kyoto (Deluxe). ***Rihga Royal provides complimentary shuttle from/to Kyoto Station***

Day 9. Kyoto

Steeped in history and tradition, there are over 2000 temples and shrines as well as nearby Nara for you to explore.

Day 10. Return Home

Transfer to the Airport by airport limousine bus for your flight home.

 

 

2010 Air and Land Price Chart (Prices valid through December 31st, 2010)

Daily Departure

 

SFO/LAX

CHI NYC/WAS

Single Supplement

Land Only

January - February

F 2,615 2,715 2,715 885 2,045
D 3,025 3,125 2,925 995 2,285

March

F 2,715 2,815 2,815 885 2,045
D 2,955 3,055 3,055 995 2,285

April - May

F 2,615 2,715 2,715 885 2,105
D 2,865 2,965 3,025 995 2,285

June

F 2,715 2,815 2,875 885 2,045
D 2,955 3,055 3,115 995 2,285

July - August

F 2,885 2,985 3,045 885 2,045
D 3,115 3,215 3,275 995 2,285

September - December*

F 2,615 2,715 2,715 885 2,045
D 2,865 2,965 3,025 995 2,285

Supplement for 1 person traveling alone: $250

 

F = First Class | D = Deluxe

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Price is per person, based on double occupancy

  • Add $50 per person each direction when Transpacific travel takes on Fri. - Sun.

  • Honolulu: deduct $100 from SFO/LAX prices

  • *For air & land option, an airfare supplement of $180 applies for departures between Dec 09-29th

  • U.S. & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (Approx. $300 - subject to change as imposed by airlines & gov't authorities until ticket issuance).

  • For add-on fares from other eligible connecting U.S. domestic cities, refer to Connecting Cities chart.

  • Prices subject to change without notice.

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