JAPAN
UNESCORTED
PROGRAM
( E )
- 12 days/10 nights (JUE)
Tokyo / Matsumoto / Takayama / Kanazawa / 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
10 nights hotel accommodations per
itinerary
Services of a
private English speaking guide in Tokyo on day 2
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
Le Meridien Pacific
(First Class) OR Palace Hotel
(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)
Day 4. Tokyo
You are free to explore this fascinating cosmopolitan city on
your own.
Day 5. Tokyo/Matsumoto
Board the limited express to the castle town of Matsumoto.
Overnight accommodation at
Matsumoto Tokyu Inn (First Class) OR
Hotel Buena
Vista (Deluxe)
Free day to explore this and many nearby picturesque towns and
traditional villages.
Day 8. Takayama / Kanazawa:
Travel by commuter train to Toyama, transfer to the limited
express train to Kanazawa, a well preserved fortress town.
Accommodation at
Miyako Hotel
Kanazawa
(First Class) OR
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa (Deluxe) for two nights.
Day
9. Kanazawa
Day at leisure to explore the narrow streets and quaint tea
parlors or take an excursion to the Noto Peninsula.
Day 10. Kanazawa/Kyoto
Board a limited express train to Kyoto, ancient capital of Japan
and the cradle of Japanese culture. Your accommodation for the
next two nights is at
New Miyako Hotel (First Class) OR Hotel Okura
Kyoto
(Deluxe)
Day 11. Kyoto
Steeped in history and tradition, there are over 2000 temples
and shrines as well as nearby Nara for you to explore.
Day 12. Return Home
Transfer to the Airport by airport limousine bus for your flight
home.
*Nohi bus fare
between Matsumoto & Takayama not covered by Japan Rail Pass.
Separate bus ticket (included in package) will be issued locally
in Japan.
2008 Air and Land Price Chart (Prices
valid thru March 31st, 2008)
Daily Departure
SFO/LAX
WAS/NYC/CHI
Single
Supplement
Land Only
January -
February
F
2,515
2,615
1,015
2,035
D
3,015
3,115
1,325
2,535
March -
May
F
2,685
2,785
1,035
2,085
D
3,135
3,235
1,325
2,535
June -
August
F
2,855
2,955
1,105
2,095
D
3,375
3,475
1,375
2,615
September
- October
F
2,735
2,835
1,105
2,135
D
3,215
3,315
1,375
2,615
November
F
2,645
2,745
1,095
2,125
D
3,095
3,195
1,365
2,575
December*
F
2,555
2,655
1,025
2,035
D
3,035
3,135
1,315
2,515
Supplement for 1 person
traveling alone: $280
F = First Class | D =
Superior
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Price is per person, based on
double occupancy
When trans-Pacific travel takes
place on a weekend (Fri-Sun) add $50 per person each direction
Honolulu: deduct $100
from SFO/LAX prices
*For air & land option, add $160 airfare supplement for departures between Dec 09-29th
U.S. & Foreign departure taxes, fees and
fuel surcharges are not included (Approx. $600).
For add-on fares from other
eligible connecting U.S. domestic cities, refer to
Connecting Cities chart.
