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
Transportation
within Japan per itinerary
All transfers upon arrival and departure
A 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
Shiba Park Hotel
(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.
An excursion to Miyajima to visit the Itsukushima Jinja Shrine and its
"floating" torii gate is highly recommended.
Day 7. Hiroshima/Kurashiki
Take a train to the old granary town of Kurashiki. Wander the quaint
streets of the old town and step back into the past. Overnight
accommodation at Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel (First Class) OR
Hotel Nikko (Deluxe)
Day 8. Kurashiki/ Okayama
Board a commuter train to nearby
Okayama, site of one of Japan's most popular gardens. Overnight
accommodation at Mitsui Garden
Hotel (First Class) OR
ANA Hotel Okayama
(Deluxe)
Day 9. Okayama/Takamatsu
Board a JR Rapid train to Takamatsu on the island of Shikoku.
Overnight accommodation at
Rihga Hotel Zest (First Class) OR
ANA Hotel Takamatsu
(Deluxe).
DAY 10. Takamatsu/Kyoto
Board a JR Rapid train to Okayama and
then change to a bullet train to Kyoto, ancient capital of Japan and
the cradle of Japanese culture. Your accommodation for the next two
nights is
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.
2008 Air and Land Price Chart (Prices
valid thru December 31st, 2008)
Daily Departure
SFO/LAX
WAS/NYC/CHI
Single
Supplement
Land Only
January -
February
F
2,475
2,575
545
1,995
D
3,005
3,105
975
2,525
March -
April
F
2,595
2,645
545
1,995
D
3,055
3,155
975
2,525
May
F
2,595
2,695
545
1,995
D
3,025
3,125
975
2,525
June -
August
F
2,755
2,855
545
1,995
D
3,275
3,375
935
2,525
September
- October
F
2,595
2,695
545
1,995
D
3,025
3,125
975
2,525
November
F
2,515
2,615
545
1,995
D
3,055
3,155
995
2,525
December*
F
2,515
2,615
545
1,995
D
2,975
3,075
935
2,525
Supplement for 1 person
traveling alone: $280
F = First Class | D =
Deluxe
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.
