South Korea & Japan Discovery - 14 Days
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South Korea & Japan Discovery

Duration14 days

Combine the best of South Korea and Japan. Starting in South Korea's vibrant capital of Seoul, visit the Demilitarized Zone and embrace the historic sights of Andong and Gyeonju. Then, fly to Japan where you'll embrace the modern metropolis of Tokyo, explore temples in Kyoto, bamboo forests in Kamakura, and see the breathtaking Mt Fuji.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

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Tour overview

Duration14 days
StartsSeoul
EndsKyoto
RangeSignature
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 18
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsSundays
Hotel Rating3 - 4 star
CountriesJapan, South Korea
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferNo in Kyoto (If booking end in Tokyo Supp unescorted train dep transfer included)
Meals includedBreakfast: 9, Dinner: 1
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
Your deal
Shown in EUR
Per person from
€5,025.00
Deposit from
€900.00
From
€10,050.00

Tour 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

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

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