Highlights
Visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace and Nami Island.
A perfect spot to view the stunning Fuji Mountain. And visit Oshino Hakkai
We shall go to the UNESCO World Heritage Site-Kiyomizu-Dera and The Imperial Palace
Itinerary
Pick-up service available throughout the day at Narita and Haneda Airport, and please provide us your flight details when booking. There is a shuttle bus to the hotel aboutevery hour. Your private local tour guide will meet youat the airport exit and assist you to the hotel, and check into the hotel after 3pm.
Accommodation:Tokyo Dome Hotel or similar
After breakfast, transport to the Imperial Palace - the residence of the royal familyof Tokyo. Visit the Imperial Palace Out Gardens, and the view of the famousNijubashi Bridge is highlight of the garden. Then proceed to Senso-jiBuddhist Temple in historic Asakusa district. Nakamise-Dori Street is the mainapproach to this ancient temple, and all along the road are traditional shopfronts for souvenir items and snacks. Next, View the tallest standing tower inthe world – Tokyo Skytree from afar. Then transfer toHot Spring Hotel near Mt. Fuji Area and enjoy Japanese-Style hot spring andcuisine.
Specialadding spots in Spring (Departure date 18th Mar-22nd Apr): Chidorigafuchi Park,Shinjuku Gyoen Garden.
Specialadding spots in Autumn (Departure date 21st Oct-18th Nov): Yoyogi Park,Rikugien Garden.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Fujisan Garden Hotel or similar
After breakfast, we will head toward the foothills of Fuji Mountain. Enjoy the scenic landscape at Mt. Fuji 5th Station. If the weather is unpleasant, we will visit Mount Fuji World Heritage Center instead. Next visit the Five Lakes District. Visit Oshino Hakkai, a historic natural attraction comprising eight ponds that are all that remains of a former sixth lake dried up several hundred years ago. Next proceed on to Gotemba Peace Park. Afterwards, transfer to Nagoya and stroll on the famous Osu Shopping District. Dinner is onyour own arrangement.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Keihan Nagoya or similar
After breakfast, visit the Nagoya Castle, which was the heart of one of the most important castle towns in Japan. Then,we will visit a jewelry workshop and see the work of the craftsmen. Then drive to Kyoto, proceed to Nishijin Textile Center to learn about the history and technology of the industry. Later, we will visit the Yasaka Shrine, one of the most influential shrines in Kyoto. Next, we will proceed to Gion. Gion is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, it is filled with shops, restaurants, and ochaya (teahouses). The most popular area of Gion is Hanami-koji Street from Shijo Avenue to Kenninji Temple. The street and its side alleys are lined with preserved machiya houses many of which now function as restaurants.
Special adding spots in Spring(Departure date 18th Mar-22nd Apr): The Philosopher's Path
Special adding spots in Autumn(Departure date 21st Oct-18th Nov): Arashiyama Area-Togetsukyo Bridge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Gracery Kyoto Sanjo or similar
After breakfast, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kiyomizu-dera a Buddhist temple founded in 778AD. In the afternoon, we will proceed to Fushimi-Inari Taisha. Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. Next visit Nara Deer Park, where you can interact with hundreds of deer inhabited in the area. Then visit Kasuga-taisha, a traditional shrine surrounded by plants. We will arrive at Shinsaibashi in Osaka for some shopping. Dotonbori filled with theaters, restaurants bars, cafe and night is nearby please enjoying at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Star Gate Hotel Kansai Airport or similar
After breakfast, our guide will assist you on the airport shuttle to Kansai International Airport, where you will depart on your flight to Seoul. After breakfast, fly to Incheon airport from Osaka. Upon arrival, our guide will pick you up and transfer to Gangwon-do, visit Korean Folk Village on the way, it introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through cultural classes experience, shaman faith, seasonal customs and others. Then, enjoy dinner and check in hotel in Gangwon-do. Lunch is on your own arrangement.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hanwha-SeorakResort Hotel or similar
After breakfast, proceed to the Korea Folk Village. With extensive ancient architectures and artifacts preserved intact, the village does not only reproduce the life of the late Joseon period but also vividly shows the culture and lifestyle in different social classes. Next, we will visit Lake Skywalk to catch a stunning view of nature. Then Seoraksan National Park, known as one of Korea’s, most beautiful mountains. Within your stop at Seoraksan, we will visit the Sinheungsa Temple. After our adventures, we will head back to the hotel, where you may enjoy the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hanwha-Seorak Resort Hotel or similar
After breakfast, go to Seoraksan National Park (cable car excluded), which is one of the eastern peaks of South Korea located in a famous tourist attraction in Gangwon-do. Also known as snow-capped mountains, each year it snows early and remains there for a long time. Afterwards, visit Shinhungsa Temple. Then, transfer to Nami Island, where the Korean drama “Winter Sonata” was recorded. The island is full of meadows and walking trails. The island is where the two main characters begin and end their dramatic love story. Soyang Skywalk is a recently emerged attraction located in the middle section of the pedal lane. It is not only a beautiful viewing platform but also a good place for a photo stop. Skywalk is a transparent glass about 12 meters high from the water surface. The platform allows the illusion of walking on air and falling into the water, giving people a thrilling sensation. Later on, transfer to Seoul and check in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Josun Myeongdong or similar
After breakfast, visit the Imperial Palace of the Joseon Dynasty-Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Museum of Folklore. Then, go to Bukchon Hanok Village. It is a well-preserved 600-year-old Korean traditional residential area in Seoul. The village is best known for its eight views of Bukchon. Next, transfer to Ewha Mural Village, a modest neighborhood decorated with public art murals. Afterwards, visit National Museum of Korea here houses a vast collection of over 420,000 artifacts from ancient times to the modern era in a wide range of topics, including art and culture have a photo stop at the N Seoul tower. Enjoy yourself in Cheonggyecheon Area and watch the amazing The Painters Show. Dinner is on your own arrangement.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: FourPoints by Sheraton Josun Myeongdong or similar
After the breakfast, visit the War Memorial of Korea, exhibitsand preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a nationalmoral educational venue. Then, proceed to Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, acharming museum exhibits traditional and modern art works by Korean andinternational artists. Next, enjoy your time in Insa-dong, located in the heartof the city, with alleys of galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, andcafes. And don’ miss the Apgujeong Rodeo Street, a popular high-end fashion andshopping street located in the upscale district of Gangnam. Later on, visit theNamhansanseong Park. The park is situated on Namhansan Mountain and isalternately recorded as being the royal fortress of King Onjo of the BaekjeKingdom. As one of the most vibrant traditional markets in Seoul, GwangjangMarket is home to a number of clothing and food stalls, offering tourists ataste of traditional Korean cuisine. Dinner is on your own arrangement.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: FourPoints by Sheraton Josun Myeongdong or similar
After breakfast, transfer to airport on your own expense (taxi around $30/per way) for the homebound flight.
The Trip Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.