The Annapurna Circuit is a trek within the Annapurna mountain range of central Nepal.The total length of the route varies between 160–230 km (100-145 mi), depending on where motor transportation is used and where the trek is ended. This trek crosses two different river valleys and encircles the Annapurna massif. The path reaches its highest point at Thorung La pass (5416m/17769 ft), touching the edge of the Tibetan plateau.
Practically all trekkers hike the route anticlockwise, as this way the daily altitude gain is slower, and crossing the high Thorong La pass is easier and safer. The mountain scenery, seen at close quarters includes the Annapurna Massif (Annapurna I-IV), Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Pisang Peak, and Paungda Danda. Numerous other peaks of 6000-8000m in elevation rise from the Annapurna range. The trek begins at Besisahar or Bhulbhule in the Marshyangdi river valley and concludes in the Kali Gandaki Gorge. Besisahar can be reached after a seven-hour drive from Kathmandu.
Highlights
We shall go to the UNESCO World Heritage Site-The Imperial Palace of Tokyo.
Stay 4 nights at Hot Spring hotel, hot spring experience on your trip in Hokkaido.
Itinerary
Arrival into Tokyo Narita International Airport, where the representative of our company will collect (Terminal 1 & 2) and deliver you to the hotel (hours of hotel shuttle operation 10:30-21:30). Your local guide will be present to assist with the hotel check in. If you miss the last shuttle (departs at 22:30), please proceed to the hotel at your own expense. For guests arriving at Haneda Airport, please make own arrangement to the hotel.
Accommodation: Hilton Narita Hotel or similar
After breakfast, transport to the Imperial Palace - the residence of the royal family of Tokyo. Viisit the Imperial Palace Out Gardens, and the view of the famous Nijubashi Bridge is highlight of the garden. Then proceed to Senso-ji Buddhist Temple in historic Asakusa district. Nakamise-Dori Street is the main approach to this ancient temple, and all along the road are traditional shop fronts for souvenir items and snacks. Next, View the tallest standing tower in the world – Tokyo Skytree from afar. Dinner is on your own arrangement.
During the autumn season (Arrival date 21 Oct,2022-18 Nov,2022), special features of Yoyogi Park and Rikugien Garden will be added to the itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Tokyo Dome 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 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 Bussharito Heiwa Park, where we will dine on the local delicacies of the traditional multi-course Japanese dinner/buffet. Enjoy all the facilities of the hotel and the varieties of hot springs spa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: The Hamanako Hotel or similar
After breakfast, drive to Kyoto, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kiyomizu-dera Temple a Buddhist temple founded in 778AD, and stroll along the Ninenzaka and Sannezaka Streets. Next, we will proceed to Gion. Gion is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, it is filled with shops, restaurants, and ochaya (teahouses). Visit Yasaka Shrine, the shrine is almost always buzzing with energy, with eager devotees flocking to receive blessings and pray for good fortune. Walk on Hanamachi Street, the most stylish geisha district in Japan from the Edo period. Dinner is on your own arrangement.
During the autumn season (Arrival date 21 Oct,2022-18 Nov,2022), special features of Arashiyama Area-Togetsukyo Bridge with Red Leaves will be added to the itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Henn na Hotel Kyoto or similar
After breakfast, 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. And don’t miss the beautiful view in Kasuga Taisha Shrine. 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: Sheraton Miyako Hotel or Star Gate Hotel Kansai Airport or similar
After breakfast, take the hotel shuttle bus to transfer to Kansai International Airport. Take a flight to Sapporo for the tour in Hokkaido. Drive to Furano and visit Hokkaido's largest farm-Tomita Farm. Afterwards, head to Biei-cho, where you can experience the beauty of beautiful hills! Taste the Furano buffet. Visit the colorful “Shikisai no oka” and walk through the “Blue Pond” to explore the breathtaking scenery of the lake. In the evening, arrive at Sounkyo Gorge. For dinner, enjoy a buffet dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Sounkaku Grand Hotel Hokkaido or similar
After breakfast, visit the Sounkyo Valley, watch the Ginga Falls, Ryusei-no-taki, and the beautiful Dakan Valley in Sounkyo gorges. Visit Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum, where you can experience an icy world and learn about the icy sea creature - "Clione limacina". Later, visit a crystal clear “Lake Kussharo" and the clearest lake in the world - Lake Mashu. Tonight, we stay at Akanko Onsen Hotel. Here, there are rich seasonal ingredients, full-open buffets.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: New Akan Hotel or similar
After breakfast, enjoy a cruise on Lake Akan. Visit the hometown of Chlorella. Afterwards, visit the “Kushiro City Red-crowned Crane Natural Park”. Then, go to Tokachi River for tonight’s hot spring hotel. This evening, taste exquisite Japanese cuisine made from Hokkaido beef and seasonal vegetables grown from farms.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Daiheigen Hotel or similar
After breakfast, visit Jigokudani, also known as the Hell Valley. It offers a spectacular display of hot steam vents, sulfurous streams. Enjoy Japanese Seafood Hotpot or Bento Box before going to the Bear Park to see the Ussuri Brown Bears. Afterward, take the Usuzan ropeway where you can have the panoramic view of Lake Toya. Next, proceed to Jozankei Onsen for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Jozankei View Hotel or similar
Coach to Otaru this morning. The romantic Otaru Canal is sitting in the city. Later, visit Kitaichi Glass Otaru, where you can appreciate many beautiful glass arts. Afterward, transfer to Sapporo, visit the Odori Park, which is at the heart of Sapporo. Walking through the Park, you will see the iconic building- The Clock Tower. Enjoy yourself in the wonderful Tanuki Koji Street.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: T-mark City or Tokyu Rei Hotel Sapporo or similar
Transfer to airport for your flight back home. (Airport transfer service according to the group members’ flight time)If you need air tickets or hotel package after the trip, please contact with us in advance. (The accurate price will follow the market price when you book it)
Meals: Breakfast
The Trip Cost Includes
- Service Fee and tips of tour guide and driver.
- The price includes flight ticket from Osaka (KIX) to Sapporo (CTS), including one 20-kg luggage.
- Deluxe accommodations, Hotel taxes and service charges.
- Narita 1 night: Narita Hilton Hotel or similar
- Tokyo 1 night: Dome Hotel or similar
- Shizuoka 1 night, Hamanako Hotel or similar
- Kyoto 1 night, Henn na Hotel Kyoto or similar
- Osaka 1 night, Star Gate Hotel Kansai Airport or similar
- Sapporo 1 night, Tmark Hotel Sapporo or similar
- Jozankei 1 night, Jyozankei View Hotel or similar
- Gawa 1 night, Daiheigen Hotel or similar
- Akankohan 1 night, New Akan Hotel or similar
- Sounkyo 1 night, Sounkaku Grand Hotel Hokkaido or similar
- Due to limited room availability, in that case, we may use other similar standard hotels
- All transfers, sightseeing per itinerary in air-conditioned motor coach
- 24 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 5 dinners.
- Administration & Entrance fees as per itinerary
- English-speaking tour guide for the entire portion of your scheduled trip.
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International flights airline taxes & fuel surcharges.
- If your tour includes taking the Shinkansen (bullet train), you would carry your own luggage. If you wish to check in your luggage and ship to the next city, the fee is $25.00 USD per luggage.
- Children no bed 90%. Child without extra bed has to share room with 2 adults. Child fares apply to children under 12 years old.
- Optional tours and Extension Tours. Personal expenditure.
- Travel insurance
- Single room supplement, USD1000
- Our group provides assistance regarding PCR Tests for flight back to USA/Canada or other countries (the expenses need be paid extra and subject to local price).
- If your tour includes Japanese style hot spring hotel, please note that Tatami is unique to Japanese culture and incomparable to star-rating.