16 days tour

Korea & Japan Encompassed

$ 5,184 .15 USD

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Korea & Japan Encompassed

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Hotels (13 nts), mountain monastery (1 nt, shared facilities) temple (1 nt).

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Overnight Temple Stay, Gyeongju-si Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in Mount Kลya Temple, Kลyasan. City tour of Seoul. DMZ visit. City tour of Gyeongju. Yangdong Folk Village visit. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Visit. City tour of Busan. Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Island (APEC House) Visit. N Seoul Tower Visit. Namdaemun Market Visit. Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit. Miyajima Island excursion. Nijo Castle and gardens visit. Gion walk. Fushimi Inari shrine visit. Lake Ashino-ko boat ride. Traditional kaiseki meal. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Plane, Bullet train, tram, ferry, public bus, walking.

Meals

10 breakfasts, 3 dinners

Flights

All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.

Not included:

Optional

Seoul - Gwangjang Market - Seoul Museum of History Visit (Free) - N Seoul Tower Observatory (16000KRW per person) - Gangnam District Visit - Floating Island Visit - Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (Free) - Kimchi & Hanbok Experience (35000KRW per person) - Samsung Leeum Gallery - Itaewon Neighbourhood Visit (Free) Gyeongju-si - Anapji Pond (3000KRW per person) - Bike Rental - Gyeongju (5000KRW per person) Busan - Busan Tower Observatory (12000KRW per person) - Jjimjilbang - Karaoke Miyajima - Mt. Misen Visit (Free-1840JPY per person) Kyoto - Zen Gardens of Ryลan-ji (500JPY per person) Tokyo - Ginza Shopping (Free) - Imperial Palace East Gardens Walk (Free) - Ueno Park Visit (Free) - Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingลซ) Visit (Free-1000JPY per person) Asakusa - Sensล-ji Temple Visit (Free)

Insurance

Insurance not included.

Others

1. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 2. Tattoos Tattoos are not common or widely accepted in Japan. There is no cause for concern, but do your best to cover your tattoos when possible and note that you may not be permitted to enter public spas or onsens (hot springs). 3. Luggage size restriction โ€“ Effective from May 2020 onwards All G Adventures tours in Japan use the world-famous Shinkansen bullet trains, which have a restriction on maximum luggage size. Your luggage must be less than 160cm in total. This is roughly the size that most airline companies consider as "carry-on baggage" and allow in overhead storage compartments. We strongly recommend bringing a day pack or backpack to use during the day, in addition to your carry-on sized luggage. Please see โ€œWhat to takeโ€ under Tour details for more information. 4. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Seoul - Gwangjang Market - Seoul Museum of History Visit (Free) - N Seoul Tower Observatory (16000KRW per person) - Gangnam District Visit - Floating Island Visit - Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (Free) - Kimchi & Hanbok Experience (35000KRW per person) - Samsung Leeum Gallery - Itaewon Neighbourhood Visit (Free) Gyeongju-si - Anapji Pond (3000KRW per person) - Bike Rental - Gyeongju (5000KRW per person) Busan - Busan Tower Observatory (12000KRW per person) - Jjimjilbang - Karaoke Miyajima - Mt. Misen Visit (Free-1840JPY per person) Kyoto - Zen Gardens of Ryลan-ji (500JPY per person) Tokyo - Ginza Shopping (Free) - Imperial Palace East Gardens Walk (Free) - Ueno Park Visit (Free) - Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingลซ) Visit (Free-1000JPY per person) Asakusa - Sensล-ji Temple Visit (Free)

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Itinerary of your trip Korea & Japan Encompassed

  • Day 1 Day 1: Seoul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Seoul

      Welcome to Seoul! As fellow travellers are arriving throughout the day, there are no planned activities until a group meeting at 6 pm. Check into the hotel and enjoy the city.
      After the welcome meeting, join your CEO for an orientation walk down Cheonggyecheon Stream to learn about Seoul while walking past small waterfalls and nearly two dozen overhead bridges. Then, enjoy the dense grid of streets found in the bustling neighbourhood of Myeongdong which is packed with people at all hours of the day looking to enjoy some of the best shopping, street food, and nightlife in all of Korea.

      Opt for a group dinner to end your first night!

      Included Activities:
      - Seoul Orientation Walk
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Day 2 Day 2: Seoul (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Seoul (1B)

      Sit back and relax on a private bus and enjoy a tour of the bustling metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples and street markets. Visit Gyengbokgung Palace, the National Folklore Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong alley.
      After exploring the city, opt to see a show, explore a local museum, or hit the pavement and eat your way through street markets trying local fares such as bibimbap, soondae, and kimchi.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Gyeongbokgung Palace
      - Insadong Alley
      - National Folklore Museum
      - Bukchon Hanok Village Exploration
      - Seoul City Tour
  • Day 3 Day 3: Seoul/Gyeongju-Si (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Seoul/Gyeongju-Si (1B, 1D)

      After breakfast, board a high speed bullet train for a relaxing morning ride through the countryside to Gyeongiu. Once the group arrives to this old capital city for 1,000 years, they will experience an overnight stay in a local temple. During the stay the group will learn about temple etiquette, watch a monk martial arts performance, experience the daily prayer ritual and a temple style dinner.
      Stay in rooms called Ondol. These rooms are very traditional, heated to be cozy and comfortable, with beds made up directly on the floor. The rooms here are multi-share, divided up by male and female rooms. Enjoy a traditional dinner and breakfast during the stay.

      Have the opportunity to learn about temple etiquette, experience the daily drum and bell ritual and take an easy hike up to the only stone cave temple in Korea for morning meditation.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Bullet Train 02:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Overnight Temple Stay
  • Day 4 Day 4: Gyeongju-Si (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Gyeongju-Si (1B)

      Enjoy a peaceful morning meditation, martial arts practice, and drum and bell ritual before exploring in Gyeongiu. On the city tour visit to the UNESCO site of Bulguksa Temple located on the slopes of Mount Toham and admire the national treasures there, such as Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo, and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha. Afterwards, experience the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, Cheomseongdae Observatory, and the surrounding Royal Tombs.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle

      Included Activities:
      - City Tour of Gyeongju
      - Cheomseongdae Observatory
      - Daereungwon Tomb Complex
  • Day 5 Day 5: Gyeongju-Si/Busan (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Gyeongju-Si/Busan (1B)

      Travel by bus to Busan. Along the way enjoy a day trip to Yangdong Folk Village, a 500-year-old UNESCO site located in Gyeongju National Park, to get a feel for life during the early Joseon Dynasty. Afterwards, continue on to the picturesque 14th century seaside temple hidden in the rocks - Haedong Yonggungsa. After exploring the temple, check in to your hotel and get your bearings with an orientation walk on Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Island (APEC House). Spend the evening getting to know colourful Busan, opt to treat yourself at a Jjimjilbang spa or sing your heart out at a popular karaoke bar.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Yangdong Folk Village
      - Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Visit
  • Day 6 Day 6: Busan/Seoul (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Busan/Seoul (1B)

      In the seaside city, Busan, visit the bustling Jagalchi fish market, Gukjesijang market, Yongdusan Park, and the colourful Gamcheon Culture Village before traveling back to Seoul. After arriving in Seoul by train, check out Koreaโ€™s oldest traditional market - Namdaemun Market. Then make your way by cable car to N Seoul Tower to see this beautiful landmark and opt to make the trip up to the observation deck. Spend the rest of your day in Seoul opting to see Banpo Bridge, the floating islands, or hanging out in the Gangnam district.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Bullet Train 02:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Jagalchi Fish Market
      - Yongdusan Park Visit
      - Gamcheon Culture Village
      - N Seoul Tower Visit
      - Namdaemun Market Visit
      - Gukje Traditional Market
  • Day 7 Day 7: Seoul (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Seoul (1B)

      Visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), founded in 1953, separating North and South Korea. With over a million soldiers on watch each day, it is one of the last remnants of the Cold War. With a buffer zone 4km wide and spanning 250 km long there has been very little development in the area, therefore nature and wildlife have pretty much taken over. Spend about 3-4 hours visiting the Demilitarized Zone, then head to The War Memorial of Korea. Later, return back to Seoul for another night in the city.
      Opt to visit the Samsung Leeum Contemporary Gallery, explore the Itaewon neighbourhood, or prebook the Kimchi making and Hanbok experience.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) to Seoul 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - The War Memorial Hall of Korea
      - Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Visit
  • Day 8 Day 8: Seoul/Osaka (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Seoul/Osaka (1B)

      Say annyeong to South Korea and konnichiwa to Japan as we depart one incredible place and start our adventure in a new one. Upon arrival in Osaka, take some time to rest or explore on your own. There arenโ€™t any activities today until the evening where youโ€™ll join your CEO and great for a Japan Welcome Meeting.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Plane 01:45 - 02:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Day 9 Day 9: Osaka/Kลyasan (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Osaka/Kลyasan (1B, 1D)

      Travel to the centre of Buddhism in Japan and sleep in a temple atop the 800m Mt Koya. Savour a traditional dinner of shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine).
      Journey to Mt Koya, a religious centre founded in 816 by the Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi. The train ride up the mountain is possibly one of the finest rail journeys in Japan. For the final steep ascent, switch to funicular and then hop on a bus to reach the monastery.

      In the evening, dine on shojin-ryori, typical vegetarian cuisine, and relax in a yukata, or kimono.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Train 03:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Overnight in Mount Kลya Temple
  • Day 10 Day 10: Kลyasan/Hiroshima (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Kลyasan/Hiroshima (1B)

      Watch the monks pray in the morning and enjoy a traditional breakfast. Have some time to enjoy Koyasan this morning, before travelling to Hiroshima this afternoon.
      Early morning offers the chance to observe the monks praying. Breathe in some fresh mountain air before a vegetarian breakfast, then start the journey back down the mountain via bus, train and funicular.

      Later, board a train to Hiroshima, a historically significant city, marked by the explosion of the first atomic bomb in 1945.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Bullet train: Kลyasan to Hiroshima 05:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Oku-no-in Cemetery Visit
  • Day 11 Day 11: Hiroshima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Hiroshima

      This morning, visit the Peace Park and Memorial Museum commemorating the events of 1945. In the afternoon, take a ferry ride over to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate. Opt to hike around Mt Misen.


      Transport:
      - Ferry: Hiroshima to Miyajima

      Included Activities:
      - Hiroshima Park and Peace Memorial
      - Miyajima Island Visit
  • Day 12 Day 12: Hiroshima/Kyoto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Hiroshima/Kyoto

      Travel to Kyoto and start exploring. Visit the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, explore the geisha district of Gion on a CEO-led walking tour.


      Transport:
      - Bullet Train 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Gion Walk
      - Nijo Castle and Gardens Visit

      Additional Notes: Please note the Ninomaru Palace at Nijo Castle will be closed from Dec 26-Jan 3. Groups travelling during this time will visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
  • Day 13 Day 13: Kyoto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Kyoto

      Enjoy a visit to the beautiful Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and walk under the bright torii gates. Opt to shop, stroll along the riverbank, or explore another of Kyotoโ€™s many temples with free time.


      Included Activities:
      - Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Visit
  • Day 14 Day 14: Kyoto/Hakone (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Kyoto/Hakone (1D)

      Take a boat ride on Lake Ashino-ko, and hopefully catch a glimpse of majestic Mt Fuji. Enjoy a feast on a traditional Japanese kaiseki meal then soak in the natural hot springs.
      Travel to Hakone, a town in the hills famous for its onsens, or natural hot springs.

      In the evening, enjoy savouring a complex meal of traditional Japanese foods, followed by a recommended soak in the onsen.

      Meals Included:
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Bullet train: Kyoto to Odawara 03:00 Hr(s)
      - Local bus: Odawara to Hakone 00:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Lake Ashino-ko Boat Ride
      - Traditional Kaiseki Meal

      Additional Notes: Please note that we will be using an overnight luggage service between Kyoto and Tokyo. We suggest preparing an overnight backpack to carry what you need during this time.
  • Day 15 Day 15: Hakone/Tokyo (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Hakone/Tokyo (1B)

      Head to Tokyo with time to do some last-minute shopping.
      Arrive before noon to Tokyo, with time to explore this energetic metropolis.

      Opt to visit Ueno park and the museums, Akihabara for cutting edge electronics, Harajuku for funky fashions, Ginza for the highest of the high end, walk the grounds of the Imperial Palace East Garden, or just stroll the streets, looking for the traditional life that still lies just under the modern surface.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local Train
  • Day 16 Day 16: Tokyo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Tokyo

      Depart at any time.


      Additional Notes: We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this vibrant city.
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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