BEST OF KOREA & JAPAN
FLIGHT DETAILS: (KOREAN AIR)
Date |
Flight No. |
From |
To |
Dep. |
Arr. |
28-May-15 |
KE656 |
Mumbai |
Seoul |
02:45 |
13:30 |
30-May-15 |
KE2725 |
Gimpo (Seoul) |
Osaka |
09:05 |
10:45 |
08-Jun-15 |
KE002 |
Tokyo |
Seoul |
17:00 |
19:25 |
08-Jun-15 |
KE655 |
Seoul |
Mumbai |
20:30 |
01:10+1 |
TOUR PRICE : (All given prices are Per Person) Minimum 15 to 18 persons travelling Together
Room Type |
Land Cost
|
Air Fare + Visa + Insurance |
Twin / Double / Triple |
INR 2,32,500 p.p. |
INR 61,500 |
Single Room Rate |
INR 2,60,500 p.p. |
** GST @ 3.09% will be applicable over and above the Land cost
Itinerary
- Day 1
ARRIVAL SEOUL / HALF DAY LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Departure from Mumbai at 02:45 am by KE656 - Arrival Seoul, Incheon International Airport at 13:45 hrs by Korean air Flight No.656.
Upon Arrival, you will be met by our representative and transfer from airport to Hotel
Check in & rest for a while, Later proceed for a visit to Namdaemun traditional Market & Myeongdong fashion Markets Evening visit the Nanta Show
Dinner at Local Indian restaurant
Drive back to the Hotel
Overnight at Hotel Lotte Guro City Seoul - Day 2
SEOUL LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for Full day Seoul City Tour
Visit the Deoksugung Palace (Royal Guard Ceremony), Blue House (Pass by - Photo Stop), Chengyecheon Plaza and stream, Insa-dong antique market, Jogyesa Temple
Dine at the Local Indian Restaurant
Also visit Seoul Namsan Tower
In the evening Dine at the Local Indian Restaurant
Overnight at Hotel Lotte Guro City Seoul - Day 3
SEOUL / OSAKA / LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast at the hotel, Checkout & Transfer to Gimpo Airport
Depart Seoul by KE2725 @ 0905 hrs
Arrival Osaka @ 1045
Proceed for Local sightseeing Kobe, Visit the Kobe Earthquake Museum
Lunch at Local Indian restaurant
Take a short stroll in Kobe China Town
Transfer to Osaka
Later visit the Shopping areas Shinshaibashi & Doutonbori Street
Dinner at Local Indian restaurant
Check in at the Hotel
Overnight at Osaka - Hotel Miyako Sheraton - Day 4
OSAKA / KYOTO / OSAKA / LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (BY COACH)
AAfter breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Kyoto
Visit Kinkauji (Golden Pavilion), The present structure is covered with gold leaf is a replica of the original which was destroyed in 1955.Visit Nijo Castle.
Lunch at Local Indian Restaurant
Later proceed to Arashiyama and take a walking tour where you will visit Sagano Bamboo Grove. Also take a short walk in the Gion Area
Evening return to Osaka
Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant and back to Hotel
Overnight at Osaka - Hotel Miyako Sheraton - Day 5
OSAKA / MIYAJIMA / HIROSHIMA / OSAKA / LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (ROUND TRIP BY BULLET TRAIN)
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Miyajima. It is a small island less than an hour outside the city of Hiroshima. It is most famous for its giant Torii gate, which at high tide seems to float on top of the water. The sight is ranked as one of Japan's three best views.
Take Lunch at the Indian Restaurant
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Itsukushima Temple. Here the shrine complex consists of multiple buildings, including a prayer hall, main hall and a theater stage, which are connected with each other by boardwalks and are all supported by pillars above the sea. Later proceed to Hiroshima Peace Museum and Park which is one of the most prominent features of the city. Even visitors not looking for the Peace Park will likely stumble upon the large park of over 120,000 square meters.
Visit the "A Bomb Domb"
Later in the evening proceed to Osaka By bullet train
On Arrival have dinner at the Indian Restaurant
Check in at the Hotel
Overnight at - Osaka - Hotel Miyako Sheraton - Day 6
OSAKA / LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast at the hotel, Proceed to Visit Kansai Recycling Co. (Technical Visit - Sharp Electronics sister concern - Process of Recycling Electronic Waste)
lunch at Indian Restaurant
Visit Osaka Aquarium - Kaiyukan & Santa Maria Cruise & also visit Big Camera
Evening Dinner at Indian Restaurant
Overnight at Osaka - Hotel Miyako Sheraton - Day 7
OSAKA / NARA / KYOTO / LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (BY COACH)
After breakfast at the hotel, Proceed to Nara
On arrival, visit the Todaiji Temple & Nara Deer Park. Transfer to Kyoto
Afternoon Lunch at Indian Restaurant
Visit Kiyomizu Dera, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto Kimono where you can see more of the fine creation of Japanese weaving and enjoy Kimono show
Evening Dinner at Indian Restaurant
Check in at the Hotel
Overnight at Kyoto - Hotel New Miyako - Day 8
KYOTO / TOKYO / LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (BULLET TRAIN)
After breakfast at the hotel, Proceed to Kyoto Station for Bullet Train to Tokyo
On Arrival Visit the NTT Communication Centre
Proceed for lunch at Local Indian Restaurant
Later visit the Live ASIMO (Robot show – 15 min) at Honda Welcome Plaza also visit lively shopping areas like Shibuya, Harajhuku, Ometosando, Ginza Street
Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant
Check in at the Hotel
Overnight at Tokyo - Akasaka Excel Tokyu - Day 9
TOKYO / MT. FUJI / TOKYO / LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (BY COACH)
Early morning breakfast at the hotel & Transfer to Visitor's information centre & later visit Mt. Fuji - 5th Station for spectacular views of Mt.Fuji (subject to weather conditions). Later move to Lake Ashi for Pirate Boat Cruise.
Lunch at Indian Restaurant
Proceed to Hakone Ropeway, Visit Owakudani famous for hot springs.
Evening Transfer to Tokyo
Dinner at Indian Restaurant
Overnight at Tokyo - Akasaka Excel Tokyu - Day 10
TOKYO / LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast at the hotel, Proceed for full day city tour of Tokyo.
Begin the tour with visit to Meiji Jingu Shrire (Temple), “Imperial Palace†(photo stop) The Residence of Japan's Imperial Family. Visit the Asakusa District, main attraction “Sensoji†(Cannon Temple) A Very Popular Buddhist Temple Built in 7th Century. The temple is approached via “Nakamiseâ€, a shopping street that has been providing visitors with a variety of traditional tourist souvenirs and local snacks.
Later proceed to Indian Restaurant for Lunch
Visit The Tokyo Sky tree, a new television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo. It is the centerpiece of the Tokyo Skytree Town in the Sumida City Ward, with a height of 634 meters, it is the tallest building in Japan and the second tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion also visit Okachimachi , Ameyoko Old market area
Proceed to Indian Restaurant for Dinner
Overnight at Tokyo - Akasaka Excel Tokyu - Day 11
TOKYO / NIKKO / LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (120 KMS by Coach)
After breakfast at the hotel, Assemble at the Lobby and proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Nikko. It is the World Heritage City with Divine Nature located in Tochigi Prefecture. Later visit the UNESCO world Heritage site Toshogu Shrine which is Japan's most lavishly decorated shrine and the mausoleum of Tokugawa Leyasu. Nikko had been a center of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship for many centuries before Toshogu was built in the 1600s, and Nikko National Park continues to offer scenic, mountainous landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs and hiking trails.
Proceed to Indian Restaurant for Lunch
Also visit the Okunikko area around Lake Chuzenji and Further visit the famous Kegon Water Fall (Kegon no Taki) which is ranked as one the three most beautiful waterfalls in Japan. Kegon waterfalls is the only exit for the waters of Lake Chuzenji.
Evening drive back to Tokyo
Proceed to Indian Restaurant for Dinner
Overnight at Tokyo - Akasaka Excel Tokyu - Day 12
TOKYO SHOPPING / DEPART TOKYO
After breakfast, check out from the Hotel
Proceed for visit to 100 Yen shop & Shopping Mall
Lunch at the restaurant
Later transfer to Tokyo Airport for return flight
Depart Tokyo by KE002 @1700 hrs.
Arrival India by KE655 @ 0110 hrs.(early morning of 9th Jun)
Departures
From
Mumbai
TOUR INCLUSIONS [Japan Korea]
Return economy class Air Ticket on Korean Airlines. (Ex-Mumbai) *
Tourist Visa Fees for Japan incl. documentation and processing fees
Medical insurance for the duration of the tour (Age: Below 70yrs) is included in the tour price.
However, any passengers above the age of 70 yrs will be required to pay additional charges.
Accommodation at 4 * Hotels
Seoul for 02 nights at Hotel Lotte Guro City
Osaka for 04 nights at Miyako Sheraton
Kyoto for 01 night at Hotel New Miyako
Tokyo for 04 nights at Akasaka Excel Tokyu
Daily buffet Breakfast as served by the hotel
Daily Lunch (11 times) & Dinner ( 11 times) (Jain / Pure Veg./Non-Veg. can be arranged as per prior request)
Lunch at Nikko & Mt. Fuji will be Vegetarian Meal at Local Restaurant. / Rest all meals will be at Local Indian Restaurants
All transfers and sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary by AC chartered Coach
Local guide during sightseeing
Experienced Indian Tour Manager throughout the tour (owner of the company / Japanese cum Gujarati speaking)
All admission fees during sightseeing as mentioned in the tour itinerary
Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket charges for Osaka --> Hiroshima --> Osaka & Kyoto --> Tokyo
Tips to Driver & Guide
Mineral water 01 bottle per person / per day
All toll, parking, road & hotel taxes
TOUR EXCLUSIONS [ Japan Korea]
Any food items which is not forming part of our fixed menu
Soft drink & Hard drink
All types of personal expenses like telephone, laundry, mini bar, shopping etc.
Anything which is not stated as included
Indian Government Service tax @ 3.9% on tour price
Elements marked with “*” are subject to change in case of change in Govt. taxes, airline fuel charges, airport taxes, change in visa fees or substantial changes in Foreign Currency exchange rates..
Notes on Hotel Reservations & Tour Bookings
- Indicated tour rates will depend on dates of travel, number of travellers and local conditions at each destination
- All rates are as per current availability / Subject to change at the time of booking
- Rates are not applicable for Event and Exhibition dates
- GST apply as extra
- At most hotels : Check in time is 1400 hrs. / Check out time is 1200 hrs.
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- All requests like early check in, smoking / non-smoking rooms, views, floors, king / twin beds, adjoining and/or interconnecting rooms, etc are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and at hotel’s discretion. These cannot be guaranteed prior.
- Any amendment in reservations / itinerary before reconfirmation will attract a charge
- Once the reservation has been reconfirmed and if the booking is cancelled or amended, retention will be applicable.
- All Indian nationals need to present a valid photo ID at the time of check in. This is a mandatory requirement.
- All Foreign nationals need to present a valid passport with VISA at the time of check in. This is a mandatory requirement.
- We cannot be held accountable for any delay or disruption due to infra-structure development or lack of it, traffic held up due to accident or whatsoever reason, natural calamity, political unstability, delay in flights, etc.
Notes on itinerary
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