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14 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
50 peopleMaximum group size
15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Ends
Seoul, South Korea
Tokyo, Japan
Itinerary
Journey from Seoul to Tokyo on the "Traditional Korea and Japan" tour, an easy-paced 14-day package crafted for senior travelers. This guided group adventure showcases the ancient and modern wonders of both countries, from serene temples to lively cityscapes. With hotel accommodation, seamless transport, and insightful guides, each day offers a new facet of East Asian culture and history. The unique selling point of this trip is its in-depth dual-country itinerary, giving travelers the chance to experience both Korean and Japanese traditions in a relaxed, well-supported setting.
day 1Seoul
Welcome to Korea! You’ll be transferred to your hotel and have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll receive information about the start of your tour.
day 2Seoul
day 3Seoul
day 4Seoul, Suwon, Jeonju
day 5Jeonju, Damyang, Haeinsa, Busan
day 6Busan, Osaka
day 7Osaka, Mount Koya
day 8Mount Koya, Kyoto
day 9Kyoto, Eihei-ji, Katsuyama-dinosaur Museum, Katsuyama, Kanazawa
day 10Kanazawa
day 11Kanazawa, Ainokura, Shirakawa, Hida Village, Takayama
day 12Takayama, Hida Furukawa, Matsumoto, Tokyo
day 13Tokyo
day 14Tokyo
What's Included
Accommodation
Seul - Mercure Ambassador Hongdae (4 Star Hotel)Jeonju - Best Western Plus Jeonju (4 Star Hotel)Busan - Ramada Encore Busan Station (3 Star Hotel)Osaka - Candeo Osaka Namba (4 Star Hotel)Monte Koya - Monasterio Hojoin (4 Star Hotel)Kioto - Miyako Kioto Hachijyo (4 Star Hotel)Tokio - Shinagawa Prince Hotel (4 Star Hotel)Tokio - Miyako Kioto Hachijyo (4 Star Hotel)
Meals
5 Lunch included in: Seoul, Seoul, Suwon, Damyang, Busan3 dinner included in: Seoul, Mount Koya, Tokyo
Transport
Includes arrival transferEvening transfer: Myeongdong district in Seoul, Traditional quarter of Gion, Shinjuku in TokyoFunicular: Chairlift in the Paju Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang)
Others
General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.City tour in: Seoul, Busan, Kyoto, Kanazawa, TokyoExcursion: Paju´s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang)Experiences: Learning how to make the famous traditional sauce in the Sunchang Gochujang VillageTicket admission: Paju´s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang), Aegibong Peace Ecological Park Observatory in Gimpo; Metro in Seoul, Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul; Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul; War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, Fortifications and Summer Palace of Hwaseong Haenggung in Suwon, Hanok Village in Jeonju, Juknokwon Bamboo Forest and Bamboo Museum in Damyang, Haeinsa Buddhist Temple, Haedong Yonggung Temple; United Nations Memorial in Busan, Okuno Mausoleum, Kongobuji Temple and Ajikan or Zazen meditation in Mount Koya, Shrine of Fushimi Inari, Imperial Palace, Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Shirahige Ginra Shrine and Temple-monastery of Eihei-Ji, Dinosaur Museum, Great Buddha and Echizen Pagoda in Katsuyama, Kenrokuen Garden, Small village in Ainokura, Village of Shirakawa-go Oguimachi, Hida Folk Village Museum, Museum in Hida Furukawa, Castle in Matsumoto, Metro, Zojoji Temple, Meiji Temple, Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Skytree (up to the Tembo Deck) in TokyoFlights included: Busan-Osaka
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