Essential Japan & South Korea - 25 days
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Tour Overview
Experience the best of Japan and South Korea on this combo tour. In Japan, explore Tokyo’s Imperial Palace and Shibuya Crossing, hike to Kamakura's giant Buddha, unwind in Hakone’s onsen baths, cycle Kyoto’s streets, and reflect at Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial and Miyajima’s iconic torii gate. Transition to South Korea to visit Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace, meet a North Korean defector at the DMZ, discover Busan, hike Seoraksan National Park, stay at a Buddhist temple, and enjoy a beach BBQ on Jeju Island.
Start
Tokyo
End
Jeju Island
Destination
Jeju Island
Days
25
Pace
Medium
Range
Essentials
Max Group Size
Min 18 - Max 17
Min Age
18
Trip Code: EJASK
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Tokyo - Visit historic Senso-ji Temple, the Akihabara anime district, the Imperial Palace and iconic Shibuya Crossing
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Kamakura - Hike to the giant bronze Buddha at Kotoku-in Temple and Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine
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Hakone - Cruise Lake Ashi aboard a pirate ship and ride the Hakone Ropeway cable car for amazing views of Mount Fuji, then relax in a traditional onsen
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Kyoto - Ride a bullet train to the former imperial capital, visit the iconic Kiyomizu Temple and the beautiful Fushimi Inari Shrine, and enjoy a cycle tour of the city
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Hiroshima - Take in the sobering Peace Memorial Museum, see the A-Bomb Dome and pay your respects to victims of the atomic bomb at the Children's Peace Monument
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Osaka - Explore fascinating Osaka Castle and enjoy a night out in the neon paradise of Dotonbori
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Miyajima Island - Visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine and take the Miyajima Ropeway for spectacular views of the island
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Seoul - Explore South Korea's enigmatic capital to see the changing of the guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the iconic Blue House
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DMZ - Peek into the reclusive state of North Korea, explore the Third Tunnel of Aggression and meet a North Korean defector
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Jjimjilbang - Opt to spend an afternoon at a traditional Korean bath house in Busan, where you can relax in the sauna or an onsen hot bath
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Seoraksan National Park - Hike to Ulsanbawi Rock and visit the North Korean refugee village of Abai by cable pulley boat
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Gyeongju - Take a bicycle tour to highlights of the city including the Cheonmachong Ancient Tombs and Gyerim Forest
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Golgulsa Temple - Stay at a traditional Buddhist temple in Gyeongju where you can practice martial arts, meditate and enjoy tea with a Buddhist monk
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Busan - Visit the 14th century Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and enjoy free time to hit the beach or indulge in the city's thriving nightlife
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Jeju - Admire cascading Jeongbang Waterfall and hike to Sunrise Peak, a cylindrical hill that is Jeju's most famous landmark
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Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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