Japan adventure holiday
| country: | Japan |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2008: 6 Sep, 20 Sep |
| price: | From £1120 (14 days) excluding flights. Local payment Yen 22000 (approx £92). We can arrange flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Combine your thirst for adventure with your desire to get active on this slightly different take on Japan.
Highlights include:
Learn about sumo wrestling in Tokyo Hike around Mount Fuji & raft among bamboo forests Stay in a log cabin in the forests & mountains Mountain bike and sea kayak in Izu Soak in an 'onsen' Explore the gardens, temples & shrines of tranquil Kyoto
From the neon lights and modern glitz of Tokyo, we head into the countryside where we encounter old-world Japan and myriad opportunities for hiking, biking and sea kayaking.
The food will keep you going, the scenery will amaze, and the hospitality of the Japanese will make you want to come back for more.
Highlights include:
From the neon lights and modern glitz of Tokyo, we head into the countryside where we encounter old-world Japan and myriad opportunities for hiking, biking and sea kayaking.
The food will keep you going, the scenery will amaze, and the hospitality of the Japanese will make you want to come back for more.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1-3: | Tokyo. Explore the city by bicycle, watch sumo wrestlers at work. Try karate with a former national champion and head out for some hiking, rafting or kayaking among the nearby bamboo forests. |
| Day 4: | Fuji. Hike up the imposing Mount Fuji or along wonderful forest tracks nearby. |
| Day 5-7: | Izu. This peninsula has everything to keep the adrenaline pumping. Explore the coast by sea kayak, cycle mountain roads or hike through the beautiful scenery. |
| Day 8-9: | Kamikochi. From a log cabin base, explore an area filled with jagged mountains, virgin forest and pristine streams. |
| Day 10-14: | Takayama. In the traditional city of Takayama, there's a chance to enjoy more hiking or soak in an 'onsen'. |
| Day 10-14: | Kyoto. Hire a bike and explore the wonderful gardens, temples, shrines and castles scattered across the city. Spend another day swimming and sea kayaking among uninhabited islands and hike to mysterious Shinto shrines. |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
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Japan is a land of paradoxes; from ancient to modern from serenity to seas of neon lights. Your group leader is there to help you to break down barriers and interact with the local people. During this trip your leader will explain as much as possible about Japanese culture and try to explain the rich history of Japanese etiquette.
All travellers are given a given a responsible travel bag at the beginning of the trip as we have plenty of opportunities to shop throughout Japan and say no to plastic. We also encourage our groups to use recyclable chopsticks to devour their sushi. We take a glimpse into the traditional art of sumo and make a visit to a sumo stable in Tokyo to watch the wrestlers train. There are plenty of opportunities to get active by hiking, biking or kayaking during this trip and we always ensure that travellers stick to marked trails, take all their rubbish with them and follow a set of hiking guidelines for the protection of the environment. |
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