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12 Days Starting in Tokyo and ending in Kyoto

Visiting: Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Hiroshima, Kyoto

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

CJPJ

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-99 years

Interests:

Cultural

From: $8260 $6608 Operator discount: -$1652 -20%

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Experience Japan’s perfect harmony of ancient tradition and a modern way of life on this 12-day Premium adventure through the cultural heart of the country. You’ll start among Tokyo’s soaring skyscrapers, making your way to Hakone’s mountainous hot springs and find the meaning of relaxation in a cloud of fragrant steam. Then, head to Takayama, which delights with its Edo-era beauty. Shirakawa-go immerses you in charming countryside life before you discover the intriguing cultural diversity of Kyoto. Find a passion for peace in Hiroshima, take a sushi-making class with an expert, soak away your worries in an onsen and travel with a local leader who will share the rich variety of their country as you visit temples, castles, shrines and holy mountains.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the city lights of Tokyo during a guided tour, visit the sobering Hiroshima Peace Park and trace the steps of the Geisha around the alleyways of Kyoto.

  • Soak up Japan’s natural beauty in mountainous Hakone and catch a glimpse of Mt Fuji, stroll around the stunning island of Miyajima and be amazed by the Japanese alps in the ancient village of Shirakawa-go.

  • There’s no better way to get around Japan than the country’s famous railway system. Be impressed by the efficiency and ultra-modernity as you zip from place to place with your included 7-day Japan Rail Pass.

  • Enjoy unforgettable Exclusive Experiences, including a sushi making class with a family who have been making the beloved dish for generations, and a guided meditation session with a Zen Buddhist monk.

  • Unwind among the beauty of nature at your Feature Stay accommodation, with mountain views, a traditional ryokan design, modern comforts and a private onsen (thermal pool) for each room.

  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.

  • Soak up some quintessentially Japanese Exclusive Experiences, including a sushi making class and a guided meditation session with a Zen Buddhist monk.

  • Unwind among the beauty of nature at your Feature Stay accommodation in the hot springs town of Hakone – with mountain views, a traditional ryokan design, modern comforts and a private onsen (thermal pool) for each room, you’ll find relaxation here!

  • Visit the sobering Hiroshima Peace Park and be reminded of this city’s history with a guided tour. Learn about how the city is recovering and is now dedicated to promoting world peace.

  • Soak up Japan’s natural beauty – with stays in mountainous Hakone, glimpses of Mt Fuji, a stroll around the stunning island of Miyajima and the views of the Japanese alps in the ancient village of Shirakawa-go.

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Day 1: Tokyo

Location: Tokyo

Accommodation: The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon or similar

Meals Included: dinner

Konnichiwa! Welcome to Japan. Your adventure begins in the country’s lively capital, Tokyo, with a welcome meeting at 6 pm at your hotel. If you get to the city early, there are many sides of Tokyo to explore, from history museums and world-class shopping to neighbourhood backstreets lined with hole in the wall eateries and bars. After your meeting, join your new travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Tokyo’s food scene is undoubtedly one of the world’s best, and the city truly celebrates the art of eating well. Sample a range of regional and seasonal delights, including handmade soba noodles, crispy tempura and yakitori. After dinner, you may like to experience Tokyo’s vibrant nightlife and head to a local izakaya.

Included Activities:
-Tokyo - Welcome dinner

Day 2: Tokyo

Location: Tokyo

Accommodation: The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast

Bursting with contemporary urban culture and historic temples and shrines, Tokyo has so much to uncover. Exploring the world’s largest city alone can be a daunting task, but today your leader will introduce you to the old and new Tokyo on a half-day tour. Begin in the Asakusa area, one of the older and more traditional parts of Tokyo, often called the temple district. Here you’ll stop by Senso-ji, the city’s oldest temple – founded almost 1400 years ago when Tokyo was nothing more than a fishing village. Browse the many interesting stalls filled with tasty treats, crafts and souvenirs that line the shopping street of Nakamise dori. Then, jump on the metro to explore the buzzing Shibuya area. Check out one of the busiest intersections in the world before heading into a depachika (underground food hall) for a tempting array of Japanese treats. Before diving into Harajuku district, the home of quirky youth pop culture. Then get a birds-eye view of Tokyo from Tokyo Skytree which rises to an incredible 634m above the city.

Included Activities:
-Tokyo - Sensoji Temple
-Tokyo - Shibuya walking tour
-Tokyo - Meiji Jingu Shrine
-Tokyo - Yoyogi Park
-Tokyo - Tokyo Skytree

Optional Activities:
-Tokyo - Tokyo National Museum

Day 3: Tokyo

Location: Tokyo

Accommodation: The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

This morning, get ready for a delicious experience at the famous Tsukiji Outer Market, where fresh seafood from Tokyo's largest wholesale fish market (recently relocated to a new site at Toyosu) is delivered and ready to sample daily. Your leader will provide insight into the underwater treasures that go into the local cuisine, then you’ll take a sushi making class to learn about the art and history of this Japanese cuisine that's loved across the world. Learn how to make nigiri sushi, hand-rolled sushi or temari sushi, then enjoy your fresh creations for lunch. After learning some valuable skills to take home with you, you can join your leader for a short walking tour in the Ginza area and then enjoy a free afternoon in the city. Maybe check out the Yayoi Kusama Museum for its amazing exhibits by the avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama (advance reservation required), browse high-end shops in Ginza, experience the theatre of a kabuki play, or create your own entertainment with some karaoke.

Included Activities:
-Tokyo - Tsukiji Outer Market
-Tokyo - Sushi Making Class

Day 4: Hakone

Location: Hakone

Accommodation: Susukinohara Ichinoyu (feature stay) or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner

Say sayonara to Tokyo this morning and board a train bound for the mountainous onsen (hot spring) town of Hakone. Away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, Hakone offers tranquillity among stunning natural scenery. In the afternoon, take a cable car up the mountains to the sulphur vents of Owakudani, followed by a boat trip across the serene Ashinoko Lake. Enjoy spectacular views, and on a clear day, you’ll even catch a glimpse of Mt Fuji in the distance. Later, check in to the Susukinohara Ichinoyu, your Feature Stay accommodation for the evening. Here, you’ll experience the design and ambience of a traditional Japanese ryokan without sacrificing modern comforts. Each room comes with a private onsen, and there are also larger public indoor and outdoor onsens that overlook the surrounding greenery. Tonight, you’ll have dinner at the on-site restaurant which serves up a feast of classic Japanese dishes. Then, spend a blissful evening relaxing in your onsen.

Included Activities:
-Hakone - Cable car/Ropeway
-Hakone - Lake Ashinoko boat cruise

Day 5: Takayama

Location: Takayama

Accommodation: Hotel Around Takayama or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast

Today, travel to Takayama via shinkansen (bullet train), with a few changes along the way. Takayama is a charming Edo-period town located in the Japanese alps. Renowned for its traditional inns, sake breweries and tranquil atmosphere, this riverside jewel of central Honshu may well be one of the most enjoyable stops on your trip. When you arrive, head out on a walking tour with your leader who will point out examples of traditional architecture as you explore the old part of town. Learn how the town’s isolated location caused it to develop a unique culinary scene. The area is particularly famous for Hida beef, which comes from a black-haired Japanese cattle breed that has been raised in Gifu Prefecture for at least 14 months. Stop off on your tour to sample delicious Hida beef sushi or skewers. Then pay a visit to the Takayama Showa-kan Museum. This is not your average museum – here you’ll find a celebration of pop culture from the turbulent period of Emperor Hirohito’s six-decade reign.

Included Activities:
-Takayama - Leader-led walking tour (with street food sampling)
-Takayama - Showa Museum

Day 6: Takayama

Location: Takayama

Accommodation: Hotel Around Takayama or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast

Start the day with a visit to the Takayama morning market. The Gifu region is known for its production of high-altitude vegetables, and local women have been travelling in from the countryside to sell their produce for more than 600 years. Your leader will guide you through the market stalls selling colourful pickles, bags of miso wrapped in leaves, genkotsu ame (soy bean candy), preserved fish, spices and the delicious marshmallow treat of owara tamaten. After some time to peruse the local treats, hop on a public bus and head to the village of Shirakawa-go – home to charming thatched-roof cottages built in the gassho-zukuri style. Learn about ancient countryside life with your leader and explore the village with the magnificent backdrop of the Japanese Alps. Enjoy some free time in Takayama after you return in the afternoon. If you like, you can also check out Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall which has an excellent array of festival floats on display.

Included Activities:
-Takayama - Shirakawago Village
-Takayama - Morning Market visit

Day 7: Hiroshima

Location: Hiroshima

Accommodation: Hotel Intergate Hiroshima or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner

This morning, you’ll travel by train to Hiroshima – a cosmopolitan city with a tragic past. Today, the city is full of distinctive cuisine, tightknit communities and a focus on promoting world peace. When you arrive, head out with your leader for an orientation walk to familiarise yourself with the city. After working up an appetite, head to a local restaurant for dinner and try some of Hiroshima’s signature dishes. The city is renowned for its fantastic oysters and okonomiyaki – a delicious savoury pancake made with egg, cabbage, soba noodles and meat or seafood.

Included Activities:
-Hiroshima - Okonomiyaki dinner
-Hiroshima - Leader-led orientation walk

Day 8: Hiroshima

Location: Hiroshima

Accommodation: Hotel Intergate Hiroshima or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning you’ll visit the Genbaku (A-Bomb) Dome and the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Your leader will share the devastating story of the fateful day in August 1945 when Hiroshima was attacked by atomic warfare. The dome was just metres from the atomic site and was able to retain its shape – serving as a reminder of the attack and now symbol of peace. The memorial park serves a similar purpose and has museums, memorials and monuments dedicated to the memory of victims, education on what lead to the bomb’s use, as well as advocating world peace. After your visit, take a short ferry ride to the island of Miyajima. The island is home to the Shinto shrine of Itsukushima, known for its huge bright orange gate (torii) that rises majestically out of the sea. Miyajima is an ideal place for walking. There is the lovely Momiji Park from where it is possible to walk or take a cable car up to the top of Mt Misen.

Included Activities:
-Hiroshima - Miyajima Island day trip
-Miyajima - Itsukushima-jinja Shrine
-Hiroshima - Peace Park & A - Bomb Dome
-Hiroshima - Peace Museum

Optional Activities:
-Miyajima - Mt Misen Cable Car

Day 9: Kyoto

Location: Kyoto

Accommodation: The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast

As you speed north to Kyoto on shinkansen, you’ll stop on the way at Japan’s most impressive samurai castle at Himeji. The building, which has survived earthquakes and war since the mid-16th century, was restored to its full glory in 2015. Explore the castle that was once home to over 10,000 samurai families, learn about their lives and look out over the castle grounds and the city below. Arrive in Kyoto mid-afternoon. Originally founded as Heian-kyo (literally 'tranquillity and peace capital') by Emperor Kammu in 794, Kyoto had its golden age during the imperial court's heyday from 794 to 1185. Join your leader and walk around Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, and learn about the history of geisha culture as you explore old wooden teahouses and exclusive restaurants. You might want to return here in the evening when it really springs to life. You may also spot geikos (geishas) or maikos (apprentice geishas) with their elaborate dress and make up on their way out to events.

Included Activities:
-Himeji - Himeji Castle
-Kyoto - Gion District walk

Day 10: Kyoto

Location: Kyoto

Accommodation: The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast

Begin your day with a city tour around some of Kyoto’s sights. Visit the extravagantly decorated Kinkakuji Temple, immortalised in Yukio Mishima’s novel 'The Golden Pavilion'. After, visit Daitokuji Temple – the head temple of the Daitokuji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism built about 800 years ago. Take part in a short, guided meditation session, then enjoy a cup of green tea while you speak to a monk about the philosophy of Zen Buddhism and the art of meditation. This spiritual experience will reveal a side of Japan that most visitors don’t get to see and is sure to be one of the lasting memories of your journey. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy – perhaps grab a bite to eat at the Nishiki Market, called ‘Kyoto’s kitchen’ by the locals.

Included Activities:
-Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
-Kyoto - Daitokuji Temple
-Kyoto - Zen Buddhism meditation session

Day 11: Kyoto

Location: Kyoto

Accommodation: The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner

This morning, head to Kyoto’s famed Fushimi Inari Shrine – known throughout the world as the ‘Path of the Red Gates.’ Take time to appreciate the quieter corners of the shrine, and if you’re feeling fit, a walk to the halfway point provides stunning city views. Continue with a short train ride and walk to a renowned sake brewery. Your visit to the brewery covers every aspect of sake creation – with full-scale historical artefacts in abundance and a chance to taste different types of sake at the end of your visit. In the evening, celebrate the end of your adventure over dinner with your travel companions at a local restaurant sharing the authentic flavours of Kyoto.

Included Activities:
-Kyoto - Fushimi Inari-Taisha
-Kyoto - Sake Brewery & tasting
-Kyoto - Final dinner

Optional Activities:
-Kyoto - Kiyomizu-dera
-Kyoto - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest - Free
-Kyoto - Tenryuji Temple
-Kyoto - Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace

Day 12: Kyoto

Location: Kyoto

Meals Included: breaksfast

There are no activities planned for the day and you’re free to depart at any time after check out. If you’re departing later, you can arrange luggage storage at the hotel. If you’d like to extend your stay in Kyoto, and it’s recommended that you do, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Hotel (10 nt), Hakone Feature Stay (1 nt)

  • Tokyo - Welcome dinner

  • Tokyo - Sensoji Temple

  • Tokyo - Shibuya walking tour

  • Tokyo - Meiji Jingu Shrine

  • Tokyo - Yoyogi Park

  • Tokyo - Shibuya Sky with Drink

  • Tokyo - Tsukiji Outer Market

  • Tokyo - Sushi Making Class

  • Hakone - Cable car/Ropeway

  • Hakone - Lake Ashinoko boat cruise

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What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

Transport

  • Boat , Public Bus , Cable Car , Ferry , Metro , Bullet Train , Train

Accommodation

  • The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
  • Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
  • Double rooms in Japanese hotel rooms can be smaller than you may be used to (e.g. 20 square meters). Every effort will be made to accommodate double room requests. However, during busy periods, there may be occasions when we are unable to offer a double room, so a twin room will be provided.
  • AVAILABILITY
  • The recent huge increase in tourism to Japan has put a lot of pressure on accommodation. On occasion, we may need to change accommodation from what is listed in the itinerary in order to operate your departure with minimal changes.
  • ONSENS
  • We like to encourage travellers to visit traditional Japanese 'onsens' while in the country as it is a quintessential local experience. In public onsens this means bathing naked with others of the same gender. While the experience can feel strange at first for some, most of our groups end up enjoying this activity. There is very specific etiquette for visiting onsens - your leader can give you some tips and instructions. Please be aware that travellers with tattoos may not be permitted to enter public onsens. Private onsens may also be available - talk to your leader for more information. See our guide to onsens here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/japan-onsen-guide/
  • FROSTED WINDOWS
  • Many hotels in Japan (and especially in Kyoto) may have frosted or opaque windows. This is to maintain privacy. While the windows let in natural light, you may not be able to see out.

Important Information

  • 1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
  • 2. When travelling by train, we include the transfer of one piece of luggage from destination to destination. Please review the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more details on luggage transfers and luggage size.
  • 3. We are currently unable to offer airport transfers in Japan. Please refer to the Joining Point Instructions of the Essential Trip Information for our recommendations on arrival. Your leader will be able to advise the best way to reach the airport at the end of your trip.

Mode of Transport

  • Boat , Public Bus , Cable Car , Ferry , Metro , Bullet Train , Train

Accommodation

  • The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
  • Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
  • AVAILABILITY
  • The recent huge increase in tourism to Japan has put a lot of pressure on accommodation. On occasion, we may need to change accommodation from what is listed in the itinerary in order to operate your departure with minimal changes.
  • ONSENS
  • We like to encourage travellers to visit traditional Japanese 'onsens' while in the country as it is a quintessential local experience. In public onsens this means bathing naked with others of the same gender. While the experience can feel strange at first for some, most of our groups end up enjoying this activity. There is very specific etiquette for visiting onsens - your leader can give you some tips and instructions. Please be aware that travellers with tattoos may not be permitted to enter public onsens. Private onsens may also be available - talk to your leader for more information. See our guide to onsens here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/japan-onsen-guide/
  • FROSTED WINDOWS
  • Many hotels in Japan (and especially in Kyoto) may have frosted or opaque windows. This is to maintain privacy. While the windows let in natural light, you may not be able to see out.

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    Japan is best explored on foot and by public transport. You’ll need to be fit enough to spend most of each day on your feet and able to handle your luggage as you navigate busy train stations. We recommend comfortable shoes and packing light.

    Double rooms in Japanese hotels can be smaller than you may be used to (e.g. 20 sqm). Every effort will be made to accommodate double room requests. However, during busy periods, there may be occasions when we are unable to offer a double room, so a twin room will be provided.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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May 25, 2025 - Jun 05, 2025
$8460

Tuesday - Saturday

May 27, 2025 - Jun 07, 2025
$8460

Thursday - Monday

May 29, 2025 - Jun 09, 2025
$8460

Saturday - Wednesday

May 31, 2025 - Jun 11, 2025
$8460

Thursday - Monday

Jun 05, 2025 - Jun 16, 2025
$8135

Sunday - Thursday

Jun 08, 2025 - Jun 19, 2025
$8135

Thursday - Monday

Jun 12, 2025 - Jun 23, 2025
$8135

Thursday - Monday

Jun 19, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
$8135

Thursday - Monday

Jun 26, 2025 - Jul 07, 2025
$8135

Tuesday - Saturday

Jul 01, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025
$8135

Thursday - Monday

Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025
$8135

Saturday - Wednesday

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025
$8135

Thursday - Monday

Jul 24, 2025 - Aug 04, 2025
$8135

Sunday - Thursday

Jul 27, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025
$8135

Tuesday - Saturday

Jul 29, 2025 - Aug 09, 2025
$8135

Thursday - Monday

Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025
$8135

Saturday - Wednesday

Aug 02, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025
$8135

Tuesday - Saturday

Aug 19, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025
$8135

Thursday - Monday

Aug 21, 2025 - Sep 01, 2025
$8135

Sunday - Thursday

Aug 24, 2025 - Sep 04, 2025
$8135

Tuesday - Saturday

Aug 26, 2025 - Sep 06, 2025
$8135

Thursday - Monday

Aug 28, 2025 - Sep 08, 2025
$8135

Sunday - Thursday

Aug 31, 2025 - Sep 11, 2025
$8460

Tuesday - Saturday

Sep 02, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
$8460

Thursday - Monday

Sep 04, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025
$8460

Saturday - Wednesday

Sep 06, 2025 - Sep 17, 2025
$8460

Sunday - Thursday

Sep 07, 2025 - Sep 18, 2025
$8460

Tuesday - Saturday

Sep 09, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
$8460

Thursday - Monday

Sep 11, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025
$8460

Sunday - Thursday

Sep 14, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025
$8460

Tuesday - Saturday

Sep 16, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025
$8460

Thursday - Monday

Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 29, 2025
$8460

Friday - Tuesday

Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
$8460

Sunday - Thursday

Sep 21, 2025 - Oct 02, 2025
$8965

Tuesday - Saturday

Sep 23, 2025 - Oct 04, 2025
$8965

Thursday - Monday

Sep 25, 2025 - Oct 06, 2025
$8965

Friday - Tuesday

Sep 26, 2025 - Oct 07, 2025
$8965

Sunday - Thursday

Sep 28, 2025 - Oct 09, 2025
$8965

Tuesday - Saturday

Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 11, 2025
$8965

Thursday - Monday

Oct 02, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
$8965

Friday - Tuesday

Oct 03, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025
$8965

Sunday - Thursday

Oct 05, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
$8965

Tuesday - Saturday

Oct 07, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025
$9500

Thursday - Monday

Oct 09, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025
$8965

Sunday - Thursday

Oct 12, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025
$8965

Tuesday - Saturday

Oct 14, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
$8965

Thursday - Monday

Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 27, 2025
$8965

Friday - Tuesday

Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 28, 2025
$8965

Sunday - Thursday

Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
$8965

Monday - Friday

Oct 20, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
$8965

Tuesday - Saturday

Oct 21, 2025 - Nov 01, 2025
$8965

Thursday - Monday

Oct 23, 2025 - Nov 03, 2025
$8965

Friday - Tuesday

Oct 24, 2025 - Nov 04, 2025
$8965

Sunday - Thursday

Oct 26, 2025 - Nov 06, 2025
$8705

Tuesday - Saturday

Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 08, 2025
$8705

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 02, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
$8705

Thursday - Monday

Nov 06, 2025 - Nov 17, 2025
$8705

Friday - Tuesday

Nov 07, 2025 - Nov 18, 2025
$8705

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 09, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025
$8705

Tuesday - Saturday

Nov 11, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025
$8705

Thursday - Monday

Nov 13, 2025 - Nov 24, 2025
$8705

Friday - Tuesday

Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025
$8705

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 16, 2025 - Nov 27, 2025
$8705

Tuesday - Saturday

Nov 18, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025
$8705

Thursday - Monday

Nov 20, 2025 - Dec 01, 2025
$8705

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 23, 2025 - Dec 04, 2025
$8705

Tuesday - Saturday

Nov 25, 2025 - Dec 06, 2025
$8705

Thursday - Monday

Nov 27, 2025 - Dec 08, 2025
$8705

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 30, 2025 - Dec 11, 2025
$8460

Thursday - Monday

Dec 04, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
$8135

Sunday - Thursday

Dec 07, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025
$8135

Thursday - Monday

Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025
$8135

Tuesday - Saturday

Dec 16, 2025 - Dec 27, 2025
$8135

Thursday - Monday

Jan 08, 2026 - Jan 19, 2026
$8540

Thursday - Monday

Feb 05, 2026 - Feb 16, 2026
$8540

Thursday - Monday

Feb 19, 2026 - Mar 02, 2026
$8540

Thursday - Monday

Feb 26, 2026 - Mar 09, 2026
$8540

Sunday - Thursday

Mar 01, 2026 - Mar 12, 2026
$8885

Tuesday - Saturday

Mar 03, 2026 - Mar 14, 2026
$8885

Thursday - Monday

Mar 05, 2026 - Mar 16, 2026
$8885

Sunday - Thursday

Mar 08, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026
$8885

Tuesday - Saturday

Mar 10, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026
$8885

Thursday - Monday

Mar 12, 2026 - Mar 23, 2026
$8885

Sunday - Thursday

Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026
$9505

Tuesday - Saturday

Mar 17, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
$9505

Thursday - Monday

Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026
$9505

Friday - Tuesday

Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
$9505

Sunday - Thursday

Mar 22, 2026 - Apr 02, 2026
$9505

Tuesday - Saturday

Mar 24, 2026 - Apr 04, 2026
$9505

Thursday - Monday

Mar 26, 2026 - Apr 06, 2026
$9505

Friday - Tuesday

Mar 27, 2026 - Apr 07, 2026
$9505

Sunday - Thursday

Mar 29, 2026 - Apr 09, 2026
$9505

Monday - Friday

Mar 30, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
$9505

Tuesday - Saturday

Mar 31, 2026 - Apr 11, 2026
$9505

Thursday - Monday

Apr 02, 2026 - Apr 13, 2026
$9505

Friday - Tuesday

Apr 03, 2026 - Apr 14, 2026
$9505

Saturday - Wednesday

Apr 04, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026
$9505

Sunday - Thursday

Apr 05, 2026 - Apr 16, 2026
$9505

Monday - Friday

Apr 06, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026
$9505

Tuesday - Saturday

Apr 07, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026
$9505

Thursday - Monday

Apr 09, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026
$9505

Saturday - Wednesday

Apr 11, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026
$9505

Sunday - Thursday

Apr 12, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026
$9505

Monday - Friday

Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
$9505

Thursday - Monday

May 07, 2026 - May 18, 2026
$8885

Saturday - Wednesday

May 09, 2026 - May 20, 2026
$8885

Tuesday - Saturday

May 12, 2026 - May 23, 2026
$8885

Thursday - Monday

May 14, 2026 - May 25, 2026
$8885

Sunday - Thursday

May 17, 2026 - May 28, 2026
$8885

Tuesday - Saturday

May 19, 2026 - May 30, 2026
$8885

Thursday - Monday

May 21, 2026 - Jun 01, 2026
$8885

Sunday - Thursday

May 24, 2026 - Jun 04, 2026
$8885

Tuesday - Saturday

May 26, 2026 - Jun 06, 2026
$8885

Thursday - Monday

May 28, 2026 - Jun 08, 2026
$8885

Saturday - Wednesday

May 30, 2026 - Jun 10, 2026
$8885

Thursday - Monday

Jun 04, 2026 - Jun 15, 2026
$8540

Sunday - Thursday

Jun 07, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026
$8540

Thursday - Monday

Jun 11, 2026 - Jun 22, 2026
$8540

Sunday - Thursday

Jun 14, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026
$8540

Thursday - Monday

Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 29, 2026
$8540

Thursday - Monday

Jun 25, 2026 - Jul 06, 2026
$8540

Tuesday - Saturday

Jun 30, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026
$8540

Thursday - Monday

Jul 16, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026
$8540

Saturday - Wednesday

Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
$8540

Thursday - Monday

Jul 23, 2026 - Aug 03, 2026
$8540

Sunday - Thursday

Jul 26, 2026 - Aug 06, 2026
$8540

Tuesday - Saturday

Jul 28, 2026 - Aug 08, 2026
$8540

Thursday - Monday

Jul 30, 2026 - Aug 10, 2026
$8540

Saturday - Wednesday

Aug 01, 2026 - Aug 12, 2026
$8540

Tuesday - Saturday

Aug 18, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026
$8540

Thursday - Monday

Aug 20, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
$8540

Sunday - Thursday

Aug 23, 2026 - Sep 03, 2026
$8540

Tuesday - Saturday

Aug 25, 2026 - Sep 05, 2026
$8540

Thursday - Monday

Aug 27, 2026 - Sep 07, 2026
$8540

Sunday - Thursday

Aug 30, 2026 - Sep 10, 2026
$8540

Tuesday - Saturday

Sep 01, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026
$8885

Thursday - Monday

Sep 03, 2026 - Sep 14, 2026
$8885

Saturday - Wednesday

Sep 05, 2026 - Sep 16, 2026
$8885

Sunday - Thursday

Sep 06, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026
$8885

Tuesday - Saturday

Sep 08, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026
$8885

Thursday - Monday

Sep 10, 2026 - Sep 21, 2026
$8885

Sunday - Thursday

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
$8885

Tuesday - Saturday

Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026
$8885

Thursday - Monday

Sep 17, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026
$8885

Friday - Tuesday

Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 29, 2026
$8885

Sunday - Thursday

Sep 20, 2026 - Oct 01, 2026
$9505

Tuesday - Saturday

Sep 22, 2026 - Oct 03, 2026
$9505

Thursday - Monday

Sep 24, 2026 - Oct 05, 2026
$9505

Friday - Tuesday

Sep 25, 2026 - Oct 06, 2026
$9460

Sunday - Thursday

Sep 27, 2026 - Oct 08, 2026
$9505

Tuesday - Saturday

Sep 29, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
$9505

Thursday - Monday

Oct 01, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026
$9505

Friday - Tuesday

Oct 02, 2026 - Oct 13, 2026
$9505

Sunday - Thursday

Oct 04, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026
$9505

Tuesday - Saturday

Oct 06, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026
$9505

Thursday - Monday

Oct 08, 2026 - Oct 19, 2026
$9505

Sunday - Thursday

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 22, 2026
$9505

Tuesday - Saturday

Oct 13, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
$9505

Thursday - Monday

Oct 15, 2026 - Oct 26, 2026
$9505

Friday - Tuesday

Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 27, 2026
$9505

Sunday - Thursday

Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026
$9505

Monday - Friday

Oct 19, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
$9505

Tuesday - Saturday

Oct 20, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
$9505

Thursday - Monday

Oct 22, 2026 - Nov 02, 2026
$9505

Friday - Tuesday

Oct 23, 2026 - Nov 03, 2026
$9505

Sunday - Thursday

Oct 25, 2026 - Nov 05, 2026
$9505

Tuesday - Saturday

Oct 27, 2026 - Nov 07, 2026
$9505

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 01, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026
$9140

Thursday - Monday

Nov 05, 2026 - Nov 16, 2026
$9140

Friday - Tuesday

Nov 06, 2026 - Nov 17, 2026
$9140

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 08, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026
$9140

Tuesday - Saturday

Nov 10, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026
$9140

Thursday - Monday

Nov 12, 2026 - Nov 23, 2026
$9140

Friday - Tuesday

Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 24, 2026
$9140

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 26, 2026
$9140

Tuesday - Saturday

Nov 17, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026
$9140

Thursday - Monday

Nov 19, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
$9140

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 22, 2026 - Dec 03, 2026
$9140

Tuesday - Saturday

Nov 24, 2026 - Dec 05, 2026
$9140

Thursday - Monday

Nov 26, 2026 - Dec 07, 2026
$9140

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 29, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026
$8885

Thursday - Monday

Dec 03, 2026 - Dec 14, 2026
$8540

Sunday - Thursday

Dec 06, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026
$8540

Thursday - Monday

Dec 10, 2026 - Dec 21, 2026
$8540

Tuesday - Saturday

Dec 15, 2026 - Dec 26, 2026
$8540

Book with Confidence

  • Free Date Changes

    Intrepid Travel allows you to make 10 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 56 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Intrepid Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intrepid travel, 56 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Intrepid Travel requires a minimum deposit of 400 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intrepid travel charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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