2021 |
Twin Share Per PersonAll prices are in AUD |
Single SupplementTriple Share Unavailable |
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16 Mar**  |
From $4,299 |
+$1,350 | |
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| 30 Mar** |
31 Aug | ||
| 04 May | 12 Oct  |
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| 08 Jun | 09 Nov* |
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* = Shoulder Season Surcharge: $300 pp ** = Peak Season Surcharge: $500 pp |
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When is the best time to travel?
Late March through to early April
June to August Late October through to early NovemberItinerary
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Day 1: Australia Seoul
Take an international flight from Australia to Seoul via a connecting city.
Note: Depending on the city of departure, some flights may depart one day later. Flights will be via connecting cities and may involve more than one transit.
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Day 2: Seoul
On arrival in Seoul, you will be warmly greeted at the airport by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel.
Note: Standard hotel check-in time is 2-3pm. You may leave your luggage at the hotel until check-in, allowing you to start exploring this amazing city straight away.
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Day 3: Seoul Andong Daegu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visit the traditional village, Andong, which features traditional houses of the Joseon Dynasty period (1392-1897). In Daegu, take a stroll in Dongseongno Shopping District, a major fashion retail district. The streets are packed with hundreds of stores full of personality that reflect the city’s fast-paced fashion trends. Enjoy magnificent views by taking a cable car to Palgongsan Natural Park.
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Day 4: Daegu Gyeongju
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we explore the many archaeological sites and temples, royal tombs, and monuments of Gyeongju, the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom (57 BC – 935 AD). Visit Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory, Royal Tumuli Park, Gyeongju National Museum, Bulguksa Temple, and Seokguram Grotto Temple.
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Day 5: Gyeongju Busan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In Busan, we visit Haedong Yonggungsa (East Sea Dragon Palace Temple), situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of the city and overlooking the ocean. Afterwards, you will have an opportunity to view the waves while looking down through the transparent floor of the 15 metre high Oryukdo Skywalk, which is set over a 35 meter-high coastal cliff. Travel to Gamcheon Culture Village situated on the foothills of a coastal mountain and nicknamed ‘Machu Picchu of Busan’. You will be thrilled by the many alleys cutting through this village, vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the local residents. Stop at one of Korea’s largest markets, Nampo Dong Gukje Market for a wide variety of goods at affordable prices. Then visit Nurimaru APEC House, a memorial hall and prestigious international conference hall located near Haeundae Beach, offering visitors spectacular views of the nearby natural landscape.
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Day 6: Busan Seoul
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, visit Changdeokgung Palace, one of the ‘Five Grand Palaces’ built by the Kings of the Jeoson Dynasty, and Insadong, a street full of traditional Korean antique and art shops, restaurants and tea houses. Continue to Cheonggyecheon Stream and admire this urban oasis before visiting Myeongdong, one of Seoul’s main commercial districts.
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Day 7: Seoul DMZ Seoul
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit North Korea’s 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, located within the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), a 44 km drive northwest of Seoul. In the event of an invasion from the North, an entire infantry division could have move through the tunnel in an hour. View North Korean territory, including the Propaganda Village, People’s School, and Gaeseong City – the old capital city of the Goryeo Kingdom – from the Dora Observation Platform. Also visit Freedom Park, dedicated to the 5 million people who left their families and homes in North Korea. North Hall contains displays of North Korean lifestyle. Later, try on a hanbok, the traditional attire of the Korean people at Namsan Hanbok Culture Experience Centre before experiencing the city’s best night view at Namsan Tower.
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Day 8: Seoul Osaka
Meals: Breakfast
Board a direct flight operated by a local carrier from Seoul to Osaka. Your friendly tour representative will be waiting at the airport to greet you.
Note: Baggage allowance for this sector is 1 piece max weight 15kg per person
Standard hotel check-in time is 2-3pm. You may leave your luggage at the hotel until check-in, allowing you to start exploring this amazing city straight away. -
Day 9: Osaka Nara Kyoto Osaka
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, travel to Nara. Visit Todaiji (Great Eastern Temple), with its Great Buddha Hall – the world’s largest wooden building. This impressive building houses the world’s largest (15m) bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana. Then visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was built in 701. In the afternoon, spend some time wandering through Nara Deer Park, where over 1,200 wild sika deer roam free. Later you will be transferred to Kyoto and visit Kinkakuji Temple before travelling back to Osaka.
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Day 10: Osaka
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activity:
- Hiroshima Day Tour with lunch; or
- World Heritage Himeji Castle Day Tour with lunch; or
- Universal Studios Japan Day Pass
Spend today free at your own leisure. You may join one of the following optional activities: Hiroshima Day Tour with lunch or World Heritage Himeji Castle Day Tour with lunch or Universal Studios Japan Day Pass.
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Day 11: Osaka Kyoto Arashiyama Toyohashi
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, head to Kyoto and visit Nijo Castle. Then, continue to Arashiyama and enjoy some time strolling in the Bamboo Groove and see the Togetsu Bridge. In the afternoon, transfer to Toyohashi and check in to your hotel.
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Day 12: Toyohashi Mt. Fuji Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast
Today, visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station, a place on the hillside and at an altitude of 2305 metres, where you can enjoy the best scenery of the mountain. Then visit Oshino Hakkai. known as the springs of Mt. Fuji, the eight ponds are fed by melting snow filtering down from the slopes of nearby Mt. Fuji, through porous layers of lava, resulting in very clear spring water that is revered by locals. Later, head to Tokyo.
Note: In case of bad weather, Mt. Fuji 5th Station may be closed, you will instead visit Fuji Visitor Centre.
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Day 13: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast
Japan’s capital, Tokyo, is packed with so much to see and do. After breakfast, you will visit Hamarikyu Garden, a large and attractive landscape garden in central Tokyo. It was the earliest hunting grounds of the Tokugawa Shogunate. It retains the layout of courtyard in Edo Era, where you can learn about Japanese courtyard art. Then take the Sumida River cruise to Asakusa. Upon arrival, visit Sensoji (Asakusa Kannon Temple), the oldest temple in Tokyo and Nakamise Shopping Street in front of the Sensoji. Nowadays, this Edo-style temple complex is a place for leisure and entertainment. Later, visit Shinjuku Municipal Observation Deck to see the panoramic view of Tokyo before transferring back to hotel.
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Day 14: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activity:
- World Heritage Nikko Day Tour; or
- Tokyo Disneyland Day Pass; or
- Tokyo DisneySea Day Pass
Free day at your own leisure, or you may join one of the following optional activities (at your own expense): World Heritage Nikko Day Tour or Tokyo Disneyland Day Pass or Tokyo DisneySea Day Pass
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Day 15: Tokyo Australia
Meals: Breakfast
Spend today free at leisure if time permits before boarding the airport limousine bus to the airport for your flight home.
Note: Some flights may be a same day flight. Flights will be via connecting cities and may involve more than one transit.
Suggestion: Explore Taiwan for 7 nights after your trip from $1,499 per person
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Day 16: Australia
Arrive home today.
Inclusions
Inclusions:
- Economy airfares, taxes & fuel surcharges from Sydney or Melbourne with a full service Chinese or other Asian carrier (e.g. Vietnam/Thai/Malaysia Air)
- Flight between Seoul and Osaka (operated by a local carrier)
Note: Baggage allowance for the flight between Seoul and Osaka is 1 piece max weight 15kg - 13 nights hotel accommodation (twin/double occupancy)
- Daily meals as indicated
- Dedicated transport in air-conditioned vehicles
- Round trip airport and hotel transfers
- Admissions to scenic attractions
- English speaking tour guides
Exclusions:
- Tipping and gratuities prepaid in Australia: $160 pp
- Optional recommended programs
- Optional tour extensions
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Personal expenditure and anything not stated
Price Guide:
- Interstate Surcharge: Brisbane/Adelaide $300, Perth $600 (interstate flights may be via Sydney or Melbourne)
- Please Note: Flight itineraries are not available until approximately 2 weeks before departure and involve transits
Optional Activities
Japan Optional Activities
Get to know Japan better with our list of in-depth activities recommended to add another dimension to your trip.
All optional activities are payable to Nexus Holidays and subject to minimum operating numbers.
Osaka (3 items)
Hiroshima Day Tour with lunch $590 pp
Meet your tour guide at hotel in the morning. Then, board your bullet train to Hiroshima. Upon arrival, travel by ferry to Miyajima – a small island in Hiroshima Bay known for its forests and ancient temples. Here we will visit Itsukushima Shrine a UNESCO world heritage site famous for its floating torii gate. After lunch, visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, which commemorates the victims of the atomic bomb explosion in World War II. In the evening, transfer back to Osaka by bullet train.
Note: This tour requires minimum 5 passengers to operate. Public transportation will be used throughout the tour. You will be fully escorted by your tour guide.
World Heritage Himeji Castle Day Tour with lunch $290 pp
Meet your tour guide at hotel in the morning, then transfer to Maiko. Upon arrival, visit the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Then, transfer to Himeji Castle by train. Himeji Castle is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is well-known for its elegant white decorations and magnificent appearance. Unlike many other Japanese castles, this early 17th century castle is an original; never damaged by war, earthquakes or fires. Its complex structure was designed as an advanced defence mechanism and continues to draw in many visitors today. In the evening, transfer back to hotel.
Note: This tour requires minimum 5 passengers to operate. For 5-9 passengers, public transportation will be used throughout the tour. You will be fully escorted by your tour guide. For more than 10 passengers, a private coach will be used.
Universal Studios Japan Day Pass $125 pp
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka is a fun-filled destination for anyone to enjoy. Each area is uniquely themed and offers extraordinary experiences that impress and inspire the guests’ emotions. Enjoy a wide variety of entertainment offerings from the exciting ride attractions themed after blockbuster Hollywood movies to the shows performed by popular characters. The theme park has a total of 8 sections: Hollywood, New York, San Francisco, Jurassic Park, Amity Village, Universal Wonderland, Waterworld, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Tokyo (3 items)
World Heritage Nikko Day Tour with lunch $290 pp
Meet your tour guide at hotel in the morning and transfer to Nikko. Nikko is a major centre for Buddhism and the Shinto religion. It is located in a valley and surrounded by beautiful deciduous forests and majestic waterfalls. After lunch, visit Kegon Waterfall (around 100m high) which is the main natural attraction in Nikko. Then tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nikko Toshogu Shrine. This area is well known for its distinctive architecture made up of a large number of wood carvings and gold leaf decorations on the buildings. This design is unique and not seen elsewhere in Japan. You will also This is the best spot to view maple leaves during autumn. In the evening, transfer back to Tokyo.
Note: This tour requires minimum 8 passengers to operate. For 8-14 passengers, public transportation will be used throughout the tour. You will be fully escorted by your tour guide. For more than 15 passengers, a private coach will be used.
Tokyo Disneyland Day Pass $130 pp
Tokyo Disneyland is a 115-acre (47 ha) theme park at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, near Tokyo. Its main gate is directly adjacent to both Maihama Station and Tokyo Disneyland Station. It was the first Disney park to be built outside the United States, and it opened on 15 April 1983. The park has seven themed areas: the World Bazaar; the four classic Disneylands: Adventureland, Westernland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland; and two mini-lands: Critter Country and Mickey’s Toontown. Many of the games and rides in these areas mirror those in the original Disneyland as they are based on American Disney films and fantasies. Fantasyland includes Peter Pan’s Flight, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, Dumbo the Flying Elephant and more based on classic Disney films and characters.
Tokyo DisneySea Day Pass $130 pp
Tokyo DisneySea is a 176-acre (71.22 ha) theme park at the Tokyo Disney Resort located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, just outside Tokyo. It opened on September 4, 2001. Tokyo DisneySea attracted an estimated 14 million visitors in 2013, making it the fourth-most-visited theme park in the world. In 2002 Tokyo DisneySea won a Thea Award from the Themed Entertainment Association for the concept, design, and construction of the theme park. Tokyo DisneySea also won the 2012-2015 Theme Park Insider Awards “Best theme park”. There are seven uniquely themed areas or “ports of call”. The entrance to the park is Mediterranean Harbour, which opens up to six additional nautically-themed ports: American Waterfront, Lost River Delta, Port Discovery, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast, and Mysterious Island.
Upgrade Flights
Upgrade Your Flights to a Premium Carrier
Cathay Pacific or Singapore Airlines (and their codeshare partners) from $500 pp subject to availability & applicable fare difference
Note: International long haul sectors only
Upgrade Your Flights to Premium Economy Class
Cathay Pacific from $2,200 pp subject to availability
Note: International long haul sectors only
Upgrade Your Flights to Business Class
China Southern Airlines from $3,000 pp, Singapore Airlines from $4,300 pp, Cathay Pacific from $5,300 pp subject to availability
Note: International long haul sectors only
Extend Your Trip
Arrive Early in Seoul
- Early arrival airfare surcharge: From $300 pp (subject to availability and applicable fare difference)
- Pre-tour accommodation (incl. breakfast): $350/twin room/night (subject to availability)
Stay Behind in Tokyo
- Stay behind airfare surcharge: From $300 pp (subject to availability and applicable fare difference)
- Post-tour accommodation (incl. breakfast): $450/twin room/night (subject to availability)
- If staying behind, upgrade final night group accommodation to hotel in Tokyo CBD: From $250/twin room, transfer to airport is not included
Stopover in an intermediate city (subject to airline/flight routing)
Stopover airfare surcharge: From $300 pp per city (subject to availability and applicable fare difference)
Post-Tour Extension: Discover Taiwan 10 Days
Twin share from $1,499 pp
A country of stunning beauty and jaw-dropping natural landscapes, Taiwan has increasingly attracted travellers from all over the world, showcasing not only its spectacular scenic landscapes, but also a thriving folk culture, museums bursting with treasures, and bustling night markets.
Stopover Package in Hong Kong for 3 Nights
Twin share from $489 pp
Once a sleepy fishing village, Hong Kong has developed into one of the premier financial powerhouses of the Far East. It is a city which boldly blends modernity with Chinese heritage and British colonial influence. A safe, well organised, fast paced shopping paradise, it also offers up some unmatched cuisine experiences.
Accommodation
City |
Hotel Name |
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| Seoul | Park Hotel Yeongdeungpo Seoul or similar |
| Daegu | Hotel Inter Burgo Exco Daegu or similar |
| Gyeongju | Commodore Hotel Gyeongju or similar |
| Busan | Centum Premier Hotel or similar |
| Osaka | Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport or similar |
| Osaka | FP HOTELS South-Namba or similar |
| Toyohashi | Loisir Hotel Toyohashi or similar |
| Tokyo | Sunshine Prince Hotel or similar |
FAQs
Is triple share available on the tour?
Triple share is not available. The third person will need to pay a single supplement in addition to the twin share package price.
What is your child policy?
No discounts apply for children. Same price as adults.
Will I need a visa?
Australian passport holders are exempt for a stay of up to 90 days.
