travel & tours
23 Days. 22 Nights
Join us aboard L’austral to discover the origins of the world, a part of the planet that is still unknown to most. Sail to the heart of the Kuril Islands. The Bering Sea between Russia and Japan. Pristine nature of exceptional beauty awaits you in a unque environment.
Itinerary
Day 1: Sun 18 Sept | Seoul. Upon arrival Seoul, transfer to the Plaza Hotel, Seoul
Day 2: Mon 19 Sept | Seoul. After breakfast a full day sightseeing tour. Plaza Hotel Seoul
Day 3: Tue 20 Sept | Seoul. Breakfast then explore the Market area. Plaza Hotel Seoul
Day 4: Wed 21 Sept | Seoul – Petropavlovsk. Transfer to airport for flight to Petropavlovsk. On arrival board L’Austral
Day 5: Thu 22 Sept – Day 19: Wed 05 Oct | Cruise Russia
Atlasova, Shumshu, Paramushir, OneKotan, Shiashikotani/lovushi, Matua, Yanchicha, Chirpoy, Tulenyi Korskov, Japan Otaru, Kanazawa
Day 19: Wed 05 Oct | Kanazawa. Disembark L’Austral. Upon arrival we explore Kanazawa with a sightseeing tour. Overnight Kanazawa
Day 20: Thu 06 Oct | Kanazawa. Today we head off for the ancient towns and villages of Takayama and Shirakawago by motorcoach. We stroll around this fascinating village before visiting a Japanese traditional rice paper workshop. Overnight Kanazawa
Day 20: Fri 07 Oct | Kanazawa – Tokyo. Travel to Tokyo by new Kanazawa bullet train line, travelling by Grand Class (subject to availability). Arrive Tokyo midday, transfer to hotel and check in for 3 nights. In the afternoon, enjoy sightseeing tour of Asakusa Temple and then stroll down the colourful Nakamise shopping street.
Day 21: Sat 08 Oct | Mt Fuji. Enjoy full day tour to visit Mt. Fuji national park and Lake Kawaguchiko. Visit the spectacular Kimono museum “Kubota Ichiku” museum. Travel to the picturesque Mt. Fuji Hakone area including a Lake Ashi cruise. Return to hotel in Tokyo
Day 22: Sun 09 Oct. Day at leisure. Tonight we will enjoy a farewell dinner
Day 23: Mon 10 Oct. Today is our last day in Japan, so you might wish to do some last minute souvenir hunting. Late afternoon, we leave the hotel Narita airport
Tour Price
Prices from, $16,980 for deluxe stateroom.
Ponant bonus will reduce and the sole occupancy surcharge will increase as ship fills up
Inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation Seoul
- 15 night Ponant Cruise on board L’Austral
- 5 nights Japan as per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary
- Sightseeing activities, incl. entrance fees & local guides
- Flight Seoul to Petropavlosk
- Fully escorted
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To book please complete the attached form and email to info@jhtours.com.au
Exclusions
- Airfares & taxes
- Anything of a personal nature
- Tours or activities outside the published itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Passport & departure taxes
- Excess baggage
- Visas not covered by cruise
- Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control, like change in schedule, cancellation of flights, political disturbances, natural phenomenon etc
Important Notes
The above costs are calculated on the basis of currently applicable tariffs. In the event of any change, our prices will be subject to change
