Gyeongbokgung Palace , Seoul , South Korea Bullet train , Mount Fuji , Japan
South Korea & Japan : Temples , Shrines & Seaside Treasures
South Korea : Seoul | Japan : Tokyo , Toba , Kyoto
Small groups of no more than 16 travelers , guaranteed
16 days starting from $ 6,995 including international airfare from San Francisco
Single Supplement : FREE Departure Dates : Mar-Jun ; Aug-Nov
Activity Level : Moderately Easy
Discover the ancient kingdoms and modern cities of Japan and South Korea — now with an extra night in Tokyo . From Seoul , where the “ Miracle of the Han ” buzzes with life , to Kyoto with its serene temples and shrines , exploring these two empires offers an experience like no other . Along the way , we ’ ll engage with local culture , like meeting Japan ’ s ama , or “ sea women ,” who brave frigid waters to dive for pearls in Toba . Plus , we ’ ll experience A Day in the Life of rural South Korea .
IT ’ S INCLUDED
• 14 nights accommodations
• International airfare , airport transfers , government taxes , fees , and airline fuel surcharges unless you
choose to make your own air arrangements
• All land transportation , including bullet train , ferries , and 1 internal flight
• 31 meals — 14 breakfasts , 10 lunches , and 7 dinners ( including 1 Home-Hosted Lunch )
• 20 small group activities
• Gratuities for local guides and drivers
• 5 % Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next
O . A . T . trip
58 South Korea & Japan : Temples , Shrines & Seaside Treasures
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart today on an overnight flight from the U . S . to Seoul , South Korea .
DAY 2 • Arrive in Seoul , South Korea Arrive in Seoul , where you ’ ll meet your fellow travelers , including those who took our Mongolia : Ulaanbaatar & the Gobi Desert or Vietnam : Hanoi & Halong Bay Cruise pre-trip extension . Pacific Hotel or similar
DAY 3 • Gyeongbok Palace • National Museum of Korea
Visit the 14th-century palace of Gyeongbokgung , also known as the Northern Palace . Later , we ’ ll visit the National Museum of Korea to witness centuries of Korean art . This evening , enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant . Meals : B , L , D | Pacific Hotel or similar