16 days tour

Beijing To Tokyo: The Great Wall & Mt Fuji

Beijing To Tokyo: The Great Wall & Mt Fuji

This tour includes:

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout except on the flight from China to Japan, local guides.

Hygieneprotocol

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Accommodation

Hotels (13 nts), mountain monastery (1 nt, shared facilities), traditional inn (1 nt, shared facilities).

Transport

Train, local bus, air-conditioned bus, walking, metro, bullet train, plane, ferry.

Meals

4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Shanghai Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in Mount Kลya Temple, Kลyasan. Great Wall excursion and entrance (Beijing). Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour. Terracotta Warriors excursion (Xiโ€™an). Master of the Nets Garden visit (Suzhou). Shanghai orientation walk. Chinese acrobat performance (Shanghai). Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit. Miyajima excursion with floating torii gate visit. Nijo Castle and gardens visit (Kyoto). Gion walk. Fushimi Inari shrine visit. Lake Ashino-ko boat ride. Traditional ryokan stay with kaiseki meal. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

COMBO TRIP Please note that this trip is a combination of multiple G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and/or particular vehicles operating your tour may change between tour segments. You may also expect some group members to join or leave the tour, between tour segments. INTERNET ACCESS Please note while traveling through mainland China you will not be able to access some popular internet websites, certain websites such as Google, Dropbox, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WordPress,etc. It may be possible to access some of these websites using a VPN. If you wish to use above blocked sites, we suggest you get a suitable VPN on your device prior to travel. TATTOOS Tattoos are not common or widely accepted in Japan. There is no cause for concern, but do your best to cover your tattoos when possible and note that you may not be permitted to enter public spas or onsens (hot springs). Luggage size restriction โ€“ Effective from May 2020 onwards All G Adventures tours in Japan use the world-famous Shinkansen bullet trains, which have a restriction on maximum luggage size. Your luggage must be less than 160cm in total. This is roughly the size that most airline companies consider as "carry-on baggage" and allow in overhead storage compartments. We strongly recommend bringing a day pack or backpack to use during the day, in addition to your carry-on sized luggage. Please see โ€œWhat to takeโ€ under Tour details for more information. Peak season notice: Golden Week falls between October 1st and 7th, 2019/2020/2021. Please note that Golden Week is a semi-annual 7-day or 8-day national holiday for the people of China. This is a very busy time of the year for domestic tourists, so expect some crowding at major attractions. We recommend booking these dates well in advance as accommodations and transportation availability is extremely limited.Beijing - The Pearl Market (Free) - Drum and Bell Tower Visit (30CNY per person) Mutianyu - Cable Car at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person) - Toboggan at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person) Xiโ€™an - Cycling Xiโ€™an City Walls (45-45CNY per person) - Muslim Quarter Visit (Free) - The Great Mosque (25CNY per person) - Bell and Drum Towers - Xiโ€™an (50CNY per person) - Big Goose Pagoda Visit (50CNY per person) Shanghai - Shanghai Museum (Free) - Yuyuan Garden (40CNY per person) Miyajima - Mt. Misen Visit (Free-1840JPY per person) Kyoto - Zen Gardens of Ryลan-ji (500JPY per person) Tokyo - Ginza Shopping (Free) - Imperial Palace East Gardens Walk (Free) - Ueno Park Visit (Free) - Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingลซ) Visit (Free-1000JPY per person) Asakusa - Sensล-ji Temple Visit (Free)

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Itinerary of your trip Beijing To Tokyo: The Great Wall & Mt Fuji

  • Day 1 Day 1: Beijing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Beijing

      Arrive at any time.
      Is Beijing top of your must-see list? Booking pre-trip accommodations will let you do Beijing your way before meeting up with the group.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Day 2 Day 2: Beijing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Beijing

      Enjoy an included visit to the Great Wall.
      Head out of town to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Spend time wandering around, taking photos, and picking up souvenirs.

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation With CEO
      - Great Wall Mutianyu Visit
  • Day 3 Day 3: Beijing/Xiโ€™An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Beijing/Xiโ€™An

      Take the Beijing metro to visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Later, board a fast train to Xiโ€™an.


      Transport:
      - Metro
      - Local train: Beijing to Xiโ€™an 05:45 - 06:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Tiananmen Square
      - Forbidden City Tour

      Additional Notes: Due to restrictions in China after the pandemic, the maximum daily capacity in the Forbidden City has been reduced from 80,000 to 30,000. This significant decrease in daily tickets has had a great impact on availability for both individuals and group tours to secure tickets, especially during he summer season. Our local team works very hard to secure tickets for each group. However, on the off chance we are unable to secure tickets to the Forbidden City, we will visit the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven, places of similar architecture and importance.
  • Day 4 Day 4: Xiโ€™An (1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Xiโ€™An (1L)

      Visit one of Chinaโ€™s greatest archaeological treasuresโ€”the Terracotta Warriors. After, the day is yours to explore as you wish.


      Meals Included:
      - Lunch

      Included Activities:
      - Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour

      Additional Notes: Train is our main mode of transport in China and itโ€™s a great way to travel. We aim to get the best sleeping berths available on each train journey. However, train tickets availability is limited during peak travel times, including summer vacations and Chinese national holidays. As such, it is possible that the group may be separated into different carriages or assigned top sleeping berths.
  • Day 5 Day 5: Xiโ€™An/Shanghai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Xiโ€™An/Shanghai

      Say goodbye to Xiโ€™an this morning and hop on the fast train to the bustling city of Shanghai.


      Transport:
      - Bullet Train 06:00 - 07:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 6 Day 6: Shanghai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Shanghai

      Take the train to Suzhou today for a day exploring in the city. Visit Suzhouโ€™s famed Master of the Nets Garden, one of the most beautiful in China and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the impressive Tiger Hill Pagoda and its surrounding landscape.


      Transport:
      - Bullet Train 00:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Suzhou Day Trip
  • Day 7 Day 7: Shanghai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Shanghai

      After an orientation walk along Shanghaiโ€™s famous Bund, you are free to explore the delights of this modern Chinese city. In the evening, head to the theatre for an intense acrobatic performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.


      Included Activities:
      - Orientation Walk
      - Acrobatic Performance
  • Day 8 Day 8: Shanghai/Osaka (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Shanghai/Osaka (1B)

      Hop on a flight from Shanghai to Osaka. Take the evening to explore the city.
      Board a flight from Shanghai to Osaka and enjoy a free night exploring the cityscape.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Plane: Shanghai to Osaka 02:15 - 03:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 9 Day 9: Osaka/Kลyasan (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Osaka/Kลyasan (1B, 1D)

      Travel to the centre of Buddhism in Japan and sleep in a temple atop the 800m Mt Koya. Savour a traditional dinner of shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine).
      Journey to Mt Koya, a religious centre founded in 816 by the Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi. The train ride up the mountain is possibly one of the finest rail journeys in Japan. For the final steep ascent, switch to funicular and then hop on a bus to reach the monastery.

      In the evening, dine on shojin-ryori, typical vegetarian cuisine, and relax in a yukata, or kimono.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Train 03:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Overnight in Mount Kลya Temple
  • Day 10 Day 10: Kลyasan/Hiroshima (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Kลyasan/Hiroshima (1B)

      Watch the monks pray in the morning and enjoy a traditional breakfast. Have some time to enjoy Koyasan this morning, before travelling to Hiroshima this afternoon.
      Early morning offers the chance to observe the monks praying. Breathe in some fresh mountain air before a vegetarian breakfast, then start the journey back down the mountain via bus, train and funicular.

      Later, board a train to Hiroshima, a historically significant city, marked by the explosion of the first atomic bomb in 1945.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Bullet train: Kลyasan to Hiroshima 05:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Oku-no-in Cemetery Visit
  • Day 11 Day 11: Hiroshima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Hiroshima

      This morning, visit the Peace Park and Memorial Museum commemorating the events of 1945. In the afternoon, take a ferry ride over to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate. Opt to hike around Mt Misen.


      Transport:
      - Ferry: Hiroshima to Miyajima

      Included Activities:
      - Hiroshima Park and Peace Memorial
      - Miyajima Island Visit
  • Day 12 Day 12: Hiroshima/Kyoto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Hiroshima/Kyoto

      Travel to Kyoto and start exploring. Visit the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, explore the geisha district of Gion on a CEO-led walking tour.


      Transport:
      - Bullet Train 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Gion Walk
      - Nijo Castle and Gardens Visit

      Additional Notes: Please note the Ninomaru Palace at Nijo Castle will be closed from Dec 26-Jan 3. Groups travelling during this time will visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
  • Day 13 Day 13: Kyoto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Kyoto

      Enjoy a visit to the beautiful Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and walk under the bright torii gates. Opt to shop, stroll along the riverbank, or explore another of Kyotoโ€™s many temples with free time.


      Included Activities:
      - Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Visit
  • Day 14 Day 14: Kyoto/Hakone (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Kyoto/Hakone (1D)

      Take a boat ride on Lake Ashino-ko, and hopefully catch a glimpse of majestic Mt Fuji. Enjoy a feast on a traditional Japanese kaiseki meal then soak in the natural hot springs.
      Travel to Hakone, a town in the hills famous for its onsens, or natural hot springs.

      In the evening, enjoy savouring a complex meal of traditional Japanese foods, followed by a recommended soak in the onsen.

      Meals Included:
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Bullet train: Kyoto to Odawara 03:00 Hr(s)
      - Local bus: Odawara to Hakone 00:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Lake Ashino-ko Boat Ride
      - Traditional Kaiseki Meal

      Additional Notes: Please note that we will be using an overnight luggage service between Kyoto and Tokyo. We suggest preparing an overnight backpack to carry what you need during this time.
  • Day 15 Day 15: Hakone/Tokyo (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Hakone/Tokyo (1B)

      Head to Tokyo with time to do some last-minute shopping.
      Arrive before noon to Tokyo, with time to explore this energetic metropolis.

      Opt to visit Ueno park and the museums, Akihabara for cutting edge electronics, Harajuku for funky fashions, Ginza for the highest of the high end, walk the grounds of the Imperial Palace East Garden, or just stroll the streets, looking for the traditional life that still lies just under the modern surface.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local Train
  • Day 16 Day 16: Tokyo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Tokyo

      Depart at any time.


      Additional Notes: We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this vibrant city.
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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