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South Korea, From Seoul to Tokyo

Touring Japan and Korea 3*

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Deal negotiated for you

  • The 13-day, 12-night tour with accommodation in the hotels as mentioned or similar
  • Breakfasts
  • 1 night aboard a ferry (without meals) for the journey from Busan to Fukuoka
  • Economy class tickets for the international flight from Seoul to Tokyo
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Round-trip transfers from airport to hotel in Korea and Japan
  • Train tickets for transfers between each stage of the tour
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Touring Japan and Korea 3*

Set off on a unique adventure combining tradition and modernity as you explore two fascinating countries: South Korea and Japan. From the futuristic energy of Seoul and Tokyo to the peaceful atmosphere of Kyoto's temples and Miyajima's sanctuaries, this itinerary takes you to the heart of rich and contrasting cultures. Discover Busan's lively beaches, Gyeongju's ancient treasures and the 'museum city', and Hiroshima, a universal symbol of peace and resilience. From colourful markets and trendy neighbourhoods to traditional villages and iconic landscapes such as Mount Fuji, each stop will be an unforgettable experience. To complete this exceptional journey, you can enjoy a refined kaiseki dinner and relax in the hot springs at a traditional Japanese ryokan.

This private tour is available for 12 nights.

Your day-by-day itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Seoul

Day 2: Explore Seoul

Day 3: Explore Seoul

Day 4: Seoul - Busan

Day 5: Discover Busan

Day 6: Head to Japan

Day 7: Fukuoka - Hiroshima

Day 8: Hiroshima - Kyoto

Day 9: Explore Kyoto

Day 10: Kyoto - Tokyo

Day 11: Explore Tokyo

Day 12: Explore Tokyo

Day 13: Departure from Tokyo

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Seoul

Arrival in Seoul and transfer to the hotel.

Lunch and dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel in Seoul.

Day 2 | Explore Seoul

Breakfast at the hotel.

We suggest starting with the traditional district of Bukchon Hanok Village, then moving on to Gyeongbokgung Palace, before enjoying the hustle and bustle of the modern district of Gangnam.

Lunch and dinner are not included.

Overnight at a hotel in Seoul.

Day 3 | Explore Seoul

Breakfast at the hotel.

We suggest that you explore the young and creative atmosphere of Hongdae, then head off to Insadong to explore its artisanal alleyways and finally enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Itaewon.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at a hotel in Seoul.

Day 4 | Seoul - Busan

Breakfast at the hotel.

Train transfer to Busan.

Lunch and dinner at your leisure.

Overnight at the hotel in Busan.

Day 5 | Explore Busan

Breakfast at the hotel.

We suggest you stroll along Busan's beaches, visit the Haedong Yonggungsa temple, explore the colourful alleyways of Gamcheon Culture Village, or sample the local specialities at the Jagalchi market.

Lunch and dinner are at your leisure.

Overnight at a hotel in Busan.

Day 6 | Heading to Japan

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day at leisure before boarding the Camellia ferry to Japan at the end of the day.

Lunch and dinner at leisure.

Overnight in a cabin on board the ferry.

Day 7 | Fukuoka - Hiroshima

Breakfast not included.

Arrival in Hakata and transfer by train to Hiroshima.

We suggest you visit the Genbaku Dome and the Peace Museum, sample some okonomiyaki or set off for the island of Miyajima to see its famous floating torii.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel in Hiroshima.

Day 8 | Hiroshima - Kyoto

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer by train to Kyoto.

We suggest visiting the Fushimi Inari shrine with its thousands of red torii, followed by the Kinkaku-ji golden temple.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel in Kyoto.

Day 9 | Visit to Kyoto

Breakfast at the hotel.

We suggest you stroll through the historic district of Gion, watch traditional dances, walk through the bamboo forest of Arashiyama and finish with a gourmet discovery of the Nishiki market.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel in Kyoto.

Day 10 | Kyoto - Tokyo

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer by train to Tokyo.

We suggest you first immerse yourself in the Asakusa district and the Senso-ji temple, then sample Japanese street food in its lively alleyways.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel in Tokyo.

Day 11 | Explore Tokyo

Breakfast at the hotel.

We suggest you visit Shibuya and Harajuku with the famous Takeshita Street, then discover the Imperial Palace and enjoy a nature break in Ueno Park.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel in Tokyo.

Day 12 | Explore Tokyo

Breakfast at the hotel.

We suggest you visit the Imperial Palace, immerse yourself in the geeky world of Akihabara and enjoy the chic Ginza district.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel in Tokyo.

Day 13 | Return from Tokyo

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Tokyo airport for your return flight.

Accommodation

During your tour, you will be accommodated for 12 nights in the following 3-star hotels (local standards) or similar:

Seoul: 3 nights at the 3-star Toyoko Inn Yeongdeunpo

Busan: 2 nights at the 3-star Brown Dot Hotel Nampo Chungmu

Korea - Japan Ferry: 1 night on board the Camelia Ferry

Hiroshima: 1 night at the 3-star Comfort Hiroshima Otemachi Hotel

Kyoto: 2 nights at the 3-star Comfort Kyoto Horikawa Gojo

Tokyo: 3 nights at the 3-star Comfort Tokyo Kanda

PLEASE NOTE: The hotels listed above are subject to availability. Changes may be made, but we will always try to accommodate you in hotels of a similar category.

Your board

During your tour, you will be accommodated on a breakfast-only arrangement.

Breakfast

Includes an assortment of hot and cold drinks and sweet and savoury dishes.

Formalities

SOUTH KOREA

A valid passport is required to enter Korea. The 6-month validity period after leaving the country is not required.

Before travelling to Korea, you should ensure that your passport is not torn, damaged or otherwise defective, to avoid being refused entry by the immigration authorities.

UK nationals do not need a visa for short stays of less than 90 days. They will also benefit from a temporary exemption from the K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) from 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2024, as part of a plan to support the revival of tourism and the celebration of the ‘Visit Korea Year’ (2023-2024). For more information: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do

JAPAN

On arrival, travellers must have a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of their return. A visa is only required for stays of more than 3 months.

Non-Japanese nationals entering Japan will be required to provide biometric data (fingerprints and photographic portrait).

Non-UK nationals or dual nationals are advised to consult the consulate or embassy of their destination country.

Under-age children must have an individual passport.

Useful information

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation selected for this tour is in the 'comfort' category, which is equivalent to a 3-star rating.

For technical reasons, hotels may be replaced with accommodation of an equivalent standard.

The order of the itinerary and programme may be modified according to destination constraints.

Any specific request regarding the type of bedding (double bed, twin beds) is subject to availability and may incur a supplement.

Note: In Japan and Seoul, hotel rooms are often quite narrow, and the beds are small.

Check-in is usually in the mid-afternoon (3-4 p.m.). Check-out is usually in the morning (10 a.m.).

The accommodation included in this trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility or babies aged 0–1.99 years.

TRANSPORTATION

RAIL TRANSPORT: In Japan, the train is the most convenient means of transportation for travel. Both major cities and small villages are well-served, with a diverse and highly functional Japanese railway network. It offers the opportunity to travel on the famous Shinkansen, the Japanese TGV, reaching speeds of 320 km/h! In South Korea, the railway network is well developed. As South Korea is a small country, the train is one of the most practical and comfortable ways to travel.

CAMELLIA FERRY:
Embark on a sea adventure aboard the Camellia Ferry! Departing from Busan in Korea, the ferry provides a direct connection to Fukuoka in Japan. For the overnight journey, you can enjoy a private cabin with beds. On board, you will find a restaurant, karaoke facilities and an onsen (additional charges apply). In the early morning, Japan welcomes you to explore the Land of the Rising Sun! Please note that upon departure and arrival, you will be asked to present your passports for customs formalities. The ferry company requires the passport numbers of all passengers for booking purposes. Please provide a copy of your passport to our reservation service as soon as possible.

HAKONE FREE-PASS (14-night package only): It connects Tokyo from Shinjuku station to Hakone via the Odakyu line in 2 hours. As well as the train journey, the pass provides free access to Hakone Tozan buses and numerous tourist attractions in the city. For instance, you can enjoy a cruise on Lake Ashi and admire the volcanic Owakudani area from above on the Hakone Ropeway cable car. You will also benefit from discounts at partner stores. The pass is valid for two days after activation.

AIRPORT TRANSFER BY LIMOUSINE BUS: The limousine bus connects the airport to the nearest bus stop to your hotel and vice versa. The vehicle makes several stops along the way.

MEALS

During your tour, you will be provided with breakfast.

PLEASE NOTE:

Meals at the Ryokan are served very early (from 5 p.m.).

If, due to schedules imposed by airlines, the first and last days are shortened by a late arrival or early departure, no meal refunds will be given.

Depending on the time constraints of excursions or transport to the destination (train, bus, transfer, ferry, etc.), meals that cannot be taken at the hotel are at the customer's expense.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • The 13-day, 12-night tour with accommodation in the hotels as mentioned or similar
  • 1 night on board the ferry without meals (luggage fees to be paid on site)
  • Breakfasts
  • Seoul - Tokyo flight included
  • Return transfers from the airport to the hotel in Korea and Japan
  • Train tickets for transfers between each stage of the tour
  • Booking fees
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

Please refer to the information below regarding travel formalities to South Korea for Canadian citizens. Canadian passport holders benefit from visa-free entry for short-term tourist or business stays, subject to compliance with South Korean entry conditions. Under the current immigration policy, Canadian nationals are permitted to stay in South Korea for up to 180 days without a visa, a specific allowance granted to Canadian citizens. Official immigration regulations are issued by the Korea Immigration Service, under the Ministry of Justice, and are available at https://www.immigration.go.kr/ (https://www.immigration.go.kr/). Additional official guidance is also published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea at https://www.mofa.go.kr/ (https://www.mofa.go.kr/).

Prior to travel, Canadian travelers are required, unless a temporary exemption applies, to obtain a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) even when entering visa-free. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official website: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/ (https://www.k-eta.go.kr/). A Canadian passport must be valid for the entire duration of the intended stay in South Korea and must contain at least one blank page for immigration stamps. Upon arrival, immigration officers may request proof of onward or return travel, confirmation of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient financial means to support the stay. Travelers are advised to hold adequate travel and health insurance covering medical expenses during their visit.

From a health perspective, no vaccinations are mandatory for entry into South Korea when traveling from Canada. Travelers should ensure routine immunizations are up to date prior to departure and follow official health recommendations. Compliance with local laws and identity checks is mandatory throughout the stay, as South Korean authorities strictly enforce entry conditions and permitted lengths of stay.

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