Tokyo, Seoul & Hong Kong Sampler

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Amazing Experience

Overview

  • Wander through Tokyo’s vibrant districts, from the serenity of Meiji Shrine to the buzz of Shibuya Crossing.
  • Discover ancient Kamakura, home to the Great Buddha and tranquil seaside temples.
  • Immerse yourself in Seoul’s living history, from royal palaces to the charming hanok streets of Bukchon Village.
  • Journey to the DMZ, where Korea’s poignant past and hopeful future meet.
  • Experience Hong Kong’s contrasts—peak-top panoramas, street markets, and the island’s scenic Dragon’s Back trail.

 

Trip Includes

  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers in Tokyo, Seoul & Hong Kong
  • 4 nights in first-class accommodation in Tokyo
  • 4 nights in first-class accommodation in Seoul
  • 4 nights in first-class accommodation in Hong Kong
  • Private Full Day Tokyo Highlights Tour
  • Private Full Day Kamakura Excursion from Tokyo
  • Shared Sumo Training Experience (max 20 guests)
  • Private Full Day Classic Seoul Tour
  • Shared Full Day DMZ Excursion from Seoul
  • Private Full Day Hong Kong Island & Kowloon Tour
  • Private Half Day Kowloon Foodies Tour
  • Private Full Day Dragon's Back Hike in Hong Kong
  • Breakfast daily (excluding day 1),  2 lunches, 1 dinner

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

 

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please enquire.

 

After you clear customs and exit the security zone, you will be met and greeted by our local representative who will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name on it, in the arrivals area. He or she will then escort you to your vehicle for your transfer to your hotel in Tokyo.

 

Meet and Greet Narita Airport

 

Tokyo Narita Airport to Tokyo - Minato & Bay

 

Your Accommodation

Park Hotel Tokyo

The Park Hotel Tokyo is ideally situated in Shiodome, a flourishing new centre of business and culture. They provide a superior level of service to satisfy the needs of their global guests. As a member of the design hotels TM group, the Park Hotel Tokyo offers an extraordinary level of service and coordinated interior designs. The logo of Park Hotel Tokyo, which shows its colour concept throughout the hotel's interior, reflects a feeling of warmth and sophistication. Blue is for clean comfort, Green is for nature, and Red is for warmth, an expression of Park Hotel Tokyo's warm at-home hospitality.

Duration

4 Night Stay

Meal Plan

Buffet Breakfast

 

Park Hotel Tokyo

This is the perfect introduction tour to Tokyo. Travel around Tokyo using the city's sophisticated and efficient subway and train lines together with your private guide visiting some of Tokyo's main sites. Start the day with a visit to Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple. After visiting the temple grounds, take time to stroll along Nakamise shopping street to look for souvenirs. Then continue to Tsukiji Outer fish market (many shops are closed on Sundays and on some Wednesdays). Along the market streets you will find different types of food stalls selling fish, seafood, vegetables, fruit, dried goods, as well as kitchenware shops. Stroll through the market with your guide and choose to sample food from the food stalls or visit one of the small restaurants for lunch (hint hint...this is the place to try the freshest sushi and sashimi so we recommend you go to a restaurant). After lunch, hop back on the train to travel across the city to Shibuya Crossing, the largest pedestrian crossing in the world. This will be a short visit to walk across the busy crossing, see the neon signs and cross it off the bucket list. While there you will also visit Hachiko Square. Then take a short train ride to Meiji Shrine. Meiji Shrine is a Shinto Shrine surrounded by Meiji Jingu forest and it will suddenly feel like you are no longer in metropolitan Tokyo. Walk through the peaceful shrine grounds and if you are lucky, you may see a Shinto priest. After visiting the shrine, your guide will either say goodbye so you can continue exploring the area or escort you back to your hotel.

Take a day trip to Kamakura, the former capital of Japan during the Kamakura Period (1185 - 1333). At that time Kamakura was the largest city in Japan, however the Kamakura of today is a small, sleepy seaside town with numerous temples, shrines and other attractions. Visit Kotokuin Temple, home to the Daibutsu, a giant bronze Buddha that stands (or rather, sits) 13.35m high. Also visit Hasedera Temple, a part of the Jodo sect, which is most famous for its statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The statue shows Kannon with eleven heads, each representing a characteristic of the goddess. The 9.18-meter-tall, gilded wooden statue is regarded as one of the largest wooden sculptures in Japan. Continue to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the spiritual heart of Kamakura and one of its most popular attractions. The shrine was originally founded by Minamoto Yoriyoshi in 1063, then enlarged and moved to its present site by the first shogun of the Kamakura government in 1180. Your day will end with shopping for local souvenirs and delicacies along Komachi Street.

This morning, a guide will meet you at your hotel and take you to a "sumo beya" or sumo stable. Here, you will have a peek behind the scenes at the world of sumo beya. All rikishi (wrestlers) belong to heyas, or sumo stables, where they live, train and eat. You will be able to visit one of these heyas to get up close and personal with these giant men and watch their asa geiko (morning training). The day begins in the early morning when the lowest-ranked men wake up and put in some practice before going about their assigned duties, which include cleaning the building and preparing the food for the main meal of the day. Higher ranked sekitori appear at a more reasonable hour, and they begin a practice session that runs from about 7 am until about 10 am. After several hours of warm-up and technique practice, the wrestlers play an exciting "King of the Castle" game where one wrestler stays in the ring fighting bouts without any rest until he is defeated. As the end time for training is in flux, the tour disbands at the stable. You will need to make your own onward arrangements.

Tokyo - Minato & Bay to Tokyo Narita Airport

 

Seoul Incheon International Airport to Seoul - City Centre

 

Your Accommodation

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae is located in Hongdae, which is well known for urban arts, indie music, clubs and entertainments in Seoul. It's a short walking distance from Hongik University station, local markets, parks, art galleries as well as the shopping and entertainment districts. The hotel features 270 contemporary rooms that have flexible furniture, premium bedding, free WiFi, IoT control system and Chromecast. Facilities include a modern restaurant & bar, gym, coin laundry and 2 meeting rooms.

Duration

4 Night Stay

Meal Plan

Buffet Breakfast

 

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

Today, explore the city like a local using public transport. Begin with a visit to Gwanghwamun Plaza, encountering the statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-Sin. Continue through Gwanghwamun gate to visit Gyeongbokgung (Gyongbok) Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Originally built in 1395, it was expanded in 1867 to become the largest, and arguably most beautiful of Seoul’s five palaces, with 330 buildings in total. Witness the ceremonial changing of the guard which takes place at 10:00 at Gwanghwamun Gate. While at the palace, there is an option to visit The National Folk Museum. Located within the palace grounds, the museum contains interesting exhibits about the history of Korean people and their culture. From there, take a short walk to Bukchon Hanok. This village dates back to the Joseon period and features traditional Korean houses, called hanok, many of which are still inhabited today. Spend time exploring the area, getting a closer look at the unusual architecture and learning about traditional village life. Next stop is Changdeokgung Palace, another palace from the Joseon dynasty. In addition to being one of the best preserved palaces, this UNESCO site is known for its Secret Garden where man-made structures were built in harmony with the natural surroundings. Conclude this city tour at another must see area in Seoul, Insadong. Located in the heart of Seoul, this neighbourhood is steeped in tradition and boasts a plethora of art galleries, antique shops, craft stores, and traditional teahouses. It's the perfect place to be immersed in Korean culture and explore traditional arts and crafts.

Meet your guide for a tour to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This border barrier between South and North Korea is steeped in history and intrigue. Spend time exploring the various sites and exhibitions at the DMZ including Freedom Bridge, 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Imjingak Park, the DMZ Museum and the Dora Observatory. Return to Seoul, where you will be dropped at City Hall. Your guide can provide instructions or directions on how to return to your hotel.

Enjoy the day as you wish. If you would like to arrange an activity, excursion, or other experience

Seoul - City Centre to Seoul Incheon International Airport

 

Hong Kong International Airport to Kowloon - Tsim Sha Tsui

 

Your Accommodation

Park Hotel Hong Kong

Ideally located in the heart of Kowloon's entertainment and business district, Park Hotel Hong Kong provides unlimited shopping opportunities and easy access for business or leisure meetings. The Park Hotel Hong Kong is within 5 minutes walking distance of The MTR (Subway) and only 10 minutes' driving distance from the Kowloon Station (Airport Express Trains). The Star Ferry Pier to Hong Kong Island and the China Ferry Terminal to major coastal ports is just a short walk away.

Duration

4 Night Stay

Meal Plan

Buffet Breakfast

 

Park Hotel Hong Kong

Start the tour on Hong Kong Island with a ride on the world's steepest funicular railway, the Peak Tram. Once at the top of The Peak. you'll be amazed by the spectacular skyline views. Then visit the celebrated Man Mo Temple and take a short walk through Graham Street wet market to see how the local people shop for groceries. Ride across Victoria Harbor on the iconic Star Ferry from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon and enjoy views of the skyscrapers and the hustle and bustle of other boats on the harbor. Once in Kowloon, stop for Dim Sum lunch and then stroll through Jade Market, where around 400 stalls sell accessories made from the revered green stone. Continue to Tin Hau Temple, a declared historical monument and then visit the colorful Flower Market, the center of Hong Kong's retail and wholesale flower business. Walk along Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, a tranquil scene of men and their bird cages and finally a visit to Goldfish Street to see the brightly colored tropical fish, an intriguing site.

Explore Sham Shui Po, one of Hong Kong's most fascinating neighborhoods on a food trail walking tour. This region in old Kowloon houses a plethora of foodie hot spots, from decades old eateries serving Hong Kong's most beloved dishes, to specialty food stores with delicacies that give Cantonese food its subtle yet rich flavors. Along the tour visit a Hong Kong style café, a soy specialty store, a dumpling house and a noodle restaurant for food tastings. This area is a chef's hidden heaven!

Dragon's Back is one of Hong Kong's most popular hikes. Start the tour with a walk through Shau Kei Wan wet market where you will see the daily life of Hong Kong residents before heading to the start of the trail. The hike begins along a lovely path that takes you through shady bamboo groves and lush woodland. Emerge into the open hillside that is often covered with wild azaleas or rose myrtle. Walk along the winding trail and rolling ridge to trace the 'dragon' and enjoy the breathtaking views of the coastline. See the distant Nine Pins Islands, Big Wave Bay, Tai Tam Harbor, Stanley and the Red Hill peninsula.

Kowloon - Tsim Sha Tsui to Hong Kong International Airport

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