WONDERS OF JAPAN $ 2999 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE TOKYO KANAZAWA KOCHI KAGOSHIMA THE OFFER Take a voyage to the Far East and open your eyes to a feast of exotic treasures. Experience the energy of Toyko city and the serenity of Mt Fuji, then sail majestically through open waters to picturesque villages and coastal towns. With just one departure date and limited spots, grab your chance to discover the very best of Japan and South Korea now. This 14 day package through Japan and South Korea is sure to excite those looking for advenure. Witness the breakthtaking Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi, take a Tokyo city tour discovering world-class shopping standing adjacent to ancient Buddhist temples. Sail aboard MSC s Splendida ship, docking in Fushiki-Toyama, Kanazawa, Maizuru, Busan, Kagoshima and Kochi. Be mesmerised by Kagoshima s active volcano, Sakurajima. Includes return international flights, two nights hotel accommodation, nine night MSC cruise through Japan and South Korea, 28 meals including all meals while cruising and so much more. INTERIOR BELLA CABIN $2999 OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA CABIN $3599 BALCONY FANTASTICA CABIN $3999 *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.
THE ITINERARY Day 1 Australia Tokyo, Japan Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth for Tokyo, Japan (via Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing or Taipei). Fly with either China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China or China Airlines (subject to availability). Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Welcome to Japan! Upon arrival your exciting journey begins. Arrive into Tokyo and be met by the tour guide and transferred to the hotel. Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai, Tokyo Meals included: None Day 3 Mt Fuji & Lake Ashi Day Tour Today visit famous Mount Fuji and nearby Lake Ashi on a full day tour from Tokyo. Along the way get a sense of the amazing natural landscape in the immediate region just outside Tokyo. Upon arrival at Mt Fuji, enjoy the astounding views of the entire region and an informative museum that details the ecology, meteorology, culture and history of the mountain and the nearby Fuji Five Lakes. You ll also have time during your stop to check out the secondfloor observation deck, offering stunning vistas of the peak of this renowned mountain on clear days. Continue to Mount Fuji s 5th Station, which lies about halfway up the mountain, for more incredible views. Take 30 minutes to wander the site s souvenir store and its Torii Gates and Shrines, which help commemorate the mountain s symbolic role as a transition between heaven and earth. Next head to Lake Ashi, which lies in a crater formed by a massive volcanic eruption around 3,000 years ago. Take a short 15-minute cruise of this postcard-perfect body of water, admiring views of Mount Fuji, Mount Komagatake and other peaks in the distance. Please note: views of Mt Fuji are subject to weather conditions. Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai, Tokyo Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Tokyo Morning City Tour Yokohama This morning make a quick stop at the Imperial Palace, where you ll have time for a quick photo opportunity in front of this famous home of the Japanese Emperor. Continue next with a stop at the ancient Asakusa Kannon Temple, (also called Sensoji) a famous religious landmark that is the city s oldest Buddhist sanctuary. Then take a drive through Akihabara, an atmospheric neighbourhood of glowing neon, full of electronics vendors selling all forms of appliances and computer gear and Ueno, a lovely section of Tokyo known for its many parks, temples and museums, as well as the famous Ameyoko Street, which hosts a well-known market. Then transfer to Yokohama Port to board your home for the next 9 nights MSC Splendida ship. The cruise departs at 4pm. Day 5 At Sea Eco-ship MSC Splendida carries you in stylish luxury to the most desirable cruise destinations in the world, while being a beautiful destination in her own right. With so much aboard, every day on MSC Splendida brings travellers of all ages new things to explore. Day 6 Fushiki-Toyama, Japan 1:00pm to 9:00pm Fushiki-Toyama Port, located roughly in the centre of the main island of Japan, has been thriving since long ago as a major port on the Japan Sea coast. Day 7 Kanazawa, Japan 8:00am to 8:00pm Kanazawa is the capital of the Ishikawa Prefecture, on Japan s central Honshu Island. It s known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts
THE ITINERARY Day 8 Maizuru, Japan 7:00am to 7:00pm Maizuru is a city in the Kyoto Prefecture, on an inlet of the Sea of Japan. Here the sea breeze meets the red brick - be sure to check out the temples and brickwork s whilst on land. airport for your return flight to Australia. Meals included: In-Flight Day 14 Arrive In Australia Day 9 Busan, South Korea 1:00pm to 7:00pm A large port city in South Korea - Busan is known for its beaches, mountains and temples. It s a modern day metropolitan city with lots on offer for tourists. Day 10 Kagoshima, Japan 1:00pm to 9:00pm A seaside city on Japan s Kyushu Island - Kagoshima is known for Sakurajima, an active volcano that faces Kinko Bay. Day 11 Kochi, Japan 1:00pm to 10:00pm Situated on the island of Shikoko in Japan, Kochi is the capital of the Kochi Prefecture. Locals love the town for its small, friendly and casual atmosphere. Surrounded by coastline & mountains in the north this beautiful town has much to offer. Day 12 At Sea Day 13 Yokohama arrive at 7:00am - Australia Disembark after your last breakfast onboard. Be transferred to the
TOUR INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS Witness the breathtaking Mount Fuji Take a short cruise on Lake Ashi See Senso-ji, Tokyo s oldest Buddhist temple on a Tokyo city tour Dock in Fushiki-Toyama, Kanazawa, Maizuru, Busan, Kagoshima and Kochi Discover the thriving port of Fushiki-Toyama Visit Kanazawa, known for its well preserved Edo-era districts See Maizuru, on the Sea of Japan Enjoy metropolitan Busan Admire Kagoshima s active volcano - Sakurajima Experience the friendly and casual atmosphere of Kochi TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C vehicles TRANSFERS Return airport & port transfers FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) from SYD/MEL/ BNE/*ADL/*PER ACCOMMODATION 2 nights hotel accommodation CRUISE 9 night MSC Cruise through Japan and South Korea Sail aboard the incredible MSC Splendida ship DINING Enjoy 28 meals including all meals while cruising TOUR ESSENTIALS English-speaking tour guide Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges
IMPORTANT INFORMATION *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com. au or contact our customer service team on 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure BOOKING INFORMATION After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation email. You will also be directed to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete your Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase. Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by TripADeal s standard Terms and Conditions in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information Please Note: all additional charges are payable direct to TripADeal (unless otherwise stated). OFFER ESSENTIALS Travel offer is valid for travel on the 3rd May 2018 Travel offer is valid for one person based on twin share Single Traveller Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies - Inside Bella Cabin: $1600 - Ocean View Fantastica Cabin: $2100 - Balcony Fantastica Cabin: $2800 Departure Dates (2018) May: 3 Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth Interstate Surcharges *Adelaide: $300 per person *Perth: $400 per person FLIGHTS Airline(s) Used China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines or Air China plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability) Arrive Early Not available Stay behind in Tokyo $300 per person, subject to availability Please note: - This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers - No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued - Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking CRUISES Cabins All cabins are subject to availability; some cabins may have restricted views ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used 3-4 Star (self-rated) - Tokyo: Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - Cruise: MSC Cruise Lines - MSC Splendida ship *Please note: rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Extra Nights Not available Maximum Room Capacity 2 people Child Policy - No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents - Strictly valid for Children/infants 2 years old and over Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed Triple Share Not available Bedding Configuration Land: Double or Twin Bedding (subject to availability) Cruise: Twin Bedding (subject to availability) Adjoining Rooms (Interconnecting Rooms) Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 52 per vehicle Optional Tours / Activities - Shore excursions can be booked/ reserved directly with the cruise line prior to travel (subject to availability) - Shore excursions can also be booked whilst onboard (subject to availability) EXCLUSIONS - Visa fees and requirements (A visa for Japan is not required if travelling on an Australian passport) - Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary (including any specialty restaurants onboard cruise) - Gratuities/tipping: *Mandatory Cruise: at approx. $13 USD (approx. $18 AUD) per person/day charged to your onboard account *Recommended Land: $10 AUD per person/day payable on tour - Optional activities/tours (including any onshore excursions as part of cruise) - Personal expenses - Travel insurance (Mandatory) *** Please Note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised with TripADeal OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Cabin Experiences: *Bella Bella fares are the great-value way to enjoy the comforts of life on board an elegant, modern cruise ship. - Enjoy a wide choice of superb cuisine to celebrate the tastes of the Mediterranean with a chance to indicate preferred dinner sitting. - Access to gourmet buffets with 13 different gastronomic corners open for 20 hours a day - Daily cabin service and goodnight turn down service *Fantastica Fantastica fares offer all the benefits of Bella plus a variety of extra privileges. - Cabins on the upper decks and in the most convenient positions on the ship - Priority in choice of dinner sitting - Complimentary continental breakfast on every morning except morning of departure - Cabin service 24 hours a day TOUR GUIDE vs TOUR LEADER Tour Guide: Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group. Tour Leader: An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined. Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all TripADeal travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. CRUISE: Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking. Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing. Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice. Check your specific sailing for exact departure and arrival times. All times are local to the port. COACH TOUR: Meals: Daily breakfast is included in the tour, for all other meals; lunches and dinners the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. You can also enquire about any allergies and food and if necessary advise meals to be to be prepared with any medication you require. Luggage: You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and offloading of their luggage from the coach. Gratuities: Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip for the tour leader and driver is $10 AUD per person per day, which will be collected whilst on tour. Any optional extras on board the cruise will incur an 18% gratuity - this is additional to the mandatory amount of $13 USD per person per day that is charged to your onboard account. Fitness Level Required / Mobility: Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile. Please note; a basic level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. VISAS A Tourist Visa for Japan is not required if travelling on an Australian Passport Please Note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required. INSURANCE TripADeal is proud to offer a range of travel insurance products in partnership with My Travel Insurance. SCHEDULE OF FEES Voluntary Changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue. 1st Change - $100.00 per person + any 2nd Change - $150.00 per person + any Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Changes within 14 days of departure $500.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Name Changes Due To Passenger Error If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider will apply. This includes booking changes requested
IMPORTANT INFORMATION by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue. 1st Change - $100.00 per person + any 2nd Change - $150.00 per person + any Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Changes within 14 days of departure $500.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider.