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G.E.T is a very experienced tour provider and the tours that they have put together have always been great. Hunter Valley Grammar School, Japan tour There were so many highlights for our students such as our school visit and Tokyo Disneyland! Everyday you could probably say had a highlight in it! Amaroo School, Japan tour Providing Living Lessons around the world. Why do schools choose to travel with G.E.T Educational Tours? Saving schools TIME and MONEY- Proudly Australian owned and operated, we offer international and domestic educational student tours in line with the Australian school curriculum. Our expertise in creating experiential learning opportunities for schools is unrivaled and over 13,000 students and teachers benefit from this each and every year LOCAL SUPPORT - For more than 55 years we have been providing schools support from our local staff and local offices when and where you need it including hosting parent and student information nights, predeparture document review with lead teacher and support with airport departures should it be required G.E.T has developed LONG TERM and TRUSTED relationships with our ground partners to ensure that your school receives the most competitive rates available Our number one priority is the SAFETY and SECURITY of students and teachers. G.E.T selects all our partners carefully on the basis of their risk management process and ability to provide comprehensive support to groups when travelling Travel with PEACE OF MIND - Both local and international 24-hour emergency contact information is provided to teachers on all tour documentation for contact at any time, for any reason Tour Focus Many of our itineraries are based on key Australian curriculum requirements. Our current range of educational programs have been designed based on teacher feedback and evolve each year, remaining relevant to curriculum and in line with expected outcomes of teachers and parents. Language History Culture STEM & STEAM Adventure & Leadership Music Visual & Performing Arts Social Justice & Human Rights Sporting Tours G.E.T is a proud member of the following professional industry associations.
Japan Golden Route Hiroshima A-Bomb Dome Aerial View A great tour to combine with your sister school visit. Introduce your students to Japanese culture and language, visiting the many key destinations along Japan s Golden Route. An ideal tour for first-time travellers and tailored to both primary and secondary students, the itinerary is designed to place students into language-rich environments so that they improve their language skills and gain a greater understanding of Japanese culture. HOMESTAY ADD-ON OPTIONS AVAILABLE: NEXT PAGE For more information visit: www.getours.com.au/destinations/asia DAY 1 AUSTRALIA TOKYO Fly from Australia to Tokyo on an overnight flight DAY 2 TOKYO Meet and greet on arrival in Japan where you will exchange your voucher for your JR Rail pass before making your way to the train station (subject to arrival time in Tokyo) Travel by train to central Tokyo and make your way to your accommodation (2 nights). Remainder of day is allocated as leisure at your teachers discretion. DAY 3 TOKYO (B) Catch the train to Disneyland and spend a fun day on the rides and attractions Did you know: You may prefer to visit Harry Potter World at Universal Studios in Osaka, it s up to you! DAY 4 TOKYO KYOTO (B) Enjoy free time for sightseeing in Tokyo before boarding the Shinkansen for an afternoon departure to Kyoto Check in to your accommodation and enjoy some free time this evening to explore Kyoto DYK: Travel on the Shinkansen is a wonderful experience and Japan train stations are an ideal location for practicing language skills and observing the Japanese culture. DAY 5 KYOTO (B) Explore the city of Kyoto with its many cultural and historical sites We offer a number of cultural activities you can select from, including fan painting, activities at the Kyoto Handicrafts Centre and sushi making DAY 6 KYOTO (B) Today explore Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Many schools make time to visit Nara, site of the famous Kofuku-ji and Todai-ji Temples. DAY 7 KYOTO HIROSHIMA (B) Board the Shinkansen for Hiroshima On arrival check in to your accommodation Your accommodation is a comfortable 5 minute walk to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the A-Bomb Dome DYK: The Peace Memorial Park is the highlight of every school visit to Japan. The moving story of the Children s Peace Monument will stay with your students forever. Fold paper cranes and place them at the statue. DAY 8 HIROSHIMA OSAKA (B) Explore Hiroshima further with a visit to Miyajima Island After lunch (own arrangements), head to the station for your train to Osaka On arrival in Osaka it is an easy walk to your accommodation nearby DYK: You can visit Himeji Castle today, built in 1333. It is the finest example of Japanese castle architecture which survives today. We recommend a stop on your way to Osaka for a tour of this magnificent castle. DAY 9 OSAKA AUSTRALIA (B) Enjoy your last morning in Japan and complete any last minute sightseeing Travel by train to the airport for your afternoon/evening departure to Australia DAY 10 AUSTRALIA Morning arrival into Australia TOUR INCLUSIONS: Return economy airfares including pre-paid taxes, levies & charges 7 nights hostel accommodation Breakfast daily 7 day Ordinary Japan Rail pass Disneyland Passport Meet and greet on arrival in Japan 8% consumption tax and service charges in Japan 1 complimentary sim card Please visit our website for the current tour costing.
Hiroshima Homestay Homestay programs are popular with many schools, and the Hiroshima International Cooperation Centre is highly respected by teachers for its teaching methods and selection of homestay families. Due to the content, facilities and activities included, these programs must commence on specific days. DAY 1 AUSTRALIA - HIROSHIMA (MONDAY) Fly from Australia to Hiroshima, connecting via Tokyo DAY 2 HIROSHIMA (L, D) (TUESDAY) After being met on arrival at Hiroshima Airport, transfer to Hiroshima International Co-operation (HICC) for your welcome and orientation Cultural activity this afternoon (Origami, flower arrangement or wear Yukata) Accommodation for the next 3 nights is at HICC DAY 3 HICC (B, D) WEDNESDAY After breakfast, commence the first of your Japanese language lessons (3 hours) In the afternoon, participate in your cultural activity After dinner, there are plenty of great evening activities to choose from Did you know - the HICC has a great range of sporting facilities and games available such as pool tables, table tennis, and indoor basketball court, gymnasium, reading room, a library and much more DAY 4 HICC (B, L, D) THURSDAY After breakfast, depart HICC for a full day excursion to Miyajima Island and Hiroshima. Highlights of the day include the Peace Memorial Park and the A- Bomb Dome. Return to HICC for dinner and evening activities DAY 5 HOMESTAY - HIROSHIMA (B, L, D) FRIDAY After breakfast, commence today s language lessons (3 hours). in the afternoon, you will meet your host family and begin your 2 night homestay. All meals are provided while on homestay DAY 6 HOMESTAY - HIROSHIMA (B, L, D) SATURDAY Students will enjoy spending a day with their homestay family. DAY 7 HIROSHIMA - KYOTO (B) SUNDAY The homestay family will return students to HICC before lunchtime. Transfer by private coach to Hiroshima station then travel by Shinkansen to Kyoto Tokyo Disneyland Make your way to your accommodation in Kyoto where you will spend the next 2 nights discovering the former Imperial capital of Japan DAY 8 KYOTO (B) MONDAY After breakfast, explore Kyoto with its many cultural and historic sites We can recommend a number of cultural activities such as fan painting or sushi making DAY 9 KYOTO (B) TUESDAY After breakfast, travel by local train to Universal Studios Osaka, home of Harry Potter World. Spend the day at Universal Studios then return to your accommodation that evening DAY 10 KYOTO - TOKYO (B) WEDNESDAY After breakfast, board the Shinkansen for travel to Tokyo The remainder of the day is allocated as leisure at your teachers discretion DAY 11 (B) TOKYO - AUSTRALIA THURSDAY After breakfast, the remainder of the day is allocated as leisure at your teachers discretion Catch the train to the airport and board your flight home to Australia DAY 12 AUSTRALIA Morning arrival into Australia Please visit our website for a full list of tour inclusions and current tour costings. HIROSHIMA OPTIONS - WITHOUT HOMESTAY CULTURAL PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: 5 nights accommodation at the centre (B, L, D daily) 6 hours of lessons Hiroshima and Miyajima Island day tour including coach transfers, entrance fees and English speaking guide School visit and Okonomiyaki cooking lesson including coach transfers 3 x cultural activities INTENSIVE LANGUAGE PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: 5 nights accommodation at the centre (B, L, D daily) 12 hours of lessons Hiroshima and Miyajima Island day tour including coach transfers, entrance fees and English speaking guide School visit including coach transfers 3 x cultural activities Peace Memorial Park
Japan Land of Technology Modern Japan the Land of Technology is leading the way in many areas of scientific research including space exploration and ISS relations, new vehicle technology, electronics, robotics and very fast trains. This wonderful itinerary allows students to experience the magnificent Japanese culture whilst learning more about the ways in which technology will affect the world they will grow up in. For more information visit: www.getours.com.au/destinations/asia DAY 1 AUSTRALIA TOKYO SUNDAY Fly from Australia to Tokyo Meet and Greet on arrival where you will exchange your voucher for your JR Rail pass (subject to arrival time in Tokyo) Transfer to your accommodation by private coach DAY 2 TOKYO (B) MONDAY After breakfast take the train to the National Museum of Emerging Science & Innovation (Miraikan). The Museum is a fabulous hands-on and English friendly experience featuring androids (ASIMO demonstration), cutting edge science experiments and Geo Cosmos movement and screening (closed on Tuesdays). Lunch nearby before walking to the Sony ExploraScience Centre View Rainbow Bridge and the Odaiba Statue of Liberty before returning by train later that afternoon to your accommodation DAY 3 TOKYO TSUKUBA TOKYO (B) TUESDAY After breakfast this morning travel by private coach to Tsukuba Science Park (approximately 1 hour from Tokyo) Guided tour of KEK Home to the Belle II Mega Accelerator, KEK is a particle accelerator research laboratory Lunch nearby in the Tsukuba department store food court Make your way by coach to JAXA Space Research Facility self guided tour of the space exhibition followed by a guided tour of the KIBO Flight Control Room and Astronaut training facility (English) Return to Tokyo by coach later that afternoon DAY 4 TOKYO TSUKUBA TOKYO (B) WEDNESDAY After breakfast this morning travel by private coach to Tsukuba Science Park Arrive at NIMS (National Institute for Materials Science) for your workshop including lecture and experiments (English) before a guided tour of the facility witnessing Creep Tests and the Thermal Spray Laboratory Lunch nearby in the Tsukuba department store food court Your coach will take you to Science Square Tsukuba, the showroom exhibiting the progression of Industrial Technology and an insight into research undertaken by the Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (AIST) Return to Tokyo by coach later that afternoon DAY 5 TOKYO - YAMANASHI PREFECTURE - MT. FUJI - TOKYO (B) THURSDAY Travel by private coach to the Maglev Exhibition Centre in Yamanashi Prefecture (1.5 hours from Tokyo). See the Maglev demonstration and exhibition and learn how engineers have evolved the high-speed train industry through the use of magnets. Experiencing the Maglev train test run every 20 minutes on the 2.7 KM track where it reaches speeds in excess of 500 KMS per hour is a great thrill. Travel by private coach to Mt. Fuji 5th Station for lunch and some souvenir shopping before making your way to the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre where students will develop a greater understanding about the geology of Mt. Fuji as well as the important role it plays in Japanese culture Return by coach to Tokyo later that afternoon DAY 6 TOKYO (B) FRIDAY After breakfast at your hotel, take the train to Edo Tokyo Museum and discover the fascinating history of Tokyo Find your lunch nearby before heading to the Meiji Shrine in Harajuku and spend time wandering the streets known for their colourful street art, cosplay and fashion scene Following Harajuku, walk or train to Shibuya and experience the famous Shibuya crossing. Take particular notice of the beautification of the Shibuya River area which is undergoing huge transformation along its 2.5 km length to Tokyo Bay and the amazing engineering required to complete this huge task. Return to your hotel by train later this afternoon DAY 7 TOKYO OSAKA (B) SATURDAY After breakfast make your way to the nearby JR station and travel to Osaka by train On arrival at Shin Osaka station, transfer to the Osaka metro line and make your way to you nearby accommodation to check in The remainder of the day is allocated as leisure at your teachers discretion DAY 8 OSAKA (B) SUNDAY After breakfast at your hotel head to Osaka Science Museum by local train where you will be met by your guide for a guided tour. A short 60-minute tour, the museum features 4 floors highlighting Familiar Chemistry, Electricity and Energy, the Universe and Discovery and more. The best exhibit is in the museum foyer, see the robot solve the Rubik s Cube in just 16 steps! Next door to the Osaka Science Museum is the Osaka National Museum of Art which is worth a visit. After taking some lunch nearby, board a local train to visit the worldrenowned Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (20 mins by train). With 15 large tanks, there is a focus on the fish of the Pacific Rim as well as specific zones featuring Japan Forest, Antarctica and more. Over 30,000 creatures and 620 species. Return to your hotel by train and enjoy some leisure time at your teachers discretion DAY 9 OSAKA (B) MONDAY Pack your bags and travel to Universal Studios, spend the day here Return to your hotel by train later that afternoon to pick up your bags and head to the airport for your flight home DAY 10 OSAKA AUSTRALIA TUESDAY Arrive home to Australia Please visit our website for a full list of tour inclusions and current tour costings. Robot on Odaiba Island Asimo
Wabi Sabi This 9-day tour has a strong emphasis on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) concepts, and introduces students to Japanese language and culture by visiting many well-known and iconic sites. Suitable for both primary and secondary students, Japanese language students will improve their language skills and gain a greater understanding of Japanese culture. Students will also gain self-confidence and learn to solve challenges as a team. This itinerary is easily adaptable to schools wishing to incorporate a visit to their sister school. For more information visit: www.getours.com.au/destinations/asia DAY 1 AUSTRALIA TOKYO Fly from Australia and arrive in Tokyo airport Meet and greet on arrival in Japan where you will exchange your voucher for your JR Rail pass before making your way to the train station for the trip into Tokyo (subject to arrival time) Accommodation for the next 2 nights is at our preferred youth hostel DAY 2 TOKYO (B) Travel by train and spend a fun day at Disneyland Return to your accommodation DAY 3 TOKYO TAKAYAMA (B) (RAIL PASS DAY 1) After breakfast use your JR Rail pass and arrive in the traditional township of Takayama Your guide will meet you on arrival and transfer you by private coach to your traditional hands on Gohei-mochi making workshop (Grilled Rice Cake) Transfer by private coach to your accommodation Accommodation for the next 2 nights is at our preferred youth hostel DAY 4 TAKAYAMA (B) (RAIL PASS DAY 2) Catch the local bus to Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato), an open-air museum exhibiting over 30 traditional thatched roof houses constructed like hands in prayer Enjoy a chop stick making workshop in one of the thatched roof houses Catch the local bus back to Takayama bus terminal and walk to your accommodation DAY 5 TAKAYAMA KYOTO (B) (RAIL PASS DAY 3) Travel to Kyoto on your JR Rail pass and make your way to the accommodation Spend the afternoon walking around this magnificent city and explore Kyoto city at night Accommodation for the next 2 nights is at our preferred youth hostel DAY 6 KYOTO (B) Explore the city of Kyoto with its many cultural and historical sites Enjoy a number of cultural activities you can select from, including fan painting, activities at the Kyoto Handicrafts Centre and sushi making Schools may also prefer to visit Harry Potter World at Universal Studios, rather than visit Disneyland in Tokyo DAY 7 KYOTO HIROSHIMA (B) (RAIL PASS DAY 5) Travel on the Shinkansen to Hiroshima then by ferry to Miyajima Island Visit the famous Itsukushima Shrine, see the beautiful deer or even take a walk on one of the hiking trails Accommodation for the next 2 nights is at our preferred youth hostel DAY 8 HIROSHIMA (RAIL PASS DAY 6) Commence your self-guided walking tour of Hiroshima There are many places of interest to visit, including the Peace Memorial Park, the A-Bomb Dome, and the Hiroshima Memorial Cathedral for World Peace Did you know: The Peace Memorial Park is the highlight of every school visit to Japan. The moving story of the Children s Peace Monument will stay with your students forever. Fold paper cranes and place them at the statue. DAY 9 HIROSHIMA OSAKA (RAIL PASS DAY 7) Travel by Shinkansen to Osaka airport to connect with your flight back to Australia DAY 10 ARRIVE IN AUSTRALIA TOUR INCLUSIONS: Return economy airfares including pre-paid taxes, levies & charges Meet and greet on arrival in Japan (subject to arrival time) 8 nights accommodation (youth hostel) Breakfast daily Gohei-mochi making workshop with transfers Local bus tickets to Hida Folk Village (Hida-no-sato) and chopstick making workshop 7 days JR Rail pass Disneyland school special Passport 8% consumption tax and service charges in Japan Please visit our website for the current tour costing. Kyoto
Japan Homestay add-ons The Japan homestay program offers students a special insight into Japanese society through an intensive cross cultural experience of daily life, in particular Japanese customs and values. For those schools interested in providing a homestay experience with a difference, we also offer a homestay experience in Kyoto (Ayabe) and Osaka (Wakayama/Tanabe Farmstay). All homestay programs are for 2 or 3 nights. All Homestays meet school risk management requirements. AYABE SCHOOL VISIT (APPROX. 45 MINUTES NORTH OF KYOTO) Approximately 45 minutes north of Kyoto on the JR Line, this 3 day/ 2-night experience provides students with the opportunity to experience life with a Japanese family, and participate in cultural and sporting activities with the local schoolchildren in Ayabe. It is a common theme of our Japan tour feedback from students homestay is the highlight of their tour, and often wish they could spend more time with their host families. This homestay add-on includes 2 nights homestay with a Japanese family, 3 meals per day and school exchange. INCLUDES: 2-night stay with a homestay family who will deliver the students to school in time for class Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided daily Participation in school activities may include tea ceremony, PE Aikido and other cultural activities Excursion to Kurotani to witness the making of handmade washi paper After saying goodbye to their new friends and homestay families, students return to Kyoto by train Please note that this homestay program is also available as a 4D/3N program. Price on request. Hand mkaing washi paper WAKAYAMA/TANABE CITY FARMSTAY (APPROX. 2 HOURS FROM OSAKA) Located 2 hours south of Osaka by train, Tanabe is the second largest city in Wakayama Prefecture. Whether it is walking along the spiritual pilgrimage route, relaxing in the magnificent setting of an outdoor onsen, or rafting in the Dorokyo Gorge, this area is spectacular and well worth a visit. Famous for its fruit trees, especially oranges and ume (a cross between a plum and an apricot) the farmstay offers the chance to be part of an active community and could involve picking, sorting or packing oranges, or any other agricultural work required. INCLUDES: 2 nights farmstay accommodation for students 2 nights Ryokan accommodation in Akitsuno Garten for teachers 1 night accommodation at Kawayu Midoriya Ryokan 4 day charter coach Half day English speaking guide on arrival day English speaking guide for 3 days School visit Taiko mini concert and experience Volunteering work (optional) All meals included Price on request. Students in front of Himeji Castle??????????????????????????????
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