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Wonders of Japan

May 10th – May 19th 2024 (Sold Out, Request Waitlist )

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Our  Japan group tours are chock full of diverse activities including unique cultural experiences, fantastic landscapes & people photography, and all the beautiful temples and architecture which make Japan so iconic. This year we’ve added stunning valleys, riverside hot springs, magnificent waterfalls, and so much more. Best of all, we’ve managed to include these great experiences with highly-rated accommodations at a fraction of the typical Japan small group tour cost!

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Tokyo: 2 Nights 

Highlights: 

* Privately guided tour throughout Tokyo ( Meihi Shrine, Harajuku Fashion District, Akihabara Electric City, Asakusa Kanon Temple, Shinjuku ):

- Asakusa Kanon Temple (Sensoji Temple): See and photography Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist Temple.

- Harajuku:  Whether you are a goth, punk, or anything in between, there is a shop in Harajuku that caters for you and the photo ops and window shopping in and of itself makes the visit worthwhile. Not to mention, the famous Takeshita dori (Cat Street). Google it! 

- Meiji Shrine: Dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken, the shrine was completed in 1920, eight years after the passing of the emperor and six years after the passing of the empress. The importance of this dynastic ruler resulted in the naming of the entire Meiji Period in Japanese history, thus making the shrine one of Tokyo's most famous landmarks. 

- Shinjuku: Great restaurants, shops, neon lights everywhere you look, and everything in-between. The "Times Square" of Tokyo! Need we say more?  

The Japanese Alps & Her Wonders; Stunning Valleys, Hot Springs, & Waterfalls: 

* Shin-Hotaka no Yu Hot Springs:  We'll relax our weary muscles and enjoy the sounds of the Gamata river flowing gently beside us. This open air hot spring is in a beautiful setting and a perfect stop to experience one of Japan's oldest traditions. 

* Hirayu Great Falls:   This magnificent waterfall is over 200 ft tall and 20 ft across. Fantastic photo opportunities await from the perfect vantage point!

Takayama: 2  Nights

* Privately guided tour throughout Takayama:

- Optional Takayama Morning Market: Located on the bank of the Miyagawa River, the market is famous and well worth a visit to see the stands selling local   farm produce, flowers and crafts. We'll get some awesome photographs of the local culture here. There are also great micro sake breweries where     we'll have the chance to sample the beer, Takayama's most famous product!

- Optional  Hida Folk Village Visit:  This open air museum exhibits over 30 traditional houses from the Hida region, the mountainous district of Gifu Prefecture around Takayama. The houses were built during the Edo Period (1603 - 1867) and were relocated from their original locations to create the museum in 1971. In a village-like atmosphere, the museum features buildings such as the former village head's house, logging huts, storehouses and a number of gassho-zukuri farmhouses. These massive farmhouses are named after their steep thatched roofs which resemble a pair of hands joined in prayer ("gassho"). They were moved here from nearby Shirakawago; these gassho-zukuri houses are the reason for the region's World Heritage status.

Hiroshima & Charming Miyajima Island: 1 Night

Hiroshima: 

*Privately guided tour of Hiroshima:

Miyajima Island:  Miyajima is small sacred island located in the Inland Sea. It has been a holy place of Shintoism since the earliest times. Here we find perhaps the most photographed site in Japan; The Floating Torii Gate, designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's considered one of Japan's '3 Most Beautiful Views!

- Vermilion Torii Gate & Optional Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima:  After a ferry ride to this sacred island we'll visit the world famous vermilion torii gate at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. If we're lucky, we'll see the shrine and gate during high tide when it looks like it's floating in the middle of the sea. Entrance to the shrine itself is optional (not included) but it's not necessary to go inside to experience the incredible surroundings and views of the torii gate. Miyajima has been  selected as one of Japan's three most scenic places. Though the island itself is unfairly overshadowed by its beautiful gate, the semi-wild deer, gorgeous temples, and superb nature trails are more than worth the experience even it wasn't there...

Kyoto: 4 nights

* Privately Guided Tour of Kyoto:

- Okochi Mountain Villa:  The  former "pad" of the popular samurai film star Okochi Denjiro (1896-1962), this famous villa consists of several beautiful gardens and buildings, including living quarters, tea houses, and a zen meditation hall. After exploring the grounds, we'll enjoy matcha green tea which Japan has become so famous for. A unique "Buddhist Style" lunch will follow.

- Monkey Park Iwatayama:   While there won't be any snow (thankfully), these Japanese Macques, also known as snow monkeys, are the northernmost-living nonhuman primates in the world! There bright red faces and human-like expressions make them ideal candidates for some awesome images and "portraits". We'll meander up a small hill to reach the park with a nice overlook filled with these feisty apes!

- Fushimi Inari Shrine:  A PhotoFly favorite, this photography wonderland is an entire world of shrines and torii gates spread across an entire mountain in Southeast Kyoto!

* Free time in Kyoto to explore on your own ( So much to see!)

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Price: $3895.00, single supplement: $825.00.

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Cancellation Policy & Refunds

*There is a $100.00 administrative fee for all cancellations. Cancellations made 120 days or more prior to the trip departure date (January 11th, 2024) are fully refundable except for the $100 fee. Cancellations less than 120 days prior to the trip departure date (January 12th, 2024) will receive no refund of the full amount due. No refunds on unused portions of the tour. Credit card fees and PayPal processing fees cannot be refunded. After airline tickets are issued, airline cancellations are per the airline’s policy and are usually non-refundable and changeable with a fee plus new ticket price. Travel insurance strongly encouraged (ask us about policy options).

*Hotels subject to change based on availability

COVID Cancellation Policy – Local Planet Travel Services OR Guest may cancel this reservation if the USA or country(s) we are visiting mandates a country-wide closure due to COVID. If this happens, you would receive a full refund. If a guest chooses, the funds can remain on file and be applied for any future tour with PhotoFly Travel Club. *Please note bank merchant service fees when using a credit card are non-refundable. 

MANDATORY VACCINE REQUIREMENT: The safety of all our guests is a top priority regardless of where our adventures take us. All travelers are required to have an approved COVID-19 vaccination to participate in this tour. Travelers that meet this mandatory requirement can join our adventures after 14 days has elapsed since their final dose. Proof of vaccination must be provided by emailing a copy of the participants COVID-19 vaccination card to [email protected] upon sign up. *Guests who are not vaccinated for medical reasons are exempt from this mandatory vaccine policy with proof from a certified medical professional.

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* 9 nights/10 days throughout the highlights of Japan

* Breakfast Everyday

* 1 lunch, 3 Dinners Included (Welcome Dinner & Farewell Dinner!)

* Japan is a wonderful country to see by train and of course they’re world-famous for their advanced bullet train system. For many of our journeys between each city we visit, we’ll use this fun and efficient way to travel the country. This is one place where local public transit is a lot faster than using a vehicle!

* All Transfers, All JR Rail tickets, All Public JR Transit Passes, All Entry fees and activities as listed in the daily itinerary, & Taxes included!

* Tour Director to coordinate trip and help those who want to learn more about using their camera's, taking better pictures, etc throughout these Japan small group tours .  ( PhotoFly Travel Club adventures are  laid back  when it comes to photography.  They are not workshop style based tours and  you do not need to be an avid photographer to join.  All are welcome!)

* International Airfare is not included. We are happy to help you find a good flight as always! (Flying into Narita International Airport in Tokyo (NRT) and departing from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka)

* All Taxes, Fees, & Transfers Included

COVID Cancellation Policy – Local Planet Travel Services OR Guest may cancel this reservation if the USA or country(s) we are visiting mandates a country-wide closure due to COVID. If this happens, you would receive a full refund. If a guest chooses, the funds can remain on file and be applied for any future tour with PhotoFly Travel Club. *Please note bank merchant service fees when using a credit card are non-refundable.

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Venmo :  Send trip payments to @photofly ( www.venmo.com/photofly )

Japan Refundable Deposit

$ 600.00

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• Day 1 Arrive to the “Land of the Gods” No Meals
• Day 2 Explore the “Land of the Gods” (B, L, D)
• Day 3 Idyllic Island #1, Ionian’s Southern Paradise (B)
• Day 4 Shipwrecks, Caves & Sublime Beaches! (B, L)
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• Day 7 Meteora & Her Amazing Monasteries (B)
• Day 8 Breathtaking Vikos Gorge & Stone Bridges (B, D)
• Day 9 The Lake, The Island & The Ferry (B)
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• Day 11 The Rugged North Coast (B, D)
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• Sunday 19 May, 2024 Thursday 30 May, 2024 English Multiple Room Types €3,150 Confirm Dates

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Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

Moscow Metro Tour

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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