Overnight Trek = Ambitious

Having crossed the Atlantic to visit some of our sisters across the sea, we’re turning our eyes across the Pacific to visit four more of Colorado’s Sister Cities. Sadly, all many Americans know about Korea is what they’ve seen on M*A*S*H. We’ll look in depth at the Miracle on the Han and the eternally energetic modern face of the Land of the Morning Calm in order to learn so much more. Time won’t allow us to see all its many wonders, but the taste will be a memorable joy. From the beauty of Korea we’re off to Japan. From suburban Tokyo to the green slopes of Mount Fuji and more, Japan will offer much to beguile you. The rising sun and the morning calm await you in South Korea and Japan!

Includes all bus and air transportation, admissions, guides, lodging and 20 meals, including all breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners.

Itinerary:

Wednesday, September 16
Depart from Denver International Airport

Thursday, September 17
Arrive in Seoul
Welcome dinner & overnight, Seoul
D

Friday, September 18
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
Group lunch at Jogyesa Temple, Insadong
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Seoul
Namdaemun Market
N Seoul Tower by night
Overnight in Seoul
B, L

Saturday, September 19
Korean Folk Village, Yongin
Moran Market & exploration, Seongnam
War Memorial of Korea museum, Yongsan-du
Optional Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain Show & Bamdokkaebi Night Market, Seoul
Overnight in Seoul
B

Sunday, September 20
Transfer to airport
Fly to Narita, Japan
Bus to Moriya
Welcome Dinner & overnight, Moriya
B, D

Monday, September 21
Yamagata Museum of Art, Yamagata
Afternoon cultural program
Free time & overnight, Moriya
B, L

Tuesday, September 22
Asahi Brewery tour, Moriya
Depart for Yamagata
Group lunch
Group dinner & overnight, Yamagata
B, L, D

Wednesday, September 23
Bunshokan history museum, Yamagata
Yamadera Temple
Overnight in Yamagata
B

Thursday, September 24
Depart for Fujiyoshida
Lunch along our journey
Welcome Dinner & overnight, Fujiyoshida
B, D

Friday, September 25
Fujisan Museum
Goddess of Mount Fuji shrine
Group lunch
City exploration by bus & cultural program
Overnight, Fujiyoshida
B, L

Saturday, September 26
Depart for Tokyo
Afternoon & evening on your own
B

Sunday, September 27
Free time & day in Tokyo
Farewell Dinner & overnight, Tokyo
B, D

Monday, September 28
Transfer to airport
Depart for Denver
B

B = Breakfast included
L = Lunch included
D = Dinner included