A complete, all-inclusive tour with maximum quality sightseeing!
Stay at comfortable and conveniently located hotels
Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels except on Day 01
Local/Western/International Veg/Non-Veg lunches
Indian/Local/Western/International Veg/Non-Veg dinners
Stay 03 nights in Tokyo
Visit Asakusa Sensō-ji Temple
Experience Nakamise-dori Street
Enjoy the River Sumida Cruise
See Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Visit Tokyo Tower
Visit Shinjuku Gyo-en
Visit TeamLab Planets
Visit Zōjō-ji Temple
Ride the Hakone Ropeway (weather conditions permitting)
Enjoy Lake Ashi Cruise (weather conditions permitting)
Visit Mt Fuji – 3rd/4th/5th Station (weather conditions permitting)
Stay 01 night in Nagano
See Matsumoto Castle
Visit Shirakawa-go Village
Stay 01 night in Kanazawa
Visit the Nomura-ke Samurai House
Visit Kenroku-en Garden
Experience Kin-paku – Gold Leaf workshop
Stay 06 nights in Osaka
Excursion to Kyoto
Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Visit the Kinkaku-ji Temple and see the Golden Pavilion
Visit Nijo Castle
See Osaka Castle
Excursion to Hiroshima
Visit Miyajima Island
See the Itsukushima Jinja Shrine
View the floating Torii Gates – Japan’s second most recognizable landmark
See the Atom Bomb Dome
Visit the Peace Memorial Museum
Excursion to Nara
Visit Tōdai-ji Temple and see Nara Deer Park
Visit Umeda Sky Tower
Experience traveling on the Shinkansen Bullet Train
Services of an experienced and professional tour manager throughout
DAY 01
Arrive Tokyo – Welcome to Japan!
Today, begin your beautiful journey of Japan with Airtours Holidays. Arrive at Narita Airport where you will be met by your Tour Manager at the arrival area after clearing immigration and customs. The coach will depart from the airport between 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM considering most flights arrive at Narita airport around that time. Kindly manage your own transfer if you are unable to meet the Tour Manager at the designated time. Then check-in to the hotel. (Standard check-in time is 1500 hrs.)
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Tokyo. (D)
DAY 02
Guided City Tour – River Sumida Cruise – Asakusa Sensō-ji Temple – Visit Shinjuku Gyo-en
After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a guided tour of Tokyo. Start with a cruise on River Sumida and enjoy the landscape of Tokyo from the river. Then, visit the 7th Century Buddhist Sensō-ji Temple in the Asakusa District. Also walk through the Nakamise Shopping Street, which has been in existence since the 17th century. Enjoy a local lunch. Drive past the Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Visit Shinjuku Gyo-en, that has been around since the Edo Period (1603-1868) as a feudal lord’s Tokyo residence. In 1949 it was dedicated to the citizens of Japan as a public park.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Tokyo. (B, LL, D)
DAY 03
Visit Tokyo Tower – Zōjō-ji Temple – TeamLab Planets
After a buffet breakfast, visit Tokyo Tower, that was constructed in 1958, and is an enduring icon of Japan. Get a bird’s eye view of Tokyo from the Main Observation Deck at 150 metres. Later visit the Zōjō-ji Temple, an impressive temple complex housing the tombs of six Tokugawa shoguns. Enjoy a local lunch. Thereafter, visit TeamLab Planets and experience immersive art involving light, water, and sound.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Tokyo. (B, LL, D)
DAY 04
Tokyo – Hakone Ropeway – Lake Ashi Cruise – Mount Fuji – On to Nagano
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Hakone and take the Hakone Scenic Ropeway. Thereafter, embark on a cruise on Lake Ashi. Enjoy a local lunch. Later, drive to experience the majestic Mt Fuji, Japan’s most famous symbol! Take in the amazing view of the valley below from Mt Fuji (3rd/4th/5th Station – weather conditions permitting). Drive to Nagano and check in.
Tonight enjoy a local dinner.
Overnight in Nagano. (B, LL, LD)
DAY 05
Nagano – Matsumoto – On to Kanazawa
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed for a photo-stop at the Matsumoto Castle – a black, moated castle with a wooden keep that is the oldest in Japan, with the Northern Alps as its backdrop. Enjoy a local lunch. Later drive to the village of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site where you will discover steep thatched-roof Gassho houses that have been around since the 11th century. This unique architectural style, harmonized into the magnificent mountain landscape was developed to help the inhabitants to survive the extremely harsh winter. Walk around the village to experience daily life in this remote area. Drive to Kanazawa and visit the Nomura-ke Samurai House. You can walk through the different levels of the house to see the living quarters and gardens that are well-preserved even to this day.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Kanazawa. (B, LL, D)
DAY 06
Kinpaku Experience – Kenroku-en – On to Osaka
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to experience Kinpaku – the usage of Gold Leaf. Bring back home your own postcard decorated with gold leaf. Thereafter, proceed to the beautiful Kenroku-en, one of the most fascinating gardens in Japan and marvel at the waterfalls, ponds and charming tea-houses. Enjoy a local lunch. Later drive to Osaka.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Osaka. (B, LL, D)
DAY 07
Excursion to Kyoto – Kiyomizu-dera – Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – Kinkaku-ji Temple – Nijo-jo – Osaka
After a buffet breakfast, drive to Kyoto and visit the Kiyomizu-dera temple complex, a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto. Later, head to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, one of Kyoto’s top sights. Enjoy a local lunch. Later drive to Kinkaku-ji Temple and marvel at the Golden Pavilion. Then visit Nijo-jo, a castle with historical importance. Return to Osaka.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Osaka. (B, LL, D)
DAY 08
Excursion to Hiroshima – Miyajima Island – Peace Memorial Museum – Osaka
After a buffet breakfast, transfer to Hiroshima by bullet train. Drive to Miyajima Ferry Pier to embark on a ferry ride to Miyajima Island. See the floating Torii Gates – the second most photographed monument in Japan and see the Itsukushima Jinja Shrine. Take the ferry back to the mainland. Enjoy a local lunch. Drive to Hiroshima – the city where time stood still when it was devastated during World War II by the Atom bomb. See the Cenotaph which is a tribute to all those people who died due to the bombing. See the Atom Bomb Dome – the only building that remained after the bombing which has now become the symbol of Hiroshima. Visit the Peace Memorial Museum. Later transfer to Osaka by Bullet train.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Osaka. (B, LL, D)
DAY 09
Excursion to Nara – Deer Park – Tōdai-ji Temple – Umeda Sky Tower – Osaka-jo Photo-stop
After a buffet breakfast proceed to Nara, the first capital of Japan, dating back to the 8th century. Visit the Tōdai-ji Temple has the largest bronze statue of Buddha in Japan, also called the Great Daibutsu. See the deer in their natural habitat the deer are designated as a national treasure and have become a symbol of the city. Enjoy a local lunch. Later, visit Umeda Sky Tower, one of the Osaka’s which consists of two 40-storey towers that are connect at their top with bridges and an escalator crossing the wide atrium-like space in the center. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Osaka from the observation deck. Later, visit Osaka Castle, one of the renowned castles of Japan.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Osaka. (B, LL, D)
DAY 10
Farewell!
After buffet/boxed breakfast, transfer to Osaka Kansai Airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your holiday.
(B)
FOR CLIENTS PROCEEDING TO SOUTH KOREA
DAY 10
Osaka, Japan – Flight to Seoul – Arrive Seoul, South Korea
After a buffet/boxed breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight to Seoul, South Korea. (Flight Cost Included) Arrive at Seoul Airport. After clearing immigration and customs, transfer to Seoul and check-in to the hotel.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Seoul. (D)
DAY 11
Seoul – Gyeongbokgung Palace – Insa-dong Cultural Street – Jogyesa Temple
After a buffet breakfast, visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is the largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty. Wear the Hanbok as you walk through the palace grounds. Later, participate in a Kimchi-making masterclass. Enjoy a local lunch. Thereafter, visit the Insa-dong Cultural Street and the Jogyesa Temple built in the 14th century, is the Jogyesa Temple, is center of Buddhism in South Korea. Return to Myeongdong.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Seoul. (B, LL, D)
DAY 12
Seoul – Excursion to DMZ – Lotte Tower Mall Sky Observatory
After a buffet breakfast, transfer to the DMZ (Demilitarised Zone), which serves as a buffer zone between South Korea and North Korea. Visit the Imjingak Park, Dora Observatory and the Tonglichon Unification village. Also experience the 3rd Tunnel that the North Korean regime dug to infiltrate Seoul. Enjoy a local lunch. Afterwards, visit the Lotte Tower Sky Observatory to get an aerial view of Seoul and its suburbs. Later, walk along Seokchon Lake.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Seoul. (B, LL, D)
DAY 13
Farewell!
After buffet/boxed breakfast, transfer to Incheon International Airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your holiday.
DEPARTURE DATES IN 2026
March 26, 28, 30
April 02, 04, 06
NOTE
Tour starts in Tokyo (Japan) on the above-mentioned dates for clients taking this tour.
TOUR COST 2026 – Japan
LAND COST – 09 Nights / 10 Days
Per Person on Twin Sharing: US$ 4,499
Single Room Supplement: US$ 730
TOUR COST 2026 – Add-On South Korea
LAND COST – 03 Nights / 04 Days
Per Person on Twin Sharing: US$ 1,749
Single Room Supplement: US$ 648
NOTE
As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room. There will be no reduction for triple sharing.
Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two different people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
There could be possibility of flight departure on the previous evening.
On certain departure dates, the itinerary may be operated in reverse order. However, all services and inclusions will remain the same.
WHAT YOUR TOUR COST INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
CHINA
Beijing
– Guided City Tour
– Visit Tiananmen Square
– Visit the Forbidden City
– Visit Yonghe Lamasery
– Visit the Temple of Heaven
– Visit the Great Wall of China
– Visit the Summer Palace
– Visit a Pearl Factory
– Stroll down the famous Hutongs (time permitting)
Xi’an
– Visit Xi’an City Wall
– Experience the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show
– Visit the Terracotta Army Museum
– Visit the Wild Goose Pagoda
Yangtze River Cruise
– Shore Excursion to White Emperor City
– Sail through Qutang and Wu Gorges
– Cruise aboard the luxurious Victoria Ship
– Shore Excursion to Fengdu “City of Ghosts”
– Visit Shennü (Goddess) Stream
– See the magnificent Three Gorges Dam
Shanghai
– Guided City Tour
– Visit the Jade Buddha Temple
– Visit the classical Yuyuan Gardens
– Walk along the iconic Bund
– Huangpu River Cruise
– Experience a spectacular Acrobatic Show
– Ride the ultra-fast Maglev Train
ACCOMMODATION
03 nights in Crowne Plaza Lido hotel or similar in Beijing
02 nights in Novotel Xi’an SCPG or similar in Xi’an
03 nights onboard the Victoria Cruise
03 nights Radisson Collection Yangtze Shanghai or similar in Shanghai
MEALS – AS SPECIFIED IN THE ITINERARY
Daily buffet breakfasts at the hotel except on Day 01
Daily local / International / Continental Vegetarian lunches
Daily Indian / Local / International Vegetarian / Non-vegetarian dinners
TIPS, PORTERAGE & WATER
2 bottles mineral water (500 ml each) per person per day
Tips to drivers and guide
Porterage of 1 bag per person (20 Kg)
TRANSFERS
All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by deluxe air-conditioned coach
TRAIN
Bullet Train from Beijing to Xi’an (2nd class)
Bullet Train from Xi’an to Chongqing (2nd class)
FLIGHTS
Flight from Yichang to Shanghai
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
COST OF INTERNATIONAL AIR TICKETS
Cost of deviation: In case any clients wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking.
Cost of Transfer: In case clients are arriving or departing at a time that is different from the group arrival/departure time, which will be conveyed to the clients while booking the tour, there will be an additional cost of transfer. The group arrival and departure timings will vary from tour to tour.
Cost of visas to travel on the tour.
Medical / Travel insurance.
Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels, cruise shore excursion and any type of beverages in cruise etc. Anything not specified under inclusions.
Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary
Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’
Departure taxes except where included.
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
US Citizens: Tourist Visa Required
Indian Passport with Green Card: Tourist Visa Required
Note: Cost of the above-mentioned visas is not included in your tour price.
OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is very important to find out before you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries.
We recommend clients take overseas travel insurance to cover any eventuality while on tour.
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Due to very high and constant demand, as a Tour Operator, we are required to pay non-refundable deposits to secure and block accommodation, entrances to prominent landmarks, train tickets, cruise tickets, internal flight tickets amongst other services to cover all services indicated in the itinerary. For this very reason we are required to take a non-refundable deposit from you for booking the tour.
In view of the above, unfortunately, this deposit cannot be refunded, even in case of any emergency due to which you have to cancel the tour.
We humbly advise you to take necessary insurance to cover the tour cost, in case of any eventuality.
Booking Terms
Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour: US$ 1000 Per Person
Full payment to be made: 75 days prior to departure
Cancellation Policy
74 Days to 45 Days: 50% of Total Tour cost Per Person
44 Days to 30 Days: 75% of Total Tour cost Per Person
30 Days till Tour date: 100% of Total Tour cost Per Person
Discontinuation of tour due to any personal emergency: No refund for unutilised services
IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED
All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
Standard check-in at hotels is 1400-1500 hours and check out is 1100-1200 hours.
The Tour Cost is a combination of various arrangements and multiple services, and hence cannot be calculated on an individual service basis. The tour cost is one single component and not calculated individually.
Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
Passengers taking early morning flights will be provided with boxed/packed breakfast.
Keeping in view the luggage compartments of coaches, trains & internal flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size luggage and 1 carry-on/cabin bag per person.
The granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the Embassy or Consulate. Airtours Holidays is not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process and any situation arising out of delay in granting visas by the authorities has to be sorted by the clients.
In case you are not able to continue the tour due to loss of passport, theft, illness, or any other life-event beyond our control, Airtours Holidays is not liable to give any refund on unutilized services.
Please note that in case any clients loses their passport, the cost of getting a new passport and necessary charges to revise the arrangement to return home will be borne by client, and there will be no refund for any unutilized services.
Airtours Holidays shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any delay in flights or change in Schedule by the airline and any situations arising out of the same. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Airtours Holidays will not be liable for the same.
Airtours Holidays shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which
