Boas%ng(a(truly(unique(cultural(heritage(and(rich(in(scenic(wonders(Japan(offers(all(the(ingredients(for(a(memorable(and(invigora%ng(holiday(in(the(Far(East.(With(world@class(hotels,(in%mate(guesthouses,(bustling(ci%es(and(convenient(transporta%on(this(exci%ng(island(na%on(offers(hassle@free(and(comfortable(travel.!

Japan | Ironman & Beyond!

Arrival Sapporo Aug-19-2015 Departure Osaka Aug-31-2015

Featuring hand-picked guides, lavish accommodation, optimized local transport and top experiences.

THIS PROGRAM CAN BE TAILORED TO YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS OR WISHES, PLEASE CONTACT US

Created specifically for Ironman athletes and their families this unique custom itinerary offers not just a compelling and fully supported Ironman experience, but a comprehensive cultural journey into the most fabled regions of Japan. Featuring lots of exciting activities for all ages, plenty of exercise, amazing food experiences and an in-depth exploration of Japanese ancient and contemporary culture, this is the definitive tour for adventurous families. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime family experience, supported by one of Asia’s most prominent boutique travel companies.

Sapporo – Kushiro – Hidaka – Lake Toya & Ironman Race – Tokyo – Nikko – Nagano – Kyoto – Nara !

Nature Hikes – Snow Monkeys – Imperial Castles – Robots & Manga – Food Heaven – Geisha Spotting!

Excludes!interna/onal!flights,!personal!expenses,!meals!not!specified,!race!entry!fee,!any!shipping!!Early!booking!discounts!available,!please!enquire!

Boas%ng(a(truly(unique(cultural(heritage(and(rich(in(scenic(wonders(Japan(offers(all(the(ingredients(for(a(memorable(and(invigora%ng(holiday(in(the(Far(East.(With(world@class(hotels,(in%mate(guesthouses,(bustling(ci%es(and(convenient(transporta%on(this(exci%ng(island(na%on(offers(hassle@free(and(comfortable(travel.!

Japan | Ironman & Beyond!

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS What you need to know about the trip

THIS PROGRAM CAN BE TAILORED TO YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS OR WISHES, PLEASE CONTACT US

INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST •  The services of local guides and hosts for all specified excursions and arrivals/departures •  All mentioned hotels in specified room types for double occupancy with daily breakfast •  Entrance fees and permit costs for sights mentioned in the itinerary •  Domestic return flight from Sapporo to Kushiro in Economy Class •  Domestic one-way flight from Sapporo to Tokyo in Economy Class •  Full day sightseeing with private van or coach in Kyoto and Nara •  Full day guide services for the day trip tp Nikko and the Nikko 2-day pass •  Full day guided sightseeing with private van or coach in Nagano •  All relevant bullet train tickets, including back to the airport in Tokyo on the last day •  All relevant JR train tickets

EXCLUDED FROM THE TRIP COST •  Local transportation in Tokyp;

When!touring!Tokyo,!private!vehicles!are!unnecessary!when!you!have!access!to!a!guide!and!Japan’s!worldCclass!public!transporta/on!system.!Please!note,!for!any!sites!that!require!an!entrance!fee,!please!pay!this!locally.!The!same!applies!to!your!public!transporta/on.!This!will!give!you!complete!freedom!to!explore!Tokyo!as!you!see!fit.!This!op/on!is!both!cheap,!quick!and!more!fun!than!cars!in!a!congested!city!

•  Op%onal(Asashiyama(Zoo(entrance(fee(in(Sapporo(•  Op%onal(Jozankei(Onsen(in(Sapporo(•  Any(meals(not(specifically(men%oned(as(included(•  Any(taxis(or(local(transport(required(for(unscheduled(transfers(between(sights,(restaurants(or(hotels(•  Any(personal(expenses(like(shopping,(minibar,(laundry,(etc(•  Any(%ps(to(drivers(and(guides(•  Ironman(par%cipa%on(fee,(bike(and(gear(handling(or(shipping,(insurance(and(Ironman(related(permits(

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