Prices and what's included

Our current pricing figures are below; until we actually purchase all the parts of the trip, prices are subject to change. So these prices are a best estimate.

Tokyo, Kyoto, and Takayama

Price: Total price: $2,800 per person

* Plus, each traveler must join Denver Sister Cities International.

* We anticipate running at least one fund raising event the students are expected to participate in.

Here's what's included:

• Round trip airfare, Denver to Tokyo and return
• 12 days and 13 nights in Japan
• Business hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto
• Homestay in Takayama
• Transportation to and from hotels
• Transportation between cities by bus or rail
• Three segments on shinkansen (bullet train)
• Admissions to various venues (museums, temples, etc.)
• All meals in Takayama plus all breakfasts, four lunches, and four dinners in Tokyo and Kyoto

 

• Creation and maintenance of this website as an information source and communication tool
• Information about the trip (Prices, Itinerary)
• Information about the travelers (students and chaperones)
• Information about each destination
• Discussions of issues that concern trip members
• Tips and tools (currency conversion, weather, time zones, etc.)
• Information about other resources, either on the web or locally available (public library, personal libraries of trip members, etc.)

 

• Services of two tour escorts: Chris Hindman and Gail Jackson
Pre-trip
• Interface with travel agent to coordinate itinerary requirements and negotiate best prices comensurate with desired quality
• Run orientation meetings to create detailed tailored itineraries and provide language and cultural background
• Provide information about local events that may be of interest to members of the trip
• Provide focal point for completing paperwork and making payments
During trip
• Lead group through all connections from original departure through final return
• Provide support (communication, direction, other assitance) throughout the trip
• Connect with local contacts for enhanced experiences (guides, drivers, etc.)
Post trip
• Provide focal point for coordinating exchange of digital pictures in a common trip album
• Run a welcome-back potluck party for returning travelers

 

• Note: there is no tipping in Japan

 

Cancellation policy:

• Once purchased, airline tickets are non-refundable
• Cancellation before March 18: $200 fee for travel agency withheld; rest of non-airline ticket money is refundable
• No refund for cancellation after March 19