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, Takayama, and Kyoto

Total price: $3,950 per person

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

* Note that the cost is about $4,450, but the Denver Takayama Sister City Committee is providing a $500 scholarship for each student

* Note due to constantly changing airfares, prices are subject to change until we actually buy tickets

* 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
• 9 nights and 10 days in Japan
• Standard class (3 star) hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto
• Local homestay in Takayama (3 nights)
• Transportation to and from hotels
• Transportation between cities by bus or rail
• At least three segments on shinkansen (bullet train)
• PASMO IC card for transportation and more in Tokyo and Kyoto
• Admissions to various venues (museums, temples, etc.)
• All breakfasts and dinners
   
• Creation and maintenance of this tripsite 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: (see "The Travelers" page):
• 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
  • Possibly run a welcome-back potluck party for returning travelers