High School Students to Japan
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
Here's what's not included:
- Membership in Denver Takayama Sister City Committee (tax deductible) if you are not already a member, we require you to join the committee; to join Denver Sister Cities International, click here then select either the "Annual Traditional Membership" or the "Around the World" membership
- Travel insurance - check out our FAQ about insurance
- Lunches
- Personal items (snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
Note: there is no tipping in Japan
Critical dates:
- Note: There is a 4% surcharge on payments made using credit card
- Payments should be made by checks made out to "DSCI" with a memo field of "2023 Japan Exchange Trip"
- You can bring payments to any group orientation session or mail to:
DSCI
2650 E. 40th Ave.
Denver, CO 80205 - $2,500 due on or before April 15
- $1,450 due on or before May 16
Cancellation policy:
- Once purchased, airline tickets are non-refundable
- Cancellation on or before April 15: $200 fee for travel agency withheld; rest of non-airline ticket money is refundable
- No refund for cancellation after April 15