Singapore & Tokyo Adventure

from$2199Tour + Flights
9days

per person, double occupancy* based on Aug. 21, 2018 departure

$300 Early Bird Discount. Expires Apr. 26, 2018.* All prices reflect savings.

Overview

Featuring	Modern mixes with traditional in Tokyo, plus explore the cultures of Singapore; travel on your own with flights, hotel & city tours included
Style	Independent PackageThese un-escorted packages have no set schedule or guides, so you have the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own from your centrally-located hotel. More of these packages Freedom to explore at your own pace; unescorted
Departures	Scheduled Dates; select from 6 open departures, August – December 2018
Price Includes	Flights Transfers Hotel Meals Round trip flights from Los Angeles via Singapore Airlines non-stop jet service including fuel surcharges and taxes and fees 7 nights Superior First Class accommodations Buffet breakfast daily Arrival and departures transfers Guided City tours of Tokyo and Singapore Added-Value: ¥2,500 pre-paid Suica transit/e-money card
Optional	Singapore Airlines Premium Economy upgrades available from $1,150 per person, subject to availability Exciting optional excursions in Tokyo and to nearby Mt. Fuji & Hakone or Nikko Optional Robot Restaurant Show in Tokyo Singapore optional excursions like a visit to the Zoo or a thrilling River Safari
Highlights	See some of Tokyo's major attractions like Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Gardens & Sensoji Temple Explore Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, Hawker Food Centers, Botanical Gardens & Thian Hock Keng Temple Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace
Departs	Los Angeles (LAX); other gateways on request (flight schedule)
Themes	History & Culture, Family Friendly
What to Expect	This leisurely-paced, independent tour requires minimal walking and is suitable for most levels of physical fitness. This tour does not include a tour guide or escort.

Prepare for your trip Already booked? Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more.

Begin your adventure in Tokyo, a place so deliciously different from what we know. A place where the uber hip and quietly conservative share space in a wonderful mix of neon lights, world-class food, Zen contemplation and downright fun. Cherry blossoms framing a silhouette of Mt. Fuji, sushi and ramen, karaoke and kimonos – Japan is a place so deeply rooted in tradition yet so welcoming of the future, and it all coalesces into a perfectly preened bonsai tree for the inquisitive traveler.

Then, continue on to Singapore, a city state that warmly embraces the kaleidoscope of peoples that call the country home. This melting pot has left a lasting impact on the vibrant culinary scene, one of Southeast Asia’s best. In recent years, awe-inspiring, futuristic attractions like Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands have enhanced the city skyline. However, the country still retains its charming, historic neighborhoods crisscrossed by crowded side streets still teeming with traditional vendor stalls. Nicknamed, the “City in a Garden”, Singapore is covered in greenery and full of impressive gardens, such as the Singapore Botanic Garden which is home to the world’s largest orchid display.

Dates, Prices & Options

Departure Dates & Prices

Early Bird Discount: Save up to $300 per person if you book by Apr. 26, 2018!

Departures & Prices per person, double occupancy*
2018 DEPARTURES
	Depart / Return	Package Price	Early Bird	Early Bird Good Thru	Current Price
Departs: Tue, Apr. 17, 2018 Returns: Wed, Apr. 25, 2018	Apr 17 – Apr 25	$2799	–	–	–	Departed
Departs: Tue, Apr. 24, 2018 Returns: Wed, May 2, 2018	Apr 24 – May 2	$2299	–	–	–	Closed
Departs: Tue, May 15, 2018 Returns: Wed, May 23, 2018	May 15 – May 23	$2599	–	–	–	Closed
Departs: Tue, May 29, 2018 Returns: Wed, Jun. 6, 2018	May 29 – Jun 6	$2399	–	–	–	Closed
Departs: Tue, Jun. 26, 2018 Returns: Wed, Jul. 4, 2018	Jun 26 – Jul 4	$2499	–	–	–	Closed
Departs: Tue, Aug. 21, 2018 Returns: Wed, Aug. 29, 2018 Book by Thu, Apr. 26, 2018 (midnight ET) to get the current early bird discount!	Aug 21 – Aug 29	$2499	–$300	Apr 26	$2199	Select
Departs: Tue, Sep. 4, 2018 Returns: Wed, Sep. 12, 2018 Book by Thu, Apr. 26, 2018 (midnight ET) to get the current early bird discount!	Sep 4 – Sep 12	$2599	–$300	Apr 26	$2299	Select
Departs: Tue, Sep. 18, 2018 Returns: Wed, Sep. 26, 2018 Book by Thu, Apr. 26, 2018 (midnight ET) to get the current early bird discount!	Sep 18 – Sep 26	$2599	–$300	Apr 26	$2299	Select
Departs: Tue, Sep. 25, 2018 Returns: Wed, Oct. 3, 2018 Book by Thu, Apr. 26, 2018 (midnight ET) to get the current early bird discount!	Sep 25 – Oct 3	$2599	–$300	Apr 26	$2299	Select
Departs: Tue, Oct. 16, 2018 Returns: Wed, Oct. 24, 2018	Oct 16 – Oct 24	$2499	–	–	–	Closed
Departs: Tue, Nov. 13, 2018 Returns: Wed, Nov. 21, 2018 Book by Thu, Apr. 26, 2018 (midnight ET) to get the current early bird discount!	Nov 13 – Nov 21	$2499	–$300	Apr 26	$2199	Select
Departs: Tue, Dec. 11, 2018 Returns: Wed, Dec. 19, 2018 Book by Thu, Apr. 26, 2018 (midnight ET) to get the current early bird discount!	Dec 11 – Dec 19	$2699	–$300	Apr 26	$2399	Select

Want to stay longer? We may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates. Ask us about prices and availability when (or after) you reserve (details).

Options & Fees

Singapore & Tokyo Adventure
Rooming Selection
Double Occupancy	included
Single Room Supplement
Sep 4, 2018; Sep 18, 2018; Sep 25, 2018	+$799
All other departures	+$599
Optional Excursions
Robot Restaurant Show	+$65
Full Day Nikko with lunch¹	+$160
Full Day Mt. Fuji & Hakone with lunch²	+$145
Gardens by the Bay	+$21

1. May 15 departure optional tour sequence is reversed: Nikko will operate on Day 5, and Mt. Fuji & Hakone on Day 4 -Apr 24 & Sep 18 departures: optional tours to Nikko and Mt Fuji will operate on Day 4. There are no optional tours running on Day 5. Please choose one of the optional tours.

2. May 15 departure optional tour sequence is reversed: Nikko will operate on Day 5, and Mt. Fuji & Hakone on Day 4 -Apr 24 & Sep 18 departures: optional tours to Nikko and Mt Fuji will operate on Day 4. There are no optional tours running on Day 5. Please choose one of the optional tours.

Flights & Departure Cities

Departure Airports
Los Angeles (LAX)¹	included

1. For flights from SFO, upgrades may be available to Premium Economy starting from $1,200 and to Business Class starting from $3,500. For actual prices and availability from this or other cities, please make your request during the reservation process so that our air team can check the availability and provide you with the exact rate for your chosen travel date. Rates and space are subject to availability with the airline, an increased deposit may be required to confirm a seating upgrade.

This package includes round-trip flights from the cities listed above. Please review the flight schedule, especially if you're booking connecting flights.

Coming from somewhere else? Ask us about availability and prices for flights from other cities when (or after) you reserve (details).

How to Make a Reservation

To make a reservation, simply select an available departure date and reserve online using our secure booking system. Or call one of our travel specialists at 800-555-5765. But first, check out our Things to Know section.

We only require a per-person deposit payment, which you can pay with your credit card or PayPal account. This deposit will be applied towards the cost of your package, and is generally non-refundable (details). The balance is due 75 days prior to departure (or within 72 hours, if you're booking less than 75 days prior to departure), and can be paid by credit card, PayPal, check or money order.

Deposit
Deposit	$600

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart USA

Check-in for your overnight non-stop flight to Tokyo via Singapore Airlines

Day 2: Arrive Tokyo, Japan

Accommodations: 4 nights Hotel Okura Tokyo.

Meet our representative upon arrival at Narita International Airport

Transfer via scheduled airport bus to your hotel located in central Tokyo for check-in

Full Day Itinerary: Tokyo e Youkoso! (Welcome to Tokyo!) Arrive today in Tokyo, one of the world's main economic centers and Japan's modern capital. Upon arrival, transfer, via scheduled airport bus, to your hotel located in central Tokyo, near popular districts like Roppongi and Akasaka. En route, you'll have your first glimpse of the stunning, modern skyline and glittering neon-lit streets that are quintessential Tokyo. The remainder of evening is at leisure.

Day 3: Tokyo City Tour

Included meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast, set out on a city tour to explore some of Tokyo's main sights

The tour ends at Tokyo Station; explore independently or make your own way back to the hotel

Full Day Itinerary: After breakfast this morning, set out on a city tour to explore some of Tokyo's main sights. Begin at the Tokyo Tower, modeled after (and slightly taller than) the Eiffel Tower in Paris, where you will enjoy a wonderful view of the city. Proceed to the Imperial Palace Garden Plaza, which dates back to the 15th century and is the former site of Edo Castle and the present residence of the Emperor of Japan. Visitors are not permitted inside this very private residence of royalty. Stop at a view point to admire the Nijubashi Bridge and surrounding gardens.

Continue to Sensoji Temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon, dedicated to the Buddhist deity of mercy and compassion. Sensoji Temple is one of the most popular sights in Tokyo. Later, stroll Nakamise shopping street, which stretches over approximately 250 meters from the main grounds of Sensoji Temple. It is lined with more than 50 shops, which offer local specialties and souvenirs. Finally, drive through Ueno and Tokyo's "Electric-Town," Akihabara. Finally, the tour will disband at Tokyo Station, where you can continue your exploration independently or make your own way back to your hotel.

Optional Excursion: Robot Restaurant Show, $65 Enjoy the famous, Robot cabaret show at the Robot Restaurant in the Kabukicho red-light district. The hour long show is full of flashing neon lights, techno music and drums, while brightly colored robots perform. Your entry ticket includes one drink (beer, sake, mineral water or soft drink) - dinner is not included. Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to show time. Tickets must be booked in advance. The official price for this adventure is approximately $80, providing a savings of $15 if booked and pre-paid with Friendly Planet. Make your own way, independently to/from the restaurant.

Show Time: 7:50pm

Note: Due to the high-tech nature of the robots, should there be unexpected maintenance during your scheduled visit, you will be accommodated the following day.

Days 4-5: Tokyo

Included meals: Breakfast.

2 days at leisure to explore the wonders of Tokyo on your own

Full Day Itinerary: Enjoy the next two days discovering the wonders of Tokyo and all it has to offer. Your hotel is conveniently located in the center of Tokyo and by train or subway you can easily explore Tokyo's major attractions using your pre-paid Suica transit card. From popular shopping areas like Ginza and Omotesando, where you can purchase the latest fashions, to sprawling entertainment and nightlife districts like Roppongi and Shinjuku, Tokyo seems to have a place to indulge in every desire. And, by taking a relaxing stroll through one of Tokyo's beautiful parks or gardens, you may even forget that you're in the largest city in the world. See the sights on your own, arrange optional excursions or schedule a day trip to Mt. Fuji or Nikko. To book optional excursions in Tokyo for this tour, go to www.jtb-sunrisetours.jp. These excursions are operated by Sunrise Tours JTB, our land operator for this tour.

Optional Excursion: Day 4 - Full Day Nikko with lunch, $160. This full day tour by motor-coach will take you from Tokyo to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nikko, a city picturesquely set amid mountains, where numerous magnificent shrines and pagodas are found, including Toshogu Shrine, which houses the mausoleum of the first Tokugawa shogun. The shrine has an unusual mixture of Confucian, Zen and Shinto architecture and is the original site of the see-no-evil, hear-no-evil, speak-no-evil monkeys, which you will find carved on one of the gates. Return to Tokyo by motor-coach this evening. The tour ends in Tokyo at Ginza or Shinjuku, then make your own way back to your hotel or stay and experience some of Tokyo’s famous nightlife. Nikko is approximately 2.5 hours from Tokyo by bus. This is a regularly-scheduled, English-speaking bus tour. Assistance from Hotel Okura to tour pick up point is included. (Note: Toshogu Shrine is currently being renovated in various stages lasting through Mar 2024.) **May 15 departure optional tour sequence is reversed: Nikko will operate on Day 5, and Mt. Fuji & Hakone on Day 4 - Apr 24 & Sep 18 departures: optional tours to Nikko and Mt. Fuji will operate on Day 4. There are no optional tours running on Day 5. Please choose one of the optional tours.

Optional Excursion: Day 5 - Full Day Mt. Fuji & Hakone with lunch, $145. This full day trip from Tokyo takes you to one of Japan’s most iconic places, Mt. Fuji. Travel by motor-coach all the way up to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station. At this height, you will be amazed at the spectacular, breathtaking views from high above the clouds. After an included lunch, sightseeing continues in popular Hakone with a Lake Ashi cruise and a gondola ride on one of Hakone's ropeways. Return to Tokyo by motor-coach this evening. The tour ends in Tokyo at Ginza or Shinjuku, then make your own way back to your hotel or stay and experience some of Tokyo’s famous nightlife. Mt. Fuji is approximately 2.5 hours from Tokyo by bus. This is a regularly-scheduled, English-speaking bus tour. Assistance from Hotel Okura to tour pick up point is included. **May 15 departure optional tour sequence is reversed: Nikko will operate on Day 5, and Mt. Fuji & Hakone on Day 4 - Apr 24 & Sep 18 departures: optional tours to Nikko and Mt. Fuji will operate on Day 4. There are no optional tours running on Day 5. Please choose one of the optional tours.

Day 6: Tokyo/Singapore

Accommodations: 3 nights Rendezvous Hotel Singapore. Included meals: Breakfast.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Singapore

Upon arrival in Singapore, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel

Day 7: Singapore

Included meals: Breakfast.

Morning tour of Singapore

Afternoon at leisure for independent sightseeing

Full Day Itinerary: Your morning tour of Singapore features a drive around the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall. Next, stop at Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Then visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples in Singapore. Afterwards, make a stop a local handicraft market. Proceed to the National Orchid Garden within the Singapore Botanic Gardens, boasting 60,000 orchid plants. The balance of the day is at leisure where you can perhaps explore the Gardens by the Bay or taste your way through Singapore’s many Hawker Food Centers.

Day 8: Singapore

Included meals: Breakfast.

Full day at leisure to explore Singapore or join an optional excursion

Optional Excursion: Gardens by the Bay, $21. Featuring more than 1 million plants from more than 5,000 species, Gardens by the Bay is a must-see destination filled with wonders from around the world. Marvel at the indoor waterfall over 100 feet tall and stroll above the jungle canopy via aerial walkways at Cloud Forest. Replicating the cool and dry Mediterranean climate, Flower Dome showcases exotic plants from 5 continents in 9 different gardens. Watch as the Supertrees come alive with special effects at night. Hotel pick-up service is included, but visitors must make their own way back to their hotel. This is a regularly-scheduled, English-speaking bus tour and may have pick-up service from various hotels. Guide service within the park and entrance to the OCBD skyway excluded.

Day 9: Depart Singapore/Arrive USA

Included meals: Breakfast.

Transfer to the airport for your return flight

Arrive in the USA later today

Hotels

Rendezvous Hotel Singapore

Superior First Class

The Rendezvous Hotel Singapore is located in the Arts & Heritage district, and reflects the history and artistic trends of the region. The Rendezvous Hotel provides the latest in technology and connectivity, as well as interesting and inspiring sculptures, paintings and instillations.

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