TEMPTATIONS OF JAPAN WITH SEOUL

Arrival at Narita or Haneda International Airport.

• NARITA (NRT): After immigration and customs, you will be met by a Spanish-speaking assistant who will help you board the Airport Limousine Bus (regular shared service to the hotel) to your hotel. *The assistant will not board the bus with you and will not escort you to the hotel.

*Depending on your flight's arrival time, there may not be a direct Airport Limousine Bus to the hotel. In that case, you will take a bus to Tokyo Station, from where you will take a taxi. (The assistant will give you enough cash for the taxi fare.) *If the Airport Limousine Bus is not operating, we will provide an alternative transfer (train + taxi, etc.).

• HANEDA (HND): After immigration and customs, you will be met in the arrivals hall by a Spanish-speaking assistant. Transfer to your hotel by taxi. *The assistant will not board the taxi with you and will not escort you to the hotel.

*Guests will not be able to enter their rooms until check-in time (3:00 PM). *On the first day of the program (Tuesday or Friday), a Spanish-speaking guide will be available at the hotel from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM to provide information to passengers.

Note: In the event of a significant flight delay in Japan, we may not be able to reschedule the arrival transfer. In such a case, passengers will be asked to make their own way to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. At 8:20 a.m., meet in the lobby on the ground floor/1st floor of The Main Tower for a half-day group tour of Tokyo with a Spanish-speaking guide.

WE WILL VISIT:

• Meiji Shrine (dedicated to Emperor Mitsuhito)
• Imperial Palace Plaza (You will not enter the palace grounds)
• Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Street with its rows of souvenir shops.

Around 1:00 p.m., the tour concludes in Ginza. The rest of the afternoon is free. Return to the hotel on your own (The guide will explain how to get back to the hotel).

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: “TEA CEREMONY” IN ASAKUSA (85 USD NET PER PERSON)

• At 12:30 p.m., after visiting Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Street in Asakusa, meet with a Spanish-speaking assistant. (The guide will indicate the meeting point during the visit to Senso-ji Temple.)
• Walk to the tea ceremony venue with the assistant.
• 1:00 PM: Tea ceremony begins.
• Explanation of the tea ceremony. Demonstration of the tea ceremony by a master tea teacher. Enjoy a sweet treat and matcha tea. Take souvenir photos.
• 2:00 PM: The activity ends at Asakusa subway station. (The assistant will explain to the passengers how to return to the hotel or go to Ginza by subway but will not escort them.) *Lunch is NOT included. If you are hungry, you should have a light snack during your free time on Nakamise Street in Asakusa.

Notes: *Participants in this optional activity will not travel to Ginza with the group by bus. Socks are required for the tea ceremony. We do not sell this optional activity at the destination. Passengers need to book this flight 3 weeks before traveling to Japan. Depending on availability, we may not be able to confirm availability.

Breakfast at the hotel. At 7:50 a.m., meet in the lobby for a full-day group excursion to Hakone with a Spanish-speaking guide.

WE WILL VISIT:

• Lake Ashi (boat ride)
• Hakone-jinja Shrine (a beautiful Shinto shrine famous for its torii gate built on the shores of Lake Ashi)
• Hakone Open Air Museum

At 5:00 p.m., return to the hotel. Lunch at a restaurant is included that day.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In case the boat does not operate due to heavy rain and wind, we will visit Hakone Sekishoato (a reconstruction of a checkpoint on a medieval road) as an alternative.

Breakfast at the hotel. *One suitcase per person will be sent separately by truck from the hotel in Tokyo to the hotel in Kyoto.

• At 8:00 am, meet in the lobby and transfer to Tokyo Station with a Spanish-speaking assistant.
• At 9:21 am, departure from Tokyo to Kyoto on the Nozomi bullet train #227.
• At 11:32 am, arrival at Kyoto Station where a Spanish-speaking guide will meet you.

Please note: Train schedules are subject to change.

Start of the group excursion to Nara. Nara is located one hour away from Kyoto.

IN NARA WE WILL VISIT:

• Todai-ji Temple (colossal Buddha statue)
• Nara Park (with many deer)

At 6:00-6:30 pm, arrival at the hotel in Kyoto and check-in.

*Lunch is NOT included. We will have free time for lunch.

One suitcase per person will be sent separately by truck from the hotel in Tokyo to the hotel in Kyoto.

*When there are more than 40 passengers on a departure, we charter a private truck to transport the suitcases from the hotel in Tokyo to the hotel in Kyoto. In this case, the suitcases arrive at the hotel in Kyoto in the afternoon of the same day.

During the low season, when there are not enough passengers, we do not charter a truck and use a regular delivery service. In this case, the suitcases arrive at the hotel in Kyoto the following day, so passengers need to bring a backpack or small suitcase with clothes and other essentials for their overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. At 8:20 a.m., meet in the lobby and depart for a full-day group tour of Kyoto with a Spanish-speaking guide.

WE WILL VISIT:

• Sanjusangendo Temple (with a thousand statues of Kannon, goddess of mercy)
• Fushimi Inari Shrine (with thousands of torii gates)
• Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Temple)
• Tenry-ji Temple (with a beautiful Japanese garden)
• Sagano Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama.

Around 5:30 p.m., return to the hotel. Lunch at a restaurant is included that day. Overnight stay.

For those who wish to visit Gion (the geisha district), we will continue immediately to this district by bus. The walk through the Gion district and return to the hotel from there will be at the passengers' own expense.

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day free for personal activities.

OPTIONAL TOUR TO HIROSHIMA & MIYAJIMA (USD 500.00 NET PER PERSON):

• At 7:30 a.m., meet in the hotel lobby with the Spanish-speaking guide and transfer to Kyoto Station.
• At 8:26 a.m., depart from Kyoto on the Nozomi #3 bullet train and arrive in Hiroshima around 10:01 a.m., where the tour begins. (If there are fewer than 10 passengers, we will use public transportation for the tour; otherwise, if there are 10 or more passengers, we will use a private bus for the optional tour.)

WE WILL VISIT:

• Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island,
• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum,
• The Atomic Bomb Dome,

At the end of the tour, transfer to Hiroshima Station and departure at approximately 5:57 PM for Kyoto on the Nozomi Shinkansen (bullet train) #52. The tour ends upon arrival at Kyoto Station at approximately 7:37 PM. Transfers from the station to the hotel are the responsibility of the passengers, either by hotel shuttle bus or taxi. Lunch is NOT included. Overnight stay.

Please note: Train schedules are subject to change.

We generally do not sell this optional tour at the destination. Passengers need to book the tour 3 weeks prior to traveling to Japan. Depending on availability, we may not be able to confirm availability.

Breakfast at the hotel.

• If the hotel check-out time is early and passengers cannot have breakfast at the hotel, the hotel will provide a simple packed breakfast.
• The pick-up time will be decided by the guide based on the flight departure time and will be communicated to the passengers during the tour. Transfer to Kyoto Station with the assistant via the hotel shuttle bus or taxi. The assistant will help passengers board the Airport Limousine Bus to Kansai Airport.

If there are no seats available on the bus to Kansai Airport, the transfer will be on the Haruka Express train. The assistant will NOT accompany passengers to the airport. Arrival at the airport and check-in at your airline counter on your own.

If the flight departure time is 8:00 a.m. or earlier, meet a taxi driver at the hotel entrance.

• The pick-up time will be decided by the guide based on the flight departure time and will be communicated to passengers during the tour. Transfer to Kansai Airport by taxi (unassisted). Arrival at the airport and check-in at your airline counter are at your own expense.

Regarding the departure transfer, if your flight departs from Kansai Airport (KIX) at 8:00 AM or earlier, a supplement of 15,000 JPY per passenger will apply, as we will book a taxi for the transfer. (For a single passenger, the supplement will be 30,000 JPY.)

KOREA

Depending on your flight, the arrival airport may be Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

After immigration, passengers will be met by our English-speaking driver in the airport arrivals hall, who will be holding a sign with their names. They will receive a welcome call in Spanish from the local tour operator via the driver. Transfer by private vehicle to the hotel. Overnight stay.

*Guests will not be able to access their room until check-in time (3:00 PM).

Breakfast at the hotel. 9:30 AM Meeting in the hotel lobby on the ground floor (1st Floor / 1F) with a Spanish-speaking guide.

Today we will visit the southern area of ​​Seoul to explore the city's most modern and luxurious districts.

We will visit:

• Lotte World Tower

It is the tallest skyscraper in Korea at 555 meters and 123 floors. We will enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the Seoul Sky Observatory.

• COEX Convention and Commerce Center

It is the symbol of the modern development of the Gangnam district. It was built for the 1988 Olympic Games. In front of COEX is the iconic "Gangnam Style" sculpture – the crossed hands of Korea's most viral dance. Inside COEX, we will visit the Starfield Library, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, with giant bookshelves that rise several stories high.

We'll transfer from COEX to Gangnam Square by subway to experience this highly efficient, clean, punctual, and incredibly intuitive public transportation system. The subway ride takes approximately 5 minutes. This experience will allow you to easily navigate the subway in your free time in Seoul later on.

Lunch is not included. You'll have free time for lunch at COEX.

• Gangnam Square: The financial, technological, and K-pop heart of Seoul, with luxury boutiques and a frenetic pace that defines modern Seoul.

The tour ends in Gangnam at 4:00 PM. You can continue exploring the area on your own or return to your hotel with the guide.

Note: Even with 10 or more passengers, we will use the subway for this leg of the experience.

How to get back to your hotel from Gangnam Station:

The hotel is located near Dongdaemun History Culture Park Station (Exit 12). Take Line 2 (green line) from Gangnam Station to Dongdaemun History Culture Park. The journey takes approximately half an hour.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Private vehicle tour for groups of 10 or more passengers.
• Public transportation tour for groups of 1 to 9 passengers.

Breakfast at the hotel.

At 9:00 am, meet in the hotel lobby on the ground floor (1st Floor / 1F) with a Spanish-speaking guide. Today we will explore the northern part of Seoul, visiting mainly the city's historical monuments.

We will visit:

• Gyeongbokgung Palace

The largest palace in Korea, originally built in 1395 as the main seat of the Joseon Dynasty. We will see the spectacular changing of the guard ceremony, a traditional reenactment with costumes and drum music.

• Gwanghwamun Square

A wide pedestrian avenue in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace, decorated with fountains, sculptures, and the iconic statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-shin.

• Seoul City Hall (Exterior view only)

A modern, wave-shaped building whose design is inspired by the eaves of traditional Korean houses.

• Deoksugung Palace (Exterior view only)

One of the five royal palaces, notable for its unique blend of Korean and Western architecture.

• Myeongdong

The most popular area in Korea, full of cosmetics and fashion boutiques, street food, and a vibrant atmosphere.

The tour ends in Myeongdong at 1:00 PM. Return to the hotel on your own.

How to get back to the hotel from Myeongdong Station

• The hotel is located near Dongdaemun History Culture Park Station (Exit 12). Take Line 4 (light blue) from Myeongdong Station towards Dongdaemun History Culture Park. The journey takes approximately 3 minutes and is only 2 stops.

OPTIONAL SEOUL TOUR BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT (SOLD ONLY ON-SITE)

• Price: USD 50 per person.
• Minimum number of participants required: 2 people
• At 3:00 PM, meet at Myeongdong Station with your Spanish-speaking guide.

WE WILL VISIT:

Namsan Tower (Seoul Tower) (City icon with panoramic views.)

Gwangjang Market (Traditional market where you can try Korean delicacies at local stalls, such as "bindaetteok" – a fried mung bean and vegetable pancake)

7:00 PM: Return to the hotel with your guide.

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day free for personal activities.

Optional tour to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) (ONLY SOLD ON-SITE)

• Price: USD 150 per person.
• Minimum number of participants required: 4 people

Meeting in the hotel lobby on the ground floor (1st Floor / 1F) with a Spanish-speaking guide. Transfer by private vehicle to the Paju Demilitarized Zone for a guided tour of the North-South Korean border.

WE WILL SEE:

• Imjingak Park & ​​Freedom Bridge (Symbolic monuments representing the desire for reunification between the two Koreas)
• Third Infiltration Tunnel (Underground tunnel excavated by North Korea for military purposes)
• Dorasan Observatory (From here you can observe North Korean territory through binoculars.)
• Unification Village (A space where the history of the conflict and the current situation are explained.) Return to the hotel.

*Passport information is required to book this tour. The guide will request this information at the destination.

*The meeting time for this tour will be communicated to participants the day before.

Note: There is a possibility that this optional tour to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) may not operate and that its itinerary may be modified without prior notice due to the political situation, decisions by the Korean military, etc.

Breakfast at the hotel.

• You will need to vacate your rooms before the hotel checkout time (11:00 a.m.).

Meeting in the hotel lobby on the ground floor (1st Floor / 1F) with a driver and transfer to the airport in a private vehicle without Spanish-speaking assistance.

• The pick-up time will be approximately 4 hours before your flight departure time. This will be communicated to passengers by the guide during the tour.

Note: International flights are not included; please check price and availability with your trusted Megatravel Panama agent.