DETAILED OFFER SPECIFICATION
TYPE OF EVENT: cognitive tourism, touring formula, motorcycle and car form
ORGANIZATION DATES:
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- FIX: 18.10 (PT) - 31.10.2024 (CZ)
- FLEX: any date for group bookings (≥ 8 participants) in advance min. 6 months
PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Japan, Honsiu Island
- TRANSPORTATION TO THE SITE: Participants' own flight (additional fee not included in the offer)
- TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: airlines
- ON-SITE TRANSPORTATION:
- organizer's motorcycle Honda 400X, NC750X, Suzuki VStrom650 or similar in class
- Organizer's van air-conditioned car with driver, Toyota Hiace or similar in class
- 2 days acclimatization in Tokyo
- 12 days by touring the designated route Tokyo-Kyoto-Himeji-Tsuruga-Kusatsu Onsen-Tokyo
TOTAL DISTANCE: ca. 2000 km
DAILY DISTANCE (min - max): 130 km - 300 km
TYPE OF TRAIL:
- Good quality asphalt roads (90%)
- Poor quality asphalt roads (10%)
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
- 3/10 easy for participants in VAN
- 5/10 average for a participant on a motorcycle (Route for motorcyclist with experience min. 3 years/10,000 km, traveling in variable road and weather conditions, winding and mountainous sections, crowded cities)
GROUP NUMBER (min-max): 8-16
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Tokyo city
- Hakone Turnpike panoramic route 75
- Ashinoko Skyline scenic route
- Hakone and Gero hot springs
- panoramas of Mount Fuji up close, scenic routes around the mountain
- Kiso valley in the southern Japanese Alps
- Tsumago town
- Hikone on Lake Biwa
- Kyoto city
- Himeji, UNESCO White Heron Castle
- Rainbow Line
- Mikata Lakes
- Tsuruga city
- temple complex Eiheiji (Zen Buddhism)
- Shirakawago with gassho-zukuri buildings
- Hirayu hot springs
- farm Daio Wasabi In the northern Japanese Alps - the largest wasabi plantations in Japan
- Kusatsu city, traditional Japanese baths (hot springs)
- serpentine roads around Lake Haruna
- Honda's test track and motoGP track - Twin Ring Motegi
The program, as well as individual points, are subject to change as a result of unforeseen road conditions, unforeseen obstructions at program sites, as well as other events beyond the Organizer's control.
ADDRESSES:
- The TIP PLAN described in the offer is subject to update each time before the start of the event for territorial, weather and other conditions affecting the possibility of its implementation.
- Information on individual transit and destination countries is available on the MFA website:
- Additional information about the places included in the tour program:
- Vaccination information:
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WHAT AND FOR WHOM IS THE TRIP?
A not-so-intense, at a pace appropriate for tourist exploration tour and motorcycle vacation in one, in a touring formula with a few days of stationary chill and in a place as incredibly different and contrasting as Japan. At the very center of its remarkable history and intriguing culture - the island of Honsiu - through the most beautiful roads and places, assisted and accompanied by a fun minibus...A leap into the world of sushi and a culture extremely different from ours, a jump into the historical past of emperors, samurai, geishas and yakuzas, a visit to the modern present and a picture gallery of the technological future...That's what this trip is.
A trip both for singles wanting to experience motorcycle tourism in Japan, but for couples wanting to spend an interesting and active time exploring this part of the world. The trip is definitely for sociable, tolerant and open-minded people.
WHAT IS THE PLAN IN A NUTSHELL?
Departure from Poland (WAW) w Wednesday With a stopover and connecting flight at DOH , or Thursday Direct flight with landing Tokyo Airport (NRT) the following day in the afternoon. An auxiliary overnight stay from Saturday to Sunday near the airport so that you can easily appear on Sunday at the participants' assembly point and transfer to the destination hotel in Tokyo.
Acclimatization and tour of Tokyo, with its greatest attractions. After this extraordinary experience of the metropolis of the world's greatest contrasts, the next 12 days by motorcycles and van on the designated route, at a distance of less than 300 km per day, a lot of attractions: exciting stretches of roads, panoramic and scenic sites, passes, cities, temples, palaces, castles, villages, crops, historical sites, meetings with local communities, local cuisine, local crafts meetings, folklore and a Polish-speaking pilot with experience. Day 14 return to Tokyo, return of motorcycles and farewell dinner. Return flight on day 14 in Thursday From Tokyo with a landing in Warsaw the next day.
WHAT IS THE FORMULA?
Participants arrive by flight at their own expense and organization (we provide support in the selection and purchase of airline tickets, support group purchase - min. 10 people in a group from/to the same place of departure/return). The program of the stay takes into account the needs of tourism and leisure - the passage along the designated route and the implementation of the program points will be carried out in a group formula, for which the organizers have provided directing persons (pilots-group leaders). Participants will receive at their disposal and in accordance with their own reservation statement means of transport in the form of motorcycles, or a van with a driver acting as (in the case of a small group) also a service and luggage vehicle.
For each 8-16 person tourist group, at least 1 pilot/expedition leader will be assigned, responsible for efficient organization in the group, leading the group along the designated route, implementation of the planned program, communication and coordination with other groups and the organizer, translation support at tourist sites.
WHY WITH US, WHAT MAKES THE OFFER DIFFERENT?
- TOUR OPERATOR - we are legally operating tour operators, registered in the Central Register of Tour Operators and Entrepreneurs Facilitating the Acquisition of Related Travel Services (CEOTiPUNPUT) So your trip is secured completely and in two pillars: through insurance guarantees provided to us by Insurance Companies and through the Tourist Guarantee Fund.
- TRAVEL INSURANCE - in. Within the framework of the contract concluded with us, you will receive, in the price of each tourist event and according to the destination, a package of travel insurance on the subject of: Costs of Treatment and Assistance (KL), Rescue Costs (KR), Personal Accident (NNW), Civil Liability (OC) - details in the contract for participation in a tourist event and the T&C of the insurance included
- CANCELLATION INSURANCE - in our offer, in addition to the possibility of increasing the sums insured also the possibility of Insurance Costs of Cancellation and Interruption of the Tourist Event
- INTEGRATION AND RELATIONSHIPS - We are part of the group, integrating and having fun together with you, vigilantly ensuring safety, smooth execution and only positive impressions. We create conditions for building valuable and lasting relationships, while respecting your privacy.
- LOYALTY PROGRAM - all our customers are covered by a rewarding loyalty program MOTOloyalty - Giving tangible benefits from ongoing cooperation....
You can find several similar offers. Of all those available, ours stands out:
- PREMIUM QUALITY at an affordable price - it is not a budget offer, we provide an increased standard of service and livelihood at the place of organization
- GROUP TRAVEL - The addressees of the offer and potential participants are those who are aware and determined to travel in groups and with the support/guidance of the organizer
- ACCOMMODATIONS - accommodations always of high standard are carefully selected, most are our permanent base
- CAREGIVER WITH EXPERIENCE - 24/7 care of an experienced and professional tour leader pilot, with knowledge of foreign language, with knowledge of routes and places included in the program
- HOT-LINE TRAVEL ASSISTANT - A communicator that allows constant 24/7 contact with the organizing team at least 1 month before the departure date
- SERVICE ON THE GO - ad hoc organization of free time, optional excursions, local transportation at the request of the participant during the trip
- REFINED PLAN AND PROGRAM - The formula of trips places very high the needs of cognitive and social tourism, travel in a detailed planned program framework, with a high intensity of thematically diverse program points, without losing valuable time for unplanned activities.