From ancient tradition to modern culture; buzzing cities to untouched tropical islands, this a land and sea adventure filled with a kaleidoscope of experiences and adventures waiting to be uncovered.
Begin your journey by exploring the temples, gardens, castles, history, culture and cuisine of Japan before embarking on the ultimate expedition cruise of Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines’ subtropical islands where remote, idyllic isles and islands await.
Highlights
• Culture and artistry of old Japan in Kanazawa
• Museum of Contemporary Art, World Heritage site, Nijo Castle and geisha in Kyoto
• Sake brewery and famous boat house in the fishing village of Ine
• An insight into the city’s feudal past at Osaka Castle
• Itsukushima Shrine with its renowned overwater torii gate at Hiroshima Peace Park
• The eco-paradise at UNESCO World Heritage-listed Yakushima Island
• The primeval Kinsakubaru Virgin Forest
• The ‘Hawaii of Japan’, Okinawa Island
• Iconic street food in Taiwan’s dynamic capital Keelung
• Famous surreal landscape of honeycomb and mushroom eroded rock formations at Yehliu Geopark, Taiwan
• 19-kilometre-long canyon in Taroko National Park and Marble Gorge in Hualien, Taiwan
• Spanish-influenced UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Vigan, Philippines
• The paradise that is Hundred Islands National Park, Philippines
Itinerary
Day 1: Tokyo
Day 2: Tokyo / Kanazawa
Day 3: Kanazawa / Kyoto
Day 4: Kyoto
Day 5: Kyoto / Ine / Amanohashidate
Day 6: Amanohashidate / Osaka
Day 7: Kobe
Day 8: Takamatsu
Day 9: Miyajima & Hiroshima
Day 10: Uwajima
Day 11: Yakushima Island
Day 12: Amami Oshima
13: Okinawa Island
Day 14: Ishigaki, Yaeyama Islands
Day 15: Keelung, Taiwan
Day 16: Hualien
Day 17: Batan Island, Philippines
Day 18: Vigan
Day 19: Hundred Islands National Park
Day 20: Manila
Please Note:
Inclusions
• Voyage on board in selected cabin category
• Pre/Post cruise transfers
• Experienced expedition leader and team
• All meals while on board
• House beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• All expedition shore excursions
• Land: Five nights accommodation;
• all transportation by air-conditioned private vehicle for all included sightseeing;
• all entrance fees during touring;
• services of local English-speaking guides;
• meals as per itinerary;
• bottle of water during sightseeing;
• VAT Government tax and services charge;
• Crooked Compass Escort
• Cruise: Landing fees to the value of AUD$700,
• pre and post cruise transfers,
• one night hotel accommodation equivalent to your on board accommodation (incl. dinner/breakfast)
Exclusions
• International and Domestic flights, both commercial and charter
• Travel insurance
• Passport and visa costs if applicable
• Additional beverages other than those noted
• Gratuities
• Any items of a personal nature including laundry