BACKPACKING Japan (Aug 22-31, 2010)

Brush up on your chopsticks skills, load up on the wasabe and learn how to say konichiwa. We're going to Japan baby!

BACKPACKING Japan
Aug 22-31, 2010
Osaka, Kyoto, Mt. Fuji and Tokyo
Japan

Travel Factor proudly presents BACKPACKING JAPAN, a 10-day trip that will take you to some of Japan's most amazing cities: Osaka, Kyoto, Fujigoko and of course, Tokyo! See the best of Japan, the Travel Factor way!

*This trip is scheduled to fall on two August holidays (Aug 23 - Ninoy Aquino Day and Aug 30 - National Heroes Day). You only need 5 leaves for this 10-day trip!

Package Rate: USD 999

Package Inclusions:

Accommodation: (Backpacking style hostels and inns.)
3 Nights Tokyo
2 Nights Kyoto
1 Night Fujigoko (Mt. Fuji area)
1 Night Osaka

Tours:
Kyoto Heritage Tour which includes numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites
Mt. Fuji Region Tour
Old/New Tokyo Tour
Osaka City Tour

Transportation
All Train Day Passes and Transfers included in the itinerary
All Overnight Bus Passes

Others:
Travel Insurance
Travel Factor ID and Lanyard
Backpacking Japan T-shirt

Not included:
Airfare
Philippine Travel Tax (P1,620)
Airport Taxes and Fees (P750)
Visa Fees
Meals
Local transportation during free time
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary Summary:
Aug 22 - Arrival in Osaka. Train to Kyoto. Overnight Kyoto.
Aug 23 - Kyoto Tour. Overnight Kyoto.
Aug 24 - Kyoto Tour. Overnight bus to Fujigoko.
Aug 25 - Fujigoko Retro Bus Tour. Overnight Fujigoko.
Aug 26 - Free time in Fujigoko. Night bus to Tokyo. Overnight Tokyo.
Aug 27 - Tokyo Tour. Overnight Tokyo.
Aug 28 - Tokyo Tour. Overnight Tokyo.
Aug 29 - Free time in Tokyo. Overnight bus to Osaka.
Aug 30 - Osaka Tour. Overnight Osaka.
Aug 31 - Osaka Bay Area Tour. Free time in Osaka. Departure for Manila.

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Tickets to buy:

Cebu Pacific:
Aug 22, 2010 Dep Manila 14:00 Arr Osaka 18:35
Aug 31, 2010 Dep Osaka 19:20 Arr Manila 22:30

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VISA Process

The procurement of the appropriate visas will be done individually. Travel Factor will assist in providing pertinent documents such as hotel and tour bookings.
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BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Deadline of Registration: TBA
* Participant must be between 18 to 40 years old and has valid passport.
* Proof of purchased ticket is required to register.
* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form and together with your e-tickets, send to travel.factor@gmail.com Subject: BACKPACKING JAPAN (Aug 22-31, 2010)
* Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BPI). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
* Everyone is required to download and submit registration form
* Please register only if you are 100% sure you are joining. And if after registering you need to back-out, please have the courtesy to notify us properly thru email.
* Full payment must be settled within the agreed timeframe. Should you need extension, please coordinate with Travel Factor
* Non-refundable but transferable to other person. Travel Factor must be notified asap or at least 5 days before the trip. In this case, the “proxy” must fill-out and submit registration form.
* Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc…

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: BACKPACKING JAPAN (Aug 22-31, 2010)

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/TF2010-REGFORM.xls