Tours designed to enable independent travellers to explore Japan, safe in the knowledge that the detailed itinerary and information pack provided by Jaltour will ensure a trouble-free adventure. Where included, guided tours are no longer than a morning and the Japan Rail Pass is provided for long distance journeys. As well as enabling travel as directed in your itinerary.
Okinawa is a world apart from the hustle and bustle of mainland Japan, playing host to a culture contrasting to mainland Japan’s. A stunning blend of unique heritage, combined with modern Japanese culture set amongst beautiful beaches and natural beauty with a sub-tropical climate all year round. Whether you include just the main island, or head to one of the many other Okinawan islands, Okinawa is a perfect place to include in your Japan holiday.
Packages including Okinawa Main Island, Kume Island or other islands can be arranged. Please contact Jaltour directly for further details.
Miyako Island
Miyako Island is very popular among Japanese and foreign visitors alike and offers an array of marine sports including Scuba diving and snorkelling. In addition, there are several smaller islands off the coast of Miyako Island; two of which can be reached by rented car or bicycle via long bridges. Both cars and bicycles are available to rent on Miyakojima-Island.
Naha & Miyako Island - Independent Tour
| Day 1 | London – Tokyo Depart London Heathrow Airport on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight to Tokyo. |
| Day 2 | Tokyo Transfer by public airport bus to your hotel. Stay for 2 nights. |
| Day 3 | Tokyo Free to enjoy Tokyo. |
| Day 4 | Tokyo – Okinawa Naha Transfer independently to Tokyo Haneda Airport. Depart on a Japan Airlines flight to Okinawa Naha Airport. Transfer independently to your hotel. Stay for 2 nights, with breakfasts included. |
| Day 5 | Naha Free to explore Naha and surrounding area. |
| Day 6 | Naha - Miyako Island Transfer independently to Okinawa Naha Airport. Depart on a Japan Trans-Ocean Air flight to Miyako Island. Transfer independently to your hotel. Stay for 4 nights. |
| Days 7-9 | Miyako Island (B) Free to relax and explore Miyako Island. |
| Day 10 | Miyako Island - Tokyo (B) Transfer independently to Miyako-jima Airport. Depart on a Japan Trans-Ocean Airlines flight to Tokyo Haneda Airport. Transfer independently to your hotel. Stay overnight. |
| Day 10 | Tokyo - London Transfer by public airport bus to Tokyo Narita Airport. Depart Tokyo Narita Airport on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight, arriving at London Heathrow Airport on the same day. |
Tour Prices for 2010
| Departure Date | Superior |
| 04 Jan - 31 Mar 2010 | £2103 |
| 01 Apr - 10 Jul 2010 | £2305 |
| 11 Jul - 17 Aug 2010 | £3171 |
| 18 Aug - 04 Dec 2010 | £2338 |
| Single Supplement | £391 |
Daily departures
Note: Prices subject to change without notice due to exchange rate fluctuation and/or airline tax changes. Please contact Jaltour for alternative arrangements and tailormade tours.
Iriomote Island
Iriomote is in some ways the most unique island in the Okinawa Islands. Most of the island is blanketed with lush subtropical woodland and mangroves and plays host to an array of fascinating wildlife, some of which is exclusive to Iriomote. The rare Iriomote Wildcat and the Iriomote Firefly are native to and can only be found on this island. Such unique natural diversity has earned Iriomote the name of ‘Asia’s Galapagos Island’. Iriomote also boasts the ‘Iriomote-jima Onsen’, Japan’s southern-most hot spring.
Iriomote & Ishigaki Islands - Semi-escorted Tour
| Day 1 | London – Tokyo Depart London Heathrow Airport on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight to Tokyo. |
| Day 2 | Tokyo Transfer by public airport bus to your Tokyo Haneda Airport hotel. Stay overnight. |
| Day 3 | Tokyo - Ishigaki - Iriomote Depart on a domestic Japan Transocean Air flight to Ishigaki Island. Transfer independently to Ishigaki Port and travel by ferry to Iriomote Island. Stay for 2 nights. |
| Day 4 | Iriomote Island (B, L) Enjoy a full-day guided canoe and trekking tour of Iriomote Island. |
| Day 5 | Iriomote - Ishigaki Island (B) Transfer by hotel shuttle bus to Uehara Port. Travel by ferry to Ishigaki Island. Transfer independently to your hotel. Stay for 3 nights. |
| Day 6 | Ishigaki (B, L) Enjoy a full-day guided eco-tour of Ishigaki Island. |
| Day 7 | Ishigaki (B) Free to relax and explore Ishigaki Island. |
| Day 8 | Ishigaki - Tokyo (B) Transfer independently to Ishigaki Airport. Depart on a Japan Transocean Air flight to Tokyo. Stay for 2 nights. |
| Day 9 | Tokyo Free to explore Tokyo. |
| Day 10 | Tokyo - London Transfer by airport bus to Tokyo Narita Airport. Depart on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight, arriving at London Heathrow Airport on the same day. |
Tour Prices for 2010
| Departure Date | Superior |
| 14 Jan - 31 Mar 2010 | £2452 |
| 01 Apr - 10 Jul 2010 | £2178 |
| 11 Jul - 29 Aug 2010 | £2766 |
| 30 Aug - 28 Sep 2010 | £2211 |
| 29 Sep - 04 Dec 2010 | £2539 |
| Single Supplement | on request |
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