13 Day Japan Cherry Blossom & South Korea Cruise

• Return international airfares with Singapore Airlines
• 2 nights in centrally located 4-star accommodation in Tokyo
• 9 night Japan and South Korea cruise on board Diamond Princess, in a Twin Share Inside Cabin
• Breakfast daily
• All meals and entertainment on board your cruise
• All cruise taxes and port & handling charges
• 24/7 customer service and your own Dedicated Support Agent

• Explore Japan during the annual blooming of sakura (cherry blossom) trees
• Tokyo - Enjoy two-nights in one of the most astonishing cities on earth. Tokyo is a paradoxical mix of ancient tradition and postmodern culture
• Gamagori - Marvel at the picturesque landscapes created by the sea and the mountains, not to mention the delicious local products
• Osaka - Modern Osaka is home to monuments from Japan's past including Toyotomi's immense castle and the Sumiyoshi Shrine
• Kyoto - Osaka is also your gateway to Kyoto, Japan's ancient imperial capital and the nation's cultural and spiritual centre
• Kochi - One of the wettest places in Japan, Kochi is home to a subtropical landscape of hibiscus, palm and ficus
• Hiroshima - Explore the gutted walls of the city’s old Industry Promotion Hall, an instantly recognisable symbol of Hiroshima
• Busan - Witness a fascinating land whose culture is a unique amalgam of old and new
• Sasebo - Discover Kyushu Island and the city of Sasebo, once home to both Japanese Imperial and U.S. Navy forces

• If you would like to request a specific cabin, please add a note to the ‘Special Requests’ field at time of booking. We will endeavour to book you in your preferred cabin however this is subject to availability.
• You will be provided with your Cruise Personaliser login approximately 90 days prior to departure.
• Your cruise booking is on a request basis and will be confirmed within 48 hours of purchase. If there is no availability in your selected cabin type we will contact you to discuss alternatives.
• For detailed information on your cruise including the deckplan, click HERE.

If you wish to upgrade your ship cabin the following amounts are payable in addition to the package price:

• Oceanview Cabin: from $599 per person (subject to availability)
• Balcony Cabin: from $1499 per person (subject to availability)

Please select your preferred cabin type in the ‘Upgrade Options’ field prior to making your purchase.

Deposit & Payment

• Secure your package with a deposit of $500 per person.
• Pay a 2nd instalment of $2619 per person within 28 days.
• You will then be invoiced for final payment 90 days prior to departure.

Booking Process

• Select the purple 'Sign Up For Full Details' tab to begin your booking (you must sign up first by enterting your email and creating a password)
• Then select the purple 'Book now' tab
• Select your Departure Date, Departure City, number of Passengers, Room Configuration, and enter any Special Requests
• Click the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab
• Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment
• Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a booking form so that we can fulfil your booking
• Once you complete your booking form, your booking will then be confirmed within 48 hours (subject to availability)
• Then you can begin the countdown to your Inspiring Vacation!

Airfare Information

• Full service airline used will be Singapore Airlines (or similar if unavailable)
• Flights may require a transit (maximum 2)
• All tickets will include 20 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos of hand luggage.
• Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilos per person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well as coach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over this amount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline, payable direct.
• Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable. Any changes will be subject to the airline rules and change fees
• Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required
• Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control
• Any airline 'extras' such as pre-allocated seating are at your own arrangement (additional charges apply)

Premium Economy or Business Class upgrades

• Premium Economy available from an additional $1,500 per person in addition to the standard price (subject to availability).
• Business Class available from an additional $3,500 per person in addition to the standard price (subject to availability).

Please specify this as a 'Special Request' when completing your booking and you will be quoted for the additional fare. In the event your selection is unavailable or that you are dissatisfied with the quote, you will be provided with a full refund.

How to extend your stay
Some customers like to enhance their holiday by extending their stay pre- and/or post-tour. If you wish to do so, please follow these steps:

1. Follow the ‘Book Now’ prompts after signing up, until you reach the 'Special Requests' field
2. Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements and if you require additional accommodation, with the number of nights needed.
3. After finalising your purchase and submitting your booking form, a member of our team will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.

Please note, a supplement of $150 per person (plus any applicable fare and tax differences) applies to deviate from the standard itinerary. We will contact you via email with a quote and proposed flight itinerary, and then proceed with collecting the additional payment required to confirm your request.

All additional accommodation and sightseeing is at your own arrangement, or alternatively we can offer the following rates:

• Pre/Post-tour accommodation (Tokyo): $400 per room per night (single or double/twin) including breakfast

The additional cost for these land arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice, due 90 days prior to departure, and is strictly subject to availability.

Please note, airport transfers are not included. We are able to arrange an arrival transfer for you, an additional cost will apply:

Arrival transfer only (airport to hotel): $400 per vehicle

You can select and pre-purchase this transfer under 'Upgrade Options' at time of booking.

• Visas
• Travel insurance (compulsory)
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
• Optional activities
• Personal expenses
• Transfers
• Gratuities
• Shore excursions

Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity.

These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers. As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a "1"

1. Leisurely Paced Tour: A general level of fitness and mobility is required for this tour. The itinerary includes ample free time and you will not be impacted by stairs and uneven terrain. Where coach transportation is included, you will be required to get on and off the coach with ease.

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.

Single Supplement
Single supplement is $2,999 per person (based on an inside cabin) in addition to the twin share price.

Triple Share
Not available.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.

We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply by clicking HERE to arrange your policy.

Visa & Passport information
It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from your intended date of return to Australia.

Inspiring Vacations is not responsible for delays or missed portions of the holiday package resulting from incorrect travel documents or visas, or for denial of entry for not having the appropriate visa or valid passport.

Please note that the information provided is subject to change at any time. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend visiting Smart Traveller.

Australian passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Japan and South Korea, for the length of this trip.

Tour Documentation
Final documentation including e-tickets and hotel details will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.

Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.

Refundable deposit within 28 days of purchase:

For cancellations made within 28 days of paying the deposit on any tour, your deposit can be refunded in full or can be transferred to a new booking should you decide to change to another package or destination. Please note this change of mind guarantee does not apply for bookings made within 90 days of departure, after which time our standard 48 hour cooling off period applies. After this time, your booking becomes non-refundable. 

All cancellation or change requests must be advised in writing to our Customer Service Team at support@inspiringvacations.com prior to the cut-off period, to allow us sufficient time to respond and action your request. Should we not hear from you following this time period, your booking becomes non-refundable and you will be issued with a reminder for the second installment due for your booking. 

Refund times will vary and the timeframe of which will be advised at the time of cancellation. Any refund of deposit will be issued back to the original form of payment. 

Any bookings made prior to 13 March 2020 must abide by the original payment term conditions. 

Transferrable second installment up until 90 days before scheduled departure: 

Following the second installment payment and up until 90 days before your departure only, should you wish to postpone your travel or transfer to another package, we can provide you with a credit note of the current balance paid on your booking, to be used to rebook within 18 months of the credit being issued. 

Any change request must be advised in writing to our Customer Service Team at support@inspiringvacations.com prior to the cut-off period specified, to allow us sufficient time to respond and action your request. Should we not hear from you once inside 90 days of scheduled departure, your booking remains non-refundable and becomes non-transferrable, and you will be issued with a reminder for the final balance due for your booking.

Any bookings made prior to 13 March 2020 must abide by the original payment term conditions. 

Please refer to our full Terms and Conditions for more details