Program Cost

Program Cost

Price for the trip:

$ 17,590
The price is per person, based on two people sharing a Deluxe Double Room at the 5* Mandarin Oriental in Tokyo; a Park Room at Benesse House; a Deluxe Room at the 5* Ritz Carlton, Kyoto, and a Deluxe Double at the Grand Hyatt in Tokyo.

Single supplement: $ 4929 (based on the same category rooms throughout)

What’s included:

• Airport pick-up/drop-off with private car and chauffeur.
• 4 nights at the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo.
• 2 nights at Benesse House, Naoshima.
• 2 nights at the Ritz Carlton, Kyoto.
• Buffet breakfast daily.
• 7 lunches including wines, mineral water and coffee.
• 8 dinners including wines, mineral water and coffee.
• All guided visits, private visits, entrance fees, receptions and events as outlined in the itinerary.
• All coach transport as outlined in the program in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle.
• Fast trains where appropriate.
• All taxes for all goods and services.
• All tips for drivers, guides, hotel and restaurant staff.
• An experienced ‘Arts & Travel’ tour leader for the entire trip.

Not included:

– International airfare for participants.
– Personal Charges (laundry, minibar, telephone etc.).
– Personal Travel Insurance.

Payments:

Once you have signed-up, and we are close to the minimum number of participants to operate the trip, we will send you an invoice for the deposit.
This is payable by credit card (VISA, Mastercard or AMEX) or by direct bank transfer.

Deposit

A deposit of $3500 per person is required to confirm your place on the trip.
The number of participants is limited. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
The deposit is immediately non-refundable.
Balance of payment is due by June 1, 2023.

Cancellation and Refunds:

If you must cancel your reservation, your cancellation fee will be determined as follows:
After deposit is paid and prior to June 1, 2023: Deposit is forfeited.
June 1, 2023 to departure date: 100% of tour package cost.

Insurance:

Exceptions to the above cancellation policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather or personal emergencies.
We highly recommend taking trip cancellation insurance in case you should have to cancel your trip.

For the best possible service and value, we recommend:
Jean Gilbert
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 813 258-4041 (US based)
Mention the trip name and she will happily run a comparison between all leading travel insurance providers to give you the best deal available.
She can also assist with international flights if necessary.

Please note: With most insurance providers, cover must be purchased within 15 days of the initial deposit, in order to be covered for pre-existing conditions. All other conditions are covered as normal. Please email Jean if you have any specific requirements for insurance.

Questions:

If you have any questions on any of the above, please don’t hesitate to contact us here.