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Otaru Shore Excursions

Otaru Highlights Half-day Tour

(9)

Duration: 4 hours

Port: Otaru, Japan

Highlights: Mt. Tengu Observatory, Tanaka Sake Brewery, Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi-dori Shopping Street

Excursion Type: Sightseeing

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(7) From $170 USD

Duration: 6 - 6.5 hours

Port: Nagasaki, Japan

Highlights: Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Dejima, Glover Garden

Excursion Type: Historic Sites / Sightseeing

Cruise: HAL Westerdam, Spectrum of the Seas, Diamond Princess

Fixed Departure Date: Dec 25 2025, Feb 22 2026, Mar 12 2026, Apr 04 2026

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Hiroshima Shore Excursions

Hiroshima & Miyajima Highlights Tour

(3) From $152 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Hiroshima, Japan

Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Town, Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome

Excursion Type: Culture / Sightseeing / Historic Sites

Cruise: HAL - ms Westerdam, Diamond Princess, Celebrity Millennium

Fixed Departure Date: Feb 17 2026, Mar, 09 2026, Mar 23 2026, April 03 2026

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Sasebo Shore Excursions

Sasebo Culture Haft-day Tour

Duration: 5 hours

Port: Sasebo, Japan

Highlights: Ohashi Kannon Temple, Emukaehonjin Yamashita-ke Motokura, Tenkaiho Observatory, Yonka-cho Shopping Mall

Excursion Type: Culture

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(3) From $143 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Hakata - Fukuoka, Japan

Highlights: Tochoji Temple & Buddha-Hell-Paradise, Ohori Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Fukuoka Tower

Excursion Type: Culture / Sightseeing

Cruise: HAL Westerdam, Spectrum of the Seas

Fixed Departure Date: Nov 01 2025, Nov 26 2025, Dec 24 2025, Feb 21 2026, April 17 2026

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Kochi Shore Excursions

Kochi Castle & Katsurahama

(7) From $151 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Kochi, Japan

Highlights: Gotaisan Chikurin-ji Temple, Harimaya-bashi Bridge, Kochi Castle, Hirome-Ichiba Open Market, Katsura Hama

Excursion Type: Culture / Sightseeing / Local Experience

Cruise: Diamond Princess, HAL - ms Westerdam, Celebrity Millennium

Fixed Departure Date: Feb 18 2026, Mar 14 2026, Mar 20 2026, Mar 25 2026, April 02 2026, April 15 2026

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Kyoto Shore Excursions

The Best of Kyoto & Arashiyama

(9)

Duration: 8 hours

Port: Osaka/Kobe, Japan

Highlights: Arashiyama Area, Bamboo Forest, Togetsu-Kyo Bridge, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavillion), Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine

Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Heritage Sites

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Nagoya Shore Excursions

Nagoya Highlights Tour

(7)

Duration: 5 - 6 hours

Port: Nagoya, Japan

Highlights: Nagoya Castle, Arimatsu Traditional Townscape, Arimatsu Tie-dyeing Museum

Excursion Type: Culture / Heritage Sites

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Shimizu Shore Excursions

Mt. Fuji & Hakone Highlights Tour

(3) From $185 USD

Duration: 7.5 hours

Port: Shimizu, Japan

Highlights: Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Lake Ashi cruising (Viking boat), Owakudani Valley

Excursion Type: Sightseeing

Cruise: Celebrity Millennium

Fixed Departure Date: March 20 2026, March 29 2026

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Tokyo Shore Excursions

Taste of Tokyo City

Duration: 7 hours

Port: Yokoham/Tokyo, Japan

Highlights: Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Area, Roppongi Hills Observation Deck, Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade

Excursion Type: City Sightseeing

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(3) From $170 USD

Duration: 9 hours

Port: Osaka/Kobe, Japan

Highlights: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Gion District, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Culture

Cruise: Celebrity Millennium

Fixed Departure Date: March 31 2026

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Shared Tour
(12) From $148 USD

Duration: 5 hours

Port: Shimizu, Japan

Highlights: Kuno-zan Toshogu Shrine & Nihon-daira Rope-way (Mt. Fuji viewspot), Nihondaira Yume Terrace, Miho-no-Matsubara (Mt. Fuji viewspot)

Excursion Type: Sightseeing

Cruise: Diamond Princess

Fixed Departure Date: Mar 27 2026

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Osaka Shore Excursions

Osaka Highlights Tour

(3) From $147 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Osaka, Japan

Highlights: Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Dotonbori area, Osaka Castle

Excursion Type: Culture / Heritage Sites

Cruise: Celebrity Millennium

Fixed Departure Date: April 01 2026

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Kochi Shore Excursions

Kochi Highlights Tour

(5)

Duration: 5 hours

Port: Kochi, Japan

Highlights: Harimaya-bashi Bridge, Kochi Castle, Hirome-Ichiba Open Market, Katsura Hama (Ryuzu-misaki Lookout)

Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Local Experience

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Hiroshima Shore Excursions

Hiroshima & Miyajima Highlights Tour

(3) From $152 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Hiroshima, Japan

Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Town, Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome

Excursion Type: Culture / Sightseeing / Historic Sites

Cruise: HAL - ms Westerdam, Diamond Princess, Celebrity Millennium

Fixed Departure Date: Feb 17 2026, Mar, 09 2026, Mar 23 2026, April 03 2026

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(3) From $176 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Hakodate, Japan

Highlights: Goryokaku Park & Tower, Hakodate-Asaichi Market, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, Mt. Hakodate (Ropeway)

Excursion Type: Sightseeing

Cruise: Spectrum of the Seas, HAL - ms Westerdam

Fixed Departure Date: Apr 23 2026, Apr 24 2026

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Aomori Shore Excursions

Aomori Cultural HeritageTour

(7)

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Aomori, Japan

Highlights: Hirosaki Park & Castle, Tsugaru-han Neputa Village, Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center ASPAM/Sannai Maruyama Historical Site

Excursion Type: Culture / Heritage Sites

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(3) From $143 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Hakata - Fukuoka, Japan

Highlights: Tochoji Temple & Buddha-Hell-Paradise, Ohori Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Fukuoka Tower

Excursion Type: Culture / Sightseeing

Cruise: HAL Westerdam, Spectrum of the Seas

Fixed Departure Date: Nov 01 2025, Nov 26 2025, Dec 24 2025, Feb 21 2026, April 17 2026

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(7) From $170 USD

Duration: 6 - 6.5 hours

Port: Nagasaki, Japan

Highlights: Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Dejima, Glover Garden

Excursion Type: Historic Sites / Sightseeing

Cruise: HAL Westerdam, Spectrum of the Seas, Diamond Princess

Fixed Departure Date: Dec 25 2025, Feb 22 2026, Mar 12 2026, Apr 04 2026

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Japan Shared Shore Excursions For HAL Westerdam Guests

Shared Tour
(3) From $143 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Hakata - Fukuoka, Japan

Highlights: Tochoji Temple & Buddha-Hell-Paradise, Ohori Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Fukuoka Tower

Excursion Type: Culture / Sightseeing

Cruise: HAL Westerdam, Spectrum of the Seas

Fixed Departure Date: Nov 01 2025, Nov 26 2025, Dec 24 2025, Feb 21 2026, April 17 2026

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Shared Tour
(3) From $176 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Hakodate, Japan

Highlights: Goryokaku Park & Tower, Hakodate-Asaichi Market, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, Mt. Hakodate (Ropeway)

Excursion Type: Sightseeing

Cruise: Spectrum of the Seas, HAL - ms Westerdam

Fixed Departure Date: Apr 23 2026, Apr 24 2026

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Iwate Miyako Shore Excursions

Miyako Highlights Tour

(8)

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Miyako, Japan

Highlights: Ryujinzaki, Tategasaki Observation Deck, Jōdogahama-Aonodōkutsu: Akan National Park

Excursion Type: Sightseeing

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Kyoto Shore Excursions

The Best of Kyoto & Arashiyama

(9)

Duration: 8 hours

Port: Osaka/Kobe, Japan

Highlights: Arashiyama Area, Bamboo Forest, Togetsu-Kyo Bridge, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavillion), Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine

Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Heritage Sites

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Kanazawa Shore Excursions

Kanazawa Highlights Tour

(7) From $135 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Kanazawa, Japan

Highlights: Oyama Shrine, Kenroku-en Garden, Naga-Machi Buke Yashiki District, Omi-Cho Market, Higashi Chaya-machi District

Excursion Type: Culture / Local Experience

Cruise: Spectrum of the Seas, HAL - ms Westerdam

Fixed Departure Date: Nov 29 2025, April 20 2026

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Sakata Shore Excursions

Sakata Highlights Tour

(5) From $180 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Sakata, Japan

Highlights: Hiyoriyama Park, Kaikoji Temple, Sannou Club, Former Main Residence of Homma Family, Sankyo Warehouse, Hatsumago Sake Brewery

Excursion Type: Culture / Local Experience

Cruise: HAL - ms Westerdam

Fixed Departure Date: April 21 2026

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Toba Shore Excursions

Ise Jingu & Pearl Island

(8)

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Toba, Japan

Highlights: Ise Jingu (Geku & Naiku), Futami Okitama Shrine and Meotoiwa, Mikimoto Pearl Island

Excursion Type: Culture / Sightseeing

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Kochi Shore Excursions

Kochi Castle & Katsurahama

(7) From $151 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Kochi, Japan

Highlights: Gotaisan Chikurin-ji Temple, Harimaya-bashi Bridge, Kochi Castle, Hirome-Ichiba Open Market, Katsura Hama

Excursion Type: Culture / Sightseeing / Local Experience

Cruise: Diamond Princess, HAL - ms Westerdam, Celebrity Millennium

Fixed Departure Date: Feb 18 2026, Mar 14 2026, Mar 20 2026, Mar 25 2026, April 02 2026, April 15 2026

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Kyoto Shore Excursions

Kyoto Highlights Tour

(9) From $188 USD

Duration: 9 hours

Port: Osaka/Kobe, Japan

Highlights: Nijo-jo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavillion), Fushimi Inari Shrine, Higashiyama District

Excursion Type: Culture

Cruise: Diamond Princess

Fixed Departure Date: Mar 15 2026

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Akita Shore Excursions

Kakunodate & Sake Brewery

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Akita, Japan

Highlights: Kakunodate Samurai House District, Suzuki Sake Brewery, Akita City Port Tower Selion

Excursion Type: Culture

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Toyama Shore Excursions

World Heritage Village of Gokayama

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Toyama, Japan

Highlights: Historic Village of Gokayama, AINOKURA architecture settlement village, Tonami Tulip Gallery, Gassho-zuruki Exhibition Hall ”Yusuke”

Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Culture / Historic Sites

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Tsuruga Shore Excursions

Maruoka Castle & Eiheiji Temple

From $191 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Tsuruga, Japan

Highlights: Maruoka Castle, Eiheiji Temple, Habutae-mochi

Excursion Type: Culture

Cruise: Diamond Princess

Fixed Departure Date: Nov 07 2025

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Akita Shore Excursions

Akita Highlights Tour

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Akita, Japan

Highlights: Namahage Museum, Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum, Mount Kanpu Observation Deck

Excursion Type: Culture

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Sakaiminato Shore Excursions

Tottori Hanakairo & Mizuki Shigeru Museum

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Sakaiminato, Japan

Highlights: Tottori Hanakairou Flower park, Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum, Mizuki Shigeru Road

Excursion Type: Cultural / Scenic / Family-friendly

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Nagasaki Shore Excursions

Nagasaki - Shimabara Tour

(8)

Duration: 6.5 hours

Port: Nagasaki, Japan

Highlights: Shimabara Castle, Buke-Yashiki (Samurai district), Mudslide Damaged House Preservation Park

Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Culture

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Nagoya Shore Excursions

Nagoya Highlights Tour

(7)

Duration: 5 - 6 hours

Port: Nagoya, Japan

Highlights: Nagoya Castle, Arimatsu Traditional Townscape, Arimatsu Tie-dyeing Museum

Excursion Type: Culture / Heritage Sites

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Kyoto Shore Excursions

The Best of Kyoto & Arashiyama

(9)

Duration: 8 hours

Port: Osaka/Kobe, Japan

Highlights: Arashiyama Area, Bamboo Forest, Togetsu-Kyo Bridge, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavillion), Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine

Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Heritage Sites

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Hiroshima Shore Excursions

Hiroshima Half-day Tour

(9)

Duration: 4 hours

Port: Hiroshima, Japan

Highlights: Peace Memorial Park & Museum (Atomic Bomb Dome, Hypocenter, Children’s Peace Monument, Cenotaph), Shukkeien

Excursion Type: Culture / Historic Sites

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(5) From $188 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Kagoshima, Japan

Highlights: Samurai Residents’ District, Chiran Peace Museum (Tokko Heiwa Kaikan), Kagoshima Furusato Bussan-kan

Excursion Type: Culture / History

Cruise: Diamond Princess

Fixed Departure Date: Mar 13 2026

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Naha - Okinawa Shore Excursions

Okinawa Highlights Tour

(3) From $175 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Naha, Japan

Highlights: Himeyuri Monument & Peace Museum, Peace Memorial Park, Okinawa World & Gyokusendo Cave, Naha Kokusai Dori Shopping Street

Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Historic Sites

Cruise: Spectrum of the Seas, HAL Westerdam

Fixed Departure Date: Jan 01 2026, Feb 11 2026, Apr 08 2026

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Kushiro Shore Excursions

Akan Ainu Village & Kushiro Marshland

From $185 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Kushiro, Japan

Highlights: Kushiro Wetlands, Akan International Crane Center, Tancho Observation Center

Excursion Type: Sightseeing

Cruise: HAL - ms Westerdam

Fixed Departure Date: April 28 2026

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Hakodate Shore Excursions

Hakodate Highlights with Motomachi

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Hakodate, Japan

Highlights: Goryokaku Park & Tower, Hakodate-Asaichi Market, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, Motomachi

Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Local Experience

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Kyoto Shore Excursions

The Best of Kyoto & Arashiyama

(9)

Duration: 8 hours

Port: Osaka/Kobe, Japan

Highlights: Arashiyama Area, Bamboo Forest, Togetsu-Kyo Bridge, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavillion), Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine

Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Heritage Sites

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Nagasaki Shore Excursions

Nagasaki - Shimabara Tour

(8)

Duration: 6.5 hours

Port: Nagasaki, Japan

Highlights: Shimabara Castle, Buke-Yashiki (Samurai district), Mudslide Damaged House Preservation Park

Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Culture

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Reviews from Japan Shared Shore Excursion Travelers

Excellent experience with Japan Shore Excursions

"We used Shore Excursions Asia for 3 tours with our Holland America Circle Japan cruise. Lara was our contact and it all went so smoothly. Her communication was excellent and we were all so happy with our tours of Kyoto, Hiroshima and Gokoyama. Small groups with wonderful English speaking, kind guides and drivers. Waiting at the port for us all with signs and getting back to the ship in plenty of time was managed perfectly.Lara added more people to our group of 4. Payment was easy. We saw so much that we would have missed as the ship tours were booked out and more expensive. I would not hesitate to use this company again. Thank you Lara"

- Tania Patterson / Holland America Cruise

Amazing Service and Flexibility

"We recently toured Japan on a cruise but do not like to do excursions with busloads of people. Lara was our amazing agent and planned individual guides and drivers for us in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. The guides just could not have been nicer, spoke good English, and the drivers were extremely competent while driving impeccable and comfortable vans.

Having been in the service industry for 40 years, I cannot stress enough the level of superior service Fiona and her company provide. If their prices seem high, just remember you get what you pay for."

- Capt_Asa / Norwegian Spirit Cruise

Excellent shared tour of Matsuyama, Japan

"We booked a tour of Matsuyama Japan with Japan Shore Excursions. Sammy was very helpful with getting us booked and keeping us informed on the logistics (pickup location, english-speaking guide, etc). Haruko was our guide and she did an amazing job. She kept our group moving but we did not feel hurried. She also did an excellent job of explaining some of the history of the sites we visited (Dogo Onsen area, Ichiteji Temple, Shiki Museum and Matsuyama Castle). We even stopped by a local to purchase some tangerines which were delicious."

- Nadya H. / Diamond Princess Cruise

Wonderful shore excursion in Kyoto with Felix's Group

"We were very delighted about the service provided by Felix Tran and our Kyoto Highlights Tour. Our guide Chiyomi was very charming, spoke a very good English and provided us with very much interesting information. The booking procedure was easy and reponse times from Felix always very short! We can only recommend Japan Shore Excursions."

- Brigitta H. / Celebrity Millennium Cruise

Great Group Shore Excursions in Japan

"We did three Excursions with Shore Excursions Asia while touring Japan. Our guides were fluent in English, were well prepared and versed in the local history and provided expert tours and compassionate care for our group. Our drivers were courteous and helpful and safely drove us to all of our destinations. We would definitely use this tour group again. We had a great time."

- Bradley B. / Oceania Riviera Cruise

FAQs About Japan Shared Shore Excursions for Cruise Travelers

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We monitor cruise ship timetables in real time and adapt accordingly. If your ship is delayed or rerouted, we’ll do our best to adjust your Japan shared shore excursion or offer alternatives. Our Back to Ship Guarantee ensures you won’t be left behind.

Our Japan shared tours typically include 12 to 16 guests, ensuring a personal and comfortable experience. This small-group format makes it easy to connect with fellow cruisers and enjoy smooth logistics during the tour.

Some Japan shared shore excursions and destinations are wheelchair-friendly, while others may involve stairs or uneven terrain. Please let us know your mobility needs in advance, and we’ll recommend the best accessible options for your cruise port.

Not at all. All our shared shore excursions in Japan are led in English by lisenced local guides. You'll be able to ask questions, learn cultural insights, and navigate comfortably without speaking Japanese.

Absolutely! Many of our guests are solo cruisers who enjoy meeting fellow travelers on shared Japan shore excursions. It’s a safe, budget-friendly, and sociable way to explore Japan.

Each tour is designed with your cruise port’s arrival and departure time in mind. When you submit your inquiry, just include your ship name and docking time. We’ll confirm only the options that align with your schedule.

In the event of cancellation, we will refund any payment made to Japan Shore Excursions (less any cancellation fee that is applicable) within 14 days of our receipt of your written cancellation request.

The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:

∎ More than 40 days prior to trip departure: 10% of the deposit paid is non-refundable. This will be saved for your next trip with us. The rest of the deposit paid will be refunded (bank fee levied by your end)

∎ 40 – 30 days prior to trip departure: 35% charged of the deposit paid

∎ 29 – 15 days: 50% charged of the deposit paid

∎ 14 – 10 day: 75% charged of the total booking value

∎ Less than 10 days or No show: 100% charged of the total booking value

If the minimum number of guests isn’t met, we will notify you at least 30 days in advance and provide a full refund of any payment made. You can also choose to switch to a private tour or another shared option if available.