A natural getaway in Yakushima

Your tour:

- Prices displayed on this page may vary depending on the Japanese Yen exchange rate.

- This excursion is unfortunately not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

- Pets are not allowed

- Children and babies are accepted. From 3 to 11 years old a child rate is offered. In each accommodation, they will be offered a standard adult bed, and they will be assigned a standard seat on transport. From 0 to 2 years inclusive, a “baby” rate is offered. This price corresponds to the allocation of a baby cot in the majority of accommodations on the chosen excursion. However, we cannot guarantee a baby cot in all accommodation.

- The program may be subject to modification due to weather conditions or any other force majeure. Please note that any information mentioned is subject to change or adaptation. Your travel documents will be given to you as follows:

- Travel diary by email before departure

-Paper documents (airport transfer ticket, transport card, Japan Rail Pass voucher) and Pocket WiFi upon arrival at the airport by our airport assistant.

- Please note that at least one person taking part in the trip must have a driving licence valid in their country. and an international driving licence. However if your driving license was issued in France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, or Taiwan, it is NOT valid in Japan even with an IDP, so you will need an official Japanese translation. Please contact us for details if needed.

- In rare cases, mainly in very high season, steps may be reversed. You will be informed of this in your mini-travel guide. Thank you for understanding.

Your accommodation:

- Some accommodations may ask you for a tourist tax upon arrival. It depends on the cities and even the accommodations, because some do not include it in the cost of the reservation. It generally amounts to ¥200/night/person (around €1.60). It must be paid in cash at reception.

- Single room: People traveling alone and/or wishing to reserve a single room must pay a supplement when booking. Please note that in the event of a single room supplement for an order of more than 2 people, it will be applied in all accommodation except in ryokans (3 and 4*). Indeed, as this is traditional accommodation, people under the same reservation are grouped together in spacious rooms that can accommodate up to 5 people.

- 3 person room: If there are 3, 5 or more of you and you do not select the individual supplement, you will be allocated a triple room.

- As part of a group order (> 5 people), it may be possible, depending on the availability of accommodation, that not all members of the group are accommodated in the same accommodation. We will situate you as close together as possible.

- Names of accommodation: The names indicated on the site are for information only. In the event of unavailability, accommodation of equivalent standard will be provided.

- Not all accommodations will have rooms with beds, you may sleep on comfortable futons.

Your transport:

- Included in the excursion are ferry trips there and back, and a car rental

- Japanese driving license translation is included in your tour and mandatory. We take care of all the necessary steps once you have given us a valid driving license. Once in Japan, the translation of the driving license accompanied by the original license allows you to drive legally and easily. This translation is only necessary for driving licenses from the following countries: France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Monaco and Taiwan. For licenses issued in other countries, you must have an international driving license. We book one car for 1 to 5 participants. If you would like an additional car, do not hesitate to contact us.

- Although the process may vary by country, be sure to apply for your international driving permit well in advance, as it typically takes time to be issued. Additionally, it is your responsibility to check the specific laws and regulations regarding international driving permits in your country.

- Gasoline will be at your own expense

Your visits:

Mountain ascent with a guide: your guide will pick you up from your hotel at 9am, and the activity will last until 5pm Your meals, transportation and visits are all included. Your guide will be French and/or English speaking depending on their availability. More details will be in your travel diary.

Your meals:

- Breakfasts and dinners are included in the price of your excursion.

- For lunch, you will find restaurants recommended by us in your travel diary.

A 35% deposit is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than 35 days before the departure date.