Larapinta Trek

We had a wonderful time on our recent 8 day Larapinta Trek. The trip was made all the more enjoyable by the assistance of our guides Adrian and Craig. Their flexibility, steady temperaments, knowledge, friendship, experience, sense of humor and ability in the kitchen took all the difficulties out of our experience. Nothing was too much trouble, and everything that should have happened happened, and happened when it should have. They made the whole experience for us a simple walk in the bush. We could not reccommend them more highly.

Peter Surtees | St Ives, NSW
 

Backroads Of Japan

This is our most popular trip in Japan. We ascend mountain trails and take valley hikes to get a measure of the landscape and its centuries-long history of hermitage and pilgrimage. The 'backroads' theme continues even in the cities as we explore the heart of teeming Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Our itinerary includes an ascent of one of the mountains close to Mt Fuji and a sojourn in a rural town in the southern Alps. We also walk along Japan's oldest forest trail, winding through rice paddies and bamboo groves, past ancient tombs following an early pilgrim route through cherry and cedar forests. The traditional, family-run inns we stay at are a definite highlight of this itinerary.

Brief Itinerary

DAY 1 Join Tokyo
DAYS 2/3 In Tokyo, transfer to Lake Kawaguchi and base of Mt Fuji, ascend nearby peak
DAY 4 Train to Kiso, walk local historic trade trail
DAYS 5/6 In Kiso, train to Kyoto, visit famous Buddhist temple
DAYS 7/8 Explore North and Central Kyoto by foot
DAYS 9/10 Train to Nara region, commence trek along 'Yamanobe Road' - Japan's oldest path, through historic Asuka region, transfer to the mountainous Yoshino region
DAYS 11/13 Commence trek along Omine pilgrim trail through conifer forest, cherry orchards and past wayside Shinto shrines, optional climb to the major peaks
DAY 14 Complete trek, travel to Osaka
DAY 15 In Osaka, trip concludes
Trip Grading
Duration:  15 days
Activities:  Adventure Touring Trekking
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Next Trip:  13 October 2010
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Pricing:  AU $4,790.00
No local payments required