South America Revealed Trafalgar

From AU$13,475*
per person, twin share

16 Days South America Tour of Argentina, Brazil and Peru

Beautiful people and equally stunning scenery, colour and culture – expect nothing else on Rio’s gorgeous beaches, your launch pad to a South American tour through vibrant capitals, national parks, and the Inca heart of Peru. You’ll even learn how to mix the perfect caipirinha and pisco sour.

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Both the Brazilian & Argentinean side of Iguassu Falls, Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu & Larco Museum
Visit Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, Ollantaytambo Ruins, Sacsayhuaman, San Antonio de Areco – the heart of the “gaucho traditions.
See the Teatro Colon, Copacabana Beach and the Casa Rosada
Scenic Drive through the Sacred Valley
Scenic Train Ride to Machu Picchu aboard the Vistadome train
Uncover San Antonio de Areco, the heart of the “gaucho” traditions in the “pampas” region. Walk around the small village’s cobblestoned streets appreciating its quaint historical centre. See the main square, the church, and meet some of the locals along the way. Also known as the ‘Cradle of Tradition’ the colonial town was founded over 280 years ago and is filled with old bars (“pulperías”) and artisan shops with over 30 silversmiths. Known as “platería criolla”, the traditional Argentinean silverworks include knives, jewellery and other traditional items.
Visit a Gaucho Painter Atelier to view his works, appreciate the diverse subjects of his paintings, learn the history of the gaucho town followed by a fascinating drawing demonstration.
Sweet Flavours at Local Chicheria Enjoy the flavours of chicha, a Peruvian corn beer. Hear about how chicha is brewed by the local indigenous women and its history dating back to the time of the Incas as a favourite drink of the Andes. Learn about the two types of chicha, alcoholic sour chicha de jora made from fermented jora corn and the non-alcoholic, sweet chicha morada.

📌 View the full itinerary under the Inclusions tab for all trip details and experiences.

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Payment options: The use of part payment using your vacation credits is available with the Travel Flex benefit, currently available to Owners who are Lifestyle Gold and above.

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Tour	From Price
10 July 2026	AU$13,475
7 August 2026	AU$13,475*
4 September 2026	AU$13,475*
2 October 2026	AU$13,475*
13 November 2026 AU$13,475*
Bookings subject to availability. Several departures are available each month. Any updates to pricing will be provided at the time of your enquiry

Itinerary & Inclusions

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Tickets for a ride aboard the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu
A Trafalgar bonus all Intra-Air Flights: Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu, Iguassu to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Lima, Lima to Cusco and Cusco to Lima, including porter service at all airports
Optional Experiences and free time
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Welcome to Rio de Janeiro

Launch your leisurely exploration of South America to the sultry beats of the Bossa Nova and Samba. A local host will take you to your hotel where you’ll enjoy superb views of Copacabana beach and its beautiful people, just minutes from downtown Rio. This evening, we enjoy a festive dinner with our Travel Director and fellow travelers. Meals: Dinner Hotel: Windsor Excelsior Copacabana

Day 2 | Enjoy Rio de Janeiro and Sugarloaf Mountain

Join your Travel Director and ride the historic cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain, pausing at Urca Hill before reaching the summit for sweeping views over Guanabara Bay and Copacabana. Hear how this iconic peak got its name during Brazil’s sugar trade era. After a drive past Ipanema and the Copacabana beaches, your afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps choose an Optional Experience to the Selarón Steps, a colourful mosaic staircase and local landmark. This evening, you could choose an Optional Experience if you wish: enjoy Brazilian flavours and a performance at the city’s famous Roxy Dinner Show. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Windsor Excelsior Copacabana

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Santa Teresa including Selarón Steps – Walk through the hilltop neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, past colourful buildings, street art and local studios. Pass Largo das Neves and the church of Nossa Senhora das Neves before heading to Parque das Ruínas, with views over Rio. Finish at the famous Selarón Steps, 215 brightly tiled stairs created by artist Jorge Selarón. Adult: 45.00 USD

Roxy Dinner Show – Dine at Aquele Abraço, where Chef Danilo Parah serves bold Brazilian flavours in a restored historic cinema. Throughout the evening, enjoy a live show by Rio 2016’s Abel Gomes, featuring music, dance and traditions from across Brazil. Popular with both locals and visitors, this experience blends food and performance in one of Rio’s most atmospheric cultural venues. Adult: 180.00 USD

Day 3 | Uncover the Sights and Flavours of Rio de Janeiro

The iconic Christ the Redeemer beckons this morning as we journey by cogwheel train to the summit of Corcovado for impressive panoramic views. Returning to the city, we visit the shores of Copacabana and Ipanema, spending the rest of the day at leisure to watch Rio’s beautiful people living life to the fullest. This evening, learn how to mix the perfect caipirinha, then indulge in a sizzling barbecue dinner at a local churrascaria. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Windsor Excelsior Copacabana

Day 4 | Experience the Rhythms of Rio de Janeiro and off to Iguazú Falls

Journey into some of South America’s most beautiful natural landscapes taking a flight from Rio to Iguazú Falls, the UNESCO-listed magnificent falls that straddle the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Explore the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls, ‘Big Waters’, in Iguaçu National Park with a Local Specialist. Hike to the cascading falls through giant clouds and sprays of water feeling refreshed in the humidity. You’ll learn that while hot and humid, this lush micro-climate supports diverse fauna in its subtropical rainforest of over 2,000 species of vascular plants. Conclude your day crossing the border to Argentina to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Hotel Mercure

Day 5 | Iguazú National Park Argentinean Side with Local Specialist

Get a different perspective of grandeur on the Argentinian side of the falls at the Devil’s Throat. Your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience finds you paying a visit to the Guarani community of Fortín M’bororé who open their doors to reveal the secrets of the jungle, their natural medicine, culture, songs, dances, crafts, philosophy and beliefs. Discover with the Guarani the “Spirit of the Trees”, a walk where you learn to walk through the interior of the Jungle guided by aboriginal experts. This afternoon, join an optional experience on Gran Aventura boat tour or an Argentinean experience learning about Argentine culture, tasting local dishes in a five-course dinner, sampling four Argentinian wines and mingling with travellers from around the world. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Hotel Mercure

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Gran Aventura – Departing from the Operative Center or from the Visitors’ Center, we shall enter the jungle by the Yacaratiá trail in trucks specially designed for this environment. Bilingual guides (Spanish and English) will introduce the place’s natural and cultural resources. This 5 kms long stretch ends at Puerto Macuco. At its dock, visitors shall board on the boats that shall be sailing in the Lower Iguazu River for as long as 6 kms, heading towards the waterfalls area, enjoying plentiful rapids.Upon reaching the Tres Mosqueteros Fall, visitors shall be able to see the falls of both the Argentine and Brazilian sides crowned by the view of the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat). Afterwards, the most exciting point comes when facing the incomparable San Martín waterfall, the second in dimension and the hugest any boat may face. After that we’ll navigate 6km down river until Puerto Macuco from where, after walking up hill 150 mts we’ll ride the trucks 6Km back to our Operative Center. Adult: 111.00 USD

The Argentine Experience – Learn about Argentine culture, taste fantastic local dishes, drink exceptional wine, and mingle with fellow travelers from around the world, in a fun setting. Get a taste of the best local cuisine. Savour a 5 course dinner, paired with four exceptional wines from all the regions from Argentina. Adult: 65.00 USD

Day 6 | Iguazú Falls – Buenos Aires

Take a flight from Iguazú Falls to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Check into your hotel located in the heart of the cultural center at the historic Plaza San Martin and, with the rest of the day free, perhaps take a stroll around this upscale part of the city. Or venture on a wine tasting trip to “El Querandi,” a big house located in the historical district and considered a living testimony of the city originally founded as a bar in 1920. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Intercontinental

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Wine Tasting – Leave your hotel and drive to “El Querandi”, a big house located in the historical district and considered a living testimony of the city. It was originally founded as a bar in 1920 and it was restored in 1992. “La Cave”, experience a wine tasting with local wines and their exquisite flavours. Adult: 50.00 USD

Day 7 | Buenos Aires Sightseeing

Take in the sights of Buenos Aires on a City Tour to the pink palace, cathedral and La Boca neighborhood. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax and explore this exciting city on your own. This evening enjoy the passionate fiery and precise steps of some of Buenos Aires most talented tango dancers. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Intercontinental

Day 8 | Explore San Antonio de Areco

Leave Buenos Aires for San Antonio de Areco, the heart of the gaucho traditions in the pampas region, for a tour along its quaint streets lined with silversmiths. Take part in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience visiting a local project of the Local Association for disabled people who are keeping up the tradition of making the alpargatas shoes. Appreciate more artisans paying a visit to a local artist’s studio observing how masterpieces are created. Cap off your day with a Be My Guest experience, complete with sizzling asado steak, at a family-owned gaucho ranch where your watch cowboys show off the horsemanship accompanied by music and dance. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Hotel: Intercontinental

Day 9 | Venture to Lima, the City of Kings

The capital of the New World extends a warm welcome on your epic voyage through the iconic and unexpected highlights of Peru. Meet your local host on arrival and transfer to your hotel in the upscale shopping district of Miraflores. This evening, you’ll join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Iberostar Hotel Lima

Day 10 | Savour the Flavours of Lima

Francisco Pizarro’s ‘City of Kings’ is ours to explore this morning as we discover the colonial heritage of Lima’s UNESCO-listed Historic Centre with our Local Specialist. Admire the ornate baroque façades of the Church of San Francisco and discover its hidden catacombs. Celebrate Lima’s status as the culinary capital of South America next, and meet Ignacio Barrios who has worked alongside many of Peru’s most award-winning chefs. Visit a local market where Ignacio will explain how Peruvian fruits, vegetables, seafood and meats are the basis of Peruvian cooking. Then continue to his cooking school where you’ll Connect With Locals and enjoy a demonstration on how to prepare some of Peru’s most popular dishes. You’ll have an opportunity to sample some of these at a Be My Guest experience lunch before spending the rest of the day at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Hotel: Iberostar Hotel Lima

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Experience The Magic Circuit Of The Water – The Magic Water Circuit is the world’s largest fountain complex of beautiful interactive fountains featuring swaying water, coloured lights and lasers dancing with the music. The first fountain to welcome you, known as the Magic Fountain, forces water to a height of more than 250 feet (80 meters). Adult: 43.00 USD

Walking Tour of Miraflores – Miraflores is arguably the most lively district of Lima. From your hotel, take a walking tour with a local expert towards the Boardwalk of Miraflores, a cliff overtowering the ocean at around 130ft altitude, before walking by the popular shopping centre Larcomar and on towards the Kennedy Park, the heart of Miraflores. Your local expert will not only talk more about the district and its history, but will also explain more about Lima’s and Peru’s history and more importantly, the everyday life of the limeños. End this tour either at Kennedy Park for additional exploration on your own, or a lovely dinner at one of the restaurants in “Pasaje de Ramón”, or walk with the guide back to your hotel. Adult: 30.00 USD

Day 11 | Admire the Local Culture of Cusco and Sacred Valley

Fly to Cusco this morning and head straight into the Sacred Valley, where your day begins with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Manos de la Comunidad weaving centre. You’ll uncover the traditions of the Sacred Valley, called “lindaje”. After a lunch of local flavours, check in to your Stays with Stories experience at Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay, a former 18th century monastery set among peaceful gardens. Later, connect with artisans working to protect Peru’s textile heritage. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience helps fund skills training and job creation across villages like Chinchero and Parobamba Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Hotel: Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay

Day 12 | Journey to Machu Picchu

The Sacred Valley reveals its mysteries today as we encounter the remains of the mighty Inca empire. Our first stop this morning is the famous Inca hilltop fortress, Ollantaytambo, built from massive blocks of stone. We board the Vistadome train (light snack included) for our epic journey to the UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu, where a Local Specialist will lead us through the ruins of this once-great fortress. Explore the iconic great Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana, an intricately carved rock most likely used as a sundial centuries ago. Tonight, we’ll dine at our hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: El MaPi

Day 13 | Continue in Machu Picchu then Return to Cusco

We return to Machu Picchu this morning with an opportunity to explore this mythical fortress on our own terms. Then it’s off to Cusco, stopping en route at a local chichería for a taste of chicha. Dive Into Culture and learn how this Peruvian corn beer is made by local women. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Novotel Cusco

Day 14 | Step Back in Time in Cusco

Embark on a sightseeing tour of the sacred city of Cusco this morning with your Local Specialist, admiring the 16th century Spanish colonial buildings that stand on the foundations of former Inca temples and palaces. See the baroque Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and 17th century Church of Santo Domingo. Visit the ruins of the Sacsayhuaman fortress and see nearby warehouses where the Incas once stored their grain. The afternoon is free to explore on your terms. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Novotel Cusco

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Moray and Maras – Explore Peru’s ancient ingenuity at the Maras Salt Mine and the Incan agricultural terraces of Moray. See local families harvesting salt using age-old methods, then discover how the Incas once experimented with crops on circular terraces to master farming at different altitudes in the Sacred Valley. Adult: 81.00 USD

Cusco After Dark – See Cusco from a different perspective on a walking tour that reveals the city’s hidden past. Hear stories rarely shared beyond the local community as you explore its ancient streets at sunrise or after dark, when Cusco’s history takes on a different atmosphere. Adult: 38.00 USD

Visit and Workshop at Choco Museum – Visit the Choco Museum to discover how Peruvian chocolate is made, from cacao bean to bar. Learn about each stage of the process and take part in a hands-on workshop where you’ll pour and mould your own chocolate. Adult: 48.00 USD

Day 15 | Onward to Lima

A leisurely start to our day sees us return to Lima late this morning. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, join your Local Specialist at the Larco Museum for an evening exploration of its collection of pre-Columbian art. We’ll indulge in a memorable Farewell Dinner in the museum’s garden. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Iberostar Hotel Lim

Day 16 | Farewell Lima

Say hasta luego to Lima and transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay in Lima. Meals: Breakfast

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The Echigo Sake Museum at Echigo-Yuzawa Station celebrates Niigata’s status as Japan’s top sake-producing prefecture. Housed in the CoCoLo Yuzawa facility, it showcases over 90 local breweries with interactive exhibits on brewing history, rice varieties, and Echigo toji master brewers. Visitors sample 100+ sakes at Kikizake Bansho, enjoy sake baths, and shop souvenirs like sake-infused sweets.

Futai/Mikuni area of Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture 949-6212, Japan

Futai Dam, often enjoyed as part of the scenic Futaiko lakeside area, is a rock-fill dam on the Kiyotsu River. Rising 87 metres, it forms an emerald-green reservoir sometimes called Lake Futai, framed by Naeba’s forested mountains that glow with autumn colors. The dam serves as the lower reservoir for the Oku-Kiyotsu pumped-storage power station and can be viewed from Naeba Dragondola and nearby scenic routes.

202 Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata 949-6292, Japan

Naeba Dragondola is Japan’s longest gondola lift at 5,481 metres, connecting Naeba Ski Resort to Tashiro Ski Resort. Named for its dragon-spine-like path over mountains, it offers panoramic views of Lake Futai, valleys, and forests – vibrant with autumn foliage or winter snow. Popular for skiing access and year-round sightseeing.

202 Mikuni, Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6212, Japan

The ski resort ranks among the nation’s largest, spanning 134 hectares with 24 varied runs for all skill levels. Connected by a 5.5 km gondola to Kagura Ski Resort, it offers 46 km of total skiing terrain, snow parks, and family activities.

469 Mikuni Yuzawa-town Minami-Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, Japan

The resort offers a cosy base for ski adventures at Naeba Ski Resort, just minutes away. This family-friendly property features spacious suites with panoramic mountain views, blending Japanese tradition and modern comfort, including heated floors and a laundry facility. Guests enjoy on-site dining with local cuisine and a lounge. It is located approximately 80 minutes from Tokyo by train.

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1300-457 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0408.

Opened in 1914 as Japan’s first French-style landscape garden, the park sprawls across a hillside near Gora Station, offering panoramic Hakone mountain views. Features include a vibrant rose garden with over 1,000 bushes, tropical greenhouses showcasing exotic plants and insects, manicured lawns, fountains, and seasonal blooms like cherry blossoms, azaleas, and hydrangeas. Hands-on workshops in glassblowing, pottery, and tea ceremonies add interactive fun, while cafes provide relaxation spots.

1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0631.

The musuem opened in 2002 within Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, showcases over 9,500 works amassed by Pola cosmetics founder Tsuneshi Suzuki. Highlights include Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and Cézanne, plus Picasso, Van Gogh, and contemporary pieces in galleries blending seamlessly with surrounding forests via underground architecture and natural light.

Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0631, Japan

The field transforms into a silvery sea from late September to early November, when tall susuki grass sways in the wind across 180,000 square metres on Mount Hakone’s slopes. Recognised among Kanagawa’s top 50 scenic spots and 100 flower sites, the wide trail allows immersive walks amid golden autumn hues, offering Fuji views on clear days. Spring features controlled burns for regrowth, preserving this historic grassland once used for thatching roofs.

80-1 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa, Japan

Founded in 757 during the Nara Period, the shrine stands majestically on Lake Ashi’s shores, enveloped by ancient cedars. Revered by warriors like Minamoto Yoritomo and Tokugawa Ieyasu for protection and victory, it honors deities for safe travels along the historic Tokaido Road. Iconic features include the vibrant red “Peace Gate” torii rising from the water and the Gongen-zukuri main hall.

250-0631 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture

Known as “Great Boiling Valley,” it is an active volcanic crater in Hakone, formed by an eruption about 3,000 years ago. Steaming sulfur vents, hot springs, and bubbling pools create a dramatic, otherworldly landscape with a strong egg-like smell from hydrogen sulfide. Visitors ride the Hakone Ropeway for stunning aerial views, often spotting Mount Fuji on clear days. Try the famous kuro-tamago (black eggs) boiled in geothermal waters—eating one adds seven years to your life, per legend.

1121 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0493, Japan

It is Japan’s first outdoor art museum opened in 1969, spans 70,000 square meters, showcasing around 120 modern sculptures by artists like Rodin, Henry Moore, and Picasso amid lush greenery and mountain views. Highlights include the Picasso Pavilion with over 300 works, stained-glass installations, indoor galleries, cafes, and a foot bath. Easily accessible via Hakone Tozan Railway from Chokoku-no-Mori Station (2-minute walk).

6-6 Miyagino, Hakone, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0401, Japan

The resort immerses guests in Hakone’s stunning mountain landscapes, south of Tokyo, near Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi. This serene retreat features spacious Japanese-Western style rooms, complete with tea facilities, microwaves, and forest views — no elevators, shoes off in some units. On-site public onsens offer therapeutic hot springs, alongside a restaurant, BBQ area, tennis court, and kids’ games room.

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1300-13 Gora, Hakone, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0408, Japan

The resort is located in Hakone’s Gora Onsen district, blending Western architecture with Japanese elegance. Just a two-minute walk from Hakone Gora Park known for its French-style gardens, guests staying at the resort enjoy public onsens with renowned hot springs, mountain views, and on-site facilities like a games room and restaurant.

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Minami 3-jo Higashi 1-chome to 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

It is a historic fish market in central Sapporo, often called “Sapporo’s kitchen,” that has been operating for over a century. Visitors can explore a lively atmosphere of shops selling fresh seafood like king crab, sea urchin (uni), and salmon roe (ikura), as well as local produce and snacks. The market is famous for its small restaurants offering delicious kaisen don (seafood rice bowls) for breakfast or lunch, allowing diners to enjoy the ocean’s bounty right on the spot.

3 Chome-1 Miyagaoka, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0959, Japan

Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo is the oldest zoo in Hokkaido, nestled within the lush Maruyama Park. This family-friendly destination focuses on naturalistic habitats, offering up-close views of over 170 species, including popular polar bears, Amur tigers, and local Ezo squirrels. Highlights include the impressive Polar Bear Pavilion and the Elephant House, providing an engaging and educational experience year-round.

5 Chome-3-7 Fushimi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0942, Japan

The ropway provides access to one of Japan’s top three-night views from an altitude of 531 metres. The journey involves a large ropeway to a mid-station, then a smaller mini cable car (Moriscar) to the summit, where you can see panoramic cityscapes, the Sea of Japan, and surrounding mountains. It operates year-round, closing only for maintenance or bad weather.

474 Miyagaoka, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-8505, Japan

The shrine is a significant Shinto sanctuary nestled within the serene Maruyama Park in Sapporo. Established in 1869 by order of Emperor Meiji, it was built to enshrine the pioneering deities and act as a spiritual heart for the development of Hokkaido. Today, it is a year-round cultural hub, particularly famous as a top spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring and for hosting the vibrant Sapporo Festival in June.

1-1 Moerenuma-koen, Higashi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 007-0011, Japan 1-1 Moerenuma-koen, Higashi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 007-0011, Japan

The park spans 189 hectares as a visionary “landscape sculpture” crafted by Isamu Noguchi from a former landfill, unveiled in 2005. Highlights encompass the luminous Glass Pyramid (Hidamari) hub, 62-metre Mount Moere offering sweeping vistas, innovative playgrounds amid cherry forests, and the dramatic Sea Fountain geysering 25 metres skyward seasonally. Bike rentals enhance exploration of its art-nature fusion across all seasons.

2 Chome Kita 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0001, Japan

The tower stands as an iconic wooden landmark in central Sapporo, built in 1878 as a drill hall for Sapporo Agricultural College, now Hokkaido University. This American-style structure, Japan’s oldest clock tower, features a clock installed in 1881, chiming reliably ever since. It serves as a museum showcasing city history and draws visitors near Odori Park.

Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Odori Park is a 1.5-kilometre green oasis that runs east-to-west through the heart of Sapporo, known for its beautiful gardens, fountains, and sculptures. A year-round cultural hub, the park is famous for hosting major events like the world-renowned Sapporo Snow Festival in winter, the Yosakoi Soran Festival and Beer Garden in summer, and the Autumn Fest in the fall. The iconic Sapporo TV Tower stands at the eastern end, offering panoramic views of the area.

7 Chome-7-1 Minami 2 Jonishi Chuo Ward, Sapporo, 060-0062

A modern hotel perfectly situated in the heart of Sapporo, it is also steps away from the bustling Tanukikoji Shopping Street and the iconic Odori Park. It offers a convenient base for exploring city attractions and nearby ski resorts, like Sapporo Teine. Guests can enjoy comfortable, well-appointed rooms, a pizza restaurant and bar.

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Yahata, Ikkimachi, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima 965-0003, Japan

The hill holds poignant historical significance from the 1868 Boshin War. It is the site where 19 teenage members of the Byakkotai samurai corps committed seppuku (a Japanese ritual suicide), mistakenly believing Tsuruga Castle had fallen. The summit features their graves, monuments, a bronze statue, and Sazaedo Hall – a unique double-helix pagoda. Escalator access for a fee leads to panoramic views.

Higashiyamamachi Yumoto, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture 965-0814, Japan

It is a historic hot spring town in Aizu-Wakamatsu City, boasting over 1,300 years of history. Discovered by priest Gyoki in the 8th century, it served as a retreat for Aizu samurai during the Edo period and ranks among Tohoku’s top three onsens. Silky sulfate springs ease high blood pressure and skin issues, with 15 ryokans along the Yugawa River offering rotenburo and kaiseki meals.

1-1 Otemachi, Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture 965-0873, Japan

Also known as “Crane Castle,” it stands as a symbol of samurai resilience in Fukushima. Originally built in the 14th century as Kurokawa Castle, it was expanded in the 16th century by Gamō Ujisato into a pentagonal fortress with deep moats and stone walls. The white-walled, five-story tenshu (main keep), houses a museum on Aizu history. Surrounded by cherry blossoms in spring, it offers panoramic city views.

Yamamoto, Ouchi, Shimogo-machi, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima Prefecture 969-5207, Japan

It is a remarkably preserved Edo-period post town in Shimogo-machi. Established around 1640 along the Aizu Nishi Kaido route, it features over 30 thatched-roof houses serving as inns, shops, and eateries for travellers. Designated an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 1981, residents maintain it under “don’t sell, don’t rent, don’t destroy” principles.

Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture

The “Five Colored Lakes” is a stunning cluster of volcanic ponds at Mount Bandai’s foot. Formed after the 1888 eruption, their ethereal hues – from turquoise and cobalt blue to emerald and red – shift with weather, seasons, and minerals like iron oxide. 4-km beginner-friendly trail links lakes like Bishamon-numa (rowboats available), Ao-numa, and Ruri-numa, passing bridges through beech forests.

Inawashiro-machi, Bandai-machi, and Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3100, Japan

It is a stratovolcano known for its dramatic 1888 eruption that reshaped it into multiple peaks and formed scenic Urabandai lakes like Hibara. Nicknamed “Aizu Fuji” for its former conical shape, it anchors Bandai-Asahi National Park, offering hiking trails from beginner-friendly Happodai (two hours to summit) to advanced routes amid beech forests and sulfur vents.

Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

The lake is Japan’s fourth-largest lake within Bandai-Asahi National Park. Known as the “Heavenly Mirror Lake” for its exceptional clarity and reflections of Mount Bandai, it spans 104 square kilometres. Its acidic waters support limited aquatic life but host migratory swans in winter. Popular for boating, fishing, and “spray ice” phenomena, it supplies irrigation via historic canals.

Urabandai Lake Resort, Yudairayama-1171-1 Hibara, Kitashiobara, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-2701, Japan

The resort overlooks Lake Hibara in Bandai-Asahi National Park. This highland retreat offers spacious suites with lake and mountain views, blending Japanese style with modern comforts like futons or Western beds. Amenities include public and private onsens from Nekoma Hot Springs, Japanese/French restaurants, a café, lounge, spa, and ski lockers for winter sports.

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589 Daijingu, Tateyama, Chiba 294-0233, Japan

The shrine is an ancient Shinto sanctuary with a history spanning over 2,670 years, considered one of Japan’s top three shrines for financial fortune. The main deity, Amenofutodama-no-Mikoto, is revered as the god of industry and business prosperity. Surrounded by nature and a sacred forest, the tranquil grounds offer a peaceful escape, and it’s a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring.

3048 Ichinomiya, Ichinomiya-machi, Chosei-gun, Chiba 299-4301, Japan

The shrine is a prestigious, ancient Shinto sanctuary with a history spanning over 1,200 years. Enshrining the goddess Tamayorihime-no-mikoto, it is a renowned “power spot” believed to bring good fortune for matchmaking, safe childbirth, and business prosperity. The shrine’s annual Kazusa Hadaka Matsuri (Naked Festival) in September is a vibrant event, and its first torii gate is famously illuminated by the sunrise on the vernal and autumnal equinoxes.

Fudodo, Kujukuri, Sambu District, Chiba 283-0113, Japan

It is Japan’s longest stretch of sandy coastline, running for 66 kilometres along the Pacific Ocean on the Boso Peninsula. Unlike the typical rugged coastlines of Japan, this vast, arc-shaped beach is a laid-back destination renowned for excellent surfing, swimming, and marine sports. The area has a local feel with seaside shacks selling fresh seafood and the famous local hamaguri clams.

174 Yoshio, Katsuura, Chiba 299-5242, Japan

Katsuura UnderSea Park features a spectacular underwater observation tower extending 60 metres into the Pacific Ocean. Visitors descend eight metres below the surface to view vibrant marine life, including seasonal fish and coral, through 24 observation windows. Located within a beautiful marine reserve in Chiba, it offers a rare glimpse into a natural aquatic ecosystem without getting wet.

Motona, Kyonan, Awa District, Chiba 299-1901, Japan

It is a spectacular coastal mountain known for its jagged, “saw-toothed” silhouette. A ropeway or hiking trail leads to its summit, where the terrifying Jigoku Nozoki (Hell Lookout) offers breathtaking views from a precipice. The mountain houses the vast Nihon-ji Temple complex, featuring one of Japan’s largest stone-carved Buddhas and thousands of smaller statues.

181 Kashiba, Kamogawa, Chiba 296-0041, Japan

It is a premier marine park offering thrilling animal performances and educational exhibits. Visitors can enjoy spectacular shows featuring killer whales (orcas), dolphins, and sea lions against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. The park is committed to conservation and provides opportunities for up-close encounters with a wide array of marine life.

319 Hamakatsuura, Katsuura, Chiba 299-5233, Japan

It is one of Japan’s three great morning markets, with a history spanning over 430 years. Held daily except Wednesdays, it features lively stalls where locals and visitors buy fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables, and local specialties like Katsuura Tantan-men (spicy ramen). Interacting with the friendly vendors is a key part of the authentic, historic experience.

Hama, Onjuku, Isumi District, Chiba 299-5107, Japan

The beach is a stunning, two-kilometre stretch of white sand on the east coast of Chiba’s Boso Peninsula, renowned as one of Japan’s best surfing spots. Located just 90 minutes from Tokyo by train, its clean waters and consistent waves attract both swimmers and surfers of all skill levels. The beach features amenities like showers and nearby surf rentals.

Kamogawa Grand Tower, 834 Hiroba, Kamogawa-shi, Chiba 296-0044, Japan

The resort is a charming coastal escape in Chiba featuring traditional Japanese-style rooms with modern amenities, many of which provide scenic garden or ocean views. Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and cocktail bar, a sauna, adult and kids’ pools, and private outdoor onsens. Additional perks include a café, free bike hire, and easy access to the famous Kamogawa Sea World.

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Katsuura Hilltop Hotel & Residence, 441-1 Sawakura, Katsuura, Chiba 299-5231, Japan

The resort perches along Chiba’s stunning Pacific coastline in Katsuura, offering breathtaking ocean views from its high-floor rooms. The resort features comfortable, self-contained apartments with private kitchenettes and balconies, some offering refreshing ocean views. Guests can enjoy onsite facilities like private baths, an onsite restaurant, indoor onsen and welcoming sauna.

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Club Wyndham Sundance Resort Onjuku

This beachfront resort is nestled on the serene coastlines of Onjuku. The resort offers direct access to the ocean, and many rooms feature stunning sea views. Guests can enjoy amenities such as free Wi-Fi, bike rentals and an outdoor barbecue area. The area is renowned for its beautiful, sandy beaches and excellent surfing spots.

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491 Motoyoshicho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture 380-0803, Japan.

The temple dates to 642 AD and houses what many believe is Japan’s first Buddhist statue – a hidden golden Amida Buddha brought from Korea. This inclusive site, unaffiliated with any sect, has drawn pilgrims for 1,400 years, offering salvation to all regardless of status, with rituals like the rare Gokaicho unveiling every seven years. Its massive 1707 wooden hall, inner passages (Naisen), and surrounding museums highlight Edo-era pilgrimage culture amid scenic streets.

Hirao 7148, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture 381-0401, Japan (central Shiga Kogen area)

It is Japan’s largest interconnected ski area in Yamanouchi, spans 18 ski fields across 600 hectares with elevations from 1,340m to 2,307m. Hosted Olympic events in 1998, it offers over 80km of trails for all levels, reliable powder snow from November to May, and terrain parks, connected by 48 lifts and shuttles. Summer hiking and onsen nearby enhance its appeal in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park.

3640 Hotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture 399-8303, Japan.

It is Japan’s largest wasabi cultivation site in Azumino City, spans 15 hectares along the clear snowmelt streams from the Northern Alps. Established in 1915, it produces over 150 tons annually using pristine, 13°C water ideal for the shade-loving plant, with picturesque watermills, walking paths, and wasabi-themed eateries offering ice cream, soba, and beer. Free entry draws visitors for scenic hikes and farm tours year-round.

4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture 390-0802, Japan

The castle is a National Treasure in Matsumoto City, renowned as the “Crow Castle” for its striking black exterior and elegant five-story keep built between 1593-1594. Constructed during the Sengoku period under lords like Ishikawa Kazumasa, its intricate wooden interior features steep stairs, trapdoors, and defensive apertures for arrows and stones. One of Japan’s few original castles surviving in authentic form, it offers panoramic views and hosts seasonal festivals.

6845 Taihirayama, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture 381-0401, Japan

The park is famous for wild Japanese macaques – known as snow monkeys – bathing in natural hot springs. Located in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park at 850 metres elevation, visitors reach it via a 30-40 minute forested hike from Kanbayashi Onsen, about 45 minutes by bus from Nagano Station. Open year-round, winter (December-March) offers the iconic snowy scenes, while monkeys roam freely in this “Hell Valley” habitat.

6845 Taihirayama, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture 381-0401, Japan

8-40 Nagakura, Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0111, Japan

The resort is in the upscale resort town of Karuizawa, offering serene mountain views and a peaceful retreat amid lush woods. Guests unwind in spacious rooms with traditional Japanese bathrooms featuring bathtubs and showers, accommodating up to six in family suites. Amenities include bike rentals (seasonal), an on-site restaurant serving European cuisine and regional specialties, spa facilities, pet-friendly options, and a gift shop.

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4035-2549 Kitayama, Tateshina, Chino City, Nagano 391-0301, Japan

The resort nestles in Tateshina’s serene highlands, blending traditional Japanese decor with modern luxury across various room types. Guests relax in a heated indoor pool, public onsen, sauna, and spa, while enjoying on-site dining with room-service breakfast and dinner featuring local specialties. Amenities include a fitness centre, tennis court, games room, barbecue area, and pet-friendly options.

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7148 Hirao, Hasuike, Shiga Kogen, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture 381-0401, Japan

The resort offers ski-in/ski-out access in Asia’s largest ski area, Shiga Kogen, with over 80 km of trails from the 1998 Nagano Olympics site. Recently refurbished, its 32 rooms blend traditional Japanese style with modern minimalism, including twin, king, and Japanese futon options, plus amenities like indoor/outdoor onsens, sauna, day spa, and ski rentals. Diners enjoy revitalised buffets, a new pizza bar, and an upcoming whisky bar.

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Kamiyamada Onsen 1 chome 33-4, Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture

A traditional Japanese Ryokan resort in scenic Nagano, blends Western and authentic Japanese styles across its 36 rooms. Guests enjoy indoor and outdoor onsens with natural hot spring water renowned for skin benefits, meticulously prepared meals featuring Shinshu specialties and seasonal local ingredients, and amenities like a cocktail bar, karaoke, gardens, and banqueting halls for up to 130 people.

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Club Wyndham Sea Pearl

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Booking Fun Time and Bonus Time

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Reminders About Credit Validity

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Waitlist for North American Resorts

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Search Availability using Flexi Search

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Search Availability using Flexi Search!

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