WALKING SOUTH KOREA & JAPAN

Featuring the 11th IVV Olympiad!

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Walking South Korea:
MAY 6-11, 2009 | 6 DAYS | $2490

Start and finish in Seoul, South Korea

Walking Japan:
MAY 11-20, 2009 | 10 DAYS | $3890

Start in Tokyo and finish in Kyoto, Japan

Guides: Dan Friesen & Scott Isom

South Korea… The idyllic island of Jeju-do has a mild climate and laid-back ambiance. Our walks feature beautiful seascapes, peaceful orange groves, fishermen and female divers, and traditional rural lifestyles. Panmunjom, the so-called “truce village” on the border with North Korea is an unforgettable reminder of the conflict between North and South, communist and democratic ideals.

Japan… an intriguing island nation of shoguns and sushi, samurai and sumo wrestlers. Stereotypes abound for the Land of the Rising Sun, but as travelers, we have the privilege of dispelling, or confirming, these icons of Japanese culture with firsthand experience. Join us as we explore Tokyo, wander through the shrine village of Nikko, experience the amazing temples and delightful lanes of ancient Kyoto, and participate in the 11th IVV Olympiad at Five Lakes, in the Mount Fuji district!