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Wonders of Japan

Tue, May 12 · 7:00 PM PDT

Tokyo, 1 Chome-5-10 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan · Tokyo, Japan, JP

May 12 - May 21, 2026

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Travel friends at PhotoFly Travel Club are bringing back their adventure to Japan! Our Japan group tours are chock full of diverse activities including unique cultural experiences, fantastic landscapes, and all the beautiful temples and architecture that make Japan so iconic. Highlights include the Meiji Shrine in downtown Tokyo inside a park with over 100,000 trees, an easygoing walk through Chubu-Sangaku National Park in the central mountain ranges, visit to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and accompanying museum, strolling through the Fushimi Inari temple complex in Kyoto filled with over 10,000 bright orange torii gates, an overnight stay on the peaceful Miyajima Island, and an optional activity to have a private photoshoot and cultural exchange with Japan's cultural treasure, a geisha! Thanks to the advanced bullet trains crisscrossing this country, covering distance is easy to do, and all the complex arrangements will be made on your behalf. Read on to see more of the highlights below.

• 9 nights/10 days
• Boutique hotels, ryokans, & highly rated accommodations
• Breakfast daily
• 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
• All transfers, rail tickets, public transit tickets, entry fees, and activities as listed in the daily itinerary
• Private guides throughout
• All taxes, transfers, & fees included

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Tokyo: 2 Nights

• The Electric City - Experience Akihabara, an otherworldly place filled with bizarre "Japanime" oddities, neon signs, and streets & alleys lined with vendors selling every type of new and used electronics you can think of!
• Asakusa Kanon Temple (Sensoji) - Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist Temple from the 17th century.
• Meiji Shrine - Dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken.
• Shinjuku - skyscraper district has great restaurants, shops, and neon lights everywhere you look. It's nicknamed the Times Square of Tokyo.

The Japanese Alps & Takayama: 2 Nights

• Hirayu Great Falls: This magnificent waterfall is over 200 ft tall and 20 ft across.
• Kamikochi Valley: Inside Chubu-Sangaku National Park, this highland area is home to an amazing walk through lightly forested areas with ponds, macaque monkeys, and a curving river with the mountains as a backdrop.
• Takayama Morning Market: On the bank of the Miyagawa River, the market is fun to observe stands selling local farm produce, flowers and crafts.
• Takayama’s Old Town: Visit and photograph Takayama Jinya, the old government house as well as old homes, shops, coffee houses, and sake breweries, some of which have been in business for centuries.
• Optional Hida Folk Village Tour: This open-air museum exhibits over 30 traditional houses from the Hida region, the mountainous district of Gifu Prefecture around Takayama.

Kyoto: 4 nights

• Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion): Covered with 18-carat gold leaf, this incredible building was originally built by the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1397.
• Okochi Mountain Villa: This famous villa consists of several beautiful gardens and buildings, including living quarters, tea houses, and a meditation hall.
• Monkey Park Iwatayama: We’ll meander up a small hill to reach the park with a nice overlook filled with macaques.
• Gion District & Optional Geisha Cultural Exchange: Walk through the sleepy district where geisha come from all over the country to train. For those interested (not included) we’ll get to have an incredible experience in a local house with a geisha for a cultural exchange and private photo shoot.
• Fushimi Inari Shrine: Filled with thousands of vermilion gates, this hillside complex and temple is enormous and beautiful.

Hiroshima & Charming Miyajima Island: 1 Night

• Memorial Peace Park, Museum, & A-Bomb Dome: Experience the poignant reminder that caused Hiroshima’s fame.
• Miyajima Island: is small sacred island located in the Inland Sea. It has been a holy place of Shintoism since the earliest times.
• Vermilion Torii Gate & Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima: a sacred island where we’ll visit the world famous Vermilion Torii gate at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Miyajima is one of Japan’s three most scenic places.

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Price: $4,195
Single Supplement: $1,095

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England & Wales: Britain’s Green Heart & Cultural Soul

Tue, May 26 · 7:00 PM PDT

Manchester, 101 Portland St, Manchester M1 6DF, United Kingdom · Manchester, GB

May 26th - June 3rd, 2026

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Criss-crossing the heart of England and stretching into the rugged beauty of Wales, a journey through Central and Northern UK is a heady mix of industrial heritage, cultural landmarks, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Across two cities and four national parks, these are the spots where locals travel to escape the business in the south. See Manchester, a city pulsing with creativity, music, and sporting pride; a short ride to the west brings us to Liverpool, where maritime history and Beatles nostalgia collide. The real treat awaits outside the vibrant cities. Step into Wales and marvel at the soaring peaks and glacial landforms in Snowdonia National Park; enjoy light hiking or a ride on the historic heritage railway. In the north, walk beside tranquil lakes and learn the literary history within Lake District National Park. The Peak District National Park is full of windswept moors and rolling hills around villages filled with stone cottages. Not to be overlooked, the lush valleys and limestone cliffs of the Yorkshire Dales National Park are an exciting surprise. It's a classic UK route that blends urban edge with untamed countryside perfect for curious travelers chasing contrast and character.

• 8 nights/ 9 days accommodation
• Refined boutique hotels
• Private transportation
• Breakfast daily
• 4 Dinners, 1 Lunch
• Arrival and departure transfer within the given time range
• All privately guided small group tours and activities as listed in the itinerary (unless otherwise specified)
• All entrance fees, transfers, taxes

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Manchester - 3 nights

• City Tour (half day): Guided tour that feature the highlights of this storied city. See the Victorian, Neo-gothic Town Hall, John Rylands Library, the now trendy Northern Quarter, and the industrial heritage around Castlefield.
• Free time to explore: spend an afternoon at the Museum of Science & Industry, the Manchester Gallery, Heaton Park with green spaces and neoclassical hall, or shop around the street market area.

Peak District National Park

• Chatsworth House: one of England’s finest stately homes, a grand 17th-century estate surrounded by rolling parkland and sculpted gardens.
• Lunch in Bakewell: Lovely market town in the district of Derbyshire and the largest settlement within the national park.
• Walk the Monsal Trail: This a traffic-free walking, cycling, and horse riding trail located in the center of the park.
• Cross the Monsal Head Viaduct: One of the most iconic and photographed landmarks, this impressive structure built in 1863 by the Midland Railway is about 300 feet long and 70 feet high. Enjoy the sweeping views of the river valley and cliffs.

Yorkshire Dales National Park
Renowned for its tranquil beauty and rich farming heritage, the Dales provide endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year.

• Visit Malham Cove: This striking curved limestone cliff, rising around 230 feet, was carved by a powerful waterfall fed by glacial meltwater at the end of the last Ice Age.

Lakes District National Park - 3 nights

• Visit Wordsworth Grasmere: Home of Dove Cottage, this was the home of England's most celebrated romantic poet, William Wordsworth.
• Stroll through Grasmere village: A picturesque village located in the heart of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England.
• Walk along Derwent Water: One of the most beautiful and popular lakes in the Lake District National Park, located just south of the market town of Keswick.
• Walk to Friar's Crag: Enjoy this tranquil, tree-lined headland on the eastern shore of Derwent Water. It offers one of the lake’s most iconic and peaceful viewpoints, with sweeping views across the water toward Borrowdale, framed by dramatic fells and wooded hillsides.
• Windermere Lake Scenic Cruise: Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Windermere, England’s largest natural lake. Stretching over 10 miles, Windermere is surrounded by rolling hills, lush woodlands, and picturesque villages.

Liverpool - 2 nights
Once a powerhouse of maritime trade, city is now a vibrant hub of music, art, sport, and is famously the birthplace of The Beatles. Explore its revitalized waterfront, dive into world-class museum, and enjoy exploring on your own time!

• Optional - Fab 4 Taxi's Beatles Classic Tour: Hop into a black cab with Fab 4 Taxi Tours of Liverpool and journey back to the Swinging Sixties on their iconic Beatles Classic tour. This is their most popular experience, where over roughly 3 hours, a local expert will guide you to some of the band’s most famous and memorable spots around the city. This includes Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, Liverpool's version of Abbey Road, and childhood homes of the band.

Snowdonia National Park (Wales)
Wales' best-known slice of nature became the country's first national park in 1951

• Guided Walk in the Park: Walking in Snowdonia offers a thrilling escape into rugged mountain landscapes, ancient forests, and shimmering lakes. There are plenty of choices for us and simply exploring quieter trails will include breathtaking scenery at every turn.
• Optional - Ride Heritage Railway: The Ffestiniog Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway that winds through the stunning landscapes of Snowdonia, Wales. Established in 1836, it was originally built to transport slate from the quarries to the coast and is now one of the oldest independent heritage railways in the world.

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Price: $3,995.00
Single Supplement: $895.00

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The Canadian Maritimes

Mon, Jun 8 · 7:00 PM PDT

Halifax, 1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G1, Canada, NS, CA

June 8th – 17th 2026

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Salt spray lingers in the air, curling around clapboard fishing villages and winding roads that appear to tumble into the edge of the Atlantic - this is Canada’s Maritimes. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island together weave a tapestry of rugged coasts, seafaring lore, and the warmth of some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Here, you can crack into lobster fresh from the pot, wander through fields dotted with lighthouses and potatoes on PEI, or stand awestruck before the world’s highest tides thundering through the Bay of Fundy. Everywhere you turn, the Maritimes invite a slower rhythm: coastal drives scented with salt air, historic port towns humming with stories, and chance encounters with locals who welcome strangers as old friends. To travel here is to embrace a world shaped by tides and tradition, where life by the sea is savored, one moment at a time.

• 9 Nights/10 Days Alaska Small Group Tour
• Accommodation
• Breakfast daily
• Welcome and Farewell Dinners
• Privately guided adventures
• International airfare is not included. We are happy to help you find a good flight as always! Flying into and out of Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
• All taxes, transfers, fees included
• Ground transportation
• Roommate pairing to save money

Halifax, Nova Scotia - (2 Nights)

• Visit Citadel National Historic Site: One of Nova Scotia’s most iconic landmarks.
• Explore Maritime Museum of the Atlantic: explore exhibits that trace Halifax’s deep maritime heritage, from the golden Age of Sail and the city’s shipbuilding legacy to moving tributes on the Titanic disaster and the 1917 Halifax Explosion.
• Driving Tour of Downtown: Victorian-era Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market, Province House
• Halifax Sunset Cruise: A 90-minute cruise to enjoy the golden glow of the city at dusk

Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg

• Perched on Nova Scotia’s rugged South Shore, Peggy’s Cove is a postcard-perfect fishing village where weathered cottages cling to wave-battered granite outcrops
• Founded in 1753 by German, Swiss, and French settlers, it remains one of North America’s best-preserved examples of a British colonial settlement and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Saint John, New Brunswick - (2 nights)

• The Funday Trail Parkway: This drive reveals some of the Bay of Fundy’s most dramatic and previously unreachable coastline. The route curves past sheer cliffs, hidden coves, and broad ocean vistas, with breathtaking scenery unfolding at every turn.
• Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park: Towering 40–70 feet above the ocean floor, the sandstone formations line the coast in fantastical shapes that seem almost otherworldly. Twice each day, the world’s highest tides surge in and out.

Prince Edward Island (PEI) - (3 Nights)

• Explore the City of Charlottetown: free time to explore the city at your own pace. Optional, guided e-bike tour, and optional Walking Food Tour
• Anne of Green Gables Museum: Set within a storybook 19th-century home once belonging to Montgomery’s Campbell cousins, the museum showcases personal artifacts, family photographs, and period furnishings that inspired her beloved novels.
• Shuck & Learn Tour at Raspberry Point Oysters: Immerse yourself in an experience that pairs hands-on learning with the unmistakable taste of fresh, local oysters.

Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia (2 Nights)

• Alexander Graham Bell Historic Center: The museum showcases Bell’s groundbreaking work beyond the telephone, including innovations in flight, sound transmission, and hydrofoil technology.
• Drive the Cabot Trail into Cape Breton Highlands National Park: By far, one of most scenic driving routes in North America. Encompassing 367 square miles, the park safeguards a spectacular meeting of rugged highlands and sweeping seacoast.
• Enjoy Baddeck Gathering of Ceilidhs Music: A warm and welcoming concerts showcase Cape Breton’s Celtic soul through lively fiddle tunes, Gaelic songs, and spirited step-dancing.
• Tour the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Center: an engaging introduction to the history and traditions of the Mi’kmaq people. Exhibits showcase everything from intricate quillwork and beadwork to traditional clothing, tools, and stories passed down through generations.

Price: $3995.00
Single Supplement: $795.00

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