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Exclusive Cal departure – March 28-April 9, 2022Insider’s Japan13 days for 6,984 total pricefrom San Francisco( 6,595 air & land inclusive plus 389airline taxes and fees)It’s a land of delicate art and bustling commerce,of rich traditions and dizzying modernity; ajumble of sights, sounds, and tastes that forvisitors are truly foreign – and truly fascinating.This well-crafted tour features the highlightsof Tokyo and Kyoto, engages us in local life, andtakes us off the beaten path to the lovely historiccities of Takayama and Kanazawa.Sea of oshimaDestinationMotorcoachTrainExtension (train)Entry/DeparturePacific OceanAvg. High ( F)TokyoKyotoMar5453Apr6265Your Small Group Tour HighlightsTokyo touring, including Imperial Palace District and MeijiShrine Stunning scenery of Mt. Fuji and Fuji-Hakone-IzuNational Park Overnight stay in traditional ryokan Takayama’s ancient streets and houses Hands-on cookingclass Culturally rich Kanazawa Tour of Kyoto, Japan’scultural capital Traditional tea ceremonyDay Itinerary12-4HotelDepart U.S. for TokyoTokyoDai-ichi Hotel ida Hotel PlazaHotel Nikko8-9KanazawaKanazawaThe Thousand10-12 KyotoKyoto13Depart Kyoto for U.S.RatingDeluxeNot ratedFirst ClassFirst ClassFirst ClassRatings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travelindustry standard reference. Unrated hotels may be toosmall, too new, or too remote to be listed.8Visit us at alumni.berkeley.edu/travelA UNESCO site and “Special Place of Scenic Beauty,” beloved Mount Fuji has drawn visitors for centuries.Day 1: Depart U.S. for Tokyo, JapanDay 2: Arrive Tokyo Upon arrival in Japan’s financial,commercial, and political capital, we transfer to ourhotel. As guests’ arrival times may vary, we have noscheduled activities or meals planned.Last, we visit the Tokyo National Museum, housingan extensive collection of art and antiquities fromJapan and other Asian countries. This afternoon isfree for independent exploration; lunch and dinner areon our own in this city with endless dining options. BDay 3: Tokyo After a briefing about the journey ahead,we set out to discover a small part of this amazing citythat covers a staggering 840 miles. Our sightseeingfeatures the Meiji Shrine, a peaceful enclave of Shintotemples and gardens. We also visit the gallery of preeminent calligrapher Koshun Masunaga, where welearn about this ancient art of artistic writing andbrowse the collection. Our tour ends in Ginza, Tokyo’sfamed shopping, dining, and entertainment district,where we can stay to explore as we wish or returnto our hotel for an afternoon at leisure. Tonight, wegather for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. B,DDay 5: Tokyo/Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park/HakoneJapan’s pastoral side is on tap as we leave Tokyo forFuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Here sits imposingMt. Fuji, a dormant volcano (it last erupted in 1707)with a perfectly symmetrical cone that rises to 12,388feet. We learn about environmental and conservation efforts on the mountain at the Mt. Fuji WorldHeritage Center then enjoy a relaxing cruise on AshiLake, with Mt. Fuji in the background. Leaving thepark, we travel to the town of Hakone, where we spendthe night at a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn wherewe take off our shoes upon entering, enjoy a Japanesestyle Kaiseki dinner, and sleep on a futon. B,DDay 4: Tokyo Our tour of Tokyo continues this morning at the Imperial Palace, surrounded by moats andramparts and home of the Imperial Family. Here wevisit the East Gardens, part of the innermost circle ofdefense of the historic Edo Castle that once stood here.We continue on to the Buddhist Asakusa Kannon,Tokyo’s oldest temple (c. 645 ce), and the adjacentNakamise shopping arcade, dating to the 17th century.Day 6: Hakone/Takayama Today we travel firstby bullet train then by Wide View Hida expresstrain to lovely Takayama in the Japanese Alps,considered one of the country’s most attractive townswith its 16th-century castle and old-style buildings. Ourexplorations center on three narrow streets in the Sanmachi-suji district where, in feudal times, merchantslived amidst the authentically preserved small inns,B – Breakfast; L – Lunch; D – Dinner
Tour membership limited to 24 Cal alumni and friendsteahouses, and sake breweries. This afternoon weattend a traditional Japanese tea ceremony here, anhistoric ritual of form, grace, and spirituality. B,DDay 7: Takayama We pay an early visit to the riverside Miyagawa Morning Market, a blaze of dazzlingcolors and foodstuffs. Here we meet a local chef togather ingredients for the lunch we will prepare together at a nearby site. After enjoying the fruits ofour labors, we embark on a walking tour, visitingTakayama Jinya, an historic government house; thelocal sake brewery; and Takayama’s old town. B,LDay 8: Takayama/Shirakawago/Kanazawa Weleave Takayama this morning for the UNESCO WorldHeritage site of Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Village.Comprising buildings re located from authentic villagesnearby that were razed for a dam, the village is alsoa vibrant community whose residents work togetherto preserve the unique traditional architecture hereknown as Gassho style. Then we visit GokayamaVillage to see how traditional Japanese washi paper ismade. Late this afternoon we reach the castle townof Kanazawa, an alluring coastal city that survivedthe ravages of WorldWar II. B,LGeishas in traditional dressDay 9: KanazawaToday’s tour features renownedKenrokuen Garden,a national landmarkwhose origins dateto 1676. We alsosee Ishikawa Gate,the only remainingsection of the town’soriginal castle;Hakukokan, a museum celebratingAccompanied byProfessor Matt Kondolfthe art and craft of gold leaf technology; and theHigashi Chayagai teahouse and geisha area. Last, wevisit the Kutani Kosen Kiln, where artists fashion theprized, highly decorated pottery. We dine tonight ata local Japanese restaurant. B,DDay 10: Kanazawa/Kyoto We depart this morningby train for Kyoto. Upon arrival, we visit Kinkaku-ji,the beloved lakeside Temple of the Golden Pavilion seton pillars suspended over the water. Next: Ryoan-ji,a Zen Buddhist temple whose acclaimed dry gardenepitomizes the simplicity of Zen meditation. We dinetonight at our hotel. B,DDay 11: Kyoto More of Kyoto is on tap today, beginning with a visit to the otherworldly ArashiyamaBamboo Grove; the Kyoto Museum of TraditionalCrafts (Fureaikan), showcasing all of Kyoto’s 74different métiers in one place; and Nijo-jo Castle (ca.1603), the extravagant residence and fortifications ofthe shoguns who ruled Japan for more than 250 years.Then the remainder of the day is free. BDay 12: Kyoto We begin today at the Fushimi Inarishrine, with its trails straddled by red torii gates;Sanjyusangendo Hall (ca. 1266), a Buddhist templehousing 1,000 statues of the Thousand-Armed Kannondeity; and Nishiki Market, “Kyoto’s Kitchen” ofrestaurants, stores, and stalls selling everything foodrelated. Tonight we toast our Japan adventure at afarewell dinner at a local restaurant. B,DDay 13: Depart Kyoto for U.S. This morning wetravel by motorcoach to Osaka, where we board ourreturn flight to the United States. BPost-Tour ExtensionApril 9-11, 2022Hiroshima: City of Peace3 days/2 nights for 1,095 total priceSingle Supplement: 155Discover the city reborn from the atomicdes truction of World War II, now a modern andcosmopolitan urban center whose residentswarmly welcome American visitors.Your Tour Price Includes Rail transportation Kyoto/Hiroshima, Hiroshima/Osaka 2 nights’ accommodations at Hotel Granvia Hiroshima(First Class) 3 meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch Extensive included sightseeing: excursion to Miyajima Island andDaisho-in Temple, Hiroshima touring by local “Hiroden” train,visit to Peace Memorial Park and Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director Gratuities for dining room servers, hotel porters, and all driversYour Tour Price Includes R ound-trip air transportation from listed cities 1 1 nights’ accommodations: 10 nights in Deluxe and FirstClass hotels; 1 night in traditional Japanese ryokan 1 9 meals: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners E xtensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees S ervices of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director P rivate motorcoach transportation throughout your trip R ail transportation as described L uggage handling for one bag per person G ratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport andhotel porters, and all drivers 100 frequent traveler credit towards your next Cal Discoveries/Odysseys Unlimited tour ( 200 after 3 tours; 300 after 10 tours) C al lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and iscontingent upon a minimum number of paying travelersActivity Level 3 (see pg. 5)We visit Kyoto’s Temple of the Golden Pavilion on Day 10.Tour Departs: March 28, 2022Prices include international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and feesLos Angeles 6,684Portland (OR),San Francisco, Seattle 6,984Boston, Chicago,Cleveland, Dallas,Denver, Detroit, Houston,Minneapolis, New York,Philadelphia, Phoenix 7,184Atlanta, Baltimore,Charlotte, Cincinnati,Miami, Orlando,Tampa, Washington, DC 7,284Land Only (transfers not included) 5,795Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per personbased on double occupancy and include airline taxes,surcharges, and fees of 389, which are subject to changeuntil final payment is made.Single travelers please add 1,595. Your 500 deposit isfully refundable up to 95 days before departure. All 2022tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, andfees) are guaranteed.Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Pacific flight: 4,695 per person from Los Angeles; 5,195 per personfrom New York; 5,495 per person from Atlanta, Chicago,San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, DC, in addition tothe above costs (upgrade is subject to availability andpricing is subject to change).Please note: This trip involves full days of sightseeingand significant amounts of walking on stairs and unevensurfaces. You should be in good physical condition toenjoy the tour to its fullest.For questions, call Cal Discoveries Travel 510.900.8222 or email [email protected]
The Small Group Travel ExperienceImportant Information About Your TourGeneral Terms and ConditionsPlease read this information carefully, as payment of a depositrepresents your acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions.Tour PricesTour prices quoted are guaranteed throughDecember 31, 2022, and include accommodations based on double occupancy;airfare from your departure city; airlinetaxes, surcharges, fees, and port chargesand cruise line fees (where applicable),which are subject to change until finalpayment has been made; internal air, rail,and motorcoach transportation; meals,sightseeing, and transfers as described; hoteltaxes; entrance fees for included sightseeing;the services of an Odysseys Unlimited TourDirector; luggage handling for one bag perperson; and all gratuities as described below.Please note that the cost of air upgrades issubject to change.GratuitiesTour prices include all gratuities for localguides, dining room servers, airport andhotel porters, and all drivers on basetours and on optional extensions whenaccompanied by an Odysseys Unlimitedrepresentative. Please note that gratuitiesfor the Odysseys Unlimited Tour Directorand shipboard personnel (if a cruise isincluded in your tour) are not included.These tips are optional and should beextended on a voluntary basis. Gratuitiesare not included on “On Your Own”optional extensions.Not Included in Your Tour PriceAirfare from your hometown to yourdeparture city; costs of passports andvisas; personal expenses such as beverages,laundry, room service, and meals notspecified; immunizations and inoculations;communications charges; airport transferswhen purchasing a land-only package;gratuities to your Odysseys Unlimited TourDirector and shipboard personnel (if acruise is included in your tour), which areat your discretion (suggested gratuities: 10- 15 per guest, per day); and a TravelProtection Plan. Additional baggage feeslevied directly by the airline(s) may applyand are subject to change at any time. Youshould confirm directly with your airline(s)prior to departure.Registration and PaymentA deposit of 500 per person confirmsyour reservation and is fully refundableup to 95 days prior to departure. Fullpayment is due at least 95 days prior todeparture and may be made by personalcheck or credit card. Odysseys Unlimited,Inc. reserves the right to cancel any reservations that are not paid in full at any timeafter final payment is due. If you makeyour reservation after the final paymentdate, payment in full will be required uponreservation.Cancellations and RefundsIf you must cancel your tour, the effectivedate of can cellation will be upon ourreceipt of your notification. All cancellations need to be submitted in writingto Cal Discoveries Travel. Refunds for
cancellations are subject to the followingper person charges:For all tours (except as noted)Prior to departureCharge95 days or more:Full refund94-65 days:25% of tour price64-45 days:50% of tour price44-30 days:75% of tour price29-0 days:No refundFor Egypt & the Eternal Nile, Ethiopia:Cradle of Civilization, Journey throughVietnam, Machu Picchu to the Galapagos,Patagonian FrontiersPrior to departureCharge95 days or more:Full refund94-65 days:50% of tour price64-30 days:75% of tour price29-0 days:No refundPlease note that we will not refund thecost of any unused portion of your tourpackage. Trip cancellation insurance isavailable from CAA and informationwill be sent after you reserve. You mayresearch travel insurance online attravelinsure.com/calalumni. If due tounforeseen circumstances OdysseysUnlimited, Inc. cancels your tour, youwill receive a complete refund of all payments you have made to us.Pre-DepartureAfter reserving your tour, you will receivepre-departure mailings that include adetailed itinerary, visa requirements, andreading list. We will send your final tourdocuments, including airline itineraries(with e-ticket numbers) two to threeweeks before departure.Single TravelersWe welcome single travelers, and offer alimited number of single accommodationson each tour. Because hotel and cruiserates are priced by the room or cabin,the per person cost for accommodationsoccupied by one person is higher thanthat shared by two people. We endeavorto keep single supplements at a reasonablecost. Please note that single rooms in2General Termsandmany foreign hotels may be smaller thanthose to which you are accustomed.Changes to Your ReservationWe will not charge a fee for any changesmade to your reservation outside of 95days before departure. From 94 to 30days before departure, if you make anychanges to your reservation, a 100 perperson administrative fee will apply, inaddition to any fees or penalties imposedby airlines, hotels, or other third parties.Changes are subject to availability andcannot be guaranteed. If your reservationchanges from double occupancy to singleoccupancy for any reason, you will becharged the single supplement. Nochanges to your reservation can be madewithin 30 days of departure.Required InformationUpon reservation, we will need to obtainfrom you the following, in accordance withthe Transportation Security Administration’s(TSA) Secure Flight program (for details,please visit tsa.gov), as well as for ourinternational travel partners: yourfull legal name as it appears on yourpassport, as well as your date of birth andgender (for details, please visit tsa.gov).In addition, airlines may require thatwe provide them with your contactinformation prior to departure. In theevent an airline ticket is issued withincorrect information you have provided,or if you use a different passport thanoriginally cited, you will be responsible forcharges associated with the ticket’s reissue.Travel DocumentsA passport valid for at least six monthsafter the completion of your tour isrequired for U.S. citizens on all tours in thiscatalog. If your tour requires a visa(s), westrongly recommend that you have at leastsix blank visa pages available; for toursnot requiring a visa(s), we recommend thatyour passport have at least three blank visapages. We will send you the appropriateinformation after you make a reservation.You are res p onsible for obtaining thesedocuments. If you are not a U.S. citizen,Conditions
please contact your embassy or consulate toensure you obtain the proper documentation.SmokingFor the convenience of the majority of ourtravelers, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. has a NoSmoking policy (including e-cigarettes andvaping) on all tour buses. We will arrangesufficient rest stops so those who wish tosmoke may do so.Health and Medical IssuesWe welcome all travelers, but request that yoube in good health to participate in an OdysseysUnlimited, Inc. tour. All of our tours involvea reasonable amount of walking (typicallytwo to three miles per day), often uphill oron uneven or cobblestone streets. You mustbe able to get on and off motorcoaches andboats on your own. We regret that we cannotprovide i ndividual assistance; in such cases youmust be accompanied by a companion whowill assist you. Please note that many of ouritineraries, for reasons beyond our control,do not accommodate wheelchairs. Pleasecall or e-mail us to inquire, and we will doour best to answer any questions you mayhave. We reserve the right to remove anyonewhose physical condition or behavior, in ouropinion, com promises the operation of the touror detracts from the enjoyment or safety ofthe other tour members. In that event, the CalAlumni Association and O dysseys Unlimited,Inc. assume no financial responsi bility for anyunused portion of the tour. While we do ourbest to accommodate food allergy concerns, wecannot guarantee zero cross-contamination.Air TransportationOdysseys Unlimited, Inc. includes in its tourprice round trip economy air from designatedgateway cities as shown, and contracts withthose airlines the company feels provide thelevel of service, routings, and value necessaryfor your entire trip. While another airlinemay offer a more direct connection, it maybe at a price unavailable at the lower grouprates. You will receive your preliminary airschedule approximately 2½ months prior todeparture. Please note that seat assignmenton your international flight is usually doneat airport check-in. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc.is unable to guarantee any seat assignments.Due to the nature of tour operator tickets,other restrictions apply, including, but notlimited to, frequent flyer mileage accrual,stopovers, alternate travel dates, upgrades,and airline taxes and departure fees. If youprefer to make your own travel arrangements,booking the tour “Land Only” is available onmost tours. Since international and domestic airschedules are subject to change at any time, werecommend that if you choose to make yourown airline reservations, you do not purchasenon-refundable tickets or those with highpenalties for changes. If you choose to makeyour own air arrangements, the Cal AlumniAssociation and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. shallnot have any liability for any loss resulting fromcancellation of this tour or changes in this tour.ResponsibilityThe liability of the Cal Alumni Association(CAA), as sponsor, and Odysseys Unlimited,Inc., as tour operator, is strictly limited. CAAand Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. purchasetransportation, hotel accommodations,and restaurant and other services fromindependent suppliers not under our control.We serve only as agents for these suppliers insecuring tour arrangements, and thereforewill not accept responsibility for wrongful,negligent, or arbitrary acts or omissionsof these independent contractors, orof their employees, agents, servants, orrepresentatives. CAA and Odysseys Unlimited,Inc. are not liable for injury, damage, loss,accident, or delay that may be caused by eventsnot within our control, including, withoutlimitation, acts of terrorism, war, strikes, thedefect of any vehicle, or the negligence ordefault of any third party. All coupons, receipts,and tickets issued are subject to the terms andconditions specified by the air carriers, cruiselines, and other independent suppliers.We will make every effort to operate our toursas planned, but we reserve the right to makeitinerary changes as necessary. If unforeseencircumstances require us to change a hotel,we will select alternative accommodations ofthe same or better quality. Cruise itinerariesmay change due to factors such as governmentregulations, water levels, or weather conditions.General TermsandConditions3
CAL DISCOVERIES TRAVEL RESERVATION FORMTo reserve your place on tour, please complete this Reservation Form and mail it to Cal Discoveries Travel’s office.Once this request is received by Cal Discoveries Travel, a Travel Counselor from Odysseys Unlimited will contactyou within two business days to securely take your credit card information for the deposit. Your reservation is notconfirmed until your deposit is paid and processed. Payment may be made by American Express, MasterCard,Discover, or VISA, or by personal check. If paying by check, please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc.and include with the form. Final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure.For questions, please call 510.900.8222 or email [email protected] to: C al Discoveries TravelCal Alumni Association1 Alumni HouseBerkeley, CA 94720-7520Tour NameDeparture DatePre- or Post-Tour Extension (as described on tour page): Please sign me/us up qI/We would like to request place(s). (Deposit amount is 500 per person.)Full Passport Name Date of Birth GenderE-mail Cal Class YearFull Passport Name Date of Birth GenderE-mail Cal Class YearAddress Badge Name(s)City State ZIPPrimary Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( )Please book my/our air from I/We request an air upgrade toPlease note that seat assignment on your international flight is usually done at airport check-in. Odysseys Unlimited,Inc. is unable to guarantee any seat assignment.I will share a room with I request a single room (limited availability) qI/We request an upgrade to a Highland Villa (for Machu Picchu to the Galapagos only) qI/We request an upgrade to cabin category (for Patagonian Frontiers only)CAA MEMBERSHIP POLICYOne traveler per room, whether an alumni or friend, must be a current Cal Alumni Association member at the time ofdeparture to participate in Cal Discoveries Travel offerings. Payment of 60 for seniors 65 years and over and 75 forothers establishes a regular or affiliate membership with all other Association benefits. Memberships are for individualsonly, and are non-refundable and non-transferable. A traveling pair and their children under 21 years of age may travelon one membership. Please make dues payable to CAA by separate check, or, if you prefer, provide a VISA, MasterCard,or American Express number with expiration date for payment. You can also enroll online at alumni.berkeley.edu/join.4General TermsandConditions22-01
Pacific Ocean Sea of Japan Kanazawa JAPAN Takayama Tokyo Your Small Group Tour Highlights Tokyo touring, including Imperial Palace District and Meiji Shrine Stunning scenery of Mt. Fuji and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Overnight stay in traditional ryokan
