A Grand Journey from Rainforest Peaks to Japan’s Scenic Coastal Vistas

📅 Saturday, September 11, 2027 🏁 Wednesday, October 6, 2027 🌙 25 Nights Vancouver, British Columbia 🚢 EXPLORA III
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada Ride the SeaBus across Burrard Inlet for stunning mountain views, then explore the Gastown steam clock and waterfront markets.
Arrive 2027-09-11 00:00:00 Depart 2027-09-11 17:00:00
Day 2
🌊 At Sea
Day 3
Ketchikan, Alaska United States Paddle through misty rainforests and encounter Native Tlingit culture at totem pole parks and historic canneries.
Arrive 2027-09-13 07:00:00 Depart 2027-09-13 16:00:00
Day 4
Sitka, Alaska United States Wander through temperate rainforests and totem pole parks where Alaska's rich Native heritage comes alive amid misty mountains and pristine wilderness.
Arrive 2027-09-14 09:00:00 Depart 2027-09-14 17:00:00
Day 5
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Day 6
Seward, Alaska United States Witness massive tidewater glaciers calving into pristine fjords aboard a scenic day cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park.
Arrive 2027-09-16 09:00:00 Depart 2027-09-16 17:00:00
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Day 9
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Day 14
Kushiro Japan Witness the haunting beauty of the Kushiro Marshlands, Japan's largest wetland sanctuary teeming with rare cranes and pristine nature.
Arrive 2027-09-24 09:00:00 Depart 2027-09-24 17:00:00
Day 15
Aomori Japan Explore the ethereal Nebuta Festival floats and wander through historic samurai districts steeped in centuries of Japanese coastal tradition.
Arrive 2027-09-25 09:00:00 Depart 2027-09-25 17:00:00
Day 16
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Day 17
Tokyo Japan Glide through neon-lit streets and ancient temples while sampling michelin-starred ramen and cutting-edge technology in Japan's mesmerizing capital.
Arrive 2027-09-27 08:00:00 Depart 2027-09-27 16:30:00
Day 18
Shimizu Japan Gaze at Mount Fuji's iconic snow-capped peak while sipping green tea at a centuries-old hillside temple.
Arrive 2027-09-28 07:00:00 Depart 2027-09-28 16:30:00
Day 19
Kobe Japan Savor world-renowned Kobe beef at authentic steakhouses while exploring the atmospheric historic merchant quarter of Kitano.
Arrive 2027-09-29 09:30:00 Depart 2027-09-29 20:00:00
Day 20
Kochi Japan Wander through spice markets perfumed with cardamom and pepper while exploring centuries-old Chinese fishing nets framing the Arabian Sea.
Arrive 2027-09-30 09:00:00 Depart 2027-09-30 19:00:00
Day 21
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Day 22
Busan South Korea Wander through the neon-lit streets of Jagalchi Fish Market where fishmongers hawk the day's freshest catch beneath glowing signs.
Arrive 2027-10-02 08:00:00 Depart 2027-10-02 19:00:00
Day 23
Nagasaki Japan Explore the poignant Peace Memorial Park and Museum to understand this historic city's path from tragedy to renewal and hope.
Arrive 2027-10-03 07:00:00 Depart 2027-10-03 18:00:00
Day 24
Kagoshima Japan Watch an active volcano smolder above pristine beaches at Sakurajima, Japan's most accessible and dramatic volcanic island.
Arrive 2027-10-04 08:00:00 Depart 2027-10-04 18:00:00
Day 25
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Day 26
Tokyo Japan Glide through neon-lit streets and ancient temples while sampling michelin-starred ramen and cutting-edge technology in Japan's mesmerizing capital.
Arrive 2027-10-06 08:00:00

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From $13,535 per person 25 nights on EXPLORA III with Explora Journeys
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