Services
| Services | Silver | Gold | Diamond | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Email travel coaching, planning assistance and Q&A | 7 Days✶ | 30 Days✶ | Unlimited✶ | |
| Advice | Hotels | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Restaurants | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Activities | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Points of Interest | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Transportation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| PDF’s | Japan Guide | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Japanese Keywords & Phrases | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Japanese Etiquette Guide | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Food e-Book | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 50 Minute Video/Phone Consultation | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Consultation PDF Summary | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Train Times / Logistics Planning | ✔ | |||
| Restaurant Reservations | ✔ | |||
| Written Itinerary (PDF) | ✔ | |||
| Fees | $297 | $497 | $197/day (5 day minimum) |
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| ✶ Up to one hour per day, beginning on day of payment. Time per day does not accrue. Valid until day of expiration or trip departure, whichever comes first. Unlimited is valid until day of departure. | ||||
Silver
Travel Consulting
This is a great option if you enjoy planning and booking your own travel, but you have questions about traveling in Japan. Planning a trip to Japan can be overwhelming, even for the most experienced of travelers.
We can answer any questions or concerns you may have and give recommendations based on your preferences.
- Travel consulting with Japan experts, Becki Benedict or Shawn Weldon
- Detailed questionnaire to learn your preferences
- 7 days of email correspondence
Notes:
- This plan is subject to availability.
Gold
Travel Consulting
This popular option is wonderful if you enjoy planning and booking your own travel, and would like more assistance with your questions about traveling in Japan. Planning a trip to Japan can be overwhelming, even for the most experienced of travelers.
We can answer any questions or concerns you may have via email for 30 days and during your 50 minute phone/video consultation. We will also give recommendations based on your preferences.
- Travel consulting with Japan experts, Becki Benedict or Shawn Weldon
- Detailed questionnaire to learn your preferences
- 30 days of email correspondence
- 50 minute consultation via phone or Skype
Notes:
- This plan is subject to availability.
Diamond
Personalized Itinerary Planning
This popular option is wonderful if you want to leave most of the planning to us. Planning a memorable trip to Japan takes time – hours of online research. We do all the research, so you only have to do minimal planning.
We can create and deliver a custom itinerary based on your preferences, and answer any questions or concerns you may have before your trip.
- Travel consulting with Japan experts, Becki Benedict or Shawn Weldon
- Detailed questionnaire to learn your preferences
- Unlimited email correspondence
- 50 minute consultation via phone or Skype
- Written Itinerary with details of each day – Where to go, what to see, and how to get there (physical and digital PDF)
- Up-to-date train schedules
- Hotel and food recommendations
Notes:
- This plan requires a minimum of two months before departure.
- This plan is subject to availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance do I need to contact you?
It takes about 1 month to plan a trip, but consulting can be done in as little as 1 week before your trip. Remember that hotels fill up quickly, so it is best to start planning at least 3 months in advance.
Can I make changes to my itinerary?
Yes. We will work on the itinerary until it is exactly what you want.
Why should I hire a travel consultant?
We save you time making preparations for your trip, give expert advice on traveling in Japan, and can create a highly customized plan based on your preferences.
A detailed itinerary takes many hours of research. For every day traveling, plan to spend a full day planning beforehand. For example, a 7-day trip takes around 56 hours of planning (7 days, 8 hours a day).
In addition, nothing can replace first-hand knowledge on where to go, what to see, and how to travel.
