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6D5N Pilgrimage Trek in Kumano
4 days of trekking through UNESCO Heritage’s “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range”.
Onsen stays with traditional Japanese meals.
Fully escorted by local mountain guide.
Itineraries
Day 1
Time : 3:30 pm
Arrival
Arrival in Osaka Kansai International Airport
Transfer by train to Kii-Tanabe City (approx. 3hrs)
Check in Hotel.
Free and easy
Arrange city luggage transfer to Kii-Katsuura (end point)
Dinner -Self arranged
Day 2
Nakahechi Trek
Transfer by local bus to Nakahechi trailhead at Takijiri-oji
Start trek (14km; approx. 7hrs)
Arrive Chikatsuyu village and check in to Minshuku
Meals: B,L (Bento),D
Day 3
Nakahechi Trek
Local Bus from Chikatsuyu to trailhead.
Start trek (18km; approx. 8hrs)
Arrive Kumano Hongu Taisha
Depart by local bus to Onsen Hotel (Yunomine/Kawayu) - Onsen Hotel (depending on availability)
Meals: B,L (Bento),D
Day 4
Nakahechi Trek
Local Bus to trailhead at Ukegawa
Start trek (13km; approx. 6hrs)
Arrive Koguchi village and check in Minshuku/Hostel
Meals: B,L (Bento),D
Day 5
Time : 11:30 am
Nakahechi Trek
Start trek (14km; approx. 7hrs)
Arrive Kumano Nachi Taisha
Explore Nachi Falls
Local Bus to Kii-Katsuura city
Free and easy
Check in Minshuku/Hotel
Meals: B,L (Bento)
Dinner - Self arranged
Day 6
Departure
Check out
Self transfer out of Kii-Katsuura (approx. 4hr by train to KIX)
Optional tour: Kayaking down Kumano River (approx. 6hrs)
- Train ticket from KIX to Kii-Tanabe
- All bus transfers on hiking days
- Most meals where indicated except dinners on 1st and last day of programme
- Local mountain guide fees for hiking
- *Group transfer luggage fees for days 2,3,4 of hike (City bag transfer on Day 1 is at own cost)
- Singapore tour manager for duration of programme
- Pre-hike training and briefing (to be arranged)
- Airfare + taxes
- Transfers out on last day
- Transfer not mentioned
- Personal gears and expenses
- All entrance fees
- Tipping and gratitudes
- Travel Insurance
- All others not mentioned
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