Participants must book their own flights. We will provide assistance and guidance in booking flights if needed.

Before you book any non-refundable airfare, please check with us to confirm the trip has reached the required minimum number of guests. (Each trip has a specific minimum number of guests in order to be financially viable.) Because of our small group size, most of our trips sell out early, but occasionally a trip will take longer to sell. If the minimum number of guests has not been met within 90 days of the trip start date, we may need to cancel or reschedule the trip.  Please do not purchase non-refundable airfare or incur other non-refundable costs until you confirm with us that the minimum number of participants has been met.

We can try to accommodate as best we can. However, some destinations are more limiting in cuisine and ingredient usage. For example, it's harder to find gluten-free options in Japan because soy sauce is widely used in the cuisine (which is typically not gluten-free). If you have any concerns, feel free to ask us!

All our trips are organized and priced based on single occupancy at all the places we stay. If you're traveling with a friend or a family member and prefer to share a room, we can typically offer you a discount. We don't match you with guests you don’t already know, and we NEVER charge a single supplement.

In general, we require that everyone be able to walk 3-4 miles in a day and be comfortable navigating stairs and uneven sidewalks or paths.

We make every effort to stick to the advertised itinerary. But sometimes factors outside our control - weather, construction, changes in hotel ownership, strikes, etc. - can impact an itinerary and make it necessary to adapt and make changes. When substitutions are necessary, we strive to maintain the same level and class of service as the original itinerary.

We do not. However, to protect yourself from the unexpected, we recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip. We recommend Allianz Travel Insurance.

Once you decide you'd like to join one of our trips, there are two ways you can pay: 1) pay a 35% deposit when you book, with the remaining balance due 90 days before the trip starts. We accept check or bank transfer.

Many countries require vaccinations and/or other health tests for entry. We require everyone traveling with us to conform to the entry requirements of each country we visit. While it is everyone’s right to decide whether or not they want to receive a vaccination or perform any other health-related procedure, the failure to or decision not to meet the entry requirements of a country will prohibit you from joining the trip and does not qualify as a travel restriction that is the basis for a refund. Please review the CDC website for recommendations and guidance for each country you plan to join us in. We also recommend checking in with a travel nurse or your PCP. To help protect your immunity, the CDC recommends getting any vaccinations at least 1 month before you travel.

If you're traveling overseas, don’t forget your passport. It’s the one item that’s tough to replace. Please be sure you have enough blank pages in your passport that are free of stamps, and that it is valid for a full 6 months after your return from your trip. If there are additional Visa requirements to enter a country, we'll let you know and guide you through the process to obtain it.

Daily local tour guides. All Airport Transfers. Travel between cities in destination country. Private ground transportation. 4 and 5 star hotel stays. Meals covered: Daily breakfast, most lunch meals, and group dinners. All entrance fees to scheduled gardens, temples, and cultural sites. All scheduled daily activities.

International airfare from home country. Alcoholic beverages, beyond glass of beer or wine with dinner. Local public transportation. A travel card app is recommended for smart phone; John will assist with setup.  Public transportation is very reasonable.

Before 90 days, there is a $350 cancellation fee. 90–60 days before tour: 25% cancellation fee 59–45 days: 50% cancellation fee 44–30 days: 75% cancellation fee Less than 30 days: No refund No refunds once the tour has begun. Cancellation Policy by Pacific Rim Tours: If minimum participant number is not met, tour may be canceled or postponed. If external events (e.g., natural disaster, pandemic) force cancellation, full refund minus planning costs will be issued or the option to apply payments towards future trip.

We're easy to get in contact with! Please give us a call at 608-215-5523 during business hours.

Amazing! We so look forward to having you! Please email us at john@pacificrimtours.com to begin your next adventure!