kyoto, japan - Carrie J Meyer.com

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“Carrie’s insider
knowledge and
incredible organization made the trip
outstanding…
henceforth… the
gold standard.”
J. Sheley
KYOTO , J APAN
“It was one of the
best vacations of my
life…”
B. Halbrook
Carrie J Meyer, MA, CCHT, RYT is a holistic
healing practitioner and yoga instructor in
Sacramento, CA. Her private practice, classes,
and workshops, are informed by an extensive
healing arts and academic background as well
as by her life experience of residing and traveling in numerous foreign countries for nearly
eight years. Carrie resided in Kyoto and worked
in the Kansai area of
Japan from 1991– 1995.
She is inspired to share
the ancient as well as
contemporary experience
of Kyoto through her
eyes and the itinerary she
has created for your
enrichment.
“… a wonderful
experience from
start to finish… an
amazing tour of
Kyoto.” B. Jones
“This trip far
exceeded my
expectations…”
M. Powell
Unique Tour Experience
with optional daily yoga practice
hosted by Carrie J Meyer,
former resident of Kyoto and
Registered Yoga Teacher
MAY 21 ST -31 ST , 2012
Consider a very special, nineday sightseeing experience of
the incomparably beautiful
temples, shrines, gardens, and
more in Kyoto, the ancient
and modern, cultural capital of
Japan. This tour, created and
led by former Kyoto resident
Carrie Meyer, integrates an
optional daily yoga practice with walking tours of
several world-class sights and remarkably ambient
places in Kyoto. The experience of food in Kyoto
is like a vacation of its own. Participants in our
limited-sized group are asked to arrive on May
21st to settle in and get oriented. The itinerary of
activities commences on the morning of May
22nd and concludes on May 30th with departures
or elective onward travel on May 31st.
What would make you a good candidate for this
memorable excursion:
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An appreciation for and interest in the culture
of traditional and contemporary Japan
The ability and willingness to walk (up to a
few miles on some days), mostly on flat
grades, with some slopes
The initiative and independence to pursue
your own interests on free days, alone or with
others , or just relax; plenty of support and
information will be available to get you to
your places/activities of interest
The cost of the tour will include:
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10 nights accommodation from May 21st
through May 31st
-7 nights in a well-appointed western-style hotel, single
occupancy or elective double
-3 nights in a family-run, Japanese-style inn (shared
occupancy in a tatami-mat rooms is part of the cultural
experience of traditional Japan)
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Breakfast every day, lunch on days with scheduled
activities, and dinners on three nights (instead of
over-scheduling meals, our tour will provide for
days with free choice of restaurants as well as
honoring one’s appetite and desire to share meals
or have more down-time)
 Admission to temples, gardens, performances, or
classes listed on the itinerary
 Transportation to/from scheduled sights,
activities, and meals
 Once-daily yoga practice with Carrie, offered at a
level appropriate for all levels
The cost of the tour will not include:
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Air fare or transportation to/from airports (your
respective US airport and one of two airports in
Osaka)
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Additional meals to those provided per itinerary,
snacks, or alcohol (countless restaurants and
plenty of low-cost groceries can be found)
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The willingness to share time-space and get
along with up to seven other lovely people in
your group
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Elective admission to additional temples, gardens,
and other venues/events not specified on the
itinerary
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The flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes
in the schedule due to weather and other
variables
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Elective activities and shopping; transportation to/
from elective activities
Although Kyoto could be an overwhelming
experience of what to do if one did not know
how to navigate there, Carrie has striven to offer a
rich, yet balanced, itinerary and a lovely, while
cost-effective, tour. Some of the most fulfilling
experiences may include meandering through
temples along the Philosopher's Path, gazing
mesmerized at incomparably elegant, masterfully
designed Kyoto gardens, appreciating the ancient
ambience and nuanced architecture of preserved
Buddhist and Shinto structures, observing the
simple dedication of shrines whether in highprofile areas or hidden pockets of neighborhoods... Of course, there's the culinary experience of Japan, traditional arts, museums, modern
marvels, shopping, and so much more.
*Total investment for tour (minus excluded
expenses): $3000
To reserve your spot or for more information
on the Kyoto tour,
contact Carrie at (916) 705-0511
[email protected] www.carriejmeyer.com
A $500 deposit by check or money order will secure your
place on the tour and is fully refundable until January
15th, 2012. The balance is due by February 4th, 2012.
Payments beyond the deposit may be made in segments
or by credit card as long as the balance is paid in full by
February 4th. It is strongly recommended that you
purchase traveler’s insurance, as a full refund will not
be possible after January 15th, 2012. Refund schedule on
full payment: 100% by January 15th, 2012; 75% by
February 4th, 2012; 50% by March 4th, 2012; 25% by
April 1st, 2012 and 0% after April 1st. If you cancel and
the tour fills up after your cancellation, you will receive a
full refund minus $250 in administrative costs. Please do
not purchase plane tickets until the tour is confirmed.
There will be a 100% refund if Carrie cancels the tour.