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Bus, Airlines
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3 Stars Hotels
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5,416 metres
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Kathmandu
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Feb, Mar, Apr & May
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Eco-Tour, Hiking
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All meals during the trek
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English, Spanish, French, Chinese
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Easy to Moderate
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2-15
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12
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65
Overview
Yakushima is located on the ocean, facing the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea, approximately 135km south of Kagoshima City. Although it is an island, it has peaks approaching 2,000 meters above sea level, and the natural vegetation of all of Japan is distributed vertically from the coastline to the mountain top, and giant cedar trees that are several thousand years old grow in the primeval natural forest.
Masu. In recognition of its rare natural environment and ecosystem, it was established as Kirishima-Yaku National Park in 1964 (established as Yakushima National Park in 2012), and in 1993 was registered along with Shirakami-Sanchi as Japan’s first World Natural Heritage Site. There are many sights to see, including Jomon cedar trees that are said to be between 2,000 and 7,200 years old, Kyushu’s highest peak Mt. Miyanoura (1,936m), and Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge with its moss-covered forest, allowing you to enjoy the island’s diverse nature.
Highlights
- Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
- Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
- Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
- Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.
