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Mount Fuji
Altitude 3,776m Grade: 1A
Mount Fuji
Most of the world’s mountains were first climbed in the Victorian era, but Mount Fuji must hold the oldest recorded 1st ascent – 663AD!
Most of the world’s mountains were first climbed in the Victorian era, but Mount Fuji must hold the oldest recorded 1st ascent – 663AD! Japan is an ancient country with deep-rooted traditions and I would urge a little research into etiquette before you visit.
Mount Fuji is one of the most famous peaks in the world and therefore can be extremely busy. Many people take the bus to the 5th station and walk from there, but many would say that’s cheating. It is much better (and quieter) to walk the whole Fuji-Yoshida route from it’s base. The temples are beautiful, peaceful and allow time for reflection, before you reach the bedlam of the 5th station. Walking into a tourist village halfway up a mountain can be a bit unnerving, but you can keep going and sleep high on the peak in one of the many huts. An early start is essential to reach the summit by dawn, but don’t expect to be alone!
Alongside Mount Fuji there is so much of Japan to explore including Kyoto, Hiroshima and the famed It’sukushima Shrine, using the excellent rail network.
Dates & Prices
Availability
What's Included
- Permits, charges, importation taxes and levies payable to the Local Authorities in connection with the expedition.
- Food, fuel and cooking equipment whilst on the mountain.
- Hotel and other valley/town accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
- Medical safety equipment and supplies
- 24 hour back up and support from UK staff
- 15% off the RRP on clothing and equipment purchases from Adventure Peaks shop
What's Excluded
- Travel to and from UK airport
- International flights.
- Personal climbing clothes and equipment
- Personal insurance, visas, departure tax and inoculations
- Drinks and hotel or guest house meals, unless specified
- Personal medical supplies
- Excess baggage
- Tips for porters and local guides.
- Costs associated with an expedition finishing early
- Costs associated with you leaving an expedition early
- Costs associated with extending a trip due to bad weather or other circumstances
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. We highly recommend our clients enroll with Global Rescue, in particular for peaks over 7000m:
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We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
Expeditions and Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : https://microsite.campbellirvinedirect.com/adventurepeaks/
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 1500
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk Tel: 01295 660836
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111 (call and speak to Jim. Please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0800 036 4824 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK): www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: +44 (0)844 874 0360
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) 1.800.360.3234
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients)
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – admin@adventurepeaks.com