“Snow Monkeys & Cranes”

This item appears on page 63 of the October 2009 issue.

19-day/17-night tour of JAPAN, Jan. 18-Feb. 5, 2010. Highlights: 12,000 hooded and white-naped cranes in Arasaki Crane Reserve/Gassho-Zukuri (“praying hands”) houses in Shirakawa-go/snow monkeys and macaques in Jigokudani/volcanic Akan National Park. Land only, $10,980. Single supp., $1,280. Zegrahm & Eco Expeditions (Seattle, WA; 800/628-8747, www.zeco.com).