It's an organized tour!

Yes, an organized tour – a group, a guide, an itinerary... and off we go. Hopefully not too toury – it seems that the transport and hotels are all that is organized and the rest of the time we're free to do whatever. The travel is nearly all by public transport, buses and the rather impressive trains, so it sort of works out as group backpacking. I've managed to pair up with a cool Aussie room mate and most of the group should be good travel companions too. So here goes... and here's the map that I've unashamedly nicked from the tour company's website: