PEI Select Tours
For a trip to Prince Edward Island!
We are a Japanese tour company and all of our tours are conducted in Japanese.
Island Charm
Prince Edward Island (PEI) is well-known only for the story of Anne of Green Gables, but the island has many other attractions. The reason I first came to the island was because I was a fan of Anne of Green Gables, but after visiting the island many times, I became more attracted to the island itself than Anne, and before I knew it, I had become an Islander. It is very difficult to sum up the charms of PEI in one word, but I would like to introduce some of them.
First of all, it is the beauty of the scenery, which has been described as "the most beautiful island in the world" and "the garden of the Gulf of St. Lawrence." The island's vibrant red soil, green pastures and forests, blue sea and sky, colourful flowers blooming on the roadside, and autumn leaves - the colorful scenery seems to inspire the creativity of photographers and painters, and has produced many photo books and paintings. As soon as you take a step out of town, you will be greeted by beautiful, idyllic scenery every time you go over a hill, so you will never get bored of driving. The types of flowers and shades of green change with each season, so you will always be impressed by something new no matter how many times you visit. Many repeating visitors from all over North America come to PEI every summer to spend their vacations here, probably because they can relax and unwind from the fatigue of everyday life in this idyllic scenery. The island's scenery has the charm to soothe the hearts of people.
Another charm of the island that should not be forgotten is the people of the island, the Islanders. They are very friendly, chatty (although that also means they love to gossip...), and very kind. As a person born and raised in Japan, I tend to feel that I have to give something back when someone is kind to me, but it took me a while to understand that the Islanders don't expect anything in return and are simply a genuinely kind people. Being surrounded by Islanders, I realized that I became naturally kinder to people than I was in Japan. The island has an atmosphere that seems to embrace people with kindness, making the idyllic, beautiful scenery even more pleasant.
Its charm cannot be understood from photo books or guidebooks; you must come and experience it for yourself. In addition to the sights listed in guidebooks, there are countless hidden sights to see, such as the pure white lighthouse standing quietly on top of red cliffs, red dirt roads through forests of fresh greenery and autumn leaves, and cows grazing leisurely on pastures full of blooming wildflowers. We who live on the island would love to show you our favorite places.
It is not uncommon for Japanese tourists to visit Prince Edward Island at the request of their wives, and by the time they return home, they say, "I thought it was just Anne of Green Gables, but PEI is a really great place. I'll definitely come again!" and become fans of PEI together. Before you know it, you too may visit the island many times and become Islanders yourself.
Recommendations for long stays
While taking care of the guests on the island, one thing we are happy to hear, but also a little disappointing, is "I wish we could have stayed longer."
Since you have taken the trouble to endure a long flight and come to the other side of the globe with a 12-hour time difference, I always hope that you will take your time and enjoy your stay on Prince Edward Island.
Currently, most existing tours to Prince Edward Island are from two nights and three days to three nights and four days at most. With a two nights and three days tour, you only have one day to join an Anne Tour, and with a three nights and four days tour, you have one day of free time, but you have to narrow it down to one optional tour. You'll be very busy, wanting to explore Charlottetown and have time for shopping.
Of course, the Anne Tour is a must-have for Anne of Green Gables fans, and even if you're not a fan, it's a good tour that allows you to efficiently visit the highlights of the island in one day, but there are many other things to see on Prince Edward Island. Prince Edward Island is not only the Anne of Green Gables.
Prince Edward Island may look small, but it is actually one-third the size of Shikoku, and it takes three full days just to tour the island's coastline. If the weather is good, you might want to have plenty of time to take photos, and if you find a craft shop or an interesting museum scattered around the island while driving, you might end up staying there for a long time, so three days just isn't enough. There are many secret places that aren't listed in Japanese guidebooks. It's also perfect for those studying English, and time will fly by once you start chatting with the friendly islanders. This is the perfect island for a relaxing stay where you can forget about "time".
Of course, people's perceptions vary, so some may think it's an island with nothing to see. There are no vast glaciers, no great mountains with sharp peaks, no magnificent waterfalls, and there are no luxury designer brand shops! If you stay in the countryside, you'll just see a relaxing landscape around you, and you can't go anywhere without a rental car. Some people may think that two nights and three days in Charlottetown is enough.
However, if you want to escape from your busy everyday life and relax and heal your mind, or if you want to simply relax in a peaceful natural environment rather than a magnificent one, Prince Edward Island may be the place for you. Although it is not as convenient as a big city, there is an endless supply of soothing atmosphere and warm interactions with people.
Those who are drawn to the island have come many times to see the various flowers in spring, the autumn leaves and the snowy scenery in winter. If you want to see the change of seasons again, you'll have to live there all year round. I, too, wanted to know the joy of spring after a long winter, and before I knew it, more than 25 years had passed.
The first time I came to Prince Edward Island a long time ago, I was a student on a budget, but I stayed for three weeks. I remember renting a car by myself and going from east to west, all over the island. When the weather was bad, I didn't go anywhere, but instead read books(no internet at that time!), wrote letters leisurely, studied English and chatted with locals, and went for drives on nice days. Looking back, I think it was the ideal way to spend my time on Prince Edward Island. I thoroughly enjoyed my time, but perhaps I was also fascinated by the island. Still, I never dreamed that I would end up "living" there.
There are many tourist destinations around the world, but Prince Edward Island is an island that gets more enjoyable the longer you stay there, and no matter how many times you visit you will always feel at home; it's the kind of island that says "Welcome home."
It may be difficult to take three weeks off, but I hope you will stay as long as possible and experience the wonderful things about Prince Edward Island with your body and soul. However, if you stay too long, you may put down too many roots and be unable to return to society in Japan!
Enter Anne's World!
This tour is recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in the world of Anne. Even if you're not a fan, you can still enjoy it!
Enjoy the gourmet food
Prince Edward Island is also known as the Gourmet Island, and is recommended for those who want to enjoy food.
Relaxing in the scenery
Click here for a tour that will allow you to enjoy the scenery of PEI, the island that Anne of Green Gables called the most beautiful island in the world.
Experience history
If you are interested in history, life in Anne's time, or the author, Montgomery, click here.