Hokkaido Ski/Snowboard & Sapporo Snow Festival
Hokkaido is a the ultimate destination for light & fluffy powder snow, incredible scenery and unique cultural experiences. This 5 night / 6 day tour falls right in the peak of the season, guaranteeing amazing snow. We will be staying in Otaru, a seaside village at the base of the mountains, with easy access to several snow resorts. We will visit a different resort each day to sample the widest variety of runs and powder snow experiences possible. A highlight of the tour is our visit to the incredible Sapporo Snow Festival. This annual event sees the city taken over with huge, mind-blowing snow and ice sculputures that have to be seen to be believed!
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Itinerary
Arrive in Hokkaido. Meet at our base in Otaru. Explore this incredibly scenic, ocean village where the mountains meet the sea. Enjoy a delicious welcome dinner in a local restaurant in Otaru.
Full day skiing/boarding at Kiroro Snow Resort. Kiroro is popular for its consistent, light fluffy powder snow as well as its many side-country and tree run options.
Full day skiing at the powder haven that is Sapporo Kokusai. Awesome resort with great snow, ocean views and an interesting variety of slopes.
A morning skiing/snowboarding at Asarigawa Resort, before visiting the incredible Sapporo Snow Festival in the afternoon/evening.
A full day on the slopes at Sapporo Teine Snow Resort
The final day of our adventure! Check out from our hotel and store or forward our luggage. Spend some time exploring the scenic canals and fish market in Otaru. Optionally visit Sapporo again for further sightseeing.
Inclusions
- Five nights hotel accommodation (4 star hotel). Grand Park Hotel Otaru or similar.
- Five gourmet buffet breakfasts
- Four lift passes for various Hokkaido snow resorts
- Small group tour (max 10 people)
- Bilingual (Eng/Jp) guide on hand at all times. Local expert with all the knowledge you need to uncover the best powder snow and hidden sightseeing gems.
- Transportation between our hotel and the snow resorts
- Transportation between our hotel and the Sapporo Snow Festival
- Welcome dinner on the first night
- Skiing/Snowboarding: Kiroro Snow Resort
- Skiing/Snowboarding: Sapporo Kokusai
- Skiing/Snowboarding: Asarigawa Resort,
- Skiing/Snowboarding: Sapporo Teine Snow Resort
- Sightseeing: Sapporo Snow Festival
- Sightseeing: Sapporo City
- Sightseeing: Otaru Village
Important Notes
- It is essential that you research and purchase your own travel and accident insurance for this tour. At a minimum, your insurance must cover medical expenses, including emergency repatriation. We highly recommend that all travelers have a policy that also includes coverage for personal liability, trip cancellation, curtailment, and loss of luggage or personal belongings.
- This tour has a minimum age of 15years.
- Rental snow gear is available at each of the resorts. Our trip leader can assist you with this if required.
- We are currently unable to book pre or post trip accommodation at our start and finish point hotels due to limited room availability. We recommend booking a hotel of your choice through your booking agent.
- Please take note of the inclusions for the tour. Meals that are not listed as inclusions will need to be paid for during the tour. For lunches at the snow resorts please allow approx. 800 ~ 2000yen. For dinners, allow 2000 ~ 5000yen.
