14 Day - Guided Backcountry Deep Hokkaido Trip
Regular price ¥1,001,000
Unit price per
per person, based on double occupancy
The 14 Day - Backcountry Deep Hokkaido Trip is a ski focused trip that maximizes your time on the slopes in Japan. You will explore 4 extreme ski regions in Hokkaido, the northern most island of Japan including Niseko, Rishiri Island, Asahidake, and the Tokachi Range. Our handpicked guide will take you on an unforgettable snow adventure.
Trip Highlights
- Chase powder with a seasoned guide, across 4 extreme Hokkaido zones: Niseko, Rishiri Island, Asahidake, and the Tokachi Range.
What's Included
- Accommodations and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- 2 Days of Guided Skiing in Niseko
- Domestic Economy Class flight from Okadama Airport to Rishiri Airport
- 2.5 Days of Guided Skiing in Rishiri
- Domestic Economy Class flight from Rishiri Airport to Okadama Airport
- 3 Days of Guided Skiing in Asahidake
- 2 Days of Guided Skiing in the Tokachi Range
- All Ground Transportation in Hokkaido
Add-ons and Options
- Guided Snow Cat Ski Excursion on Mount Iwanai
- Ski/snowboard equipment rental
- Avalanche Gear
Pricing
The pricing displayed is the per person cost based on double occupancy.
A single occupancy supplement can be purchased for this itinerary for JPY 82,000 (or US$ equivalent).
A solo traveler supplement can be purchased for this itinerary for JPY 675,000 (or US$ equivalent).
An optional SnowCat Tour of Mount Iwanai can be purchased for JPY 130,000 (or US$ equivalent).
For detailed pricing information please refer to our full pricing disclosures page or contact us via chat.
What's Not Included
- Air transportation and related fees (except as indicated in the itinerary)
- Activities noted as optional in the itinerary
- Passport, visa, and permit expenses
- Medical expenses and immunizations
- Baggage/accident/cancellation insurance
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, and alcoholic beverages
- Any other items not specifically noted as included
Departure / Blackout Dates
Departure Dates -
December 15, 2020 through March 1, 2021
Blackout Dates -
December 28, 2020 - January 3, 2021
Map
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Reservations
To make a reservation, please use the reservation button to the right. A specialist will contact you shortly, to confirm your details. Upon confirmation, a 20% deposit of the total trip cost will be required. The balance of the trip cost will be due, 90 days before the trip departure date.
For reservations made within 90 days of the departure date, full payment is required when the reservation is accepted.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellation notices must be received in writing and will become effective as of the date of the postmark. If a participant cancels 120 days or more prior to departure, a refund less an administrative fee of 50% of the deposit will be made.
Per-person charges for cancellations that occur less than 120 days prior to departure (“Cancellation Period”) are as follows:
- 91-119 days prior to departure: 100% of the deposit amount
- 45-90 days prior to departure: 50% of the total trip or tour cost
- 44 or fewer days prior to departure: 100% of the total trip or tour cost
This policy also applies to pre- and post-Itinerary extensions and extra arrangements confirmed on any participant’s behalf. Any revisions made within the Cancellation Period, such as a change in departure date or choice of Trip or Tour, are subject to this cancellation policy. Any airline tickets issued are subject to the carrier’s refund policy. Arriving late or leaving a Trip or Tour in progress, for any reason whatsoever, will not result in a refund, and no refunds will be made for any unused portions of a Trip or Tour.
For our more details see the full disclosures or contact us through the chat window.
Trip Itinerary
*Accommodations are subject to availability; equivalent alternative lodging will be suggested if indicated lodging is not available on desired dates.
The start of your epic adventure will start in Hokkaido. Fly into New Chitose Airport, the gateway to Japow skiing. Once you deplane and go through customs, grab your stuff. Your guide will be there to welcome you and escort you to an awaiting bus, which will take you to Niseko. For the first 4 nights you will be staying at the Freedom Inn* in Niseko. After you check in, get your bearings as you relax after a long journey.
On your first day, your guide will meet you at your lodge to take you up Niseko. He or she will take you on lift accessible off-piste runs as you get your legs under you and get used to the lay of the land.
After your days on the slopes, explore the Niseko base areas. Niseko has one of the most dynamic apres ski economies with independent ski shops, restaurants ranging from food trucks and ramen shops to a growing variety of gourmet restaurants and Michelin-beknighted chefs. Don't forget to soak in the myriad of hot springs available throughout the area.
Chase powder in the side country of Niseko, Rusutsu or Kiroro, or, with weather permitting, deeper in the surrounding lift-free mountains with your guide depending on where the best snow is. After your day of skiing on Day 4, your guide will drive you to the Sapporo Grand Hotel* where you will stay for the night.
Day 5 is a transfer day. You and your guide will fly from Sapporo Okadama airport to Rishiri Island. From the airport on Rishiri, you will be transported to your lodging for the next three nights, the Pension Rera Mosir*.
Depending on the conditions, you and your guide will explore the dormant volcano’s many ski options. Each day we will finish with a soak in the onsen and with traditional Japanese food.
After a half day of touring on Rishiri you will hop on a plane to Sapporo and your guide will take you to Asahidake, the next leg of your adventure. For the next three nights you will stay at the Hotel Bear Monte* (dinner and breakfast included).
Mount Asahidake is the tallest mountain in Hokkaido, situated in the center of the island. Accessed via the tramway, enjoy skiing down what is known by the indigenous people as "the garden where godsplay" with you, your guide and not much else.
Enjoy another day of guided touring of Asahidake, before transferring to Furano, the last leg of your snow adventure. For the next 2 nights you will stay at the Ryokan Kamihoroso* a traditional Japanese inn (dinner and breakfast included).
Enjoy a full day of exploring the vast expanse of the Tokachi range with your guide.
Your final day of guided skiing. Relish the pure backcountry lines of the Tokachi range, on untouched slopes while not thinking about the impending end of your trip.
After your day, your guide will escort you on to a train ride back to Sapporo where you will stay at the ANA Crowne Plaza Chitose Hotel*.
After breakfast and checkout, take the hotel shuttle to the New Chitose Airport as you embark on your journey home.
Why Travel with Japanuary?
Our on the ground team has scouted the most pristine and awesome spots over a combined 50 years span. The result is thoughtfully curated experiences with careful considerations as to where to go, where to stay, and how to navigate Japan's excellent but complex transportation network. Our goal is to share our knowledge so that you can focus on enjoying the best that Japan has to offer.
