Day 00 (Mon, 18 Feb’19)
Singapore

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Haneda

Day 01 (Tue, 19 Feb’19)
Haneda – Kushiro – Akan
(-/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Lake Akan Tsuruga Wings (Hot Spring) or similar
 
Arriving in Kushiro, dig right into some of Hokkaido’s bountiful seafood at Washo Market. Try their famous “katte-don” a seafood rice bowl that you can customise. Browse the stalls and pick your favourite toppings from the selection of fresh seafood caught off the shores of Kushiro before finding a seat and tucking in!
 
After lunch, observe the Japanese red crowned crane at the Akan International Crane Center, the only place in Japan dedicated to the conservation of these precious birds. Once thought to be extinct, these cranes migrate to feeding sites in east Hokkaido every winter where they can be seen ‘dancing’ with graceful dips and jumps on the snowy fields. 

Day 02 (Wed, 20 Feb’19)
Akan – Shiretoko  
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel (Hot Spring) or similar
 
Visit one of the clearest lakes in the world, Lake Mashu, known as “Kamuy-tou” in the Ainu language, meaning “Lake of the Gods”. This name comes as no surprise given the spectacular views of the clear water and surrounding sheer cliffs that can be seen from the observatory.
 
Continuing your journey on the Bihoro Pass, stop by at the viewing spot located on the western side of Lake Kussharo. From the 525m high observatory, you can take in impressive panoramic views of Lake Kussharo and its islands below.

Day 03 (Thu, 21 Feb’19)
Shiretoko
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel (Hot Spring) or similar
 
Try your hand at a sea urchin cracking today and learn how this delicacy gets from its spiky shell to your rice bowl. Experience cracking and prying open the shell and scooping out the fresh sea urchin. Your lunch will be all the more delicious from the effort that you put into it!
 
Feast your eyes next on a magnificent winter scene on a drift ice cruise in Rausu! This amazing phenomenon appears on the Sea of Okhotsk only for a limited period each year and has become increasingly unpredictable as the climate changes. Take this opportunity to create an indelible memory on a cruise amongst the fantastic drift ice which also brings you up close to the rare and wonderful wildlife that are native to this area.

Day 04 (Fri, 22 Feb’19)
Shiretoko – Onneyu  
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Oe Honke (Hot Spring) or similar
 
One of Japan’s 100 best waterfalls, Oshinkoshin Waterfall is a spectacular waterfall next to a coastal road. It is also known as “Twin Beauties Waterfall” as its stream splits into two partway down the approximately 80m drop. In winter, the frozen waterfall is a beautiful sight to see, as is the view of drift ice in the sea facing the falls.
 
Lake Tofutsu is a unique lake on the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk that is fed by both river and sea water, creating a particularly rich ecosystem. A registered Ramsar Convention wetland, it is a famous place for bird watching and welcomes whooper swans on their yearly migration in winter.
 
A museum dedicated to drift ice, head to the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum next and experience the wintery Sea of Okhotsk through exhibits, 3D projections and actual drift ice kept in a -15-degree Celsius room. You will also get to see some of the sea creatures that inhabit drift ice filled waters, including the clione, the angel of the sea. 

Day 05 (Sat, 23 Feb’19)
Onneyu – Asahikawa  
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Asahikawa Grand Hotel or similar
 
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Japan was -41-degrees Celsius and you can experience this bone-chilling temperature at the Hokkaido Ice Pavilion today. Creating winter all year round, have fun with some of the activities here, like blowing bubbles in freezing temperatures and seeing the diamond dust phenomenon.
 
Head to the popular Asahiyama Zoo next, where you will get to observe animals through unique display enclosures called “kodo-tenji” that allow visitors to see the animals from different angles and up close. Watch seals swim vertically through a glass tunnel, see leopards walk above you, or pop into glass domes in the middle of the polar bear and wolf enclosures for a close encounter with wildlife! Of course, the highlight is watching the penguins strut like stars down the zoo’s catwalk!

Day 06 (Sun, 24 Feb’19)
Asahikawa – Sapporo
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo or similar
 
Dropping by Otaru today, spend the afternoon wandering round its quaint streets. A former major herring centre and the terminal station for Hokkaido’s first railroad, the charming buildings that line the streets now house whimsical music box museums, patisseries selling mouth-watering creations, and intricate glassware ornaments. Also worth checking out is Otaru’s sushi street, where only the freshest seafood makes it to the menu in every sushi restaurant along the row.

Day 07 (Mon, 25 Feb’19)
Sapporo
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo or similar
 
A free and easy day in Sapporo awaits you! As Japan’s fifth largest city, Sapporo has developed rapidly into a bustling metropolis. Options for shopping are abundant, both above and underground, with multi-storey department stores such as Daimaru and Esta lining the streets, and a network of stores offering souvenirs, apparel, footwear, cosmetics, electronics, and more, underground. When you are satisfied with your shopping spree, stop by at the Ramen Republic for a steaming bowl of Hokkaido’s signature miso ramen to complete your Hokkaido experience.

Day 08 (Tue, 26 Feb’19)
Sapporo – Chitose – Haneda – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
 
Have some free and easy time in Sapporo this morning before heading to Chitose to for your flight back to Singapore.

COACH TOUR (SILVER) 
Assemble date:   19 Feb, Tue (SO13222)

Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
19Feb    JL 36                Singapore - Haneda    
2225 / 0555

20Feb    JL 541              Haneda  - Kushiro     
0755 / 0935

26Feb    JL 526              Chitose - Haneda    
2000 / 2140

27Feb    JL 35                Haneda  - Singapore    
0005 / 0645

Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size:   10-14 pax
Adult twin share $5,480; Adult triple share $5,380
Child twin share $5,480; Child with Bed $5,180; Child no Bed $1,380
Group size:   15-19 pax
Adult twin share $5,080; Adult triple share $4,980
Child twin share $5,080; Child with Bed $4,780; Child no Bed $1,380
Group size:   20 pax & above
Adult twin share $4,680; Adult triple share $4,580
Child twin share $4,680; Child with Bed $4,380; Child no Bed $1,380

Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Tours and Meals as stipulated in itinerary
Comprehensive travel insurance

Tour price excludes:
Air ticket
Airport taxes & fuel charges (Estimated, subject to change)
Visa application fee (if any)

Remarks:
The prices are subject to change upon fluctuations of currency exchange rates.  Flight schedule and the sequence of the itinerary are subject to change with or without prior notice to ensure the smooth running of the tour.
Minimum group size to confirm tour is 10 adults/children with bed
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.