FMJ 8D7N White Christmas in Hokkaido (COACH)

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FMJ 8D7N White Christmas in Hokkaido (COACH)

Departure date:19 Dec, 2024 (Thu) Coach Tour

Day 00 (Thu, 19 Dec'24)

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for direct flight to Chitose

Day 01 (Fri, 20 Dec'24)

Singapore – Chitose – Asahikawa

(-/Lunch/Dinner)

Hotel: OMO7 Asahikawa or similar

Start your winter Hokkaido adventure with your first stop at the Chitose Aquarium. Located right at the Chitose River, a special observation tank in the river itself allows you to view the underwater sea life that live there. Learn all about Hokkaido’s salmon and the river’s native aquatic life through engaging and interactive displays at this interesting aquarium.

Afterwards, warm your tummy with a delicious meal of barbequed meats at the cosy Log House Wagyu Bibi Restaurant. Feast on juicy, tender wagyu beef and more at this table barbeque restaurant guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds.

Day 02 (Sat, 21 Dec'24)

Asahikawa

(Breakfast/-/Dinner)

Hotel: OMO7 Asahikawa or similar

Play in the snow to your heart’s content with a full day to spend at Japan’s largest snow play field, Hokkaido Bibai Snow Land! Get a thrill from snow rafting, go on an exhilarating snowmobile tour of the area, ride a fat bike through the snow, or snow tube down the slopes, there are plenty of options for fun in the snow for the whole family!

Day 03 (Sun, 22 Dec'24)

Asahikawa – Biei

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Hotel: Hotel Park Hills (Hot Spring) or similar

Head to the popular Asahiyama Zoo this morning, 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!

See the famous Shirogane Blue Pond for yourself today. The azure blue of the water is caused by its mineral composition and makes a fascinating sight juxtaposed against its sombre grey trees, dusted in a white coating of snow.

Day 04 (Mon, 23 Dec'24)

Biei – Otaru

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Hotel: Otaru Furukawa (Hot Spring) / Hotel Sonia Otaru (Hot Spring) or similar

Head to Otaru today and spend some time leisurely wandering its quaint streets and picturesque canal. 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.

Day 05 (Tue, 24 Dec'24)

Otaru – Sapporo

(Breakfast/-/Dinner)

Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar

Hit the slopes at Sapporo Teine today, the largest ski resort in the outskirts of Sapporo. Boasting excellent snow quality and course layout, along with a panoramic view of Sapporo City and the Ishikari Bay, Mt Teine is also known as a venue for the 1972 Winter Olympics. A range of courses cater to all levels of ability, from beginner slopes to off-piste trails and even a terrain park, while non-skiers can enjoy sledding and snow tubing at the snow park.

*Skis/snowboard and ski wear rental are included. Lessons are not included and subject to availability.

Hokkaido’s chocolate haven and home of the popular Shiroi Koibito langue de chat, Shiroi Koibito Park is a whimsical theme park dedicated to chocolate. Get a glimpse into the production process of its famous biscuits, learn the history of chocolate, and perhaps decorate your own original cookies! Indulge in a world of chocolate goodness at the park where its sweet aroma surrounds you! In winter, the park takes on a magical atmosphere after dark with thousands of lights illuminating its grounds.

Day 06 (Wed, 25 Dec'24)

Sapporo

(Breakfast/-/-)

Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar

Spend Christmas as you wish on a free and easy exploration of Sapporo City! 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 Tokyu 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, head to one of the many eateries to have a steaming bowl of Hokkaido’s signature miso ramen, soup curry, or Genghis Khan barbeque to complete your Hokkaido experience.

In this season, the beautiful Sapporo White Illumination is in full swing lighting up central Sapporo in the evenings. With its main site at Odori Park, you can combine a visit to see the fantastic light sculptures with a stop at the German Christmas Market to take in some of the Christmas atmosphere!

Day 07 (Thu, 26 Dec'24)

Sapporo – Chitose

(Breakfast/-/-)

Hotel: Air Terminal Hotel or similar

Spend another free day in Sapporo before transferring to Chitose Airport this evening for your final night’s stay.

Day 08 (Fri, 27 Dec'24)

Chitose – Singapore

(Breakfast/-/-)

Flight back to Singapore

COACH TOUR

Assemble date: 19 Dec 2024, Sat (SO15370)

Flight schedule: (included in tour price)
19 Dec SQ 660 Singapore - Chitose
2330 / 0730+1

27 Dec SQ 661 Chitose - Singapore
0855 / 1640

Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size: 10 - 14 pax
Adult twin $9,550; Adult triple $9,350; Adult single $10,850
Child twin $9,150; Child with bed $8,950; Child no bed $2,350
Group size: 15 - 19 pax
Adult twin $8,950; Adult triple $8,750; Adult single $10,250
Child twin $8,550; Child with bed $8,350; Child no bed $2,350
Group size: 20 pax & above
Adult twin $8,350; Adult triple $8,150; Adult single $9,650
Child twin $7,950; Child with bed $7,750; Child no bed $2,350

Upgrade (*LIMITED TO 4 ROOMS ONLY)
23 Dec: Stay @ Otaru Furukawa (Private Onsen)
Adult: +$100
Child: +$80

Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Meals as stipulated in itinerary
Entrance fees (if applicable) as stipulated in itinerary
Air tickets

Tour price excludes:
Airport taxes & fuel charges (subject to change)
Visa application fee (if any)
Any other cost not specifically included in the tour price

Remarks:
Flower viewing, sightseeing and activities are subject to weather conditions.
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.

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