Departure date: 12 May, 2018 (Sat) Coach & Drive
Day 01
Singapore – Haneda
Drive: (-/-/Dinner) • Coach: (-/-/-)
Hotel: Royal Park Hotel THE Haneda or similar
Day 02
Haneda – Chitose - Asahikawa
Drive: (Breakfast/-/-) • Coach: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Asahikawa Grand Hotel (Hot Spring) or similar
(Car pick up at Chitose Airport)
Start your trip right 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.
After a hearty lunch, it’s time to get dessert! Ice cream lovers should not miss out on Kacha Ice Cream & Restaurant. Ice cream here is homemade using ingredients and dairy from the attached farm, ensuring quality and freshness.
Housed in a traditional style building built in 1909, Takasago Sake Brewery will provide insight into the evolution of sake culture through its collection of antique posters, artefacts and bottles. Complete your sake experience by tasting the various sake produced at the brewery.
Day 03
Asahikawa – Abashiri
Drive: (Breakfast/-/Dinner) • Coach: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Hokuten no Oka Lake Abashiri Tsuruga Resort (Hot Spring) or similar
Flowers are the theme of today and we will start off at Takinoue Park. In time for the Shibazakura (moss phlox) festival, you will be treated to a carpet of pretty pink, white and purple flowers covering the 100,000m2 hillside. Smell the sweet fragrance of the flowers and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, including a view of the snow-capped Daisetsuzan Mountain Range, as you meander round the walking paths.
In the afternoon, tulips take over at Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park. Marvel at the sight of 1.2 million tulips of 120 varieties at the Tulip Fair in this sprawling park. The brightly coloured tulips are arranged beautifully, creating flower rainbows and designs in the huge fields. Go up to the windmill observation tower in the middle of the flower fields for a panoramic view.
Day 04
Abashiri – Shiretoko
Drive: (Breakfast/-/Dinner) • Coach: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Shiretoko Grand Hotel Kitakobushi (Hot Spring) or similar
Continuing your enjoyment of flowers, the first stop today will be at Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park. Started from just a handful of plants by a single farmer, the park now spans 10ha with millions of moss phlox covering an entire hillside. About 70% of the flowers are hand planted by the owner himself, and some areas even include designs made from the different coloured flowers. As a unique feature, it is possible to drive a go-kart round a course that winds through the flower fields.
Make a quick stop at Sunayu along the shores of Lake Kussharo and soak your feet in a hot spring foot bath on the beach! Hot springs run under the sand here and visitors can dig their own personal footbaths in the sand, or use the one built on the beach. Rest your feet while you enjoy the view of the lake and surrounding mountains.
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. Climb the stairs next to the falls to get up close to this powerful waterfall.
Day 05
Shiretoko – Akan
Drive: (Breakfast/-/Dinner) • Coach: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Lake Akan Tsuruga Wings (Hot Spring) or similar
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Shiretoko Five Lakes were formed by the eruption of Mt. Iou and look whimsically like a god’s handprint. Visitors can go up to the lake via an elevated boardwalk used to protect the fragile ecosystems. From here, you can enjoy views of the lake, Sea of Okhotsk and surrounding mountains.
As we leave the lakes, we will drive along the Shiretoko Pass, one of the top three scenic driving routes in Japan. This 738m high pass connects Rausu and Shari and provides splendid views of Mt. Rausu, Shiretoko’s highest mountain, and Kunashiri Island along the way.
Another great viewpoint is Kaiyodai Observatory. From here, the roundness of the earth can be felt as you look out onto the horizon of farmland and forests from an altitude of 270m.
Day 06
Akan – Obihiro
Drive: (Breakfast/Lunch/-) • Coach: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Nikko Northland Obihiro or similar
Also known as the five-coloured lake, Lake Onneto was formed by the eruption of Mt. Meakan. Its water changes colour depending on sunlight and temperature, going from a gleaming bottle green to a deep azure through the course of a day.
Next, head to Ikeda Wine Castle, a winery housed in a building resembling an old European castle. See the displays on grape cultivation and wine-making, and visit the aging room where barrels and bottles of wine are matured. Of course, samples of Tokachi wine are available to try too.
After lunch, visit Hokkaido’s most popular sweets maker, Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden. Famous for its delectable Sanporoku cakes, you can find all kinds of confectionary here, including exclusive ones sold only at the cafe. Pick up some delicious confections as souvenirs in this “kingdom of sweets”.
Day 07
Obihiro – Sapporo
Drive: (Breakfast/-/-) • Coach: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar
Part of the rewards of travelling is to get to know people from other countries and walks of life. Be introduced to the warmth and passion of the people of Tokachi on our Tokachi Activity Day, a hit with our holidaying crowd. See Hokkaido from the eyes of the locals and experience the real Hokkaido on this day!
Day 08
Sapporo
Drive: (Breakfast/-/-) • Coach: (Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar
Free and easy day in Sapporo City
(Car return in Sapporo City)
Day 09
Sapporo – Chitose – Haneda – Singapore
Drive: (Breakfast/-/-) • Coach: (Breakfast/-/-)
Flight back to Singapore
COACH TOUR (SILVER)
Assemble date: 12 May, Sat (SO12478)
Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
12May SQ 634 Singapore - Haneda
1355 / 2150
13May NH 57 Haneda - Chitose
0930 / 1105
20May NH 64 Chitose - Haneda
1330 / 1505
20May SQ 633 Haneda - Singapore
1705 / 2305
Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size: 15-19 pax
Adult twin share $5,250; Adult triple share $5,050
Child twin share $5,250; Child with bed $4,850
Child no bed (Age 4 & below) $1,550
Group size: 20 pax & above
Adult twin share $4,950; triple share $4,750
Child twin share $4,950; Child with bed $4,550
Child no bed (Age 4 & below) $1,550
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 15 adults/children with bed.
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.
DRIVE TOUR (SILVER)
Assemble date: 12 May, Sat (SO12577)
Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
12May SQ 634 Singapore - Haneda
1355 / 2150
13May NH 57 Haneda - Chitose
0930 / 1105
20May NH 64 Chitose - Haneda
1330 / 1505
20May SQ 633 Haneda - Singapore
1705 / 2305
1st & 2nd passenger
Vitz : Adult twin share $3,450
Corolla/Corolla Fielder : Adult twin share $3,550
New Prius*/Isis : Adult twin share $3,650
Estima/Velfire : Adult twin share $3,850
3rd & 4th passenger
(sharing same car with 1st & 2nd passenger)
Adult twin share $2,950; Adult triple share $2,750
Child twin share $2,650; Child with bed $2,450
Child no bed (age 4 & below) $1,150
Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Meals as stipulated in itinerary
FMJ driving guidebook (1 per car)
ETC card and Japan Handphone (1 per car)
Car rental with insurance coverage
Comprehensive travel insurance
Tour price excludes:
Air ticket
Airport taxes & fuel charges (Estimated, subject to change)
Parking & Entrance fees to sightseeing spots
Petrol or Oil refilling
Child seat (if required)
Application fee for IDP
Visa application fee (if any)
Remarks:
English Voice-over GPS Navigation system subject to availability.
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.
Child no bed will be served simple meals.
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.