2023 Winter Hokkaido Tour Wild Birds and Animals (6d/5n)
Join us on this amazing and unique Winter Hokkaido Tour Wild Birds and Animals in 2023!
The eastern part of Hokkaido is still undeveloped and a true treasure chest of nature. Let us take you to this area to find a plethora of wild birds and animals! They are especially beautiful when you observe them with the backdrop of a white snow plain, and you will be able to take the most amazing photographs.
Winter Hokkaido Tour Overview
1. We will take you to the areas that are home to Japanese cranes, Blakiston’s fish owls (an endangered bird), long-tailed tits, great spotted woodpeckers, Ezo deer, Ezo red foxes, sables, and many more wild animals.
2. We will stay in Tsurui Village, which is known for the Japanese crane.
3. We will take a drift ice ship. You may see not only drift ice but also Steller’s sea eagles and white-tailed eagles.
Wifi is available on the bus.
* Before you get on the bus, everyone has to sanitize their hands with sanitizer that will be provided by us.
* There will be a maximum of 20 people on a bus that fits 45, so there will be 2 seats for each person.
* We will provide everyone with one special health drink per day to keep everyone’s immune system up
* We will provide everyone with one fresh bottle of mineral water per day
Tour Date and Price
Tour date: February 16 – February 21, 2023 (5 nights and 6 days)
Tour price: USD 2,650 *Price per person, based on twin/triple room (USD 2,200 without domestic air flights in Japan)
Winter Hokkaido Tour Highlights
Day 1 (February 16): Haneda Airport – Kushiro – Tsurui Village
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Tsurui Village
Day 2 (February 17) Tsurui Village
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Tsurui Village
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Japanese Cranes
Day 3 (February 18): Tsurui Village – Lake Furen
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Otowa Bridge
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Lake Furen
Day 4 (February 19): Lake Furen – Notsuke Peninsula – Rausu
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Steller’s Sea Eagle
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Notsuke Peninsula
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Ezo Red Fox
Day 5 (February 20): Rausu – Yoroushi Onsen
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Rausu
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Drift Ice Cruise
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Blakiston’s Fish Owl
Day 6 (February 21): Yoroushi – Lake Kussharo – Nakashibetsu Airport – Haneda Airport
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Yoroushi
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Lake Kussharo
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Whooper Swan
Hokkaido Winter Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Haneda Airport – Kushiro Airport – Tsurui Village
Day 2: Tsurui Village
Day 3: Tsurui Village – Lake Furen
Day 4: Lake Furen – Notsuke Peninsula – Rausu
Day 5: Rausu – Yoroushi Onsen
Day 6: Yoroushi Onsen – Lake Kussharo – Nakashibetsu Airport – Haneda Airport
INCLUDED
- 4 nights Western-style accommodation, 1 night Japanese-style accommodation
- Domestic round-trip airfares from Haneda Airport
- Private van transfers between destinations in Japan
- Comprehensive escort of our licensed professional English-speaking tour guide as described in the itinerary
- Meals as described in the itinerary (5 breakfasts and 5 dinners)
- Admission fees to sites, gardens, and museums as listed in the itinerary
EXCLUDED
- International airfares
- Meals that are not included in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills
- Gratuities
EXTENDED PLAN
You can extend your vacation before/after the tour in Tokyo, Kushiro, Nakashibetsu, or other places. We can provide you with an extension of your stay in the same hotel as during the tour for an extra 15,000 yen ~ per night, per person. Please contact us for more details.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Transport: Travel by air-conditioned private van, baggage handling free
Arrival/Departure Airports: We start and finish the tour at Haneda Airport. If you need a hotel and transfer, we can arrange it upon request.
Meal Requests: Vegetarian, halal or special meals can be arranged
Please note that the tour schedule and prices are subject to change without notice
CANCELLATION POLICY
>46 days prior to arrival date in Japan: no penalty
45-31 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 10% of the tour fee
30-15 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 20% of the tour fee
14- 8 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 30% of the tour fee
7 – 3 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 50% of the tour fee
<3 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 100% of the tour fee
