Tour Hokkaido: Turning Of The Leaves - 8 Days

Guide

Our tours are fully escorted by charismatic and knowledgeable trained guides

Transport

All on-tour transportation included

Insurance

All Supera guests are included in a Medical Protection program which includes: •Emergency Medical - $50,000 (secondary) •Emergency Medical Evacuation - $250,000 To help protect against unexpected surprises or cancellations, a separate comprehensive insurance plan is also recommended.

Meals

Arranging great culinary experiences is a specialty we are very proud of. Before a restaurant is selected for our itinerary, our development team spends countless hours sampling dozens of restaurants for comparison. On this trip, you will have a chance to taste Hokkaido delicacies such as: Michelin Star Restaurant in Biei Kaiseki Banquet Eastern and Western Fusion Cuisine Hokkaido Ramen Gyudon (Beef Bowl) Shiretoko Salmon Oyakodon Abashiri Hot Pot Day 1 Dinner : Local Speciality Day 2 Breakfast : Hotel Buffet Lunch : Furano Local Specialty Dinner : Kaiseki Banquet Day 3 Breakfast : Western & Japanese Buffet Lunch : Ramen & Beef Rice Bowl Dinner : Fusion Cuisine Day 4 Breakfast : Hotel Buffet Lunch : Abashiri Seafood Hotpot Dinner : Hotel Buffet Day 5 Breakfast : Hotel Buffet Lunch : Seafood Specialty Dinner : Kaiseki Banquet Day 6 Breakfast : Hotel Buffet Lunch : Beef Stew Lunch Set Dinner : Hotel Buffet Day 7 Breakfast : Hotel Buffet Lunch : Build Your OWN ("BYO") Chirashi Seafood Bowl Dinner : Kaiseki Banquet Day 8 Breakfast : Hotel Buffet

Others

Supera Tours Inc. reserves the right to substitute hotels, alter the itinerary, withdraw any tour, and make any desirable alteration for the convenience of the operation of tours without prior notification. Supera Tours Inc. reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. Liability for such cancellation is limited to a full refund of the money received by Supera Tours Inc., and this will constitute full settlement with the tour member. High-quality headsets to hear our tour guide’s presentation clearly Porterage service is provided at most hotels (where available) Bottled water is provided throughout the entire trip

Accommodation

Luxury Accommodations When the hotel listed in the brochure is not available, a hotel within the same stratum will be substituted without prior notice. Star-ratings may differ from country to country. Supera Tours Inc. does its best to maintain current information, however is not responsible for any inaccuracies, changes in description details or amenities, or images provided by third parties. Sapporo Grand Hotel New Furano Prince Hotel or Asahikawa Grand Hotel Hotel Taisetsu or Choyo Resort Hotel Shiretoko Grand Hotel-Kita Kobushi or Shiretoko Daiichi hotel Shiretoko Grand Hotel-Kita Kobushi or Shiretoko Daiichi hotel Lake Akan Tsuruga Resort Tokachigawa Onsen - Daiichi Hotel

Not included:

Others

Not Included in the Land Tour Price Airport pickup and sendoff for pre/post tour. Gratuities to your Tour Director, driver, and ships’ crew. Suggested at $80.00 per person at the end of the tour. Laundry, in-room telephone international roaming; mini bar; alcohol, beverages at hotel, ship, or restaurant. Porterage at airports; excess baggage fees; and all other items of a personal nature not outlined in the tour itinerary. Amendments after Departure The cost of any changes or additions will be at the local rate at the time of the amendment, not per the Supera Tours Inc. website or brochure, and must be borne by the passenger. Changes are subject to a $50 processing fee plus any associated costs charged by suppliers such as airlines, rail companies, or hotels. Unutilized Service Any unutilized tour features either on air transportation or for land arrangements are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Flights

International flights are not included. Competitive airfares available for our guests from the US or Canada. Please inquire separately at the time of booking. If you are flying from outside the US or Canada, please book airline tickets separately.

Optional

If you are planning to arrive early before the tour or depart after the tour ended, we will be happy to help you book the hotel extension at Sapporo Grand Hotel. Please let us know at the time of booking for rate.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In New Chitose Airport (Cts) 1Hr (32Mi) Sapporo【Dinner】
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In New Chitose Airport (Cts) 1Hr (32Mi) Sapporo【Dinner】

“Yokoso" or "Welcome" to Japan! Take today to rest up or explore the city of Sapporo on your own before official plans begin.

If your flight arriving after 7:00 pm, we will refund per person to cover the cost of dinner. Please arrange to have dinner on your own.
Day 2 Day 2: Sapporo 3Hr (102Mi) Biei 30Mins (15Mi) Furano【3 Meals】
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Sapporo 3Hr (102Mi) Biei 30Mins (15Mi) Furano【3 Meals】

Biei:
Patchwork Road and Panorama Road: Admire the picturesque landscapes as we drive through this area. (Contrary to the name, Patchwork Road and Panorama Road both refer to an area in Biei and not just a road.)
Hokusei no Oka: Climb to the top of the pyramid-shaped observation deck and enjoy expansive views of the colorful rolling hills and Taisetsu mountain range in the distance.
Shikisai no Oka: Discover 7-hectares of colorful flowers blooming over the rolling fields. Enjoy different types of flowers such as sunflowers, lavenders, cosmos, lupines and other seasonal flowers from spring until fall every year.
Day 3 Day 3: Sounkyo Onsen【3 Meals】
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Sounkyo Onsen【3 Meals】

Sounkyo Gorge:
Mt. Kurodake: Ride the Kurodake Ropeway up for an incredible view of the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range.
Ryusei No Taki Falls (Shooting Star Falls) and Ginga No Taki Falls (Milky Way Falls): Admire two of the best waterfalls in the gorge.
Obako: Visit Obako rock formation, one of the most beautiful areas in the gorge.
Free time to explore the area and enjoy gorgeous Koyo (colorful autumn leaves).
Day 4 Day 4: Sounkyo Onsen 3Hrs (101Mi) Abashiri 1&Frac12;Hrs (47Mi) Shiretoko Onsen【3 Meals】
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Sounkyo Onsen 3Hrs (101Mi) Abashiri 1&Frac12;Hrs (47Mi) Shiretoko Onsen【3 Meals】

Abashiri:
Okhotsk Ryu-Hyo Museum: Touch drift ice in a -15c° simulated room. Also learn about the science behind drift ice and fascinating sea creatures such as Clione, known as the sea angel.
Tentozan Observatory: See a panoramic view of Lake Abashiri, Lake Notoro, Sea of Okhotsk, and Shiretoko Peninsula.
Shiretoko:
Visit the Shiretoko World Heritage Conservation Center and watch a film highlighting the beauty of Shiretoko’s four seasons.
Day 5 Day 5: Shiretoko【3 Meals】
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Shiretoko【3 Meals】

Shiretoko Peninsula:
Shiretoko Utoro Port: See the stunning cliffs and rock formations on a boat tour of the Peninsula.
Shiretoko Five Lakes: Depending on your personal preference and physical health, we have designed two walking routes for you to explore and enjoy Five Lakes.
A. Full Tour (Distance: 1.8mi, walking time: 3hrs): Stroll along the lakes and through the forest to see the beauty of all five lakes.
B. Elevated Wooden Path (Distance: 1mi, walking time: 40mins): Walk on the wooden path to the first lake and enjoy panoramic views of the Sea of Okhotsk.
Day 6 Day 6: Shiretoko Onsen 2Hrs (79Mi) Teshikaga 1Hr (28Mi) Lake Akan Onsen【3 Meals】
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Shiretoko Onsen 2Hrs (79Mi) Teshikaga 1Hr (28Mi) Lake Akan Onsen【3 Meals】

Teshikaga
Lake Mashu: Visit the observation deck at Lake Mashu and see one of the clearest lakes in the world.
Lake Akan: Cruise along the lake and see rare green Marimo algae.
Day 7 Day 7: Lake Akan Onsen 2Hrs (74Mi) Obihiro 20Mins (7Mi) Tokachigawa Onsen【3 Meals】
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Lake Akan Onsen 2Hrs (74Mi) Obihiro 20Mins (7Mi) Tokachigawa Onsen【3 Meals】

Washo Ichiba Market: Taste delicious Kushiro’s delicacies. Hand pick and savor your own bowl of seafood delights.
Obihiro:
Tokachimura: Experience a horse race unlike any other. Tokachi is the only place in the world to see Ban’ei Horse Racing. Witness powerful horses race to the finish line carrying 1 ton of weighted sleds up sand ramps (only on weekends and Mondays).
Tokachigawa Onsen: The only place to try Moor hot springs, also known as "hot springs for beauty." Moor hot springs contain rich organic plant-derived matters, which is said to have excellent skin moisturizing and smoothing effects.
Day 8 Day 8: Tokachigawa Onsen 3Hrs (104Mi) New Chitose Airport (Cts) Your Next Destination【Breakfast】
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Tokachigawa Onsen 3Hrs (104Mi) New Chitose Airport (Cts) Your Next Destination【Breakfast】

"Sayonara!" or "Goodbye!" Our journey has come to an end, we hope to you see again soon! Enjoy some shopping time at the New Chitose Airport. There are many local snacks and souvenirs worth buying before heading home.

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Hokkaido: Turning Of The Leaves - 8 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Hokkaido: Turning Of The Leaves - 8 Days

Day 1: Arrive In New Chitose Airport (Cts) 1Hr (32Mi) Sapporo【Dinner】

Day 2: Sapporo 3Hr (102Mi) Biei 30Mins (15Mi) Furano【3 Meals】

Day 3: Sounkyo Onsen【3 Meals】

Day 4: Sounkyo Onsen 3Hrs (101Mi) Abashiri 1&Frac12;Hrs (47Mi) Shiretoko Onsen【3 Meals】

Day 5: Shiretoko【3 Meals】

Day 6: Shiretoko Onsen 2Hrs (79Mi) Teshikaga 1Hr (28Mi) Lake Akan Onsen【3 Meals】

Day 7: Lake Akan Onsen 2Hrs (74Mi) Obihiro 20Mins (7Mi) Tokachigawa Onsen【3 Meals】

Day 8: Tokachigawa Onsen 3Hrs (104Mi) New Chitose Airport (Cts) Your Next Destination【Breakfast】

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