February 4 – 12, 2025 (7 nights/9 days) escorted from Honolulu
Haneda – Chitose – Shikaribetsu – Tokachigawa – Abashiri – Sounkyo – Asahikawa – Otaru – Sapporo – Lake Shikotsu
$4,398 per person double/triple occupancy, $4,998 single occupancy
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Come along as we journey to the magical winter dreamland of Hokkaido! Each February, Sapporo hosts one of Japan’s largest winter events. Attracting nearly 2 million annual visitors, the Sapporo Snow Festival greets its visitors with unique ice carvings and massive snow sculptures larger than some city buildings. But this is only just the beginning! Our 6 winter festivities include visits to: Shikaribetsuko Kotan Ice Village Festival, Sairinka Light Up – Tokachigawa Swan Festival, Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival, Asahikawa Winter Festival, Sapporo Snow Festival and Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival.
And that’s not all! Our tour offers even more exciting experiences. You’ll enjoy 4 onsen stays, go smelt fishing, embark on the Abashiri Icebreaker cruise, visit a sake brewery, witness the Penguin Walk at Asahikawa Zoo, explore the Sunagawa Highway Oasis for the omiyage shopping experience, visit Royce Cacao & Chocolate Town, visits to the historic harbor city of Otaru, shop at Sapporo’s Jogai Fish Market, wander through the Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade, savor a delicious crab dinner, and much more.
For a detailed itinerary, please click “more information…” below.
Your Hokkaido Winter Wonderland 2025 #2 includes:
- Round trip airfare via Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu to Haneda.
- Round trip airfare via All Nippon Airways from Haneda to Chitose.
- Note: Airline baggage fees are additional and paid directly to the carrier.
- 7 nights’ accommodation in centrally located hotels.
- All sightseeing with a local English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
- Admission fees included based on itinerary.
- Inflight meals, breakfast daily at your hotel, 3 lunches and 4 dinners.
- All transportation via private charter bus.
- All tour-related taxes are included in the price.
- Panda Travel® escorts throughout your tour.
- Ice cleats will be provided for all tour members.
- Reserve with $75 per person deposit, refundable until November 4, 2024.
- Final payment due by November 25, 2024. Package is non-refundable after this date.
- Special Assistance: You must inform us of any disability/impairment that requires special attention at the time of your making the reservation. We reserve the right to cancel the reservation(s) if the disability/impairment is unsuitable for the tour. You are also responsible for any costs and/or accommodations related to your disability/impairment, such as providing your own travel companion.
Not included in the tour:
- Gratuities for local English-speaking guide
- Additional baggage fee charges from the airlines.
- Alcohol and soft drinks with meals
Please note:
- A valid passport is required of all U.S. citizens & must be valid at least 6 months from the return tour date. Non-U.S. passport holders must check with the Japanese Consulate to see if a visa is required.
- Land tour costs are based on current currency conversion rates, which are subject to change.
- Air ticket fare is guaranteed, but taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued.
- We highly recommend the purchase of trip insurance. Please ask our representatives for more information.
- Land Tour Operator is Nippon Travel Agency.
From $4,398 per person double/triple occupancy
From $4,998 per person single occupancy
Space is Limited!
Flight Schedule:
02/04/25 – Depart Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines flight 863 at 12:25 pm and arrive in Haneda at 5:10 pm on 02/05/25.
02/06/25 – Depart Haneda on All Nippon Airways flight NH51 at 7:00 am and arrive in Chitose at 8:30am.
02/12/25 – Depart Chitose on All Nippon Airways flight NH68 at 3:30 pm and arrive in Haneda at 5:10 pm.
02/12/25 – Depart Haneda on Hawaiian Airlines flight 864 at 8:05 pm and arrive in Honolulu at 8:10 am (same day).
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