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7night 8days Summer

7night 8days Tokyo – Hokkaido Tour Itinerary: Photography, short hiking and wildlife

The tour itinerary covers two hike trips; one to Lake Rausu and the other to Shiretoko Goko Lakes, which is closed during winter. A course designed for wildlife photography in Hokkaido. Recommended to search for extinct wildlife in Shiretoko Peninsula.

Tour Highlights

Complete 4 days to enjoy hiking at Rausu lake and Shiretoko Goko(five lakes)! 
Enjoy the nature and unique Vegetation while hiking in 2 different lakes!

●3 nights stay at world heritage site, Shiretoko area.
●Sperm Whale watching at the Strait of Nemuro.
●Observe and photograph rare Blakiston’s fish owl at [Washi No Yado]
●Photography of Blakiston's Fish Owl.
●Observe Ezo Sika deer, Ezo Red Fox at the Notsuke Peninsula.
●Hot Spring Experience at [KUMA NO YU] which means "Bear's Hot spring". 
●Walk to one of Hokkaido’s icon; Elevated Wooden Path at “Shiretoko Goko”.You will walk one-part of 800m long path while praising breathtaking views of Shiretoko Mountain range.

  • Ezo Shika Deer and Red Crowne Cranes seen in Notsuke Peninsula

  • In front of lake Rausu


  • Cruise departing to search for Sperm Whale


  • Shiretoko Goko Lake – crystal clear forest and cloud reflection

     


  • One of trekking trails to Lake Rausu





Itinerary

  City Itinerary
1

Delhi
Tokyo

From Delhi to the capital of Japan; Tokyo (Narita airport) by air.
<Recommended Flight>
AI-306: DEL/NRT 21:15/08:45+1.
※Please check the flight details, dates of departure etc. before planning your trip.

Meals: None

Accommodation: In the plane
2

Tokyo

Upon arrival, our English-speaking assistant (ESA) will pick you up at Narita Airport.
Go to the hotel together with the staff by public transportation.
After arrival, there will be a short briefing of the tour, the guide will hand over your tickets for sightseeing and there will be an explanation on how to use PASMO (a smart card for public transport).
In the evening, walk with the ESA to view Tokyo’s Night View.

Meals: Dinner only

Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo
3

Tokyo
Nakashibetsu Notsuka Peninsula Rausu

In the morning, your ESA will drop you to the limousine bus station.
Take limousine bus to Haneda Airport, fly to Nakashibetsu Airport.
<Recommended Flight>
ANA 377 HANEDA / NAKASHIBETSU 12:15 / 13:55
Meet at Nakashibetsu airport at Nemuro. Transfer to Rausu, which lies at the base of Shiretoko Peninsula. On the way, explore the Notsuke Peninsula to look for Ezo Sika deer, Ezo Red foxes.
※Evening, we can arrange a visit of [Washi No Yado] for Blakiston's fish owl observation with extra charges.

Meals: 1Breakfast & 1Dinner

Accommodation: Guest House in Rausu
4

Rausu
Rausu Lake
Rausu

Transfer to the hiking route entrance by private vehicle & start hiking to Lake Rausu. The entrance is located at halfway up the Shiretoko Pass.
●Hike to Lake Rausu (6km)
The way to Lake Rausu is filled up of unique vegetations. On a clear day, Magnificent mountain reflections can be seen at Lake Rausu from "Ni No Numa", one of the view points of the lake.
Then, Visit Rausu Visitor Center, which introduces the natural resources of Shiretoko Peninsula.

Meals: 1Breakfast & 1Dinner

Accommodation: Guest House in Rausu
5

Rausu
Shiretoko Goko
(Five Lakes)
Rausu

In the morning, take a cruise boat to look for Sperm Whale, feeding in strait of Nemuro. After that, cross the Shiretoko Pass to reach Shiretoko Goko (Five Lakes) which offers wide view of the Namuro Strait. Walk the complete circuit with big loop at the Shiretoko goko, from where you can admire the Shiretoko mountain range.
●Shiretoko Goko (Five Lakes) hiking (3km)
Return back to Rausu through Shiretoko pass after completing the hike. On the way back to Rausu, stop by one of the natural Hot spring in Rausu called [KUMA NO YU] which means "Bear's Hot spring".

 

Meals: 1Breakfast & 1Dinner

Accommodation: Guest House in Rausu
6

Rausu
Nakashibestu

Tokyo

In the morning, take a cruise boat to look for Sperm Whale, feeding in strait of Nemuro.Then transfer to Nakashibestu Airport, take domestic flight to Tokyo.
<Recommended Flight>
ANA 378 NAKASHIBETSU / HANEDA 14:30 / 16:25
Upon arrival at Tokyo, you will be picked by our ESA and transfer to the hotel in Tokyo.

Meals: 1Breakfast & 1Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo
7 Tokyo

Full day Tokyo sightseeing.
In the morning, our ESA will come to pick you up at your hotel in Tokyo.
Visit Tokyo Sky Tree, Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street Shops etc.
After that, Shopping in Akihabara. Take the train back to the hotel and overnight.

Meals: 1Breakfast & 1Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo
8

Tokyo

Delhi

Morning, free time in the hotel.
Our ESA will drop you to the limousine bus station.
Take limousine bus to the airport and fly back to Delhi.
<Recommended Flight>
AI-307 NARITA / DELHI 11:30 / 18:00

Meals: 1Breakfast

Accommodation: None


Additionally, we can also arrange the following course:

  City Itinerary
1

Tokyo

Kyoto


In the morning, English-Speaking Assistant will come to pick you up at your hotel. Then, transfer to Tokyo station.
Take bullet train [Nozomi] to Kyoto. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by local English-Speaking Assistant at Kyoto Station. Transfer to the hotel inside Kyoto.
In the afternoon, visit around Kyoto with your English-Speaking Assistant in public transport.
Explore around the best places inside Kyoto, the old capital of Japan.
Enjoy the dinner at local Japanese restaurant.

Meals: 1Breakfast & 1Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Kyoto
2

Kyoto

Osaka

In the morning, Take a local train to Osaka. It takes around 30 minutes to reach Osaka. Upon arrival, check in the hotel and start sightseeing at Osaka. This day’s sightseeing at Osaka Includes;

  • - Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN
  • - Osaka Castle
  • - Kuchu-Teien (Osaka Sky Building)

- Free evening to visit around Osaka at your own. 

Meals: 1Breakfast & 1Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Osaka
3

Osaka
Departure

Free time for shopping in the morning.
Your English-Speaking Assistant will help you check in at the airport 3 hours prior to the flight. Depart from Japan.
<Flight Schedule>
Air India AI315 KIX/DEL 14:10/21:20
※Take bullet train to Tokyo, fly from Tokyo – Delhi is also possible.

Meals: 1Breakfast

Accommodation: None

 

Price per person <Land Package Price>

**If you are traveling from other area than Delhi, please inquire. We will find a perfect flight and arrange your plan.

Number of people Price (INR)
2
(1 twin/double room)
Please contact us.
1
(1 room)
Please contact us.
Single supplement:Please contact us.

※ 5.0% The Indian government tax will be added to the tour cost at the time of payment.
※ If you are traveling in a group of 3 or more, with children under 12 year old and if extra-beds are required, please contact us for the quotation.
※we specialize in small-group of friends and family to give the personalized service during the tour. Please note that, we are not accepting group of more than 5 persons at once.

Cost Includes:

  • Public transportation in Tokyo | English speaking assistant in Tokyo, while English Speaking Guide cum driver(From | To Nakashibestu Airport)in Hokkaido | Private transportation in Hokkaido(SUV type for 1~2 participants, 7 seater Wagon for 3~4 participants, 10 seater Wagon for above 5 participants) | Accommodation and service charges as mentioned in the itinerary | Meals as mentioned in the itinerary | Cruise boat fee and observation fee as mentioned in the itinerary | Other surcharges

Cost Excludes:

  • Personal expenses(Drinks etc.)  |  Lunch expenses (Lunches are not included, our guide will show you where you can have food and snacks.)  |  Blakiston's owl observation except day 01 (charges are applicable for extra arrangements.)

  • Other (please read carefully):

    • ※ If you are more than the mentioned group size, please inquire us for the tour cost.
      ※ This tour targets the observation and photography of wildlife. Please note that the tour is highly affected by the day's weather and we may need to change the travel route frequently. Our guide will explain and manage the program according to the situation.
      ※Please note that this program will not guarantee sighting of wildlife mentioned in itinerary. 
      ※The cruise boats mentioned in itinerary is "shared boat", not a private charter. Boat cruises are weather dependent. If the cruise is cancelled due to bad weather, the itinerary may be replaced by other day's plan. If you are not able to take the cruise throughout the entire period, the cost of cruise will be refunded. 
      ※ If you plan to arrive at Kushiro / Memanbestu Airport, please inquire us at time of reservation.
      ※The plan is based on the accommodation at Shiretoko Serai, but we can arrange other accommodation in Rausu, for example [Washi No Yado] and hot springs. Please consult us without any hesitation.



Terms & Conditions


Cancellation Policy
30 days or more prior to the departure date : INR 10,000/- will be charged
15 to 08 days prior to the departure date : 75% of the total tour cost will be charged
7 days before the tour departure date : no refund

Payment Policy
Initial deposit - INR 10,000/- to confirm you are booking with us.
100 % payment is needed at least 15 days before departure date.

JAPAN VISA
The participants are responsible to their travel VISA to Japan,
but the required documents like hotel confirmation, tour itinerary will be provided.