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6night 7days Winter

Tokyo & Hokkaido in winter -
Wildlife Photography and Snowshoe hiking in Hokkaido during winter, 6night 7days

Recommended for those who are in Extinct wildlife & Bird Photography in winter

Tour Highlights

A complete plan of East Hokkaido. Snow, Hot Spring & Widlife!
●Enjoy the Seafood of Hokkaido.
●Photography of Red-Crowned Crane at Tsurui Village.
●Search for Ezo-Ural Owl in the forest.
●Observe and photograph one of the endangered species, Blakiston's Fish Owl
●Ice Smelt Fishing experience and hot Tempura !
●Ice walking in Notsuke Peninsula.
●Hot Spring Experience at [KUMA NO YU] which means  "Bear's Hot spring".
●Observe Steller's Sea Eagle and White-Tailed Eagle from Drift Ice Cruise.
●Swan observation at Kussharo Lake.

  • Barking Red Crowned Cranes

  • White-tailed Eagle at Rausu

  • Ezo-Ural owl as seen in its nest

  • Drift Ice Cruises


Itinerary

  City Itinerary
1

Tokyo

Arrive Tokyo from your country. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by our ESA from the airport and transfer to the hotel in Tokyo.
<Recommended Flight>
AI-306: DEL/NRT 21:15/08:45+1.
Evening, walk around the hotel to view the night scene of Tokyo.

Meals: None

Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo
2

Tokyo

Kushiro
Tsurui Village
Rausu

Morning, take limousine bus to the domestic airport.
Then, take flight to Kushiro.
<Recommended Flight>
ANA 741 HANEDA / KUSHIRO 11:25 / 13:00
Meet at Kushiro Airport. We will guide you to Japanese market where you can make your own lunch called "Kattedon". Insert the ingredients you like to have in the seafood bowl. After that, travel around the photo spots of Tsurui Village taking pictures of Red-Crowned Cranes. Transfer to Rausu. We may also see Ezo-Ural Owl inside forest on the way. In the evening, visit [Washi No Yado] where you can observe & photograph Blakiston’s fish owl.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Accommodation: Guest House in Rausu
3

Rausu
Nemuro
Notsuka Peninsula
Rausu

In the morning, experience the ice smelt fishing which local fishermans do in this season. The lunch will be Tempura, made by the smelt fishes. Transfer to Notsuke Peninsula for the ice walk experience. In the evening, enjoy the natural Hot spring in Shiretoko called [KUMA NO YU].

Meals: 1Breakfast & 1Dinner

Accommodation: Guest House in Rausu
4

Rausu
Utoro

In the morning, take the Drift Ice Cruise. Observe and photograph Steller's Sea Eagle & White-Tailed Eagle. Then, Visit Rausu Visitor Center, which introduces the natural resources of Shiretoko Peninsula.Then, transfer to other side of the Shiretoko peninsula called Utoro. In the evening, we will guide you to Puyuni Cape from where you can view the sunset at ice and okhotsk sea coast at once.

 

Meals: 1Breakfast & 1Dinner

Accommodation: Guest House in Utoro
5

Utoro
Lake Kussharo
Nakashibestu

Tokyo

In the morning, take the drive along the okhotsk sea coast to reach Lake Kussharo. Observe Swans and ducks gathering at places where the ice is melted by warmth of hot spring. If luck favors, we may see flowers made-up of ice, called frost flowers. Then transfer to Airport, fly to Tokyo
<Recommended Flight>

ANA 378 NAKASHIBETSU / HANEDA 14:30 / 16:25

 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo
6

Tokyo

Full day days sightseeing in Tokyo.
Visit Tokyo Sky Tree, Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Tsukiji Fish Market etc.
※Optionally, we can arrange a trip to Mt. Fuji.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo
7

Tokyo

Departure

Free morning to shop around in Tokyo.
Depending upon the flight time, take limousine bus to the airport.

Take international flight from Tokyo to your destination.

Meals: Breakfast

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:

  • 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
  • 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.