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Icefall snowshoe trekking tour / Abashiri

Original price ¥15,000 - Original price ¥15,000
Original price
¥15,000
¥15,000 - ¥15,000
Current price ¥15,000
 Abashiri, Hokkaido    
 Safety measures    
 2.0 hours (Approx.)     
  Offered in: English
 
What you will do
On this tour, you can enjoy the nature of Hokkaido while wearing snowshoes and taking a leisurely walk in the snow in the middle of winter. The location is the Notoro Peninsula, in the eastern part of Hokkaido, where untouched nature remains. Snowshoe trekking to the ice waterfall, the art of ice on the Notoro Peninsula.

During the trek, you can also see wild animals, their footprints, and the Sea of Okhotsk, where the drift ice rushes. A break on the way is an exceptional hot drink in the great outdoors. If the weather conditions are good, you can even ride on drift ice. Our experienced local guide will guide you for 2 hours, so anyone can enjoy it.

Duration begin Jan- mid Mar
Price 15,000 yen/person (more than 2 people)
Age No age requirement
Schedule 09:30-11:30 
What's Included
 Equipment (Snowshoe, snow jacket & pants)
 English-speaking tour guide
 Hot Drink
 All taxes
 Insurance fee
 Pickup and Dropoff service
 Lunch

Departure & Return
Departure Point
Location: Abashiri Base of Connectrip
Address: 821-2 Yobito, Abashiri City, Hokkaido
How to get there: 
-10 minutes from Abashiri Station by car
-On National Route 39 along Lake Abashiri, 300 meters from "Hotel Abashirikoso" toward Abashiri city, on the left side

Return Details:
Location: Abashiri Base of Connectrip
Address: 821-2 Yobito, Abashiri City, Hokkaido
How to get there: 
-10 minutes to Abashiri Station by car


Things to know
1. Guest requirements 
  -No age requirement
-No wheelchair accessible
-No recommended for pregnant travelers
-No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
-Self-management of your belongings
-We may cancel the tour due to the bad weather condition before the tour starts. We will let you know about the cancelation as soon as possible and don’t worry we promise you a full refund.

 The level is beginner or middle 

2. What to bring
-Winter clothes (top&bottom)
-Thick socks
-Snow boots
-Gloves
-Hat or earmuff

4. Cancellation policy 
[Cancellation charges]
‐ 15-29 days before the tour start time: 50%
‐ 6-14 days before the tour start time: 70%
‐ 3-5 days before the tour start time: 80%
‐ 0-2 days before the tour start time: 100%
-You can cancel up to 30 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 30 days before the experience’s start time.
‐If you cancel less than 30 days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
‐Any changes made less than 30 days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
‐Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
‐This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
‐This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
-Please note that high waves tend to appear in September and the possibility of cancellation increases.