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Hokkaido Escape
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Length
9 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Sapporo (Japan)
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Ends in
Sapporo (Japan)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JUN 5, 2027 to OCT 16, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$2,568.00
Overview
Want a glimpse of Hokkaido through a local lens? Over 9 days, you'll learn about Indigenous Ainu traditions, spend a night in a traditional ryokan and get a taste of the island's renowned local produce and dairy heritage. Along the way, you'll wander through flower-filled hills, hike volcanic terrain and explore some of Japan's wildest landscapes.
Visited During Tour
Akan-Ko / Lake Akan (Japan) | Asahikawa (Hokkaido, Japan) | Lake Mashu | Sapporo (Japan) | Shiretoko National Park (Japan) | Taisetsuzan National Park
Dates, Offers & Prices Dates
Tour Itinerary Itinerary
More Details Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Hokkaido Escape tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 836-2727
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1Sapporo
Konnichiwa, Hokkaido! Meet your Trip Manager and fellow travellers before we get our first taste of Japan's northernmost island. We'll settle down in Sapporo (a city where buzzing nightlife meets incredible local food), where you'll have the chance to wander through the neon-lit streets of Susukino, check out the famous Ramen Alley or settle into a local izakaya for dinner.
Accommodations: Ibis Styles Sapporo (or similar) -
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2Sapporo to Asahikawa
Today, we'll swap city streets for rolling countryside as we leave Sapporo behind and head deeper into Hokkaido. First up: Shikisai-no-Oka, for colourful flower fields that stretch across the hillsides. Then it's time to experience one of Hokkaido's quirkiest road trip traditions with a stop at a Michi-no-Eki (AKA a service station) where you'll have time to grab lunch.This afternoon, we'll visit a soy sauce factory to see the craft behind one of Japan's most essential ingredients (and even sample a few varieties, of course). Later, we'll arrive in Asahikawa. Check in and perhaps unwind with a soak in the hotel's Onsen. Later, your Trip Manager will lead an orientation walk to help you get your bearings of this city.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Amanek Asahikawa (or similar) -
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3Asahikawa (Including Taisetsuzan National Park)
Ready for Hokkaido's wild side? Today we're heading for Taisetsuzan National Park, home to some of the island's most dramatic mountain scenery.We'll hop on the Mt Asahidake Ropeway and ride up the slopes of Hokkaido's highest peak before exploring on foot through the volcanic landscapes of Taisetsuzan National Park (AKA Daisetsuzan National Park). You've got around an hour to take in the rugged scenery, steaming vents and sweeping mountain views that make this a favourite among outdoor lovers. Oh, and keep your camera handy for some of Hokkaido's very best photo ops.After returning to Asahikawa, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Maybe have a wander around Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum? Or, if you wanna dial up the adrenaline, there's an optional white water rafting adventure in Minami Furano up for grabs. The rest of the evening is all yours.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Amanek Asahikawa (or similar) -
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4Asahikawa to Lake Akan
Fancy getting even closer to Hokkaido's wild landscapes? Join us for an optional hike through Mt Tokachi Geo Park this morning before we head to our next stop, stopping at another Michi-no-Eki along the way.Welcome to Lake Akan. Our home base here is a traditional ryokan, complete with tatami-mat rooms and classic Japanese sleeping arrangements. You'll have time to explore the lakeside village and nearby Ainu Kotan before sitting down to a local dinner. Tonight, you'll also experience an Ainu dance performance before rolling out your futon and settling in for a distinctly Hokkaido stay.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Gozensui (or similar) -
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5Lake Akan to Lake Mashu
What's better than an early walk around Lake Akan to kick off the day? From here, we'll continue to some of eastern Hokkaido's most fascinating natural sights, beginning with panoramic views over Lake Mashu from the observatory.Next up? Mt Io - an active volcano known for its steaming sulphur vents. Here, you'll also get to try the unique Sunayu experience, where naturally heated sand and water create a natural outdoor foot bath. Later, we'll check into our lodge near Lake Mashu. Feeling adventurous? There's the option to canoe on Lake Kussharo, one of the world's largest caldera lakes. We'll wrap up the day by gathering for a BBQ dinner and perhaps, stargazing too.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Mashu Youth Hostel (or similar) -
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6Lake Mashu to Shiretoko
Time to say goodbye to Lake Mashu. On the way, we'll stop at Watanabe Farm for an ice cream-making experience that puts Hokkaido's renowned dairy produce centre stage. Plus, you can join an optional whale-watching cruise from Rausu for the chance to spot whales, dolphins and even orcas in the waters.By evening, we'll arrive in Shiretoko. Then the rest of the day is all yours to do whatever you please.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Route Inn Grantia Shiretoko Shari Ekimae (or similar) -
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7Shiretoko
Today is all about exploring one of Japan's most spectacular wilderness regions on foot. First, we'll visit the Shiretoko Nature Centre before taking a short hike to Furepe Waterfall for some seriously impressive views. Next, we'll head to the Shiretoko Five Lakes area and follow the elevated boardwalk through a magical landscape shaped by forests, mountains and crystal-clear lakes. The afternoon is yours to relax or keep the adventure going with an optional coastal cycling experience.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Route Inn Grantia Shiretoko Shari Ekimae (or similar) -
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8Shiretoko to Sapporo
Shiretoko, you were stunning. After breakfast, we'll head back to Sapporo, with a few Hokkaido faves along the way. Stop by at Kitami Mint Shop and sample some mint-inspired treats, before making another roadside stop at a Michi-no-Eki for lunch.Back in Sapporo, enjoy a free evening. Perhaps head out with your crew for a final-night get-together and tuck into local specialities like Genghis Khan BBQ or izakaya dishes.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Ibis Styles Sapporo (or similar) -
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9Sapporo
And just like that, our Hokkaido adventure comes to an end. After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to your crew, swap socials and start planning where you'll meet again on the road. Until next time, matane!
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Hokkaido Escape tour:
Travelers Notes
* START/END TIMES: Trip starts in Sapporo at 5:00pm and ends in Sapporo at 9:00am* PASSPORT/ VISA: Full passport details are required 60 days prior to departure. Services cannot be booked without this information. It is the passenger's responsibility to obtain all necessary visas prior to tour departure. Please be aware that Contiki Holidays is unable to advise on the need to obtain visas as this information is regulated by individual governments and subject to change.* ACCOMODATION: Single & twin supplement does not apply in Akan & Lake Mashu. All travellers will stay in multi-share on these two nights.* INSURANCE: Travel Insurance is compulsory on all Contiki Asia trips.* NOTE: A small overnight bag will be required for some stays on this trip.* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by JTB.
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