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[Tour Guaranteed with 1 Participant] Drift Ice Day Tour: Asahiyama Zoo & Board The Icebreaker Ship "Garinko No. III IMERU" (Departure from Sapporo) | Japan

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[Tour Guaranteed with 1 Participant] Drift Ice Day Tour: Asahiyama Zoo & Board The Icebreaker Ship "Garinko No. III IMERU" (Departure from Sapporo) | Japan

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2 Feb
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5 Feb
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Experience the Excitement on Icebreaker Garinko! Asahiyama Zoo!

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Highlights

Enjoy the winter in Hokkaido and experience fun-filled activities with your
loved ones. Explore Asahiyama Zoo and witness animals up close, observing them
as they move, swim, fly, and hunt in a natural environment. Board the Garinko
No.III ship and embrace the thrill of the unknown.


  • Travel conveniently with inclusive transportation and a professional driver
  • Tour with peace of mind, including insurance, parking, and toll fees
  • Enjoy hassle-free experiences with all-inclusive admission fees

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— Attractions —


  • Asahiyama Zoo

    Experience Asahiyama Zoo's "Behavioral Exhibits," which convey the "wonder,
    beauty, and preciousness of animals." These exhibits offer an up-close view of
    animals as they move, swim, fly, and hunt in a natural environment, providing
    a unique and dynamic experience.

Recommendation: Polar bear

Polar bears are famous for their pool jumps due to the heat, but they are
active in winter too. Their large white bodies contrast beautifully with the
snowy landscape. A cute baby female polar bear born in December 2021 quickly
became a sensation; see her playful antics at the Polar Bear Pavilion.


Recommendation: "Naruhodo" guide

Listen to staff describe the animals' unique behaviors, supported by rarely
seen specimens and photographs, offering plenty of surprises and new
discoveries.


Recommendation: Information boards

Discover the adorable information boards placed throughout the park, created
by the zoo staff.


  • Icebreaker ship Garinko No.III IMERU

    The cruise ship features two large screws at the bow that push through the
    drift ice, producing a "graunching" sound. Feel the ice breaking with the
    onboard vibrations. Enjoy the thrill of observing drift ice rising alongside
    the ship, providing a close encounter with one of Hokkaido's top winter
    attractions, and experience the marvel and excitement of drift ice.


  • Garinko No.III IMERU (the newly built icebreaker ship)

    Enjoy the breathtaking view of drift ice in the northernmost Okhotsk Sea of
    Japan. Get a chance to spot birds like Steller's sea eagles, white-tailed sea
    eagles, and slaty-backed gulls perched on the drift ice, as well as adorable
    seals peeking out. Experience a sunset cruise with a view of the orange-hued
    drift ice.



— Refund Info —


Replacement and refund in case of bad weather conditions or cancellation of
the Garinko:

*Please note that weather or docking conditions may sometimes prevent drift ice viewing


  1. If the icebreaker cruise is canceled due to weather or other reasons:


  2. Refunds will be issued to adults (JP¥1,600) and children (JP¥1,000)


  3. Travelers will also receive an exclusive drift ice ballpoint pen. As an alternative, travelers have the option to visit the Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum of Hokkaido, "Giza."


  4. If you are unable to reach Mombetsu due to road conditions:


  5. Refunds will be issued to adults (JP¥2,300) and children (JP¥1,000)


  6. As an alternative, travelers will visit the Hokkaido Ice Pavilion

Itinerary

  • *Meeting location will be the 1st floor lobby of each hotel.

  • 08:50

    ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo (Depart at 8:00am)
  • Do-O Expressway

  • Sunagawa Service Area [Break] (approx. 15 minutes)

  • Asahiyama Zoo [Admission ticket included! Free time / lunch] (approx.120 minutes)

  • Roadside Rest Station Kaori-no-Sato Takinoue [rest] (approx.15 minutes)

  • Board the "Newly built icebreaker ship Garinko No.III IMERU" [Experience the powerful icebreaker ship / Sunset cruise] (approx. 60 minutes)

  • Breaks along the way (in 2 places)

  • Sapporo Station North Exit = Odori Park = Susukino (Scheduled to arrive around 10:00pm-10:30pm) *No drop-off at the hotel where you boarded.

  • The scheduled times and details listed are subject to change depending on road conditions.

What's included

INCLUDED

Transportation
Driver
Parking fee
Toll fee
Insurance
Consumption tax
Cruise on Garinko No.III IMERU, the newly built icebreaker ship
Asahiyama Zoo Admission Fee

NOT INCLUDED

Personal expenses
Dining expenses
Other expenses not mentioned above

Additional information

Purchase Notice

— Travel Conditions —

  • Departure/Destination: Sapporo/Asahikawa
  • Duration: 1 day (day trip)
  • Transportation: Chartered bus
  • Operating Bus Company: Saddle bus or Hokkaido area bus
  • Meals: 0
  • Accommodation: None
  • Minimum Group Size: 1
  • Tour Leader: 0
  • Guide: 0


— Tour Operations —

  • Company Name: Air Choice Co., Ltd.
  • Address: 4th floor, YM Building, 3-14-5 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • Registration Number: Tokyo Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-6923
  • Membership: Regular member of National Travel Agents Association (ANTA)


— Commissioned Sales —

  • KKDAY JAPAN Co., Ltd.
  • 2nd floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004
  • Japan Tourism Agency Director-General Registered Travel Agency No. 2045 Member organization: Japan Travel Agents Association (JATA)
Reminders
A minimum of 1 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 4 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 15:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
【重要】ガリンコ号乗船の際にパスポート番号が必要となります。当日必ずパスポートをご持参頂くか、パスポート番号を控えておいてください。当日係員よりお伺いさせて頂きます。パスポート番号が分からない場合、乗船できませんので予めご了承下さい。
No drop-off at the hotel where you boarded the bus. (Odori Park and Susukino are near the subway station)
A tour conductor will not accompany, but a staff member will be on board.
20名様以上のご予約がある場合は通訳が同乗いたしますが、19名様以下の場合は日本人係員がアプリを使用して通訳のご対応をいたしますので予めご了承ください。
Lunch and dinner are not included. Lunch can be taken at Asahiyama Zoo on your own. For dinner, a seafood bento (crab or crab&salmon roe rice bowl) from the Sea of Okhotsk will be available as an optional purchase. More details will be given on the day of the tour.
After the scheduled departure time, the tour will depart at the discretion of our staff, so please be on time for the meeting.
Bus arrival may be delayed depending on road conditions. Please note that we cannot provide any guarantees in the event that the bus arrives after the last possible time for public transportation. In the unlikely event that the bus arrives late and you will need to take a taxi or stay overnight, we will not be responsible for the cost of the taxi or overnight stay.
Depending on the number of participants, we may use a medium-sized bus or a small bus.
Smoking is prohibited on the buses used on the tour. Please be noted that the bus does not have a toilet. We will take toilet breaks and stop at sightseeing spots as appropriate..
Large luggage such as suitcases will be stored in the trunk of the bus. You will not be able to take your luggage in or out during the tour, so please prepare everything you need for sightseeing in your hand baggage. If you have a luggage to be stored in the trunk, please inform the staff member on the day of the tour.
Please be noted that in case of an emergency, you may be seated with a tour conductor.
We recommend that you do not register for this tour if you have a fixed schedule on the night of the tour, such as a flight reservation.
Route changes or delays may occur due to road conditions, bad weather, etc.
【重要】ガリンコ号乗船の際にパスポート番号が必要となります。当日必ずパスポートをご持参頂くか、パスポート番号を控えておいてください。当日係員よりお伺いさせて頂きます。パスポート番号が分からない場合、乗船できませんので予めご了承下さい。
How to Use Your Voucher
Please present your e-voucher and passport on-site
【重要】ガリンコ号乗船の際にパスポート番号が必要となります。当日必ずパスポートをご持参頂くか、パスポート番号を控えておいてください。当日係員よりお伺いさせて頂きます。パスポート番号が分からない場合、乗船できませんので予めご了承下さい。

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