Shikotsu-Toya National Park: Guided Snowshoe Hike and Onsen Shikotsu-Toya National Park: Guided Snowshoe Hike and Onsen.
ID: GYG1217988-1868881
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the trails around Sapporo on a guided snowshoe hike. Learn how to travel in the snow with snowshoes, enjoy lunch, and explore. Finish the with a visit to one of the many onsen in the area.
Experience the trails around Sapporo with a snowshoeing adventure. Learn how to travel in snow with snowshoes and enjoy the great outdoors.
Before the hike commences, receive some helpful information to assist you with moving in a cold environment, such as pacing to conserve energy, observing the route ahead, and evaluating the best route to minimize hazards.
Learn about nature and navigation skills in a winter environment, enjoy a hearty meal outside for lunch while experiencing the wilderness at a slower, more intimate pace amidst the quiet beauty of the snow-covered terrain.
Finish the experience with a visit to one of the many onsen in the area.
Highlights
- Learn how to travel in the snow with snowshoes on a guided hike
- Explore areas that are inaccessible by other means
- Enjoy a hearty meal outside for lunch in the snow-covered terrain
- Learn about nature and navigation skills in a winter environment
- Experience the wilderness aand enjoy an onsen.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity is accessible for almost everyone
Learn pacing to conserve energy in cold environments
Observe and evaluate the best route to minimize hazards
Experience the wilderness at a comfortable pace amidst snow-covered terrain
The hot spring visit is optional.
As you exit the station there is a T intersection with traffic lights. Cross the intersection to the left of this T intersection and walk approximately 30 metres to the first bus stop. The pickup point is at the bus stop (orange square in street view) across the road, opposite the clock tower (Green Square).
The guide will be driving a black Toyota Hiace van and wearing a yellow baseball cap.
INCLUDED
- Snowshoeing equipment
- Guided hike
- Instruction on snow travel and navigation
- Hearty outdoor lunch
- Admission to hot springs
- Trail Snacks
- Transportation to and from the trail head
NOT INCLUDED
- Rental of Towels at the Hot Spring (400 yen).
- Bring your own water.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
