Once in a lifetime Hokkaido Ski Safari, Japan

When it comes to skiing in Japan, many British skiers will think of the northern island of Hokkaido and the vast backcountry skiing opportunities around Niseko. However to truly experience the breadth and variety of skiing in Hokkaido, you need local expertise to unlock the best skiing, the hidden gems and smaller resorts where the backcountry is deep and steep and the slopes are quiet.

Accompanied by your Powder Byrne ski guide, we will show you the very best skiing, hosting you and coordinating all your transfers and accommodation arrangements in hand-picked properties.

Our Hokkaido Ski Safari is for experienced skiers who want to ski the deep powder that Hokkaido is famous for.

D A Y 2 & 3

Your Powder Byrne ski guide will meet you after breakfast and introduce you to the best slopes in the Niseko United resorts with hand-picked lunch and dinner options.

D A Y 4

You will travel by private vehicle to Rusutsu (45min) and enjoy a full day skiing. Rusutsu offers the largest number of lifts in the region and is famous for powdery treeline skiing. Return back to Niseko for a relaxing onsen and delicious dinner.

D A Y 5

Arrive at Tokyo Haneda International Airport and connect to the domestic terminal for your flight to the New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido. You'll be greeted by your English-speaking assistant and escorted to your private transfer to Niseko (2h15mins). You'll meet your Ski Guide at your hotel on arrival who will assist you with all your rental requirements.

Depart Niseko for Kiroro (1hr) to ski this exceptional backcountry resort with your guide. Enjoy the largest terrain of regulated off-piste, a magnate for experienced skiers. Late afternoon you'll depart for Furano by private transfer (2h45min).

D A Y 6 & 7

After a hearty breakfast, you'll head out onto the slopes of Furano with your Powder Byrne ski guide to enjoy the excellent terrain infamous with experienced skiers and boarders who come in search for the fabled Hokkaido powder. Overnight in Furano. The following day you have the choice to continue exploring Furano, or an optional excursion to Asahidake, where quiet backcountry bowls provide a playgound for advanced powder skiers in search of virgin terrain. Overnight back in Furano.

D A Y 8

After breakfast you will depart Furano for Sahoro by private transfer (1hr10mins). Your Powder Byrne ski guide will introduce you to the best of the advanced skiing, with spectacular views across the Tokachi plain below. Late afternoon private transfer to Tomamu (35 mins). Overnight Tomamu.

D A Y 9 & 1 0

Your next 2 days will be spent exploring the skiing available in Tomamu with your private ski guide including the treeline skiing and sanctioned off-piste terrain. Overnight Tomamu.

D A Y 1 1 +

Return back to New Chitose Airport and fly to Tokyo Haneda airport where we can arrange an extension to your programme with a few nights in Tokyo with a private guide.

Alternatively, fly to Osaka Itami airport and we will arrange an extended itinerary in the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage city of Kyoto, Japan's old Imperial capital.

Extended itineraries are subject to availability and additional cost.

Our Hokkaido Ski Safari is designed to provide expert skiers with the ultimate experience in Hokkaido, away from the masses, experiencing authentic ski resorts, enjoyinghand-pickedRyokans,3and4starhotels.

The ski tour is from the 26th of February to the 7th of March 2024. The prices are from £7,375 per person based on 2 people sharing a double or twin room on a bed &breakfastbasis.

Price includes 10 nights accommodation in hand-picked hotels.

Dedicated support from Powder Byrne client concierge to prepareyourbespokeitinerary.

All transfers and private drivers (excludes international anddomesticflights).

All ski passes in Hokkaido for the duration of the ski safari.

Dedicated Powder Byrne ski guide to accompany the groupandshowyouthebestslopesandthebestconditions throughoutthesafari.

Rental ski equipment is not included and is payable locally, your ski guide will return all your rented equipment back totheshopinNisekoafteryouhavedeparted.

OptionaltourofAsahidakeback-countryskiingfrom£790 per person, includes back-country ski guide, lift passes and additionalprivatetransfer.