Hokkaido Icebreaker GARINKO GO，Sounkyo Ice Festival Day Tour With Luxurious Seafood Rice Bowl Lunch 8:20 Meet-up
ID: GYG814270-O-1297065
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Icebreaker GARINKO GO Ⅲ experience the thrill of breaking through drifting ice and enjoy a luxurious seafood lunch.
Sounkyo Ice Festival marvel at stunning ice waterfalls and illuminated sculptures.
*** Important Notice: Please provide your passport number when boarding the icebreaker “Garinko.” Ensure you have your passport or note the number. Without it, you cannot board. Thank you for your understanding.
*** Warm reminder: Traffic congestion is common on weekends and holidays. According to Japanese law, bus drivers cannot exceed their working hours, so the duration of stops at attractions may be adjusted based on the day's traffic conditions. Thank you for your understanding.
*** Drift ice viewing is unpredictable and typically visible from late January to early March. Weather and shoreline conditions may affect visibility, so please check for updates in advance.
Icebreaker GARINKO GO Ⅲ:
Experience the thrill as the ship's large propellers cut through drifting ice, creating an unforgettable adventure. Hear and feel the ice breaking up close and marvel at the drifting ice phenomenon in Hokkaido's Okhotsk Sea. You might even spot white-tailed eagles, Steller's sea eagles, and seals.
Choose the lunch option to enjoy a luxurious seafood bowl featuring crab, fish roe, and scallops, and savor crab soup. Seafood purchases are also available after the meal.
Sounkyo Ice Festival：
The event takes place in a spacious 10,000-square-meter area on the Ishikari River floodplain. This winter-only ice and snow kingdom showcases massive ice waterfalls cascading from columnar joint cliffs, set against the natural landscape of the Daisetsuzan foothills. The illuminated ice sculptures, beautifully and mysteriously lit, are a must-see during this large-scale festival at Sounkyo Onsen, offering a true taste of Hokkaido’s harsh winter.
Highlights
- Board the new GARINKO GO III and marvel at the stunning frozen landscapes.
- Admire glowing ice sculptures at Sounkyo Ice Festival and make lasting memories
- Savor a luxurious seafood bowl with local ingredients based on your option.
- Immerse yourself in unique cultural and natural wonders on this exclusive tour..
- Guide you through attractions and cuisine for a stress-free experience.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
**Reminder: Expect traffic on weekends and holidays. Stop times may vary due to regulations.
Infants (0-2 years) need a paid seat and cannot sit on a lap. Meals are not provided and must be arranged by parents.
Due to road conditions, there may be delays in bus arrival. Please note that there is no guarantee of transportation services. In such cases, no refunds will be provided for cancellations on the day of the trip.
Due to unforeseen factors such as traffic or weather conditions, there may be delays or cancellations of certain itinerary attractions.
In the event of adverse weather conditions such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the trip will be made one day before departure (local time 18:00). You will be notified by email thereafter.
No lunch option: Marukaiichi Suisan is only included for departures from February onward(20-minute stop).
With lunch option: Ocean Exchange Center will have free time only for departures from February onwards(40-minute stop).
ANAクラウンプラザホテル 札幌 Lobby on the 1st floor
meet-up at 8:20/depart at 8:30
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.
