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- Japanese
Discover two of Hokkaido’s most exciting attractions in one unforgettable day trip from Sapporo!
Start your journey with a visit to the famous **Asahiyama Zoo**, where you will have approximately two hours to explore and see a variety of animals up close. Admission to the zoo is included, so you can relax and enjoy one of Hokkaido’s most popular attractions.
Afterwards, travel through the beautiful landscapes of northern Hokkaido toward Monbetsu on the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. The highlight of the day is a spectacular **60-minute sunset cruise aboard the GARINKO-GO III IMERU**. Feel the refreshing sea breeze and enjoy the impressive scenery of the Sea of Okhotsk as the sky changes color toward sunset.
With comfortable round-trip transportation from Sapporo, this full-day tour is a great way to experience Hokkaido’s wildlife, magnificent scenery, and a memorable ocean cruise all in one day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Local tour guide will meet guests at the lobby of hotel.
Return time is 22:00-22:30
Itinerary
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1Sunagawa Highway Oasis
break
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Asahiyama Zoo
Visit the winter Asahiyama Zoo and watch different animals included Polar bear, Arctic fox, Red panda and Sika deer etc from close..
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
break
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Icebreaker “Garinko Go III IMERU” Boarding Area
You can see the orange-hued drift ice. Enjoy a sunset cruise.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Iwamizawa Service Area Inbound
break
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is a possibility that arrival is delayed due to traffic conditions. When meeting with stormy weather, the tour may be unavoidably canceled. Please kindly be noted.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is a possibility that arrival is delayed due to traffic conditions. When meeting with stormy weather, the tour may be unavoidably canceled. Please kindly be noted.
- Joining this tour on your last day in Hokkaido is not recommended. As there is a possibility of traffic congestion or other delay during the tour. In this case, no compensation will be made.
- ■About drift ice conditions and replacements and refunds in the event of the cancellation of the Garinko■ Depending on the weather and docking conditions, you may not be able to see the drift ice. 1) If the drift ice breaker is canceled due to weather, etc. -- We will refund 5,000 yen for adults and 4,000 yen for children, and instead we will stop at the Okhotsk Drift Ice Science Center "Giza". 2) If we are unable to reach Monbetsu due to road conditions -- We will refund 5,000 yen for adults and 4,000 yen for children, and instead we will stop at the Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival. (Admission fee to the Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival is included)
- Lunch can be taken on your own in Asahiyama Zoo. You can also buy it at Asahiyama Zoo. but there is no place to buy dinner, so please bring your own food.
- 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 luggage. When checking in on the day, please let the staff know that you have luggage to check.
- Staff who can speak English (very sinmle)and Japanese will accompany the tour. No detailed tour sightseeing guidance will be provided. Please kindly be noted.（About 3,000 people who do not understand Japanese participate every year, but there is no particular problem.）
- Return to Sapporo Station at around 22:00
- You will need your passport number when boarding the Garinko. Please be sure to bring your passport with you on the day, or write down your passport number. An attendant will ask you for it on the day. Please note that if you do not know your passport number, you will not be able to board the ship.
- Please note that depending on the weather and docking conditions, you may not be able to see the drift ice even from the boat (no refunds will be given).
- A tour fee of 4,500 yen applies to infants (ages 0–2), and a seat will be provided for them. Participation while sitting on an accompanying adult's lap is not permitted.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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