July 2 – 12, 2024 (9 nights/11 days) escorted from Honolulu
Sapporo – Otaru – Asahikawa – Sounkyo – Biei – Furano – Lake Akan – Kushiro – Tokachigawa
$4,838 per person double/triple occupancy; $5,425 single occupancy
Cancel for any reason up to 65 days prior to departure date for FULL REFUND!
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Join us on an adventure to catch the best of Hokkaido in its short window of summer! In combination with gorgeous natural scenery, the comfortable summer weather makes for a perfect time to visit a colorful Hokkaido rich with the sweet aroma of native plants and flowers in bloom. Come along as we explore Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Biei, Furano, Lake Akan, Kushiro, and Tokachigawa–we’ve curated a memorable experience that balances sightseeing, shopping, and eating at these wonderful destinations!
A preview of your tour includes: 4 onsen stays; 2 exciting hands-on experiences; visits to 2 iconic fish and produce markets, Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade for ono eating and shopping, Sunagawa Highway Oasis for the very best omiyage shopping under one roof, Asahikawa Ramen Village to slurp up delectable ramen, the cool Hokkaido Ice Pavilion, Royce’ Cacao Chocolate Town, a ski lift and a ropeway rides, the best viewing spots for gorgeous summer nature, and a nature reserve for the sacred Japanese red-crowned Tancho cranes; a sake brewery & a winery tour; a traditional Ainu performance viewing; a boat cruise on Lake Akan; a crab dinner, and so much more!
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Your An Explosion of Color: Hokkaido Lavender Tour 2024 – includes:
- Round trip airfare via Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu.
- Note: Airline baggage fees are additional and paid directly to the carrier.
- 9 nights’ accommodation in centrally located hotels.
- All sightseeing with a local English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
- Admission fees included based on itinerary.
- Inflight meals, breakfast daily at your hotel and 2 dinners.
- All transportation via private charter bus.
- All tour-related taxes included in the price.
- Panda Travel® escorts throughout your tour.
- Reserve with $75 per person deposit, refundable up to 65 days prior to departure, April 28, 2024.
- Final payment due by May 13, 2024. Package is non-refundable after this date.
- Special Assistance: You must inform us of any disability/impairment that requires special attention at the time of your making the reservation. We reserve the right to cancel the reservation(s) if the disability/impairment is unsuitable for the tour. You are also responsible for any costs and/or accommodations related to your disability/impairment, such as providing your own travel companion.
Not included in the tour:
- Gratuities for local English-speaking guide.
- Additional baggage fee charges from the airlines.
- Alcohol and soft drinks with meals.
Please note:
- A minimum of 16 participants is required for the tour to operate.
- A valid passport is required of all U.S. citizens & must be valid at least 6 months from the return tour date. Non-U.S. passport holders must check with the Japanese Consulate to see if a visa is required.
- Land tour costs are based on current currency conversion rates, which are subject to change.
- Air ticket fare is guaranteed, but taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued, approximately 50 days out.
- We highly recommend the purchase of trip insurance. Please ask our representatives for more information.
- Land Tour Operator is Nippon Travel Agency.
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From $4,828 per person double/triple occupancy
From $5,438 per person single occupancy
Space is Limited!
Flight Schedule
07/02/24 – Depart Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines flight 441 at 2:25 pm and arrive in Chitose at 5:50 pm on 07/03/24.
07/12/24 – Depart Chitose on Hawaiian Airlines flight 442 at 7:50 pm and arrive in Honolulu at 8:20 am (same day).
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