Three (3) day weekend! Three (3) days of snow fun at three (3) World and Olympic class snow resorts!

January 8 Monday is a Japanese National Holiday!

This Trip Features;

• Ski/snowboarding at three (3) World and Olympic class snow resorts; Hakubagoryu & 47, Hakuba Cortina and Happo
• Three (3) full days in the mountains
• Free beginners ski/snowboarding lesson from Certified Instructors
• 5,000yen discount for beginners (No lift pass provided)
• 7:45pm Friday (Jan 5) departure to make the most out of your long weekend
• Nice and clean hotel just for our group
• Animal costume party at Bar Cross

Let's go explore and ride the great Hakuba Alps!

Friday (Jan 5)

• Meet in Shinjuku at 7:30pm
• Get on the bus
• Have some drinks, chat with other members and get excited
• Short stops for food/snacks on the way
• Arrive in Hakuba around 0:30am
• Check-in at the hotel
• Go straight to sleep (or have a drink or two at the lobby)

Saturday (Jan 6)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding at Hakubagoryu & 47 (8:30am-5pm)
• Take a hot shower/bath
• Relax/have some drinks
• Dinner at 6pm
• Animal costume party at Bar Cross

Sunday (Jan 7)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
  
• Get the gear on
  
• Ski/snowboarding at Happo (8:30am-4pm)
• Take a hot shower/bath
• Relax/have some drinks
• Dinner at 6pm
• Apres-ski party at the Beach Bar

Monday (Jan 8) *National Holiday

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding at Hakuba Cortina (8:30am-2:30pm)
  
• Enjoy Hakuba Cortina's nice onsen/spa
• Change clothes/get ready
• Get on the bus at 3:30pm
• Drop by the hotel to pickup luggage
• Short stops for food/snacks on the way
• Arrive back in Shinjuku around 8:45pm

Price includes;

• Private bus transportation (round-trip)
• One (1) day lift pass for Hakubagoryu & 47
• One (1) day lift pass for Happo
• Three (3) nights hotel shared accommodation
• Breakfast for Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Dinner for Saturday and Sunday
• Travel insurance
• 8% consumption tax

Extras (Pay on the day);

• Hakuba Cortina Ski/Onsen Day Trip (5,000yen) *Includes one (1) day lift pass, private ski shuttle (round-trip), onsen/spa entry fee and 1,000yen lunch voucher
• Skis/poles/boots set rental (6,000yen for 3 days)
• Snowboard/boots set rental (6,000yen for 3 days)
• Ski jacket/pants/gloves set rental (6,000yen for 3 days)
• Gloves rental (1,000yen for 3 days)
• Goggles rental (1,000yen for 3 days)
• Helmet rental (2,000yen for 3 days)
• 'Twin Bed' room for 2 persons (4,500yen/person for 3 nights)
• 'Triple Bed' for 3 persons (3,000yen/person for 3 nights)

Discounts;

• First-timer/beginners (5,000yen) *No lift pass provided
• Birthday on Jan 5-8 (3,000yen)
  
• Early-bird (1,000yen) *Pay before 3pm on Dec 6
• Group of 4 (1,000yen/person) *Group leader or name required
• Group of 5 or more (2,000yen/person) *Group leader/name required
• Regular member (1,000yen) *Joined more than 5 TG trips/Cannot combine with the group discount
  *** Check Discount Policies ***

• Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions, and other unavoidable circumstances.
• Ski/snowboarding off-piste is strictly prohibited.
• You MUST have your own insurance (health, social, company, etc.) to be able join.
• The hotel we're staying is a nice and clean Japanese style hotel with tatami rooms with toilet in each room.
• 'Twin Bed' rooms and a 'Triple Bed' room available for an extra fee on a first-come/first-served basis (limited rooms).
• Rooms will be allocated to your preference.
• Minimum of 3 and maximum of 4 persons for shared rooms.
• Male/Female only rooms are available.
• Group of friends can have their own room.
• Restaurants and shops in the ski resorts don't accept credit cards so please bring enough cash.
• Lunch not provided but available at the ski resort.
• There will be a 3,000yen (for 3 days) extra fee for ski/snowboard boots JPN size 29 and above.
• Free ski/snowboarding lesson is on Saturday (Jan 6) from 9:30am until 12pm.
• Lift pass will not be provided if you avail the beginners discount.
• You don't need a lift pass to join our free ski/snowboarding lessons. However, if you're a fast learner and would want to ride the chairlifts, you can buy a "ride ticket" which costs around 300-350yen per ride. On average, beginners only take the chairlifts 4-5 times the entire weekend. Some beginners, not at all!
• We will try to accommodate all dietary requirements. However, we are unable to guarantee the hotel/lodge can cater for every meal.
• Soap, shampoo and rinse are provided in the bath (ofuro).
• Towels and toothbrush are provided.
• You can send your gear by delivery service (takkyubin) to the hotel. Address will be provided upon request.
• You must check out of your room before 10am on Monday (Jan 8), and put your belongings in the luggage room before going ski/snowboarding.
• Final details will be sent to the participants by email two days before the event.