* Fri (Jan 6)

• Meet in Shinjuku at 7:20pm
• Get on the bus
• Have a relaxing drink, chat with other participants and get excited
• Short stop for food/snacks on the way
• Arrive in Hakuba around 0:30am
• Check-in your room
• Go straight to sleep (or have a drink at the lobby)

* Sat (Jan 7)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding at Happo until 4:30pm
• Enjoy the hot shower/bath or visit the nearby local onsen
• Relax at the lodge/nap/have some drinks
• Dinner at 6pm
• Group drinks at one of the local bars

* Sun (Jan 8)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding at Hakubagoryu & 47 until 4:30pm
• Enjoy the hot shower/bath or visit the nearby local onsen
• Relax at the lodge/nap/have some drinks
• Dinner at one of the restaurants in town (not provided)
• Group drinks at one of the local bars

* Mon (Jan 9)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Check-out of your room
• Ski/snowboarding at Hakuba Cortina or Happo until 3pm
• Enjoy the hot shower/bath or visit the nearby local onsen
• Change clothes, pack and get ready
• Get on the bus at 4pm
• Short stops for food/snacks on the way
• Arrive back in Shinjuku around 8:45pm

Price includes;

• Round-trip private bus transportation
• Three (3) nights ‘shared’ hotel accommodation
• One (1) day lift pass for Happo
• One (1) day lift pass for Hakubagoryu & 47
• Dinner for Saturday and Sunday
• Breakfast for Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Fun and cute (English/Japanese speaking) snow guide ;p
• Travel insurance
• Consumption tax

Extras;

• Hakuba Cortina Monday trip (5,500yen) *Includes private shuttle, 1-day lift pass, 1,000yen lunch voucher, rental discount voucher and 1,000yen spa entry
• Skis/poles/boots set rental (4,500yen for 2 days | 6,000yen for 3 days)
• Snowboard/boots set rental (4,500yen for 2 days | 6,000yen for 3 days)
• Ski jacket/pants set rental (4,500yen for 2 days | 6,000yen for 3 days)
• Gloves rental (800yen for 2 days | 1,000yen for 3 days)
• Goggles rental (800yen for 2 days | 1,000yen for 3 days)
• Helmet rental (1,200yen for 2 days | 1,800yen for 3 days)
• Private room for 2 persons (6,000yen/person for 3 nights)
• Private room for 3 persons (4,000yen/person for 3 nights)

Discount;

• Beginners/no lift pass (6,000yen)

• Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions and other unavoidable circumstances.
• The hotel we’re staying is a nice and clean Japanese style family owned hotel with tatami rooms and toilet in each room.
• Rooms will be allocated to your preference.
• Minimum and maximum of 4 persons per room.
• Male/Female only rooms are available.
• Group of (4) friends can have their own room.
• Private room for 2 persons and 3 persons available for an extra fee (first-come/first-served basis).
• Lunch and dinner not provided but available at the ski resort.
• Free ski/snowboarding lesson is on Saturday (Jan 7) 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 500yen 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 available for rent at the lodge for 200yen.
• You can send your gear by delivery service (takkyubin) to the lodge. Address will be provided upon request
• You must check out of your room before 10am on Monday (Jan 9), and put your belongings in the luggage room before going somewhere.
• Final details will be sent to the participants by email two days before the event.
• This bus tour is arranged and organized under license of IBS 「株式会社 アイビーエス – 東京都知事登録旅行業2-6487号」.

• Skis/poles/boots
• Snowboard/boots
• Ski jacket/pants/gloves
• Ski goggles
• Helmet
• Winter/warm clothes
• Beanie/hat
• Winter gloves
• Comfortable shoes/socks
• Towels
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Lip balm
• Eye masks
• Ear plugs
• Book (to read on the bus)
• Camera
• Smartphone
• Cash

• Meeting spot
• Snow forecast
• Happo
• Hakubagoryu & 47
• Hakuba Cortina
• Hakuba Mountside Jodel
• IBS Coach bus company