Upon arrival at Chitose Airport, meet with your English Speaking Assistant and transfer to central Sapporo and check in to your accommodation to begin your Snow Festival Trip. Rest of the day free at your leisure after your long flight. Feel free to get your bearings or explore the local area. Your assistant can provide you with recommendations for a welcome dinner in this exciting city. Read more

Sapporo 4+★ Hotel

Day 2, today your Private English Speaking guide will show you all that Sapporo has to offer. Spend most of your day discovering all the creative and stunning snow and ice sculptures around the city. Ascend the iconic Sapporo TV Tower to see the city from above. Visit the electric entertainment center of Susukino where you'll be greeted with a bevy of restaurants, bars and shopping malls. Take the ropeway up to nearby Mount Moiwa to enjoy the snow-capped mountainside with panoramic views of the city and beyond. Read more

Sapporo 4+★ Hotel

Day 3, transfer to the nearby coastal town of Otaru - the once flourishing trade center of colonial Hokkaido with canals and old western-style brick warehouses that maze the traditional streets. Explore the old town and take a leisurely stroll along the jagged lush coastline. At night, see the romantic Otaru Snow Light Path Festival which coincides with the Sapporo Snow Festival. Make your way back to your hotel in Sapporo at night. Read more

Sapporo 4+★ Hotel

Day 4, transfer to Furano in the center of Hokkaido - known for its pleasant and picturesque rural landscapes. In the wintertime, Furano turns into a popular downhill and cross country skiing resort. Many winter activities can be enjoyed here including dog sledding, snow shoeing, hot air ballooning and creative glass making. A short bus ride away will take you to the Blue Pond, named for its iridescent rich blue colors. Head back to Sapporo in the evening. Read more

Sapporo 4+★ Hotel

Transfer to the most popular hot spring resort town in Hokkaido - Noboribetsu. Visit the 11 different types of hot springs in town which contain special minerals in the water to help heal your body's various ailments. Climb up the hot red rocks of Jigokudani (Hell's Valley) and feel like you are on a different planet. Rest your aching feet in the Oyunuma River which is a steaming river with a greenish grey hue. Look for all the large demon statues around the area and find out their meaning and functions. Meet the bears in the Bear Farm and offer them a few treats. In the evening, retire to your Japanese Ryokan where you can enjoy a Kaiseki cuisine meal while wearing a Japanese robe and then soak in an open-air hot springs bath while you reflect on your day. Read more

Noboribetsu 3+★ Ryokan

Day 6, transfer back to Sapporo and enjoy the last of the Snow Festival. In the afternoon, take a tour of one of the factory of one of the largest beer producers in Japan. After, have a tasting of exclusive brews and enjoy an all you can eat and drink dinner nearby.

Sapporo 4+★ Hotel

Transfer back to Chitose Station by Airport Express Train with reserved seating with your English Speaking Assistant. Arrive at the airport and your assistant will take you to the International Airport and help facilitate the check-in process. Catch your flight back home with suitcases filled with souvenirs and your hearts filled with unforgettable memories. Read more