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17 Sep - 1 Oct 2014 (15-days Backpack Autumn Hokkaido)
Rm8380 per pax Group of 8 pax, Rm8200 (10 pax), Rm7680 (12 pax),Rm7580 (14 pax)
Cost Excluded 3 sector flights (KL-Osaka, Osaka-Sapporo, Tokyo-KL)

Update 28 Aug 2014 - Change for better route by rented vehicle for certain places plus public transport.

Update 9 Aug 2014 - All seat has been filled up within ONE day. We will consider run another trip and shall inform soon. We will send out email for confirmation, flight booking etc for those signed up soon.

Update 6 Aug 2014 - We received many enquiries on this trip and we use mostly public transport from town to town. Included in the cost of some taxis for those difficult-to-access places. Trip is limited to max 14 pax only. irfares is not included in trip cost. Current fares for 3 flights sector as per today is a reasonable Rm1320 all in. Let's quickly form the group, so that everyone can purchase air ticket immediately. Kindly email rachelheng123@gmail.com or call 012-352 0868 for confirmation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is meant to be a "free and easy" adventure trip. Participants should be relatively fit, with a good sense of humour, and above all, have the right attitude for close travel with others through possibly some trying times. Most definitely, this is not a trip for prudes, whiners, fuss-pots, and other similiarly assorted types! We had a couple of those before and it wasn't pleasant for us or them. Although every effort will be made to stick to the given itinerary, ground conditions may change and cause some disruption and/or deviation from the norm. Otherwise, have fun.

  

This trip is a backpack experience using public buses/trains/taxis/metros from town to town. It is essential that participants pack light and preferably use backpacks or cabin size luggage with wheels (for senior citizens). If in doubt about the packing/luggage, please contact us.

  

BEFORE BUYING YOUR TICKET, PLEASE CHECK WITH US IF WE STILL HAVE AVAILABLE PLACES.
Details for AirAsia (AA) & Peach Airlines as below

Depart

Flight 1 (Air Asia)
17 SEP 2014 WED D7 532 KLIA 2 (KUL) to OSAKA (KIX) 0100 0825 (Note : Meet up KLIA2 on 16 Sept at NIGHT)

Flight 2 (Peach Air)
17 SEP 2014 WED MM105 OSAKA (KIX) to Sapporo Shinchitose 1355 1550

Return (Air Asia)
30 SEP 2014 TUE D7 523 Tokyo Haneda (HND) to KLIA2 (KUL) 2345 0610 (Note : Reached KLIA2 on 1st Oct 0610AM early morning)

NOTE : If you like to fly in earlier or out later to take advantage of lower fares, please do so and inform us for longer train Pass up to 21days(Optional).

Hokkaido is the second largest, northernmost and least developed of Japan's 4 main islands. With its unspoiled nature, Hokkaido attracts many outdoor lovers from June to September. Less population, Hokkaido has what the rest of Japan doesn't space. So it's best bet for avoiding the crowds that plague Japan's more well known playgrounds during peak travel season.

 Hokkaido

Day 0 Tue KLIA2: Meet at KLIA 2 Airport at 11PM for midnight flight.

Day 1 Wed Osaka Sapporo: Fly AA7532 KUL Osaka at 0100AM arriving at 0825AM. (ON) Plane. We will verify the train pass, have some refreshment & lunch etc before connecting to Peach Air MM105 to Sapporo at 1355PM. Arrive at 1550PM and transfer to hotel. Overnight (ON) Sapporo.  

 

Local Market / Difference type of Beer

Day 2 Sapporo Wakkanai : After breakfast drive to Wakkanai approximately 5hours. Wakkanai is the northernmost point of Hokkaido, Japan. O/N Wakkanai.

   

Rishiri & Rebun Island/ friendly Pension owner

Day 3 Rishiri Island : Rishiri & Rebun Island are two small Islands near the northern tip of Hokkaido, part of the Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park offer nice hiking trails, alpine flowers, coastal & fishing villages. Instead rushing for two island in one day, we will go Rishiri Island where is better travel in this season. O/N Wakkanai (Note : Ferry is covered)

Day 4 Wakkanai to Asahikawa :. Today to Asahikawa (4hr 10mins). Asahikawa is well known for its zoo, Asahiyama Zoo, one of the best Zoo in Japan. It also famous for its Asahikawa Ramen. O/N Asahikawa.

Day 5 Mt Asahidake, Daisetsuzan National Park: Asahidake is the 1st place in Japan to see autumn colors every mid September. Mt Asahidake (2290m)is highest mountain in Hokkaido, place to exploring Daisetsuzan National Park too. Daisetsuzan NP is largest national park in Hokkaido. We will go for 30-60 mins circular trail around the ropeways upper station, which passes some ponds and sulfurous vents, indicating that Daisetsuzan mountain range is of volcanic origin. ON Asahidake. (Note : Ropeway is not covered)

 

  Famous Ramen in Asahikawa /Experience Japanese Local 'hawker" stall/ homemade bread

Day 6 Sounkyo Onsen, Daisetsuzan NP: One the most popular base of exploring Daisetsuzan NP is Sounkyo Onsen. This hot spring resort is located in a beautiful valley by nearby waterfalls and a ropeway to Mount Kurodake. ON Asahidake. (Note : Ropeway is not covered)

Day 7 Asahikawa Abashiri Utoro: Abashiri is city located at eastern coast of Hokkaido. We take train to Abashiri 3.30hrs. We store our luggage at the train station before going sightseeing. The main attraction is Prison Museum and nearby Shiretoko & Akan National Parks. We then move on to Utoro. O/N Utoro.

 

Prison museum in Abashiri

Day 8 Shiretoko NP : Shiretoko NP is one of Japan most beautiful unspoiled national park, addeded to UNESCO in 2005. We travel 40 mins to get there and then visit Shiretoko Five lakes via an 800meters wooden elevated boardwalk (800m long) to 1st Lake. About 3km of nature trails will lead around the picturesque 5 lakes (take about 1.5hrs by foot). ON Utoro.

 

Shiretoko National Park

Day 9 Shiretoko NP: More explore in Shiretoko NP. We go on a guided tour of the National Park and there is option for a short Auroro Cruise. O/N Utoro.(Note : Guided tour is covered)

Day 10 Utoro to Sapporo : We back to Sapporo about 6 hours. Check in and spend half free day in Sapporo. ON Sapporo.

 
Night scene Otaru

Day 11 Sapporo Otaru : We go Otaru for day trip by train. Otaru is small beautiful old town more than 80 years old. Many old warehouses & former office buildings by shipping and trade companies give Otaru's city center a special character reminiscent of past decades. We walk around the canal area and Sakaimachi street where member can purchase souveniour from Music Box Musuem, Glass workshops, Chocholate etc. Back to Sapporo by evening train. O/N Sapporo.

Otaru

Day 12 Sapporo Hakodate : . We will reached Hakodate by bullet train 3hrs 40mins. Hakodate is the gateway 3rd largest city to Hokkaido. The is a port city with many churches from past foreign visitors, such as Russian Orthodox. Hakodate's tourist attractions include a beautiful panorama of the town from the Hakodate-yama mountain top, a newly developed recreational area located in the old port district and the city's well known 'morning market'. Another attraction is the ropeway walk or bus up to Hokodate-yama for the night scenes. ON Hakodate. (Note : ropeway is not covered)

Nice view at Hakodate

Day 13 Hakodate Tokyo: We travel by bullet train Shinkansen to Tokyo about 5-6 hours. Tokyo is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. We have the rest of the day to have walkabout in the city after checking in. O/N Tokyo.

Tokyo

Day 14 Tokyo : Early morning by metro to Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan largest & busiest fish market. The rest of the day is free to see more of Tokyo. We transfer to Haneda airport for night flight D7 523 Tokyo Haneda (HND) to KLIA2 (KUL) 2345 0610 30 Sept 2014.

Day 15 Home : We land in KLIA2 0610 early morning on 1st Oct 2014

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Cost cover Yongo trip leader, accommodation, ferry in Wakkanai, meals if stated in itinerary, rented car, JR Pass (train for 7 days) & transport cost to hostel as mentioned above.
2. Accomodation will be in local budget motels/hotel/pension. Note : No twin sharing for certain places, be prepare for sharing 3- 4 persons.
3. Not covered are the additional train/bus/taxi rides which not included in JR Rail 7 days Pass, in-town taxis/buses, Auroro Cruise, subway, ropeway/gondola/chair lift are also not covered.
4. Not covered are Air Asia flights (KL-Osaka & Tokyo-KL) & Peach Air (Osaka - Sapporo) (as at 6 Aug 2014 totals Rm1300), meals (estimate Rm60-80 per day), entrance fees to theme parks, museums, luggage storage, onsen (hot spring bath), travel insurance (Rm78), ropeway/cable car etc. (Note : Entrance fees is reasonable n Japan).
5. Cost is subject to change depending on fluctuations in exchange rates.
6. A deposit of Rm2000 will be payable to confirm your place. Deposit mainly will need to purchase train pass in advance. If you wish us to purchase the Air flight tickets, please deposit another Rm1500. The excess will be sort out at final collection.

Email: rachelheng123@gmail.com or yongo123@gmail com
Phone: Lee Min: 016-220 9033 or 603-4031 6225
Phone: Rachel: 012-352 0868
Address: No 19 Lorong Air Bersih Tiga, Air Panas, 53200 Kuala Lumpur

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