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Five Day Drift Tour

On this tour you’ll chase snow, eat, onsen, and repeat, skiing/riding a variety of lift accessed backcountry and resort terrain. Offering 4 guided days within a 5 day window you're guaranteed to get the goods.

Reserve a Spot

Tour Operating Dates

28th Dec - 7th March

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Tour Details

  • 4 guided days within a 5 day period (Mon-Fri)

  • Tour group requires a minimum of 3 people, maximum 5 people to operate

  • From ¥120,000 per person

  • To secure a private tour, per-spot buyout is available*

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Tour costs start at ¥120,000 and includes a 4-day ski/snowboard guided experience with an added benefit of 1-day flexibility. This means that you can choose any four days for ski/snowboard guiding. The remaining unguided day can be used for rest/recovery, sight seeing, a day at one of the local resorts or to adjust your itinerary as per weather conditions for added flexibility.

 

All Hokkaido Drift Tours are five days and run from Monday to Friday riding every resort during week days to avoid the weekend warriors maximizing fresh turns while saving some lines for the locals. If five days isn’t enough, you can tag on additional private days or continue onto another tour.​

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*Per-Spot Buyout

The tour group will be filled to five people when possible, while ensuring participants have similar skill levels and requirements. If you would prefer a private five day tour, the option to buy out the remaining spots is available.

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Desired start date

What You Get

Locations

Primarily lift accessible backcountry at the ski resorts of (Furano, Kamui, Tomamu, Sahoro, Asahidake) with additional options to venture to smaller lesser know resorts depending on conditions.

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Rough Itinerary

  • Day 1 Sunday: Arrival, meet & greet, info session and tour intro dinner

  • Day 2 to 6: Four guided days skiing/riding resorts, chasing the snow with 1 free/flexi day (with easy access to local resorts this doesn't need to be a day off the snow)

  • Mornings: Hotel departure from 7am depending on chosen resort

  • Day plan: Ski/ride powder, early or late lunch at resort, depart resort at 3pm or 2:30 on onsen days. (convenience store stops to and from resorts)

  • Evenings: have us make a group reservation for dinner, enjoy an easy meal and hotel onsen or walk the streets and enjoy the night life

  • Day 6: Farewell dinner, enjoy the final night having a laugh eating, drinking and reliving the good times that were shared

  • Day 7: All good things must come to an end, it was great while it lasted and see you on the next tour

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Included

  • 4 days of on-snow guiding

  • 4 days of private transfers to and from resorts

  • 2 group dinner (intro and farewell)

  • 2 onsens visits

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Not Included

  • Lift tickets

  • Accommodation, while not included in the package we’re happy to help facilitate quotes for recommended hotels in Asahikawa.

  • Ski/snowboard & safety equipment

  • Travel/sports insurance covering skiing/snowboarding

  • International flights to/from Hokkaido

  • Lunches, drinks & snacks

  • Airport transfers

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Add Ons

  • Avalanche safety equipment rentals (touring back pack, beacon, probe, shovel). An additional fee of ¥20,000 yen per person for the duration of the tour.

  • Touring approach skis (similar to snow shoes) and poles rentals will be available for snowboarders on more backcountry orientated days. An additional fee of ¥6,000 yen per per person per day or ¥20,000 for the duration of the tour.

  • Lift tickets can be included in your guided day for convenience. We purchase them in advance or on the day to save you time at the resort. The cost will be billed at face value.

  • Larger groups of up to 7 people max can be accommodated with the addition of a tail guide for an extra fee of ¥60,000 per day. This ensures safety, group flow, and a high-quality experience for all participants. 

  • A ¥100,000 per-spot buyout is required to secure a private tour

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Additional Info

Is This Tour Right For You?

This tour is built for adventurous skiers and snowboarders who are confident, capable, and excited to explore beyond the resort boundaries.

 

Skill requirements:

  • Be a strong intermediate, advanced, or expert-level skier or rider

  • Have solid experience in powder and off-piste terrain

  • Feel comfortable weaving through tight trees and keeping momentum on flat mellow sections

  • Be confident tackling advanced or expert runs in any conditions

  • Frequently ride off-piste at resorts or venture into the backcountry

  • Handle steep, deep, icy, or technical terrain with consistent control and flow

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What to expect:

  • Depending on conditions, you’ll spend roughly 80% of the time skiing or riding out of bounds, exploring backcountry and side-country terrain.

  • If off-piste adventure isn’t your thing, this tour may not be the right fit. In that case, we recommend booking a Private Day Tour for a more tailored in-resort experience.

Mountain Experience

Our days are focused on off-piste exploration, diving into the sidecountry terrain of Furano, Kamui, Tomamu, Sahoro, and Asahidake.

 

Locations offers a mix of:

  • Open powder fields

  • Tight tree lines

  • Steep faces and mellow rollers

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Some runs may start or end with short hikes or traverses to the good stuff or back to the lifts—worth it for the fresh lines.

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Snow and weather conditions:

  • Expect dry, deep powder—the kind Hokkaido is known for

  • Temperatures range from -5°C to -20°C (23°F to -4°F)

  • Days are short, snowy, and often overcast

  • Low visibility is common—bring high-vis goggle lenses

  • Conditions vary with elevation and location—layer up and be ready for anything

Back Country Touring Gear

To make the most of the experience and access the best terrain, we highly recommend bringing backcountry touring skis or arranging rentals in advance. While we don’t currently stock touring skis, we’re happy to help you find the right rental options. For snowboarders, approach skis or snowshoes are available to rent.

Touring gear allows the group to travel beyond the lift-accessed zones and explore deeper into the backcountry—where the snow is lighter, fresher, and far less tracked.

Although not mandatory, having the right equipment greatly expands the terrain we can access as a group and ensures you get the most out of each day. If you're unsure what to bring or where to rent, just reach out—we’re here to help.

Avalanche Safety Equipment

Avalanche safety equipment is mandatory for all guided tours. Each participant must have a touring backpack (capable of carrying skis or a snowboard), an avalanche beacon, a probe, and a shovel. If you don’t have your own gear, just let us know in advance—rental equipment is available and can be arranged for you.

Weather

Weather conditions are a crucial factor in determining which ski resort or location we visit each day. We carefully monitor conditions to ensure you experience the best snow possible, while always prioritizing your safety. This means that our chosen terrain may vary based on weather patterns, visibility, and snow quality to provide you with the most enjoyable and secure experience on the mountain.

More Info

For further details, kindly refer to the FAQ page.

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