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HKD $ 2,089.3 up

2026 Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker and Monbetsu Hot Springs 2-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo

Japan | Hokkaido |

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Language: Japanese
HKD $ 2,089.3 up
2026 Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker and Monbetsu Hot Springs 2-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo
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Tour Overview

Enjoy Hokkaido's Monbetsu Drift Ice, a Winter-Only Wonderful View of the Sea of Okhotsk!

The same price for single and double occupancy! Highly recommended for solo travelers

Stay overnight at a natural hot spring hotel in Bijin-no-Yu and enjoy the hotel's signature seafood cuisine.

Departure dates for this trip (January and March 2026 departure dates not yet scheduled):
February 8, 2026 (Sunday), February 13, 2026 (Friday) confirmed
February 16, 2026 (Monday), February 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
February 18, 2026 (Wednesday), February 20, 2026 (Friday) confirmed
February 23, 2026 (Monday), February 27, 2026 (Friday)


Departing from Sapporo, board the Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker. Just dress warmly and sail to Japan's northernmost point, the Sea of Okhotsk, to witness the spectacular Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice! Hop aboard the Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker, the Garinko III, and shatter the thick layers of Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice! Experience the thrill of breaking through the ice!

Departure Dates for This Tour (Departure dates for January and March 2026 are not yet scheduled)

February 8, 2026 (Sunday)

February 13, 2026 (Friday) Confirmed

February 16, 2026 (Monday)

February 17, 2026 (Tuesday)

February 18, 2026 (Wednesday)

February 20, 2026 (Friday) Confirmed

February 23, 2026 (Monday)

February 27, 2026 (Friday)

- About the Attraction | Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice Icebreaker Cruise Tour -

▲Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice
Hokkaido Monbetsu. The name Monbetsu comes from the language of the Ainu people, the indigenous people of Hokkaido. In Ainu, Monbetsu means "quiet river." Speaking of Monbetsu, the most famous tour is, of course, the "Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice Icebreaker Cruise Tour"! Hokkaido's Monbetsu is located in Japan's northernmost region, the Sea of Okhotsk. January to March is the ideal time to join an icebreaker cruise on the Monbetsu Drift Ice. February, especially during the coldest months, is the perfect time to admire the Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice. Besides viewing the Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice aboard the GARINKO III, you might even spot a rare local visitor—a seal!

-About Hokkaido Icebreakers | Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice Icebreaker Cruise-

▲ Hokkaido Monbetsu Icebreaker
The GARINKO III IMERU, officially launched at Monbetsu Port in November 2021, boasts twice the gross weight of the GARINKO II, a faster speed, and a three-story hull for a wider view.
The Garinko III, the Hokkaido Monbetsu icebreaker, is the latest model of the Hokkaido Monbetsu icebreaker. Its striking bright red hull and two massive drills make it a striking sight amidst the white drift ice of the Hokkaido Monbetsu icebreaker. This Hokkaido icebreaker is at its peak performance when surrounded by the Hokkaido Monbetsu drift ice. The Garinko III is designed to use its massive drills to shatter the ice, and its impressive power is waiting for you to experience!

▲ Drift Ice Cape
A famous spot for drift ice! Get a close-up view of the cape. The contrast between the blue sky and sea and the majestic white drift ice is a breathtaking sight. ※Because drift ice is a natural phenomenon, it may not be visible.

▲ Okhotsk Port Center Seal Park
This is the only facility in Japan that exclusively breeds seals. Observe the adorable seals up close!

▲ Monbetsu Prince Hotel
This inn boasts a natural hot spring known as Bijin-no-yu (Beauty Hot Spring) and seafood cuisine. Relax in the open-air bath ♪

Activity process

Itinerary | 2-Day Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker Cruise | Depart from Sapporo

Day 1:

Meet at 8:20/Depart at 8:30 JR Sapporo Station North Exit (Please meet 10 minutes early)

Asahikawa Station (lunch at own expense/approximately 60 minutes)

Monbetsu Crab Claw (Photo time in front of the bright red crab claw | Stay for 20 minutes)

Mombetsu Port Icebreaker Ride (Using a sharp drill to break up the ice, you can watch the floating ice from the Garinko as it moves forward. / Ride for about 60 minutes)

Monbetsu Onsen Hotel (*Overnight stay at the Japan-rated B-rated Monbetsu Prince Hotel) (Scheduled at 17:10)

*Enjoy a beauty bath and a

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the next day:

Breakfast/check-out at the hotel

08:30 Depart for Dezuka Suisan (Shop at a popular kamaboko shop | Stay for 20 minutes)

Cape of Drift Ice (A spot where you can see a majestic field of drift ice when you dock | Stay for about 20 minutes)

Okhotsk Port Center Seal Park (Close-up viewing of adorable seals | Stay approximately 30 minutes)

Travel Inn - Okhotsk in Engaru Mori (Free lunch at the travel inn where you can enjoy a foot bath / Approximately 60 minutes)

Arrive at Sapporo North Exit and end the tour (scheduled time: 17:30)

※Traffic conditions are difficult to predict, so the actual itinerary will be adjusted based on the traffic conditions on that day※

※Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance

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2026 Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker and Monbetsu Hot Springs 2-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo
2026 Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker and Monbetsu Hot Springs 2-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo
2026 Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker and Monbetsu Hot Springs 2-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo
2026 Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker and Monbetsu Hot Springs 2-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo
2026 Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker and Monbetsu Hot Springs 2-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo
2026 Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker and Monbetsu Hot Springs 2-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo
2026 Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker and Monbetsu Hot Springs 2-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo
2026 Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker and Monbetsu Hot Springs 2-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo
2026 Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker and Monbetsu Hot Springs 2-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo
2026 Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Icebreaker and Monbetsu Hot Springs 2-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo
Travel Notes
[Registration Information]
- This tour departs with Japanese guests.

- This tour does not include an interpreter; the meeting time and location will only be notified via a translation app.

- The tour size is 46 people. If you register with an odd number of guests, you will be seated next to other guests.

- If you require seats in the first three rows of the bus, you will need to pay an additional fee of 1,500 yen per person per day to secure a seat in the first three rows.

- Infants (0–2 years old) can join for free; if you require meals and bedding, please select the child rate.

[Price Information]
- The icebreaker (Garinko) trip is scheduled for approximately 60 minutes. If you travel far from the drift ice area, it may be extended to 90 minutes, which may affect your return to the hotel.

- Drift ice is a natural phenomenon and may not be visible due to weather conditions (such as currents and wind direction).
- The icebreaker's operation is not necessarily dependent on drift ice. If the tour is canceled due to inclement weather or high waves, the fare will be refunded.

[Other Information]
- Please prepare adequate warm clothing (down jackets, leggings, scarves, hats, gloves, earmuffs, etc.) and wear shoes with grooved soles or non-slip shoes.

- The meeting and disbanding locations may vary; please confirm with the tour leader on the day.

- The tour itinerary may change depending on traffic conditions.

- The company is not responsible for delays, itinerary changes, or cancellations due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather.

- In the event of adverse weather conditions such as typhoons or snowstorms, cancellation decisions will be made by 3:00 PM (Japan Time) one day before departure and notification will be sent via email.

Tour Pricing

The cost includes:

Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice Icebreaker Cruise Tour | Bus Fare
Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice Icebreaker Cruise Tour | Attraction Tickets
Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice Icebreaker Cruise Tour | Tour Leader Fee
Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice Icebreaker Cruise Tour | One-Night Stay at a Hot Springs Hotel
Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice Icebreaker Cruise Tour | Dinner on Day 1 and Breakfast on Day 2
Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice Icebreaker Cruise Tour | Consumption Tax


The cost does not include:

Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice Icebreaker Cruise Tour | Lunch Cost
Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice Icebreaker Cruise Tour | Personal Travel Insurance
Hokkaido Monbetsu Drift Ice Icebreaker Cruise Tour | Any expenses not specified in this itinerary, any optional expenses, or any expenses incurred during the tour


Additional purchase items:

Stay:
HKD 0   Accommodation Type | 2 people per room
Room Type | 1 person per room (single occupancy and double occupancy share the same price)
HKD 0   Room Type | 3 people per room (3 people sharing the same price as 2 people sharing a room)

HKD 0   Room Type | 1 person per room (single occupancy and double occupancy share the same price)


Other:
HKD 196.6   Person/2 days | Requires bus seats in the first three rows
Accommodation Type | 2 people per room

Cancellation Clauses

Cancellations after booking will be subject to a 20% handling fee.

Cancellations between 20 and 8 days (including the 20th day) before the start of the trip will be subject to a 30% handling fee.

Cancellations between 7 and 1 day (including the 7th day) before the start of the trip will be subject to a 50% handling fee.

Cancellations made on the day of the trip are not eligible for a refund.

Rescheduling requests due to personal reasons will be deemed cancellations and will be handled in accordance with the cancellation policy outlined above.

If participation in the event is cancelled due to reasons beyond the organizer's control, no refund will be given.

In the event of force majeure such as natural disasters, Tripbaa will proactively notify you of any postponement or refund.

Meeting point:
JR Sapporo Station North Exit - Group Bus Boarding Location
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