Day 1: Singapore / Hokkaido (via Tokyo)
Assemble at Singapore Changi International Airport Terminal 1, for your ANA flight to Sapporo - capital of Hokkaido.

Day 2: Haneda / Chitose / Tokachigawa Hot Spring Resort (L/D)
Be greeted by our friendly ANA representative at Tokyo - Narita International Airport and transfer to Haneda Airport for your domestic flight to Chitose Airport - Hokkaido. Upon arrival, proceed for lunch, then en-route to Tokachigawa's Hot Spring Resort, where its water is known to be rich in minerals absorbed from vegetation. In the evening, put on the Japanese Yukata and enjoy a sumptuous Japanese set or buffet dinner. Then pamper yourself in one of the fantastic indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, "onsen", within the hotel.

Accommodation : Tokachigawa Daiichi Hotel / Sahoro Resort or similar

Day 3: Tokachigawa / Kushiro / Lake Akan (B/L/D)
Begin with a short drive after breakfast to Tokachigawa Bridge where you can experience a close-up view of the beautiful Swans* that fly in from Siberia during winter. Next, drive towards Kushiro Marshland for a visit to the Kushiro Marsh Observatory where you can marvel at breathtaking views of the marshland. Next on your ANA itinerary is the Akan Japanese Crane Observation Center where you can meet the graceful Tancho* (Japanese crane). You can even learn about life and habits of the cranes at the Nature Centre. Proceed on to Lake Akan for a sumptuous buffet dinner before enjoying a short walk to the frozen Lake Akan for an amazing fireworks display. Complete the day with a soak in one of the fantastic indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, "onsen", within the hotel.

*The Swans and Cranes fly from Siberia during the winter season only. Behold the rare sight from November to March.

Accommodation : Akan View Hotel or similar

Day 4: Lake Akan / Abashiri Ice Breaking Cruise / Okhotsk Tower / Sounkyo (B/L/D)
Your ANA holiday takes you to the highlight of this tour, a breathtaking icebreaker cruise* where you'll experience a boat cruise that breaks ice up to one-metre thick along the icy Sea of Okhotsk. You will also see numerous white-tailed sea eagles and seals, a perfect opportunity for great photos! Your next stop takes you to the Okhotsk Tower, the first observation tower in the world where you can observe the ice floes from under the water as well as various marine animals all year round including the "fairy of the ice floe" called Clione. Watch as it swims gracefully and flaps its white transparent wings. Make your way to Sounkyo Gorge which is situated at the foot of Mt. Daisetsu-zan, or the "Roof of Hokkaido". Here, you will get to put on the Japanese Yukata and enjoy a sumptuous dinner. Wrap up the evening with a fantastic indoor/outdoor hot spring bath, "onsen", within the hotel.

*Subject to weather condition.

Accommodation : Sounkaku Grand Hotel or similar

Day 5: Asahikawa / Biei / Furano - Lavender / Tokachigawa (B/L/D)
Start the day with a visit to the beautiful harbor city - Otaru. Immerse yourself in its glorious history and learn of its famous historic "Otaru Canal", gas lamp arts and glass arts. Soak up marvelous views of the nostalgic and romantic Otaru Canal, and catch a glimpse of the roads which are decorated with various gas lamps and stone-made warehouses which have been transformed into beautifully-designed restaurants and shops. ANA then takes you on a visit to the Kitaichi Glass Industrial Art Gallery that offers a great variety of glass art works and glassware. You will then travel to the Otaru Music Box Museum where you can see beautiful crafted music boxes and enjoy heavenly music. En-route to Sapporo, you will stopover at the Odori Park to view the Sapporo TV Tower. You'll also drive pass the Tokeidai "Clock Tower", a symbol of Sapporo. Finally, shop till you drop at the Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade, the largest shopping mall in Hokkaido.

Accommodation: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar

Day 6: Sapporo / Tokyo (B/D)
After breakfast, head out to the Nijo Market where approximately 50 shops stand, offering an array of delicacies that represent Hokkaido. Thereafter, your journey continues to the famous Susukino Ramen Alley for a bowl of tasty ramen noodles. What's more, you'll find a wide variety of shops here waiting to satisfy your appetite with noodles in rich miso soup or light shoyu soy-sauce soup. After your sumptuous meal, your ANA holiday takes you to Chitose Airport for your domestic flight to Haneda Airport - Tokyo.

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Metropolitan - Tokyo or similar

Day 7: Tokyo / Singapore (B)
After breakfast, you'll be able to enjoy a day of free leisure until your transfer to Narita International Airport. Bring home the sweet memories on your flight back to Singapore.