“Adventure for All”Cycling and Kayak Excursion in East Hokkaido’s Grand Coastal Nature A 1-day bike and kayak adventure by the Okhotsk Sea and the lagoons of Abashiri Quasi-National Park
1-DAY
DIFFICULTY
GREEN SEASON
JPY30000
Daytour
Min. 2 Max.15
Cycling
Kayak
- HIGHTLIGHTS
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- Support car to allow guests to relax during activities in comfort without missing the beautiful scenery.
- Kayak across a lagoon at Lake Notoro in the Abashiri Quasi-National Park
- Build your perfect pizza for lunch, wood-fired to perfection topped with all-local ingredients.
- LOCATION
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Abashiri, Kitami
OVERVIEW
Traverse the unique landscape on the edge of the Okhotsk Sea with a dedicated support car in tow, the tour distance can be modified to guest’s leisure. Witnessing both land and sea, follow along the remains of old railroad that once supported Japan’s most infamous prison, now renovated into a perfect cycling road. A grand adventure awaits, where families of all ages and abilities will share in breathtaking scenery while learning of the deep connection between the region’s unique geography and delicious seafoods.
ITINERARY
A 1-day bike and kayak adventure by the Okhotsk Sea and the lagoons of Abashiri Quasi-National Park
Around 8:30 AM – Meet at Connectrip, just outside of downtown Abashiri.
At the tour briefing at Connectrip HQ, 20 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport or 15 minutes from Abashiri station, the guide will explain the highlights of the tour. A safety briefing and assignment of cycle gear will also take place at this time. From there, only a short ten-minute ride in the support vehicle separates guests from the start of the tour.
The first stage of the tour is a 30km cycling journey along the shores of Lake Abashiri and Lake Notoro, and the Sea of Okhotsk. Embrace the views of the pristine scenery along a comfortable cycling road and witness beautiful nature as it change throughout the seasons. If needed, guests are welcome to relax within the support car to skip sections, making this trip accessible for all, regardless of age or ability, to ensure the spirit of the tour, “Adventure for all” as you cross the finish line together.
At the mouth of Lake Notoro, guests are invited to switch from land to lagoon, and cross the waters on kayak with dedicated guides and wetsuits provided. Once a part of the sea, Lake Notoro is hosts a wealth of biodiversity, learn the story of this unique geography and its relationship to clam fishing and drift ice. Kayaking will last approximately 30 minutes.
Upon reaching the opposite shore, guests will again ride their bikes for 5km aiming for Notoro Cape and its beautiful lighthouse. Escaping the forests to cinematic horizons of sea and cliffs and fly down the green plains of Notoro Cape to the finish line. Following the conclusion of the cycling stage, return to Connectrip for a delicious handmade pizza lunch and celebrate your journey.
LUNCH
Build your perfect pizza for lunch, wood-fired to perfection topped with all-local ingredients.
Tour Operator / Contact
TOBU TOP TOURS Co.,LTD Sapporo Branch
- Address
7F Park East Sapporo, 1-3, South 1 East 1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0051 Japan
2020spk@tobutoptours.co.jp
- WEBsite
https://www.tobutoptours.co.jp/en/
Awareness of environmentally friendly action and the protection of our precious nature has always been at the core of our corporate philosophy. We feel that we need to do more than our obligations to ensure that our business and participants have a positive impact on the community. Our important goal is also to encourage guests to spend more time in Hokkaido’s natural environment, protecting the natural environment and taking action to respect the indigenous culture.
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