Itinerary

	City	Summary
1	Nakashibetsu Rausu	In the afternoon, gather at Kushiro or Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport. Take a private car to Rausu on the Shiretoko Peninsula. At night, look for the endemic endangered species, at the Blakiston's Fish Owl Observatory. Rausu: Overnight at Blakiston's Fish Owl Observatory| Meal Included: Dinner
2	Rausu	Cruise the waters of the Nemuro Strait in the morning and afternoon. Located between the mainland of Hokkaido and Kunashiri Island, the Strait is only 17km wide at the narrowest section. Observe flocks of Shearwaters and killer whales, and enjoy the dynamic coastlines of Kunashiri Island and the peninsula. (If you wish for an additional optional night at the Owl Observatory, that can be arranged for an additional 7,000 yen, including transportation fees. This can be arranged at any time during your stay in Rausu.) Overnight: Rausu Shiretoko Serai | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
3	Rausu	Cruise the waters of the Nemuro Strait in the morning and afternoon to observe the flocks of shearwaters and Orca - Killer Whale in the strait. Overnight: Rausu Shiretoko Serai | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
4	Rausu	In the morning, drive through the Shiretoko Mountain Range, with a great view of Kunashiri Island from the Shiretoko Pass. In the afternoon, enjoy a cruise on the Sea of Okhotsk side of the peninsula and observe different seabirds like the Spectacled Guillemots and Rhinoceros Auklet. Overnight: Rausu Shiretoko Serai | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
5	Rausu	In the morning, observe the brown bears on the Shiretoko Peninsula from a small Fishermans's boat. In the afternoon visit Notsuke Island, hoping to see sandpipers, plovers, Ezo-sika deer and red foxes along the coastlines. Overnight: Rausu Shiretoko Serai | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
6	Rausu to Lake Furen	Traveling towards Lake Furen, we will look for Japanese crane families in the marsh near Shunkunitai and Lake Furen. If the weather is good, the plan will include watching the sunset over the lake. Overnight: Lake Furen in Lake Sunset | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
7	Lake Furen Kushiro or Nakabetsu	Enjoy a walk around the lake in the morning hours. After checking out, travel by car to the airport for your departure. Meal Included: Breakfast

Price

Season: May to June

	Price per person
2 participants	JPY410,000
3 participants	JPY340,000
4 participants	JPY320,000
5 participants	JPY296,000
6-7 participants	JPY280,000
Single room supplement	JPY25,000 *Excluding Rausu Fish Owl Observatory

1. During the day, a long-sleeved shirt should be enough. However, it can get cold on the ship, especially if there is bad weather. In addition to a sweater and fleece, you may need winter clothes and full raingear that will serve to protect you from the wind.
2. Lunch during the tour is not included. You will have a chance to buy food from the local convenience stores or eateries. Each person should prepare to pay for these individually.
3. In case of inclement weather or sea navigation condition, some boat tours may not be running. If this happens, we will try to adjust our schedule flexibly to maximize the chances of seeing wildlife. If the weather is bad and the sightseeing cruises are unavailable, the fees will be refunded to you after adjusting for any additional charges. Brown bear photo shooting boat is a privately chartered boat
4. The purpose of this tour is to observe nature and for wildlife photography. According to weather reports and local information we will adjust your tour schedule as needed; based on recent sightings. However, these are wild animals and there is no guarantee of being able to see everything listed in the itinerary.
5. Tour price listed is per person, based on sharing twin rooms

Important Notes

The detailed itinerary will be sent to all participants at the same time two weeks before the tour start. In the meantime, the best reference is the description hereabove.

Including :

English-speaking guide | Accommodation as per above | Private vehicle with driver as per itinerary above | Meals (*) as per above | All activities participation fees as per above

Exclusive of :

Any lunch meals or refreshments beyond breakfasts and dinners stated above | Domestic or international flights | Travel & Medical Insurance (Recommended to be arranged on your own) | Personal expenses (Souvenirs and Alcoholic Beverages, etc.)

Fitness Level: 1 out of 5

Suitable for people of all ages who can spend up to for 5 hours aboard a small boat a few days in a row. If you feel you must take any drug before the boat trips to prevent sea sickness, please consult with your physician and bring it with you to Japan. We won’t be able to offer any pharmacology-related advice.

Climate

Maximum temperature: 20℃, minimum: 12℃

Clothes

Water proof sports shoes / rainwear are necessary item to bring with you. Layered/ warm clothes is essential. Probably a long-sleeved shirt will suffice in the daytime. However, on the ship or in bad weather, additionally to a sweater or fleece, waterproof clothes that can serve as a windbreaker would be recommended.　

Luggage

As we use private van, and luggage space is limited, we allow everyone to bring up to one suitcase per person. If there is not enough space in the trunk for the backpack with photo equipment, you may need to keep it on your lap as we drive.

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