Sapporo Asahiyama Zoo & Garinko III Icebreaker Cruise

Name: Sapporo Asahiyama Zoo & Garinko III Icebreaker Cruise - Klook
Brand: Klook
SKU: 130429
Price: 160.69 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (17 reviews)

4.0 / 5

17 reviews

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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time), Partial refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: Some of the activities are cancelled, Partial refund rules: Regarding suspension of service and refunds: If the icebreaker is suspended due to severe weather, the itinerary will not be canceled but will be changed to an alternative attraction. If the icebreaker is suspended due to weather conditions, we will refund the ticket fee (adults JPY 5,000 / children JPY 4,000) and change to an alternative attraction: Okhotsk Ryuhyo Science Center "GIZA". If the bus cannot reach Monbetsu due to road conditions (such as heavy snow blocking the road), the above fees will also be refunded (adults JPY 5,000 / children JPY 4,000) and the itinerary will be changed to an alternative attraction: Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival., If you've participated in at least one activity, visited at least one attraction or used one of the tickets, refunds can't be issued, Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all, To find out more about the cancellation policy, contact Klook customer support

Depart from Sapporo

Duration: 13.5 hour(s)

08:30-22:00

Guide language

Japanese

Meet-up

Large group (1-45)

Itinerary

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Day 1

Meet-up08:30

Sunagawa Service Area (up)

15 min(s) • Self-guided

Asahiyama Zoo

2 hr(s) • Self-guided • Tickets included

Roadside Rest Area "Kaori no Sato Takinoue”

15 min(s) • Self-guided

Icebreaker "GARINKO GO Ⅲ・IMERU"

1 hr(s) • Self-guided

To drop-off points22:00

Know before you go

What's included

Host: Japanese
Transport: Bus
Admission: Asahiyama Zoo
GARINKO GO Ⅲ and IMERU boarding fees

Meals
Accommodation
Extra fees
Gears & Equipment
Tax & discounts
Insurance
Special arrangement
Services vary based on customer selection

Before you book

Additional information

Other Reminders

Important Notice: When boarding the icebreaker "GARINKO GO Ⅲ・IMERU," you will need to provide your passport number. Please be sure to bring your passport with you on the day or note down your passport number in advance. Staff will ask you for your passport number on the day. Please note that if you are unable to provide your passport number, you will not be able to board the ship.
If the icebreaker is suspended or roads are closed due to bad weather, the itinerary will be changed to an alternative sightseeing spot. If the traveler decides to cancel the reservation due to the change to an alternative plan, a prescribed cancellation fee will be charged according to general cancellation procedures. Please be sure to understand and agree to the itinerary changes caused by natural conditions, as well as the above refund and cancellation policies, before booking this tour.
Please note that due to arrival time issues, this product will not allow you to watch the penguin parade.
Please note that this is a shared tour for Japanese guests, and only Japanese service is provided. A tour guide will not accompany the group, but there will be Japanese staff on the bus.
As drift ice is a natural phenomenon, viewing times are difficult to predict and cannot be guaranteed, but it is generally more common from late January to early March. Viewing of drift ice may be affected by weather or landing conditions and may not be possible, so please be aware of this in advance.
If the icebreaker is canceled due to weather or other reasons, a refund of 5,000 yen for adults and 4,000 yen for children will be issued, and an alternative arrangement will be made to visit the Okhotsk Drift Ice Science Center "Giza."
If it is not possible to go to Mombetsu due to road conditions: Adults will be refunded 5,000 yen / Children 4,000 yen, and will instead go to the Sounkyo Icefall Festival. (Includes admission fee to the Sounkyo Icefall Festival)
Infants (0-2 years old) are required to pay a fee and are provided with a seat. Lap sitting is not permitted.
A friendly reminder that traffic jams are common on weekends and holidays. Japanese law stipulates that bus drivers' working hours cannot be exceeded, so the duration of stay at attractions will be adjusted according to the traffic conditions of the day. Thank you for your understanding.
This product does not include meals. For lunch, please dine at Asahiyama Zoo at your own expense. For dinner, you can choose to purchase an Okhotsk Sea seafood bento (crab bento or crab and salmon roe rice bowl). Related information will be provided on the day, and expenses are your own responsibility.
Please be sure to arrive at the designated location 10 minutes in advance. To avoid delaying subsequent itineraries, we will not wait for latecomers. We will not contact you in advance, so please arrive at the meeting point on time.
Due to bus operation adjustments, the buses and crew members traveling to and from may be subject to change. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

Prohibitions & Limitations

Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
Please be mindful not to feed the marine / wild animals or engage in any activity that may damage the ecosystem
This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
This activity is not recommended for pregnant women
This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.

What to bring

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Vehicle & luggage info

Luggage allowance: 1 pieces of standard-sized luggages

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Reviews

4.0 / 5

Great

17 reviews

Guide

4.1

Itinerary

3.9

Quality of transfer

4.1

Value for money

3.8

Klook User

2025/02/15

Fantastic 5.0

In order to save time on traveling, we signed up for this tour. It seemed that there were fixed seats on the bus, but the tour guide did not tell us. We only found out that we were sitting in someone else's seat when we got our lunch in the evening. The zoo stay in the morning is only 1.5 hours. If you want to spend more time visiting, it is recommended to eat lunch in the car first, or eat on the way to the icebreaker after visiting the zoo! Our group didn't arrive until 11:20 and got off at the East Gate. It was a pity that we didn't have time to see the penguins walking! In addition, the ground in the zoo is very slippery during the snow season, so it is recommended to wear crampons for easier walking. We took the last icebreaker in the afternoon. We were lucky enough to sail smoothly and see the drifting ice. The crab meat dinner box we paid for ourselves was delicious and had a great value for money! The journey will take up more than half of the time from 9am to 10pm, so it will be a bit tiring, so be prepared.

chen ********

2026/02/04

Fantastic 5.0

Arrived at Asahikawa Zoo East Gate at 11:05, immediately rushed to the penguin walk next to the West Gate, just in time to see the penguin walk!!! The weather was very good for the icebreaker ship today, and we caught up with the drift ice too, fantastic! You can check the weather forecast on the official website in advance, which will also tell you whether the ship will sail or not. If it doesn't sail, you can cancel the trip in advance (usually two days in advance) to avoid unnecessary waste. This trip is highly recommended for those with children, although it's a bit tiring, it's really great.

L ****

2025/02/28

Fantastic 5.0

The icebreaker schedule is hard to predict, so I went to Mombetsu with the mentality that it was cancelled. I unexpectedly took the last ferry. I was very lucky and thankful to the driver and the tour guide. The only thing that was not very good was that the tour guide's English level was relatively basic, and there were some difficulties in communication, but she used the translator very seriously. Overall, it is recommended.

Klook User

2026/02/04

Fantastic 5.0

For individual travelers, being able to make a same-day round trip is a very strong incentive. From 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, the scenery along the way is also magnificent and highly recommended.

FAN ********

2025/02/25

Fantastic 5.0

Although the tour guide does not speak Chinese, he provides Chinese itinerary broadcasts. The icebreaker itinerary is great! The endless drift ice is super beautiful🥹🙂‍↔️

YANG *********

2026/02/27

Great 4.0

The staff on the bus were very attentive when explaining things in Japanese, but only gave a summary in English. However, when it came to bus boarding rules, they played explanations in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. Why can't the introductions be played in the same way? Hearing a lot of Japanese and then only one sentence in English is really frustrating. They kept reminding us about the driving time, but didn't care about anything else. 😐 As for the itinerary, the traffic was smooth and we arrived at Asahikawa Zoo at around 11:00 AM, so we were able to participate in the penguin walk. Lunch is not included, so it's recommended to buy something in advance and eat it on the bus. Two hours are reserved for visiting the zoo. Today, the Monbetsu icebreaker ship only saw open water, no drift ice (this part is nature and cannot be controlled). If you didn't order a bento on the bus, there is a convenience store where you can buy food before boarding the icebreaker.

曹 **

2026/02/26

Fantastic 5.0

The itinerary was a bit tight, and unfortunately the weather wasn't great so we didn't see very beautiful drift ice, but it felt like the captain did his best to find a sparse patch of ice and run into it.

Klook User

2025/02/05

Fantastic 5.0

The itinerary is very thoughtful, the driver and guide are warm and polite, especially for Chinese tourists, they are also very careful and patient. Although the journey is long, it is still worth the trip!