Day 1
Depart from the UK, flying directly to Incheon Airport on Korean Airlines.
Day 2
Arrive in Seoul. You are met at the airport and taken directly to Yongpyong. Check in to your hotel or apartment and settle in.
Days 2-4
Three days skiing or boarding in the PyeongChang region, host to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
Day 5
Jump on the KTX train, which takes you directly back to the Korean capital, Seoul . Check in to your central hotel.
Day 6
Full day in or around Seoul – either tour the city or head out to the DMZ.
Day 7
Transfer to the airport and fly to Japan. It's a short flight (two hours). You could choose to ski on Hokkaido (Niseko or Furano) or down on the main island (Hakuba or Nozawa Onsen). In either instance, it takes another few hours to reach your resort.
Days 8-12
Five days skiing in Japan, on some of the best powder snow in the world.
Day 13
Flight or bullet-train back to Tokyo, where you check in to your hotel in the Shinjuku district.
Day 14
Full day in Tokyo – Japan's capital and the world's most exciting city. We can leave you to your own devices or organise a tour for you.
Day 15
Transfer to the airport for your flights back home from Tokyo.
Obviously, cost depends on which accommodation you choose, how many excursions and activities you want to book, whether you wish to include ski hire and lift passes, etc. An indicative lead-in price for this two week itinerary would be circa £1,250 per person, based on 3 or 4 star accommodation (low season), transfers and lift passes.
Different Snow can also include flights from your home country, be it the UK or elsewhere. By keeping it all within one package, your arrangements are protected.
Different Snow strive to offer the most competitive prices in all instances. However, we pride ourselves first and foremost on the quality of our arrangements and service – we are an independent tour operator and, therefore, are not beholden to any single service supplier. To request an itinerary and quotation click here or call us on +44 (0)1242 242 505.
1. Get in touch with Different Snow
Whether you wish to plan your trip around one of these sample itineraries or you have other ideas, simply get in touch by phone or online. If using our online form, ideally we would like to still try get in contact with you by phone to discuss your requirements, but this is not essential.
2. Let us create a bespoke itinerary
We have the first-hand knowledge, travel industry experience and local contacts required to put your plans into action. We can answer your questions, offer suggestions and advice to suit your tastes and budget. We will carefully design your trip, creating a detailed itinerary which you will receive via email. We can then refine it until you are completely happy.
3. Confirm the arrangements with us
Once you are satisfied with all the arrangements, we ask you to complete a booking form and pay a deposit to secure your trip. Everything is secured once you receive our confirmation invoice. Even after booking, you’ll undoubtedly think of more questions. Feel free to call us at any time!
4. We'll send you your travel documents
Approximately three weeks before travel you will receive your travel documents. We will also provide additional information, such as restaurant recommendations, cultural notes, packing lists and one or two home-spun guides - created through our personal experience.
5. Tell your friends about Different Snow
It is important to us that your holiday exceeds your expectations! Different Snow will continue to grow through personal recommendations and word of mouth and, therefore, it is essential to us that you have a great holiday. We want you to travel with us again. Once you've returned we want to hear all about it and we'll certainly encourage you to tell all your friends!