Member Price

$4399

JAPAN 2024 - Short Trip

26 January - 9 February 2024

The countdown to Japan is on!

Our biggest and best Japan trip is here!
UQ Ski to hit the slopes of Hakuba and experience the nightlife of Tokyo.

Get ready for a trip of University ski week you’ll never forget!

Itinerary

Friday 26th January 2024

Depart Brisbane โœˆ๏ธ

We will be departing from Brisbane international airport at 2.45pm with a short connection in Singapore and arriving in Haneda at 6.20am. โœˆ๏ธ

Flight: SQ232 & SQ636

Friday 26th January 2024
Saturday 27th January 2024

Welcome to Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Arriving in Japan at 6.20am.

We have a private transfer to take us to our accommodation in Hakuba at the Hakuba Eagle Lodge ๐Ÿจ

Once we have checked in, weโ€™ll collect our ski gear and get ready for the ski week ahead ๐ŸŽฟ

Saturday 27th January 2024
Sunday 28th January 2023

Hakuba Valley โ„๏ธ

Get ready for the ultimate winter wonderland experience at HAKUBA VALLEY! ๐Ÿ‚ With 10 stunning resorts boasting an abundance of fresh snowfall and top-notch quality powder snow,โ„๏ธ youโ€™ll be in for an adventure of a lifetime. As the proud host of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, โ›ทHAKUBA VALLEY is the perfect destination for thrill-seekers and winter sports enthusiasts from all corners of the world. ๐ŸŒ From perfectly groomed slopes to exhilarating 8-km-long cruising courses, we have something for everyone!๐Ÿ”

Sunday 28th January 2023
Monday 29th January 2023

Hakuba Valley โ„๏ธ

Monday 29th January 2023
Tuesday 30th January 2023

Hakuba Valley โ„๏ธ

Tuesday 30th January 2023
Wednesday 31st January 2023

Hakuba Valley โ„๏ธ

Wednesday 31st January 2023
Thursday 1st February 2023

Hakuba Valley โ„๏ธ

Thursday 1st February 2023
Friday 2nd February 2023

Hakuba Valley โ„๏ธ

Friday 2nd February 2023
Saturday 3rd February 2023

Hakuba Valley โ„๏ธ

Today we depart from Hakuba for Tokyo. ๐ŸšŒ Our private transfer will take us to our accommodation in Tokyo at the Shinjuku Washington Hotel. ๐Ÿจ

Time to settle in and get ready for a big night out in the city ๐ŸŒ™

Saturday 3rd February 2023
Sunday 4th February 2024

Tokyo ๐ŸŒƒ

During our time in Tokyo, get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy and eclectic charm of this incredible city.โœจ Explore bustling neighbourhoods, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern marvels. ๐Ÿคฉ And of course, no visit to Tokyo is complete without sampling the diverse and mouthwatering cuisine ๐Ÿœ that the city has to offer. Then as the sun sets, experience the vibrant nightlife venturing into the city’s trendy districts, where stylish bars, clubs, and karaoke spots await. ๐ŸŽค From chic rooftop lounges to lively izakayas, Tokyo offers endless options for unforgettable nights out ๐Ÿป

Sunday 4th February 2024
Monday 5th February 2024

Tokyo ๐ŸŒƒ

Monday 5th February 2024
Tuesday 6th February 2024

Tokyo ๐ŸŒƒ

Tuesday 6th February 2024
Wednesday 7th February 2024

Tokyo ๐ŸŒƒ

Wednesday 7th February 2024
Thursday 8th February 2024

Goodbye to Japan ๐Ÿ‘‹

This is our last day in Tokyo so make it count!

We will be hopping on a private airport transfer at 1.00pm to get to our 4.40pm flight back to Brisbane. โœˆ๏ธ

We have a short connection in Singapore for 1.5hrs

Flights SQ633 & SQ255

Thursday 8th February 2024
Friday 9th February 2023

Arrive into Brisbane โœˆ๏ธ

Your flight arrives into Brisbane at 10.45am

Friday 9th February 2023

Your trip includes

  • Return Flights with Singapore Airlinesย 
  • Meet and Greet at the Airport
  • Coach transfer from the airport to Hakuba
  • 7 Nights at Hakuba Eagle Lodge
  • Daily Breakfast
  • 6 Day Lift Pass for 10 ski resorts
  1. Jigatake Snow Resort
  2. Kashimayari Snow Resort Family Park
  3. White Resort HAKUBA SANOSAKA
  4. ABLE Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort
  5. Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
  6. Hakuba Happo-one Snow Resort
  7. Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field
  8. Tsugaike Mountain Resort
  9. Hakuba Norikura Onsen Snow Resort
  10. Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort
  • Transfer from Hakuba to Tokyo
  • 5 Nights at Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
  • Transfer to the Airport from Shinjuku
  • Travel Insurance including snow sport cover

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Hakuba Eagle Lodge

Eagle Lodge delivers comfortable accommodation in the beautiful Wadano Woods Area and is surrounded by several great restaurants and bars. The lodge features 30 rooms ranging from single to quad rooms with private ensuite. All rooms are furnished with Western style beds or bunk beds. The closest chair lifts on Happo One are only 350m away and the bus shuttling visitors to most resorts in the Valley is just across the road.

The lodge has a great bar and restaurant in the basement with pool table and video games and there are several great restaurants and bars walking distance.

Hotel Facilities

  • Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
  • Wifi
  • Free breakfast
  • Bar / lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
  • Shuttle bus service
  • Non-smoking hotel

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main Hotel is a 4 star hotel conveniently located in the center of Shinjuku, one of the Tokyoโ€™s most popular and active locales,next to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and close to shopping and entertainment venues. Looking up to the skyscrapers, the hotel is the ideal location to explore the delights of the city. The sophisticated environment of our three restaurants and bars makes it the best place to dine for two, family, friends, business associates or organizations to gather and celebrate.

Hotel Facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking on site
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
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  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
  • 2 restaurants on site
  • Designated smoking area
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Refund & COVID cancellation policy

Buyers should be aware that the initial deposit of $389 for this trip is a non-refundable deposit (besides as indicated below), any payments a customer has made after this is fully refundable upon request of cancellation and incurs no cancellation fee. In this event please contact the UQ Ski through our email or Facebook page as we can and have in the past, offered other solutions to club trippers.

In the event of a trip cancellation due to COVID-19 restrictions, all receipt holders will be given a full refund less a $100 fee (includes a $25 fee from NZ Ski and any further incurred non-refundable expenses such as merch).

COVID-19 restrictions include the tripโ€™s own travel restrictions, Brisbane lockdown, Queenstown lockdown and the condition of quarantine that affects further travel plans. This does not include personal quarantine due to prior travel/restrictions, travel restriction outside of Brisbane/Queenstown, self-isolation due to Covid-illness or Covid testing; such personal circumstances that do not affect the viability of the trip are not covered by our Covid refund guarantee.