Rates, Inclusions & Add-Ons

2024/25 Season for 1-4 group size	Low Season: opening - Dec 15  Feb 24 - Mar 5 Mar 19-31	High Season: Jan 6-21 Feb 8-23 Mar 6-18	Peak Season: Dec 16 - Jan 5 Jan 22 - Feb 7
Full day private 8 hour lesson - with accom pick-up	¥80,000	¥90,000	¥100,000
Full day private 8 hour lesson - meet on-snow	¥70,000	¥80,000	¥90,000
Full day travel private lesson -Rusutsu, Moiwa, Kiroro	¥90,000	¥100,000	¥110,000
Half day AM private lesson - 4 hours - accom pick-up	¥55,000	¥60,000	¥65,000*
Half day PM private lesson - 3 hours - meet on-snow	¥45,000	¥50,000	¥55,000

About Prices:

• base/invoice currency is Japanese Yen
• All prices are based on private groups i.e. you cannot join a group as a solo or small group
• "Other Resorts" are Moiwa, Rusutsu or Kiroro.
• Minimum age is 5 years
• Instructor ratio is strictly 4:1 clients
• Skiers & snowboards cannot be mixed in a group
• Meet-on-snow at Niseko is at the New Ace Gondola at Hirafu
• * half day lessons available on request 1 week from booking start date

Inclusions

• PRIVATE GROUPS ONLY - you cannot join a group. Fixed cost for 1-4 people
• Qualified snowboard / ski instructors (max 1:4 instructor to guest ratio)
• Niseko area accommodation pick-up/drop-off with flexible start time & transportation to the resort of choice or meet-up on snow - see rates

Add-ons

• Accommodation pick up from areas other than Niseko. Extra charges will apply for additional travel

Not Included

• Lift passes
• Ski and snowboard equipment rentals
• Niseko accommodation - choose your accom and book here
• Assurances on the days weather

Other Destinations

These PRIVATE GROUP day lessons can go to any of the following ski areas.

Niseko United

Niseko is made up of 4 interconnected resorts. The groomers in Niseko are long and offer fantastic views of Mt Yotei on fine days. Coupled with plenty of off-piste powder and excellent tree skiing terrain on offer for those looking to ski in the trees or powder for the first time or challenge themselves further. Niseko has it all. It's a great resort to explore from December until early May.

Rusutsu

Rusutsu is a 40 minutes drive from Niseko. The terrain on offer across Mt Isola, East and West Mountain is perfect for first time skiers or snowboarders as well as those wanting to take on the many long tree lined groomers or head off into the well spaced tree glades for some fun. If you want to experience the trees or powder for the first time or progress your level, then Rusutsu is ideal.

Sapporo Kokusai

Located closer to the coast and with magnificent views back over Otaru and the Sea of Japan on a clear day, Kokusai has some of the best groomed and learning terrain around. It has amazing long groomed runs to satisfy all levels with tree skiing to match.  A favourite for Sapporo and Otaru locals, it’s an ideal resort to improve your technique.

Asari

Nestled down the valley from Kokusai, Asari is a classic locals Japanese ski resort. Protected by the surrounding mountains from the wind, it also provides excellent teaching terrain. Added to that, Asari is part of Asarigawa Onsen Village, which is the perfect place to relax in one of the many onsens after a day on the slopes.

Otaru Tenguyama

Located above the town of Otaru, Tenguyama offers excellent terrain for all abilities, with amazing views on fine days across Otaru and the bay to the mountains in the distance. On most weekdays it will feel like your own private ski resort.

Moiwa

Niseko Moiwa is a great little resort close to Niseko that offers good beginner to intermediate friendly terrain on its wide groomers. Moiwa is also known to be a little powder haven around Niseko for those wanting to get a little deeper in the powder. Close to the base of Moiwa are some of the best onsens in the Niseko area, which is a great way to end the day. It is even possible to ski to and from Niseko resorts, but a different lift pass is required.

Whiteroom Tours Terms & Conditions

If you booked a certain ski resort and the lifts are shut that day we will offer up another resort. If all available resort options are closed we will try to reschedule another day (if available), or offer you a full refund.

Guide Bookings Confirmation & Payment Cancellation Policy

Please note that Guide bookings are NOT CONFIRMED until a 20% deposit has been paid. Final balance is due 30 days prior to the start of your booking. You must complete our booking form and Registration/Waiver from before your guided day. Failure to do so will result in the cancelation of your booking. Guide Bookings Cancellation Policy Your 20% deposit is non-refundable unless we cancel the guided day due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather or guide injury. Whiteroom Guides will refund your full payment less the 20% deposit if notice is given 30 days prior to your booking date commencement. Whiteroom Guides will refund 50% of your full payment if less than 30 days but more than 7 days notice of cancellation is given. Whiteroom Guides will provide no refund for cancellations less than 7 days prior or a no show on your booked day. If Whiteroom Guides has to cancel your guided day due to adverse weather or other unforeseen circumstances you will be offered another date or a 100% refund.

Backcountry Safety Equipment Requirements

Backcountry safety equipment is compulsory for all participants on any guided day. All of the necessary equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe and backpack) is available to hire. Please advise us if you need this equipment when booking. You may also bring your own gear to use. If your Backcountry trip requires Alpine Touring equipment, split boards or snowshoes we will advise & recommend where the equipment can be rented from if you do not already have your own.

Pre Purchasing Lift Tickets

For day trips we recommend against purchasing lift tickets in advance, as there are no additional cost savings. Pre-purchasing lift tickets may only serve to limit your flexibility. Due to localized weather patterns, conditions can often be much different at nearby resorts & may influence the final destination decision.

Extra transportation charges

Greater Furano or Niseko area (outside of Hirafu and immediate surrounds and outside of Furano and immediate surrounds) requiring approximately one hour extra travel – client pays ¥10,000 extra. For example picking up in Rusutsu and taking to Kiroro. For Asahikawa pick-ups then on to Asahidake or Kamui/Pipu it is 2 hrs extra travel on top of 3hrs regular driving to Asahidake. 5hrs of driving plus guiding = a very long day. If clients are staying in Asahikawa clients they will be charged and extra ¥10,000 and must also pay for the guides accommodation either before or after the guided day.