Abashiri | Drift Ice Fat Bike Adventure: Ride the Snowy Coast of the Sea of Okhotsk 072
Itinerary Details
Conquer the Snow on a Fat Bike
With its extra-wide tires designed for snowy terrain, a fat bike lets you ride across soft snow and winter trails that would be difficult to navigate on a standard bicycle. Follow your professional guide along a carefully selected route, learning how to handle the bike on snow while enjoying the unique thrill of riding through Abashiri’s frozen winter landscape.
Ride Along the Sea of Okhotsk & Meet the Drift Ice
The route follows the coastline of the Sea of Okhotsk, offering spectacular views of the winter sea and surrounding cliffs. When drift ice reaches the shore, you can see the frozen sea from remarkably close range. On routes around Cape Notoro, dramatic coastal cliffs meet the vast white expanse of drift ice, creating an unforgettable winter landscape and an exceptional setting for photography.
Itinerary
Get Ready for Your Winter Ride
Meet Your Guide & Choose Your Fat Bike
Meet your guide at the designated meeting point in Abashiri. Your guide will select a suitable fat bike based on your height and experience, then provide a safety briefing and explain the basic techniques for riding on snow.
Start Your Snow Ride
Once you’re ready, set off along the selected winter route. Feel the crisp northern air, hear the snow crunch beneath your tires, and enjoy the unique sensation of cycling through a snow-covered landscape.
Explore the Coast & Capture the Winter Scenery
Ride the Coastline & Photograph the Drift Ice
Follow your guide along the coastline and stop at designated safe viewpoints to take in the scenery. Learn about the drift ice and the winter environment of the Sea of Okhotsk, then capture photos with the frozen sea and dramatic coastline as your backdrop.
Return to the Meeting Point & Warm Up
Complete your ride and return to the meeting point. After the adventure, warm up with a hot bowl of local ice curry or browse the nearby souvenir area before continuing your exploration of Abashiri.
Important Information & Cancellation Policy
Important
Information &
Cancellation Policy
Important Notes
- Clothing: Please wear warm, waterproof winter clothing, including a waterproof jacket and snow pants. A warm hat, gloves, and snow boots are essential.
- Height requirement: Participants must be at least 155 cm tall due to the bicycle specifications.
- Natural conditions: Drift ice and snow conditions depend on nature and cannot be guaranteed. The route may be changed or the experience may be cancelled depending on weather, snow, and safety conditions.
- Weather cancellation: If the experience is cancelled by the operator due to severe weather or unsafe conditions, no cancellation fee will be charged.
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel for personal reasons after making a reservation, a 5% system cancellation fee will apply.
- 7 days before departure: 30%
- 3 days before departure: 50%
- The day before or on the day of departure: 100%
