Cycle Hokkaido’s alpine heart through volcanic landscapes, mountain passes and quiet valleys
7 Days from
$
Moderate
59kg of CO2-e PP per day
(356kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)
This guided cycling journey explores the dramatic landscapes of Daisetsuzan National Park, the largest national park in the country. Ride through volcanic highlands, flower-filled valleys and smooth mountain passes linking Furano, Tokachi and Sounkyo Gorge. Each day balances scenic climbs with rewarding descents, followed by restorative soaks in natural hot springs. With expert bilingual guides and full vehicle support, this is a deeply immersive ride through Hokkaido’s mountain heart.
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3 scheduled departures between 21 Jul 2027 and 3 Sep 2027.
This trip is run by one of our local partners, on a departure shared with travellers from other companies.
What's the benefit to you? More departure dates, and dates that reach their minimum numbers sooner, because bookings from several companies go into one group. Your guides live and work in the region.
Who is in your group? Expect a mix of travellers and nationalities, not only people who booked with World Expeditions.
What will we tell you when you book? We advise the name of the local partner at the time of booking, along with any terms of their own, such as an additional deposit. These apply alongside our Booking Terms and Conditions.
Travelling alone? On some partner-operated trips your own room is required. The room options on this page show which applies to this trip.
In cities or large towns you will be accommodated in 3 to 4 star, twin share properties that are centrally located, atmospheric and reliable. The properties are equipped with private facilities, except for the few occasions where options are limited due to location.
We choose Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) as much as possible to support local tourism and the economy. Ryokan is traditional Japanese-style inns often run by family and in many cases, it has Onsen (natural hot springs) on site. You will sleep on a futon on the tatami floor in a ryokan. It’s definitely the best choice if you want to experience authentic Japanese accommodation. However, there are a few things to remember before staying there.
Traditional Japanese room does not have a bed, instead, it has Futon mat on "Tatami" straw-weaving floor to sleep on. The photo is what a typical Ryokan room looks like. Most of the accommodations provide "Yukata" traditional night robe, you can wear it to hot spring and restaurants on site. You don't have to carry your night clothing as much if you enjoy Yukata. Most of Ryokan provides nice public Onsen hot spring to share, then some of the rooms do not have their own shower and bath.
Lightweight, aluminium framed, carbon forked hybrid bikes which would be Trek 7.4FX or similar. Consistent and safe braking is ensured by V-brakes and the wide spread of gears provide the ability to ride up and back down the hills in comfort and confidence. If you have a saddle and clip in pedals you wish to bring and use, the mechanic would more than happy to fit them for you.
*For safety reasons, we also insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.
Lightweight, aluminium framed, carbon forked road bikes which would be Trek 1.2 C H2 or similar. Consistent and safe braking is ensured by powerful dual-pivot brakes and the wide spread of gears provide the ability to ride up and back down the hills in comfort and confidence. If you have a saddle and clip in pedals you wish to bring and use, the mechanic would more than happy to fit them for you.
Cycle hassle-free and climb mountains without difficulty, enjoy nature and landscapes without physical limitations. Electronic Bikes make it possible and are available to hire on this trip for an additional fee (see prices below). The E-bikes available are comfortable, Panasonic Jetter touring e-bikes and are perfect for those who like to cycle however are concerned about fitness; E-bikes allow people of different fitness levels to cycle together.
Every departure date advises whether the date is confirmed, and roughly how full it is. Here is what each one means.
If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.
It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.
You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.
If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.
Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.
Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.
Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.
No. If you’re a confident recreational cyclist and comfortable riding consecutive days, you’ll be well suited to this trip.
You should be comfortable cycling 50–80km (30–50mi) a day with sustained climbs. This is a moderate to challenging ride suited to confident cyclists.
This is a fully guided cycling tour led by experienced bilingual guides who handle navigation, logistics and daily support.
No. A support vehicle transports your main luggage, so you ride with just a daypack.
Summer to early autumn offers the best conditions, with mild temperatures, wildflowers and clear mountain views.
Carbon Footprint
So what does 100 kg of carbon look like? Here is a rough guide to help put it into perspective:
Discover how we're working to cut carbon emissions from our adventures by exploring the Climate Action page within our Responsible Travel hub.
Please note trip footprints do not include flights to and from the tour.
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