Custom Trip Planning
With over 20 years of experience guiding snowboard and ski adventures around the world, we are the perfect option to help you curate your dream trip. Let our team of Travel Specialists find you the best deals available for your next holiday. We can create a custom trip to suit your needs and budget. Mint Tours is a full-service travel agent, so we are able to take care of your flights, accommodation, transfers, rentals, lift tickets, insurance, stopovers and any other arrangements for your trip. We also offer custom and privately guided snowboard and ski tours in all locations that are listed on our schedule. You can choose from one of our existing tours and make it your own by making changes that fit your groups needs. Or, if you have an idea of what you are looking for, you can share those ideas with us, and we will create a custom itinerary. Our tours take you off the beaten path to provide you with a deeper, more intimate experience. Our expert guides will provide you with the best experience based on your groups riding or skiing ability. Paired with our favourite local restaurants and unique lodging, we do our best to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.
JAPAN
NISEKO
FREERIDE TOUR
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From our base in Niseko you'll get to ride the snowiest major resorts on the planet. Each day you could find yourself riding Niseko United, Rusutsu, Kiroro, Moiwa, Sapporo Kokusai, Teine, Tenguyama or Asarigawa. These resorts receive more snowfall in a month, than most resorts receive in a full season. Our flexible itinerary, small group of 6 and private transport ensures that you'll be scoring the best conditions daily. To top it off you'll stay in a slope side hotel complete with onsen.
JAPAN
ASAHIKAWA
FREERIDE TOUR
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Join us in Asahikawa, a city with the rep of having the most days with snowfall and the coldest temps in all of Japan. Conditions are consistently deep and cold here all winter. On the Asahikawa Freeride Tour you’ll chase the snow and ride at different resorts each day. Asahikawa is the perfect base to not only explore Asahidake, but also the lesser known resorts and a few of our secret spots further afield. After dark explore the buzzing entertainment area with plenty of ramen shops, izakaya and small bars.
JAPAN
OTARU
FREERIDE TOUR
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On this tour you'll stay in Otaru - a lively port town on the Sea of Japan. In winter, big storms roll in and blanket the streets in deep snow. Surrounding the town you'll find a variety of resorts within driving distance. From world-class Kiroro to old-school local ski hills that are virtually empty mid-week. Surprisingly, this area doesn't get the hordes of international guests chasing snow, so you'll get plenty of waist deep turns with all the perks of staying in a city - local markets, fresh seafood, nightlife and great onsen set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains.
JAPAN
MYOKO REGION
FREERIDE TOUR
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This is an all-inclusive resort and backcountry tour where you'll chase the snow. The aim of the game is to ride powder every day, which is why we have a flexible itinerary and private transport on hand. You could find yourself riding at a resort in the Nagano or Niigata region in the morning and doing a backcountry hike for more fresh tracks in the afternoon. Throughout the tour you'll stay in an onsen hotel, with dinners and breakfasts included. Finish off each day in your hotel onsen. All backcountry equipment and lift tickets are included.
JAPAN
MYOKO
PROGRESSION TOUR
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For intermediate snowboarders who want to level up. Our coaches will get your riding dialed so you can navigate the whole mountain, even on the deepest days. Through a combination of coaching and guiding, you'll learn the skills to confidently ride off-piste, in the trees, in powder and variable conditions. We'll explore the 'powder-magnets' including Lotte Arai, Madarao, Tangram, Akakura Onsen, Akakura Kanko, and Myoko Suginohara. Our flexible itinerary, small group and private transport ensures that you'll be scoring the best conditions daily.
JAPAN
ASAHIKAWA
BACKCOUNTRY TOUR
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Spend a week chasing the winter storms through the ‘roof of Central Hokkaido’ with our expert local backcountry guide and Japanese pro snowboarder Shinya Nakagawa. Our base for this tour is Asahikawa city where we can access both the local ski areas along with the backcountry zones within the Daisetsuzan National Park including; Asahidake, Kurodake, Tokachidake, Kamui and Furano. Be prepared to earn your turns as we splitboard or ski tour anything from lift accessed side-country through to roadside backcountry ascents.
Japan
NISEKO
ALL MOUNTAIN TOUR
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Take the trip of a lifetime and ride Japan's Premium Pow on this all-inclusive guided week in Niseko. Experience riding waist-deep Japanese powder at Japan’s #1 ski destination. You've got a week exploring the four interlinked resorts – Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village and An’nupuri. The highlight of the week is undoubtedly a hike to the peak of Niseko United’s iconic Mt. Annupuri. If it's a clear day, you'll score a once-in-a-lifetime selfie with the majestic volcano, Mt. Yotei and the Sea of Japan as your backdrop.