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on mountain Guiding and orientation

What better way to experience the famous powder and terrain of the Niseko area than with an expert local guide?  Guiding and Orientation are run by the Niseko Adventure Centre (NAC).


Resort Orientation

private on mountain orientation

Exclusive to HT Holidays Guests!

For first time visitors to Niseko-Hirafu, have a professional NAC guide show you how to get all over the resort (and back!), the best runs for your ability level and the best places to stop for lunch!


Start Time Duration Cost: 1 to 4 Guests
Cost: additional Guests
Grand Hirafu Orientation 10:40 2hrs ¥10,000 ¥2,500
Niseko United Orientation
(All Mountain)
10:40 4hrs ¥20,000 ¥5,000

The meeting point for the On Mountain Orientation will be outside the Kogen Hotel, next to the HT Holidays' Ski Valet.  Please arrive 10 minutes early.


Resort Powder Guide

on mountain powder guide

Want to know the best places to find Niseko's famous powder snow?  Let an expert NAC guide show you the places to get first tracks in the morning and great snow all day long!

Powder Guiding will take you outside the ski area boundaries (backcountry equipment is included). Powder Guiding is available for Group (shared with other guests) or Private (only for you and your friends) bookings.

Group Resort Powder Guiding

Start Time Duration Minimum Guests Maximum Guests Cost
(per guest)
Grand Hirafu Powder Guide 08:20 2hrs 2 6 ¥7,000
Niseko United Powder Guide
(All Mountain)
08:20 4hrs 2 6 ¥12,000


Private Resort Powder Guiding

Start Time Duration Maximum Guests Cost
(first guest)
Cost
(additional guests)
Grand Hirafu Powder Guide 08:20 2hrs 6 ¥16,800 ¥3,000
Niseko United Powder Guide
(All Mountain)
08:20 4hrs 6 ¥33,600 ¥3,500

The NAC staff will collect you from your accommodation 15 minutes before your guiding start time.

The minimum number of people for the Group On Mountain Powder Guiding to run is 2.  If less than 2 bookings are received, guests will be offered a refund or reschedule.


For inquiries or bookings, please Contact Us!

Click here or email: guestservices@htholidays.com.


Please note: the minimum ability level required for orientation and powder guiding is Intermediate.
A Grand Hirafu or All Mountain lift pass is required for the Grand Hirafu orientation/powder guiding.
An All Mountain lift pass is required for the Niseko United orientation/powder guiding.
Lift passes and equipment rental are NOT included in the orientation/powder guiding.
Orientation/powder guiding are available from 1 Dec 2011 to 25 March 2012.