THE NISEKO EXPERIENCE

Recommended Level

All Skill Levels

Trip Type

Hosted Trip

SEASON DATES

16 Dec '23 - 23 Mar '24

Pricing

$2,390

Our Flagship Snowboard Trip in our homeground!

8 days in Niseko, 6 days on the mountain, fully hosted

A fully hosted ski & snowboard travel adventure designed for all ability levels – come as strangers and leave as friends!

Conquer the mountains alongside like-minded individuals, forming new friendships that will last a lifetime.

With our expert hosts tracking daily weather conditions, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as we decide on the best locations for the day with optimal conditions.

Whether you’re travelling solo or with a group, you’ll arrive as strangers and depart as lifelong friends bonded by a shared love for adventure, skiing, and snowboarding.

Hosted Daily Mountain Orientation

5 resorts in 1 week

With our expert hosts tracking daily weather conditions, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as we decide on the best locations for the day with optimal conditions.

Unfamiliar with Niseko’s varied terrain? Our team will introduce each ski resort to you, advise suitable runs for your skill level, and show you our favourite secret spots every morning. You do not have to figure out the best runs and the best spots to send it, practice or cruise on! What’s more, we get solo travellers and people of all skill levels on the trip. We will be splitting the group up according to skill level to ensure that you will be able to find people at your skill level to shred and push your boundaries with our hosts giving tips and tricks, daily!

 

The Ride Side Niseko Experience Featured

Daily Hosted Riding

  • Daily Half-day Mountain Orientation sessions
  • 5 Resorts in one week
  • Niseko United mountains
  • Rusutsu & Moiwa day trips
  • Push your boundaries with expert hosts
  • Let us handle the logistics, you enjoy the ride with riders at your skill level (or higher!)

Pre-requisites

  • Able to make S-turns comfortably on green terrain (if you are still unsure of your turns, we would recommend our ’Beginner Camp’ option
  • Attempted turns on red terrain
  • 18 years old and above
  • Solo travellers, couples, groups of friends all welcomed!

SEE A WHOLE DIFFERENT SIDE OF NISEKO WITH THE RIDE SIDE

"I'VE BEEN TO NISEKO FOR 10 YEARS, AND I'VE NEVER SEEN THE RUNS THE RIDE SIDE HAS BROUGHT ME TO"
- TRUE STORY BY A REPEAT CUSTOMER SINCE 2015.

Mountain Orientation

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Get tips for your riding

Backcountry Gates

MOUNTAINS YOU WILL EXPLORE IN ONE WEEK WITH THE RIDE SIDE

With 11 seasons in Niseko under our belt, we’re proud to show you around our home ground – by an all-Singaporean crew and some of the best riders from our little red dot! Let us show you the way Niseko should be experienced by a local, on and off the slopes!

01

Hirafu

Perfect all round resort with something to offer for everyone of all skill levels. Not afraid of heights? Even try out the infamous Pizza Box chair lift with us to the peak of Hirafu to challenge yourself! Follow the team to the ever popular Boyoso for the best Buta-Don lunch break in Niseko (no cap).

02

Hanazono

New runs and brand new lifts with lots of fun tree runs, freestyle park and side hits, let us bring you to our favourite spots, including G5 backcountry gate for glorious pow runs! Grab a cup of coffee with us at Sprout as we caffeine-up for an adrenaline-filled day ahead.

03

Annupuri

Our favourite resort for everyone to progress and find nice powder bowls, gentle terrain for beginners and practicing carving. G7, G2 and G1 gates are some of the best in Niseko, all located in the serene area of Annupuri.

04

Moiwa

A hidden gem to hide away from the crowds of Hirafu. With powder, less crowds and amazing tree runs for all levels. Moiwa is a great location for demo-ing made in Niseko's Gentemstick powder boards. Need an intro? Gentemstick boards are available for daily rental at $50 a day, directly from the showroom!

05

Rusutsu

Away from the hustle & bustle of Niseko, located a 40 minutes drive away. A wide open resort with lots of runs to explore, and even more hidden tree runs to seek out fresh powder with a freestyle park and did someone say riding through an abandoned amusement park? Not forgetting the team's favorite Omu Rice at Steamboat Cafe for that mid-day refuel!

EXPERIENCE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING WITH A SINGAPORE CREW

New Memories, New Lines, The Ride Side Way

Dedicated Travel Hosts, On and Off the Slopes

Experience The Ride Side difference with a team of dedicated travel hosts showing you around on and off the slopes. Leave the driving, planning, logistics and tough parts to us in our home ground – you don’t have to figure anything out. Trusted and loved by thousands of travellers since 2015! Come experience the convenience, stoke and expertise we offer on the slopes!

Wonder why people come back time and again since 2015? Experience The Ride Side's snowboarding & skiing hospitality for yourself. Meet kindred individuals and form friendships that last a lifetime.

You’ll ride, eat, drink, and hang out with these newfound companions through the week, forging friendships that will last a lifetime alongside these like-minded travellers. After all, everyone here shares a common goal: to create unforgettable memories on the mountain.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Experience The Best Of Niseko with The Ride Side

Ski Resorts In Japan

Get to experience another world class Hokkaido ski resort with long and wide slopes that never fails to impress. Comprising of 2 mountains, amazing tree runs, a freestyle park and secret spots, this is the highlight of our trips!​

Beat the queues with dinner reservations planned at our favourite dining spots in the village that will not break your wallet. Our team of hosts will be showing you some of our favorite coffee & food spots in Niseko away from the usual fare!​ Soak up in Niseko's onsens at some of our favorite spots away from the crowds!

Explore together as a group with people at your ability level! From first-timers, beginners, intermediates to advanced riders seeking fresh powder - you'll have new friends to ride together!​

The Ride Side's signature cook-in night happens every week to keep you warm and toasty in the house, while enjoying food prepared by fellow travellers and your team of hosts!

ACCOMODATION HIGHLIGHTS

New Luxury Townhouse Living in Hirafu

New luxury townhouses at the foot of Hirafu Village, conveniently located near restaurants, bars and shops! Just 2 minutes by car to Grand Hirafu.

Twin Share rooms with mixed gender sharing by default. All-female rooms on request if available.

Each townhouse takes 4 people, perfect for privacy for groups and couples, with social element for hangouts and cook in nights! 5 brand new townhouses side by side.

8D7N IN NISEKO FULLY HOSTED

S$2,390

PRICES ARE NETT

Slots are on a first come first serve basis with a valid booking – no reservations allowed!

Package Inclusions

7 Nights in Twin-share rooms in luxury townhouses

Daily Transfers to Mountains and Group Dinners

2 way private airport transfers from CTS airport and Sapporo City

5 Half Day AM Mountain Orientation

Dining options & reservations daily

Onsen runs with friends after a great day on the slopes

1 External hosted day trip to Rusutsu Ski Resort

Supermarket and Supply Runs *wink*

Hosting Inclusions

3 Half Day mountain orientation in Niseko United resorts

1 Half Day mountain orientation in Moiwa/ Annupuri

1 Half Day mountain orientation in Rusutsu Ski Resort

1 Free & Easy day in Niseko United resorts

Exclusions :

Need Rental Gear?

Option to book your gear rentals and/or additional lessons will be sent in August 2023 to those with a valid booking with The Ride Side. What’s more, rentals are available inhouse with fitting by our team of hosts! Feel free to get in touch with us if you require any advice with these reservations.

CHOOSE FROM 1 OUT OF 14 WEEKS, OR MORE THAN THAT - IT'S UP TO YOU!

Dates & Availability

8D7N Sat-Sat itineraries are the best way to experience skiing and snowboarding! For each week, you can choose between the regular Niseko experience or the Niseko Beginner Camp, or stay for more than a week – it’s up to you!

Week 1

16 - 23 Dec 2023

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
SOLD OUT
BEGINNER CAMP
SOLD OUT

Week 2

23 - 30 Dec 2023

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
2 LEFT
BEGINNER CAMP
1 LEFT

Week 3

30 Dec - 6 Jan 2024

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
1 LEFT
BEGINNER CAMP
SOLD OUT

Week 4

6 Jan - 13 Jan 2024

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
1 LEFT
BEGINNER CAMP
SOLD OUT

Week 5

13 Jan - 20 Jan 2024

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
SOLD OUT
BEGINNER CAMP
SOLD OUT

Week 6

20 Jan - 27 Jan 2024

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
SOLD OUT
BEGINNER CAMP
SOLD OUT

Week 7

27 Jan - 3 Feb 2024

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
SOLD OUT
BEGINNER CAMP
SOLD OUT

Week 8

3 - 10 Feb 2024

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
SOLD OUT
BEGINNER CAMP
SOLD OUT

Week 9

10 - 17 Feb 2024

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
SOLD OUT
BEGINNER CAMP
SOLD OUT

Week 10

17 - 24 Feb 2024

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
SOLD OUT
BEGINNER CAMP
SOLD OUT

Week 11

24 Feb - 2 Mar 2024

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
SOLD OUT
BEGINNER CAMP
SOLD OUT

Week 12

2 - 9 Mar 2024

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
SOLD OUT
BEGINNER CAMP
SOLD OUT

Week 13

9 - 16 Mar 2024

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
4 LEFT
BEGINNER CAMP
SOLD OUT

Week 14

16 - 23 Mar 2024

NISEKO EXPERIENCE
2 LEFT
BEGINNER CAMP
SOLD OUT

Itinerary

Arrive at New Chitose Airport, gather at the designated meeting point in the airport or from Sapporo City to head into Niseko.

Your hosts will pick you up from Hirafu Welcome Centre at your scheduled arrival time on the shuttle bus. Pick ups will begin from check in time at 4PM onwards.

If you arrive earlier than 4PM, you may wish to explore niseko on foot to get lunch etc! Please wait at Hirafu Welcome Centre for the pick up at 4PM!

Please take note that we are unable to provide ad-hoc pick ups from other locations apart from Hirafu Welcome Centre!

Check in, meet the crew for the week and get cosy as we brief you on Niseko’s ski areas and attractions. There will also be a supply run to the convenience store to get breakfast for the next day.

Airport Shuttle Pick-up schedule*:

Available in the add-on form after booking is made.

Shuttle Duration: Approx 3hrs
Flight recommendation:
To arrive at New Chitose Airport 1.5 hours before your scheduled bus departure time.
You may also choose to fly in a day earlier on Friday to spend 1 night at the CTS airport onsen/ Sapporo City – then take the shuttle on Saturday, Day 1.

The lodge in Niseko will only be available for check in/out on a Sat-Sat basis.

Two Niseko Experiences to choose from

We have designed 2 programmes in Niseko to cater to all skill levels, from an absolute first timer all the way to advanced riders.
Regardless of your experience, we guarantee you will have a blast with these 2 programmes, specially designed for your skill level. Both programmes are suitable for individuals, friends and families.

Choose from booking a single spot for solo travellers, a private room for couples or an entire 4 pax bedroom for friends and families.

Be on the same trip with your friends

The 2 programmes will be run concurrently with each other, with all participants of both programmes in the same accommodation apartment. This allows you to join us as a group of family or friends with different skill levels, while still joining in a programme most suited to your skill level.

You will be together each day and only split up during the daily programme lessons and guiding.

 

HOSTED EXPERIENCE

THE NISEKO EXPERIENCE

The ultimate all-inclusive snowboard learning camp—learn to snowboard in 1 week with fellow newcomers!

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PROGRESSION CAMP

NISEKO BEGINNER CAMP

The all-you-need introduction to snowboarding — learn to snowboard in 1 week with fellow newcomers! Recommended Ability: First timers & Beginners

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