Southern Alps Heli Hiking Tour

Address: 静岡駅南口, Ishida-kaido, 南町, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka Prefecture, Chubu Region Shizuoka 422-8550

This tour provides you with an authentic exploration into the untouched great nature. The Southern Alps offers dramatic scenery that changes as you make tour way and, on the summit, you will be welcomed by exhilarating views of Mt. Fuji and surrounding mountain ranges. The Southern Alps is 5 hour drive away from the Shizuoka station and hike to the top also requires 2 nights in the mountain lodges but by using a helicopter, it enables you to explore exactly the same course with 1 night stay.

During the tour, you are expecting ① Heli ride over Southern Alps region, ② Whiskey Brewery tour (Optional), ③ Guided nature Hike, and ④　Mountain Lodge experience.

Please note that this tour is subject to the weather. In case of bad weather, we also suggest optional plans such as using the Heli on the way back, or using taxi both way, etc.

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Itinerary

Day 1
9:00	Depart by Heli from Shizuoka City If weather allows, to the top of 3000m high mountain. Heli landing around the lodge is expected around 10:00
10:30	Southern Alps study in the photo museum and lunch
(13:00)	Whiskey Brewery Tour (Optional)
16:00	Free time – overnight in a lodge

Day 2
7:00	Depart from the lodge by the local mini bus
8:00	Arrival at the mountain lodge of 2100m high Start hiking after preparation and exercise
9:30	Arrival at the top of Semmai mountain. Enjoy coffee with 360 degree great view
12:00	Back to the lodge
12:30	Depart by taxi
16:00	Arrival at Shizuoka Station or Hotel

Highlights

Availability/ Operating Hours	Sep 1 – Oct 31 (All day for request-base arrangement)
Meeting Time	9:00
Meeting Place	At Shizuoka Station, or appointed hotel
Time Required	2 days 1 night
Price	770,000 JPY each for 2 pax 550,000 JPY each for 3 pax
Number of persons	2 – 3 pax
What’s included	Heli ride (one way), Taxi (one way), Local mini bus (round trip), One night in the Mountain Lodge, 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, Tour guide
What to bring	Water, Rain wear, Jacket, Hiking Shoes, and necessities to stay one night.
Language	English
Wheelchair Friendly	No
Kids Friendly	No
Reservation	3 month in advance
Payment Option	Credit card
Cancellation Policy	100% on the day of the tour, 50% one day before the tour, 20% 7 days before the tour
Notes	Time schedule may vary due to the local conditions. Payment has to be done 7 days before the tour. In case of cancellation caused by the weather or some our reasons, we will refund it all except the transaction commission. Nature preservation fee and carbon off-set fee are included in the tour fee. Toilet in the mountain lodge is paid. Please prepare 100JPY coins. Please be sure to join the mountain insurance for yourself.