Yes, this trip is guaranteed to run! Please wait to finalize travel plans until you receive a confirmation email from evoTrip.

To secure your spot, you can either pay the full amount now online or contact Customer Care at 1.866.386.1590 if you prefer to only pay your $1,000 per person deposit. Note that regardless of paying full payment or deposit at time of booking, we will consider $1,000 to be a non-refundable deposit in accordance with our terms and conditions. Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure.

This trip is suitable for strong intermediate (and above) mountain bikers. A strong intermediate mountain biker has solid skills and confidence across various terrain, handling moderate challenges like roots, rocks, and switchbacks uphill and downhill, maintaining speed and control through turns with proper body positioning and braking. You can manage steeper descents by adjusting body position for stability and perform front-wheel lifts to clear obstacles without stopping. You show versatility with experience on trails like singletrack, fire roads, and those featuring small jumps (no gaps) and berms. Strong intermediate riders also possess the fitness and stamina for longer rides, combining technical skills and endurance to tackle diverse trails confidently.

On this adventure we spend two nights at evo Hotel Hakuba, one night in Komagane (Yamanashi area), three nights in the Fuji Lakes area, and a final night in Tokyo. Accommodations will be well-appointed, located ideally for area riding & exploration, and include hotels & ryokan. The cuisine on this trip will include a variety of Japanese fare, including yakiniku (grilled meat & veggies), sushi, hearty ramen & hoto (a flat, wheat-based noodle in miso broth -- a speciality of the Yamanashi region), and dumplings. You will eat well!

Yes! Please let us know any dietary restrictions or allergies ahead of your trip and we will do our best to support. We can provide you with a card that will alert restaurants/grocers to your needs and most locations will be accommodating. For all dietary restrictions, we recommend that you bring some snacks just in case.

Yes. If you have a roommate request, please let us know. By default, we will place two people of the same gender in a room with two beds.

Yes, single rooms are available on a first come, first served basis for an additional fee of $550 USD. Please check in with Customer Care before booking if this will determine your participation.

If you are a solo traveler that would like a roommate, we do our best to pair you with another solo traveler of the same gender. However, if no roommate option is available and you must be assigned your own room, you will be asked to pay 50% of the single supplement to cover the cost of your room. In this case, as the single supplement is $550, you would be liable for $275 extra. Please note roommates are paired on a first come, first served basis, so the earlier you book the less likely you will be "forced" into a single room.

This trip includes: Transportation by private coach from the airport to evo Hotel Hakuba. Seven nights hotel, including 2 nights stay at evo Hotel Hakuba, 1 night in a Komagane ryokan, 3 nights in a Kawaguchi lodge, and 1 night stay at a hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Support from a MTB guide and tail guide/driver. Six breakfasts and one group dinner. Daily ground transport and bike shuttles. Bike park tickets and local guiding fees. Specialized demo bike for the week.

Airfare – please note you must arrive at Narita Airport by 12pm (noon) on May 18, Day 1 of your trip start. Most lunches and dinners – we will make group dinner reservations as a courtesy, as needed. Transportation from Tokyo to Narita (options include bus, train or taxi and cost approximately $35). Taxi rides or any transportation in Tokyo. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect your flight and belongings as well as cover medical expenses if needed. We recommend planning to spend $400-$600 on meals, drinks, entertainment and gifts.

You will be sent a recommended packing list after booking.

Yes, guide gratuity is not included in your trip package and is recommended if you enjoyed your experience.

YES! While it is not required, we always recommend purchasing travel insurance for all trips. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, theft and/or accidental damage while traveling. We recommend World Nomads.

If you cannot or no longer wish to join your scheduled trip, we are offering the option to forward your deposit to a future evoTrip (at no cost) up to 60 days prior to departure date. However, if you need to cancel, the deposit for the trip is non-refundable and cancellations will be subject to a cancellation fee (see policy below). For this reason, we recommend purchasing travellers insurance, which will cover the cost of your trip in extenuating circumstances. All cancellations must be submitted to evo in writing, are effective as of the date we receive them according to our internal records, and will be subject to a cancellation fee as follows (amounts are per person and only apply to amount paid after the $1,000 non-refundable deposit amount): Cancellation 60 days or more prior to trip departure - Non-Refundable $1,000 Deposit charged. Cancellation between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - 50% of total booking cost charged. Cancellation less than 30 days prior to departure - 100% of total booking cost charged. Cancellation policy for custom trips may differ from these terms and will be communicated prior to booking. No refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has begun. The same applies if you leave a trip or cannot fully participate in a trip due to injury or illness. Refunds will be at the discretion of the Company if you are involuntarily forced to leave a trip for any reason. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.