Buggy half-day experience [for 6 or more people]

Minakami Buggy. Buggy half day course Rafting and Outdoor TOP Minakami

Buggy Half Day Experience イメージ

What is a buggy?
Riding through the great outdoors on a Minakami buggy is an outdoor sport that even children can participate in.
The buggy is a 4-wheel drive that can run on various rough roads, including rough terrain, and is an outdoor activity that allows you to enjoy active driving and maneuverability to your heart's content.
Operate a 4-wheel buggy that can run on any terrain, stretch your legs in the great outdoors that you normally can't get to, and enjoy a refreshing run!

●Event period
・April to the end of November
●Usage area
・Hodaigi Ski Resort (slope)
●Participation requirements
・6 to 70 years old
・Anyone above elementary school age can participate.
・There is no age limit for elderly people as long as they are healthy.

●Buggy safety
A professional guide will accompany you on the buggy tour and will kindly explain the safety and operation methods, so you can participate with peace of mind.
A professional guide will always accompany you, but please understand that there are risks involved as you are dealing with the great outdoors. Elementary school children may be asked to ride with their parents until they become good at driving and speed control to prevent injuries and accidents.

● Buggy guide
The instructors are guides from other countries, so make sure you understand the explanations well. There are also language differences, so if you don't understand something, be sure to ask again before participating.
We recommend that participants take out accident insurance and sports insurance in advance.

(Injury insurance available on site)
◎To ensure a safe and enjoyable tour, please participate with the support of the tour guide.

● Request to customers
Buggy tours are not always safe.
Because it is in nature, there are places where it is difficult to drive, such as places with poor footing (mountain roads and stone roads).
There are also other places that you should not go. Be sure to follow the instructions of the guide.
Please understand that it is a dangerous sport and participate in it.

● Please note that you cannot participate in the tour if you have been drinking alcohol.

● How to make a reservation
If you are applying online, please contact us using the [Reservation Form] button at the bottom of the page.

Plan Details

Season	April to mid-November [Minakami buggy course]
Participants	6 to 12 people (If more than that, we can split it into morning and afternoon)
Adult Price	￥8,000～tax included ￥8,800
Child Price	￥5,500～tax included ￥6,050

※Price on weekends, holidays (long weekends) will be 1,100 yen higher than the price listed above (tax included).

※Children's rates apply to children of elementary school age or younger accompanied by an adult.
※Prices will be increased by 1,000 yen on weekends, national holidays, Obon, Golden Week, and Silver Week.

Plan Reservation

Schedule

[Morning start]
8:30AM Gathering (fill out waiver, change clothes)
9:30AM Departure from base (pick up/drop off by car, listen to safety briefing)
10:00AM Tour starts
11:30AM Arrive at base

[Afternoon start]
12:30PM Gathering (fill out waiver, change clothes)
1:00PM Departure from base (pick up/drop off by car, listen to safety briefing)
1:30PM Tour starts
3:30PM Arrive at base

1. Gather (reception). Pay the tour fee.
2. Tour explanation (fill out the liability waiver)
3. Move to the site (safety briefing) Let's hear the safety talk!
4. Challenge on the buggy! (Practice while heading to the course !!)
5. Goal point (let's pose together (^^♪）
6. Arrived at base! (Relaxing with a drink ♪)
7. Please take some photos during the tour! (They are available for sale to those who wish to take them.)
Standard equipment is available for free rental, so you can rest assured!

Things to Bring

■Buggy

[Things to bring with you on the buggy]
- Clothes you don't mind getting dirty
- Shoes that are easy to move in (no sandals)

[Other useful things]
- Towel
- Drinks
- Change of shoes and clothes in case they get dirty

[What's included in the tour]
- Tour guide fee
- Equipment rental fee
- Facility liability insurance

[Things that are useful]
- Change of clothes
- Sweatshirt or jumper for when it's cold
- Regular medicines
- Insect repellent spray

Important Notes

■Buggy

[Buggy Tour Precautions]
- You will be operating the Buggy yourself, so be careful not to go too fast or take curves
- Listen carefully to what the guide says and follow their instructions
- Accidents involving bone fractures on uneven surfaces are common. Listen carefully to the guide's explanations and drive the buggy safely.
- Seniors citizens are not allowed to participate (70 years or older)
- You may be asked to use your own car to travel from reception to the site
- Rain or shine. However, if the weather is not so good or dangerous, the tour may be canceled at the discretion of the guide.

◆Request to customers
Outdoor tours are sports that involve nature, so they are not necessarily safe.
Since they are conducted in nature, they contain dangerous elements.
Please make sure you understand the details before making a reservation.

◆Guide standards
Outdoor tours in Minakami Town are governed by the Outdoor Tourism Ordinance, which provides regulations and standards, and the Outdoor Association, a general incorporated association, has been established, which provides even stricter standards and regulations.
Our guides have cleared these requirements, and all outdoor tours are accompanied by qualified Rescue 3 and Medical First Aid personnel, so you can participate with peace of mind.

◆Insurance details
All tours include facility attendant liability insurance (one person per accident, coverage up to 300 million yen).
Accidents and injuries caused by personal actions are not covered, so we recommend that you take out personal injury insurance.
Customers who have not taken out insurance in advance can take out insurance on the day of the tour at our company.

[Regarding Tour Cancellations]
Depending on weather conditions or circumstances on the tour day, the guide may determine that the tour is unsafe and cancel it. Please be aware of this in advance.
※ In case of complete cancellation, the tour fee will not be charged.
※ Please note that transportation costs to our location will be at your own expense.

[Regarding Cancellations]
If the customer cancels due to personal reasons, the following cancellation fees will apply:
10～7 days before → 10%
6～2 days before → 30%
The day before → 50%
On that day → 100%
※ Please note that even if you are unable to make it to the tour due to traffic delays, you may still be charged the full amount.