Best Social Snowboard/Ski Trips for Singaporeans: Destinations, Prices, Dates & More
Want to snowboard/ski and make a bunch of like-minded friends at the same time?
Welcome to the world of social snowboard/ski trips organised by Singaporeans for Singaporeans!
As an avid thrill-seeker myself who loves adventure sports, it has always been hard to find buddies to snowboard/ski with, especially when you all have varying skill levels. For those completely new to skiing and snowboarding, it is even harder to know how to get started. There’s just so many things to consider such as the best ski resorts for your level, the availability of English-speaking instructors, equipment rental and so on.
Luckily for us, the snow sport scene in Singapore has grown significantly over the years to address those exact problems. So let’s find out all about these social snow sport trips and whether they are worth it!
TL;DR: Best Social Snowboard/Ski Trips for Singaporeans: Destinations, Prices, Dates & More
Jump to:
- Social Snowboard/Ski Travel Companies
- Social Snowboarding Skiing Trip Prices and Details
- Are Social Snowboarding/Skiing Trips Worth the Price?
- Afterthoughts
Social Snowboard/Ski Travel Companies
What started as friends helping friends organise snowboarding/skiing trips soon turned into a business idea. In Singapore, there are two main companies that offer such experiences, The Ride Side and SoTravel.
When you sign up for a social snowboarding/skiing trip with these companies, you’ll get the opportunity to not only do what you love, but make friends with like-minded people who have the same passion! Most of these trips include equipment rental, accommodation and ski lift passes and start from about $1,300.
Exclusive to The Ride Side, most of their trips also provide certified Singaporean instructors so you’ll have an easier time learning than you would with a foreign instructor.
What’s not included however are flight tickets, travel insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses which you will have to pay by yourself. To be sure, refer to the information below to check what’s included and what’s not!
For solo-travelers, you might also be wondering if it is cheaper to just Do-It-Yourself (DIY). Read on to find out!
Social Snowboarding Skiing Trip Prices and Details
Without further ado, here is an overview of all the social snow sport trips available in 2024! I’ve omitted trips that are already sold out or have just one spot left.
Japan Snowboard/Ski Trips
| Trip | Cost | Resort/Destination | Dates | Includes | Excludes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko | |||||
| SoTravel - 7D6N Powder Playground, Niseko | $1,594 | Grand Hirafu Hanazono Niseko Village Annupuri | 16 to 22 Mar 2024 | 5-day ski / snowboard equipment Food 5-day Niseko United All Mountain Consecutive Lift Pass Accommodation and transfers | Instructor Flights Miscellanous Travel Insurance |
| The Ride Side - 8D7N Niseko Hosted Experience 23/24 | $2,390 | Niseko United Resorts Moiwa Resort Rusutsu Ski Resort | Every week from 3 Feb to 23 Mar 2024 | 6 Days on the slopes 4 Half Day mountain orientation in Niseko United resorts & Moiwa 1 Half Day mountain orientation in Rusutsu Ski Resort 1 Free & Easy day in Niseko United resorts Accommodation and transfers | Lift passes Ski & Snowboard Rentals Flights Food & Personal Expenses Travel Insurance |
| The Ride Side - 8D7N Niseko Beginner Snowboard Camp 23/24 | $2,790 | Niseko United Resorts Annupuri Resort Rusutsu Ski Resort | Every week from 3 Feb to 23 Mar 2024 | 6 Days on the slopes 2 Full Days & 2 Half Days of snowboard lessons 2x Half Day mountain orientation in Annupuri & Rusutsu after lessons end 1 Free & Easy day in Niseko United resorts Accommodation and transfers | Lift passes Ski & Snowboard Rentals Flights Food & Personal Expenses Travel Insurance |
| Aomori | |||||
| The Ride Side - 8D7N Aomori Hosted Experience 23/24 | $2,290 | Aomori Spring Ski Resort Hakkoda + 1 Secret Resort | Every week from 3 Feb to 2 Mar 2024 | 3 Half Day Mountain Orientation in Aomori Spring Ski Resort 1 Half Day Guiding in Hakkoda (in resort only) 1 Half Day Guiding in External Resort 1 Free & Easy day in Aomori Spring Ski Resort 6 Day lift pass in Aomori Spring Ski Resort Accommodation and transfers | Flights Lunch Travel Insurance Lift pass at external resorts (Hakkoda & Secret Resort) |
| The Ride Side - 8D7N Aomori Beginner Snowboard Camp 23/24 | $2,590 | Aomori Springs Ski Resort + 1 Secret Resort | Every week from 3 Feb to 2 Mar 2024 | 4 Full Day Lessons in Aomori Springs Ski Resort 1 Full Day Lesson + Guiding in external Hidden Gem Resort 1 Free & Easy Day in Aomori Springs Ski Resort 6 Day lift pass in Aomori Spring Ski Resort Accommodation and transfers | Flights Lunch Travel Insurance Lift pass at external resorts (Secret Resort) |
| The Ride Side - 8D7N Aomori Intermediate Snowboard Camp 23/24 | $2,590 | Aomori Spring Ski Resort Hakkoda + 1 Secret Resort | Every week from 3 Feb to 2 Mar 2024 | 3 Full Day Lessons & Guiding in Aomori Springs Ski Resort 1 Full Day Guiding in Hakkoda (in resort only) 1 Full Day Lesson & Guiding at External Hidden Gem Resort 1 Free & Easy Day 6 Day lift pass in Aomori Spring Ski Resort Accommodation and transfers | Flights Lunch Travel Insurance Lift pass at external resorts (Secret Resort) |
| The Ride Side - 8D7N Aomori Advanced Powder Camp 23/24 | $2,790 | Aomori Spring Ski Resort Hakkoda + 1 Secret Resort | 3 Feb to 10 Feb 2024 | 3 Full Day Guiding in Aomori Spring Resort 1 Full Day Guiding in External Resort 1 Full Day Backcountry Tour in Hakkoda 1 Avi-gear training session 1 Day Avalanche Backpack + Snowshoes rental 1 Free & Easy Day 6 Day lift pass in Aomori Spring Ski Resort Accommodation and transfers | Flights Lunch Travel Insurance Lift pass at external resorts (Secret Resort) |
| Madarao | |||||
| SoTravel - 7D6N Ski Haven: Madarao to Nozawa Onsen | $1,378 | Madarao Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort Myoko Kogen | 1 to 7 Mar 2024 | 5-day ski / snowboard equipment Food 5-day Powder Belt Lift Pass Accommodation and transfers | Instructor Flights Miscellanous Travel Insurance |
France Snowboard/Ski Trips
| Trip | Cost | Resort/Destination | Dates | Includes | Excludes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoTravel - 8D7N Val d'Isère Ski Trip | $1,538 | Val d'Isère | 20 to 27 Apr 2024 | Ski / snowboard rentals Half day instructors on most days Food Ski Lift Accommodation and transfers | Flights Miscellanous Travel Insurance |
| SoTravel - 8D7N Rise Snow Festival | $1,838 | Les Deux Alpes | 7 to 14 Dec 2024 | Ski / snowboard rentals Food 6 days of festival ticket + lift pass Accommodation and transfers | Instructor Flights Miscellanous Travel Insurance |
New Zealand Snowboard/Ski Trips
| Trip | Cost | Resort/Destination | Dates | Includes | Excludes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoTravel - 9D8N Best Skiing in New Zealand | $2,499 | Mt Hutt Ohau Cardona Alpine Resort Coronet Peak The Remarkables | 1 to 9 Aug 2024 | Food Ski Lift Accommodation and transfers | Instructor Ski / snowboard rentals Flights Miscellanous Travel Insurance |
Austria Snowboard/Ski Trips
| Trip | Cost | Resort/Destination | Dates | Includes | Excludes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ride Side - 8D7N The Austria Experience Easter 2024 | $2,290 - $4,980 | SÖLDEN, Austria | 1 to 9 Aug 2024 | Daily hosted riding on the slopes 7 night stay in ski in ski out accommodation 2 ways private bus transfer from Zurich Int'l Airport External resort visit to Obergurgl 10% off TRIFECTA passes for purchases by 30 April 2024 5 Day Flexi lift pass | Instructor Ski & Snowboard Rentals Flights Food & Personal Expenses Travel Insurance |
| The Ride Side - 8D7N The Austria Experience Electric Mountain Festival | $2,290 - $4,980 | SÖLDEN, Austria | 6 to 13 April 2024 | Daily hosted riding on the slopes 7 night stay in ski in ski out accommodation 2 ways private bus transfer from Zurich Int'l Airport External resort visit to Obergurgl 10% off TRIFECTA passes for purchases by 30 April 2024 5 Day Flexi lift pass Free Access to Electric Mountain Festival ground | Instructor Ski & Snowboard Rentals Flights Food & Personal Expenses Travel Insurance |
Are Social Snowboarding/Skiing Trips Worth the Price?
Naturally as a personal finance nerd and action sports enthusiast, I can’t help but to think, is it better to DIY or join a trip?
To find out, I tried to replicate the same itinerary as SoTravel’s 7D6N Powder Playground, Niseko trip ($1,594). Here are the results:
| Component | DIY cost |
|---|---|
| 5-day equipment rental | ~$653 / ¥72,000 (Full package from Niseko Grand HIRAFU Ski & Snowboard rentals .Base(dot base) shop) ~$526 / ¥58,000 (No gloves, goggles) (Snowboard, Boots, Jacket & Pants, Helmet, Bindings from Hanazono, Niseko Sports Rental) ~$699 / ¥77,000 (Snowboard, Boots, Jacket & Pants, Gloves, Helmet, Goggles from Annupuri) |
| 5-day Niseko United All Mountain Consecutive Lift Pass | ~$413 / ¥45,500 |
| Accommodation (shared) | $264 for 6 nights (My Ecolodge via Booking.com. Shared accommodation with free shuttle services to the ski resorts) |
| Food | ~$70 (Assuming $5 for both breakfast and dinner which is included in the SoTravel package.) |
| Transfer | ~$109 / ¥12,000 (Holiday Niseko Bus transfer) |
| Total | $1,509 |
As you can see, the difference is a mere $85 cheaper. Considering that the price of friendship is priceless, I’d say opting for one of these trips is very worth it! You also save the trouble of organising the trip by yourself.
For those who want a Singaporean instructor, there really is no comparison to the trips that The Ride Side offers.
Afterthoughts
While all these trip packages are super value for money considering what they provide compared to doing it yourself, you still need to settle your own flight tickets and travel insurance!
To get the cheapest flight tickets, check out our ultimate travel hack guide!
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