As a United MileagePlus® Premier® member, be among the first to experience United's inaugural nonstop service from San Francisco to Sapporo, Japan – an unforgettable winter escape combining United Polaris® travel, exceptional accommodations, skiing, culinary experiences and Japanese culture. Bid for two United Polaris® seats and enjoy a seven-night stay in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido's vibrant capital. Your Premier experience includes a Premium room with daily breakfast, lounge access and spa access. Spend two days skiing or snowboarding at Sapporo Teine, with lift access, equipment rentals and beginner lesson options included. Beyond the slopes, enjoy a private tour and tastings at the Sapporo Beer Museum and a hands-on sushi- and chopstick-making workshop with a professional sushi chef. With free time to explore Sapporo, this exclusive journey offers the perfect blend of adventure, culture and relaxation while experiencing United's inaugural route. This experience for two (2) includes the itinerary below. Please note: A detailed itinerary will be provided upon winning the auction. The overview below highlights the experiences included in this package. Itinerary is subject to change. Thursday, December 10 United airfare from your preferred U.S. airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) ¹ Seats will be booked in highest class available Check into hotel accommodation near San Francisco International Airport Friday, December 11 Check out of hotel United Polaris airfare from San Francisco (SFO) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) Flight departs SFO at 10:30 AM PT Saturday, December 12 Arrive in Sapporo, Japan Flight arrives at CTS at 2:15 PM local time Private ground transportation to hotel Check into your Premium Room at the hotel accommodation Sunday, December 13 Free day to explore Sapporo Monday, December 14 Excursion – Sapporo Teine Ski Resort Enjoy a full day on the slopes at one of Hokkaido's most celebrated winter destinations with lift access and equipment rentals included. Beginner lesson options will be available. Tuesday, December 15 Excursion – Sapporo Teine Ski Resort Spend a second day skiing or snowboarding with lift access and equipment rentals included. Additional lesson opportunities may be available. Wednesday, December 16 Free day to explore Sapporo Thursday, December 17 Excursion – Private Sapporo beer museum tour and tastings Explore Japan's iconic beer birthplace through exhibits, guided history, tastings, and a visit to the surrounding historic grounds. Friday, December 18 Excursion – Sushi and chopstick making workshop with a professional sushi chef Learn traditional sushi-making techniques from a professional chef and craft your own chopsticks to take home as a souvenir. Saturday, December 19 Check out of hotel Private ground transportation to airport United Polaris airfare from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) United airfare from a San Francisco (SFO) to your preferred U.S. airport ¹ Seats will be booked in highest class available Bids for this auction will start at 400,000 MileagePlus® miles. Bidding opens at 9:00 AM CT on Tuesday, September 1, and will close at 1:00 PM CT on Tuesday, September 15. The winning member will be notified on Tuesday, September 15. ¹ Travel must originate and end in the 48 contiguous United States or Washington D.C. Outbound flight destination and return flight point of origin must be directly served by United Airlines, travel on partner airlines is not permitted. -All travelers must be 21+ and have a valid passport. -Attendees are responsible for their own expenses except for those specifically referenced. -Itinerary is subject to change at the sole discretion of United Airlines. -Please review the MileagePlus Exclusives Terms & Conditions . Rules for the MileagePlus Program can be viewed here .