Ski & Snow

Experience the thrill of the slopes in Switzerland's Jungfrau region on this 10-hour beginners' ski trip from Lucerne. Travel to the iconic Swiss ski resort of Grindelwald and admire fine views over the Jungfrau's peaks and valleys. On arrival, pick up your ski kit and hit the gentle terrain of Bodmi with a qualified instructor. During your 2.5-hour class, master the correct ski technique and enjoy making your first linked turns on the snow. Explore Grindelwald at your leisure during free time, then return in comfort to Lucerne.

Explore one of the Swiss Alps' best-known glaciers on this 7-hour trip from Montreux. Travel to the village of Les Diablerets, and ascend by cable car to the mountaintop Glacier 3000 above. Ride a Snow Bus over the ice, savor an aperitif and food tastings at a panoramic restaurant and enjoy free time to enjoy the glacier activities. Cross the suspended peak-to-peak walkway, ride a toboggan coaster, go sledging, and more, before returning to Montreux.

Explore the Rovaniemi area by Santa Claus Village with your family on snowmobiles (or sleighs, depending on age) during this winter tour. Spend the day cruising over the snow-covered ground, and admiring the sights. Stop to warm up by a campfire, and refuel with a light traditional Finnish snack and beverage.

While in Rovaniemi, set off from Santa Claus Village, and make a long trek on a snowmobile to the Arctic Circle Wilderness Lodge near the Raudanjoki river during this tour. Once you make it through the wilderness to the lodge, warm up by a campfire as you enjoy a soup lunch and hot beverage before journeying back by snowmobile to Santa Claus Village.

Explore the highlights of Iceland's Golden Circle on a full-day tour that includes a 1-hour snow mobile experience at the Langjokull Glacier. Depart Reykjavik in the morning to visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Îingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, the hot springs of Geysir Geyser, and Langjokull Glacier. Transportation, all necessary equipment, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Take a 3-hour guided hike to the terminal face of Franz Josef Glacier, scrambling along an exclusive pathway over the riverbed of the mighty Waiho. During the interpretive valley walk to the glacier, your guide covers the geographical features of this magnificent alpine landscape. Upon reaching the viewpoint, you're treated to an up-close look at the advancing glacier. Numbers are limited to 13 people per group for a more personal experience.

Explore the Golden Circle and take a one-hour snowmobile tour on an active full-day tour from Reykjavik. Travel in a sturdy specially designed Jeep that can access terrain that regular cars cannot handle. Your experienced driver and guide takes you deep into Thingvellir National Park to see the powerful Strokkur Geyser and magnificent Gullfoss Falls. Go off road over rough terrain to reach the Langjokull glacier where you enjoy a thrilling 1-hour snowmobile experience on the glacier. This memorable tour includes all instruction and necessary equipment.

Experience a Franz Josef Glacier heli-hike as you explore ice caves and other glacial terrain with a professional guide.  Then don provided boots, jacket and ice axe for a 2-hour guided hike past deep crevasses and towering ice-blue pinnacles before the return chopper ride down. Choose from seasonal departure times to suit your schedule.

Hit the slopes for a beginners ski lesson at Bariloche's Cerro Catedral ski resort - ideal for first-time skiers. With a small group you'll enjoy individual attention from your expert instructor and be zooming down the piste in no time. Once you've got a taste for it, you can purchase a ski pass and spend the rest of the day on the slopes.

Hike along the Svínafellsjökull Glacier and climb a blue ice wall on this half-day experience from Skaftafell. Suitable for beginners, the hike combines expert tuition and safety briefings with spectacular mountain scenery. Take in the glacial sights as you climb and hike, and learn about the ice formations as you go. Just remember your hiking boots; all other equipment, such as crampons and ice axes, are included. Numbers are limited to 18 per group.

Glacier treks make for great outdoor adventures but can feel rushed if they are only a few hours long. This trekking experience at Matanuska Glacier - a local favorite, and one of the few vehicle-accessible glaciers near Anchorage - takes a full day, which leaves plenty of time to explore blue meltwater pools, ice formations, and crevasses.

Go on an adventure through the snow on this snowshoe tour, which includes round-trip transport from a central location in Tromso. Put on your own showshoes, and trek around the area with a guide who knows the best spots to stop and take pictures. Plus, afterward you can warm up with a hot drink and traditional Norwegian snack.

Seoul is close to some of South Korea's most popular ski resorts, making it possible to hit the slopes on a day trip. This full-day ski package to Gangchon Elysian or Jisan ski resort includes a ski pass, equipment rental, and a 1-hour beginner lesson, plus hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Seoul.

Enjoy snowboarding or skiing at Hunter Mountain in the Catskills on a full-day tour from New York City. Hunter Mountain has a gentle slope for beginners, and advanced terrain for seasoned experts, so that skiers and riders of all abilities can have fun on the slopes. Includes rental equipment, an all-area lift ticket, a hot drink at the ski resort, and round-trip transportation from Manhattan.

Strap on a pair of snowshoes and explore the sparkling wintertime beauty of Colorado's Front Range. Hike atop fresh powder through pristine pine forests and open-air alpine meadows with views of the Rocky Mountains. Your experienced guide will choose trails that match your experience level throughout this 4-hour adventure.

Go cross-country skiing in South Lake Tahoe, and enjoy the winter wonderland scenery while getting an excellent workout. With this cross-country ski rental package, you'll receive the equipment you need to explore the mountain trails of the Sierra Nevada. Get fitted for boots, poles, skis, and bindings - plus you can rent or buy outerwear, if you need it. Reserving your rental in advance ensures you won't miss out during the busy ski season.

Spend a day in the snow with this Lake Kawaguchi and Fujiten Snow Resort excursion from Tokyo. After leaving the city, you'll travel to Lake Kawaguchi, one of the largest bodies of water to lie in the foothills of Mt. Fuji. Stop to take photos of the mountain against a backdrop of the lake, then head to Fujiten Snow Resort to sledge and play in the snow in a family-friendly enclosed area, safely set apart from the ski slopes. The day trip includes sled rental.

Go hiking in one of the most incredible landscapes on earth during this full-day tour from Reykjavík. Head out of the city to the south, driving for two hours to reach the Sólheimajökull glacier. Enjoy approximately three hours of hiking with an expert guide on the glacier, checking out crevasses, moulins (ice holes), rivers, waterfalls and volcanos. On the return drive, stop for photo ops of stunning Skógarfoss waterfall. Your guide provides informative commentary about the glacier, and the tour includes the use of mountaineering boots and other gear.

Get a unique perspective on the Great Wall of China when visiting Beijing in the winter. Combine the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, a picturesque and less-visited section, with an afternoon of skiing at Huaibei Ski Resort on this package tour. Enjoy personalized service with a private guide and convenient round trip travel from your hotel.

Discover a Canadian signature dining experience with this guided, 3.5-hour tour in Whistler, British Columbia. Take a journey in a luxury, 19-passenger snowcat to the charming Crystal Hut, a rustic log cabin located high atop Blackcomb Mountain at 6,000 feet (1,826 meters). Enjoy the local interpretation of a traditional fondue dinner, paired with fine wine and followed with a fresh-baked fruit pie, served hot from a wood-fired oven. Take in the alpine colors and panoramic views of the surrounding Coast Mountain Range and the twinkling lights of Whistler Village below. The evening is complete with live entertainment.