The 5 Best Winter Activities Worldwide

1.Winter Wonderland Adventure Tour | Sledding (Wildside 4×4 Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $124Our pick

Join Wildside 4x4 Tours in Estes Park for a winter ride through Rocky Mountain National Park, with stops at Old Man Mountain, Horseshoe Falls, Hidden Valley, and Sprague Lake. Guides such as Joe, CE, Royce, and Wes add local stories, wildlife tips, sledding time, snacks, water, and hot cocoa.

“It was an amazing experience! Our guide was very committed to ensuring we had the best experience. Highly recommend!!”

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2.Half-Day Backcountry Skiing Tour in Levi with Photography Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $124

Leave Levi by minivan, gear up with backcountry skis, and follow your English-speaking wilderness and photography guide through Arctic forests. This four-hour outing includes snacks, hot drinks, hotel pickup outside central Levi, and edited photos you can download later. Basic fitness and balance help.

“Fantastic scenery. The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. An awesome experience. If you are a beginner then don’t be put off, it is easy to pick up and enjoy the experience. Highly recommended.”

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3.Instagramable Snow Monkey & Nagano Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews

Ride from Tokyo in a Toyota Vellfire or Crown with an English-speaking driver such as Cheema or Rehman. Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Shibu Onsen, Yamanouchi, Nagano, and Matsushiro, with time to adjust the plan.

“I did my tour with Rehman. My tour went smoothly like his driving skills. He is very understanding, knowledgeable and quick to respond to queries regarding my trip. He made sure I was OK the whole time. Hiking up the snowy mountain and seeing the snow monkeys roam freely is an unforgettable experience.”

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4.Nagano: Snow Monkey Private Instagramable Day Tour Low Price

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews

Travel with an English-speaking driver in a Toyota Vellfire, Crown, or Land Cruiser, visiting Zenkoji Temple, Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Obuse, Shibu Onsen, and more. You can adjust the route, ride door to door, and share the $548 price with up to six people.

“Great service by Ali. Perfect experience in both places”

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5.Anchorage: Winter Wonderland Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $200

Ride in a small van from your Anchorage hotel to about four winter photo stops, which may include Chugach State Park, Turnagain Arm, and Cook Inlet. Your professional guide helps with composition and camera settings, and tripods, snacks, hot drinks, and handwarmers are included.

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