The World’s 7 Best Winter Trips

1.Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Tour Bullet Train from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $289Our pick

Take a 12-hour day trip from Tokyo to Nagano with round-trip shinkansen tickets, an English-speaking National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter, a miso production visit in Suzaka, free time in Obuse, and a 2.5-hour visit to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Expect a long, sometimes slippery walk to the monkeys.

“Oh my goodness - Everyone who goes to Japan should do this tour!!!! Great day out, great lunch, great tour guides and great monkeys!!!!! Not to be missed. Highly recommend this tour - thank you!”

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2.Winter Tour Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 10h 30m · from $414

Leave Bergen by minibus for Dale, Tvindefossen, Gudvangen’s Njardarheimr Viking Village, and an electric cruise through Nærøyfjord. In Flåm, ride the Flåm Railway toward snowy Myrdal before returning to Bergen by train. English-speaking guides such as Geir and Bjarte lead the road portion, while the cruise and train rides are self-guided.

“Guide was very good and activities well paced. The whole day was thoroughly enjoyable with stunning scenery to see .”

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3.Zakopane & Gubalowka Funicular – Private Winter Tour from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $157Top rated

Leave Krakow at 8:00 am for a private winter tour of Zakopane and the Tatra foothills. Ride the Gubalowka funicular, stroll Krupowki Street, see Chocholow’s wooden homes, Wielka Krokiew ski jump, and Jaszczurówka chapel. English-speaking guides such as Pawel or Tomas may lead the day, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Pawel was fantastic making our trip to Zakopane a memory we will never forget. We had lively discussions & he was very caring & attentive. We did the add on of the sleigh ride which was a bucket list item. It and the bonfire afterwards exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend This tour company. Raph, the owner, picked us up at the airport & also did our salt mine tour. We were changing hotels that day & while just a block away, offered to move our luggage for us. Definitely great service!!!!”

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4.Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Cableway with Scenic Train Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $44Best value

Spend 6 to 10 hours exploring Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from Lijiang. Your package may include a scenic train, Glacier Cableway, Blue Moon Valley, Spruce or Yak Cableway, Impression Lijiang, and hotel pickup. Choose self-guided support through WeChat or a private guide, with help from staff such as Jimmy or Adam.

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5.Winter Tour Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $382

Travel from Bergen by minibus to Dale and Tvindefossen, explore Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the Nærøyfjord to Flåm, then ride the Flåm Railway and Bergen Line home. Guide Geir has led this route, which includes transport, tickets, and USB charging in a small group of up to 18 people.

“What an amazing day! Driving towards Gudvangen there is stunning scenery and the Viking village was really interesting. The ferry ride was filled with majestic mountain vistas however the Flåm Railway was the highlight for me. Our guide was great but know that you are making your own way to catch the trains once you get off the ferry.”

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6.Flumserberg Day Trip: Train + Cable Car + Snow Fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours · from $362

Travel from Zurich HB to Flumserberg by panoramic train and cable car, then enjoy four hours of free time in the snow. Your guide handles the route and can assist with equipment rental. Ski passes, sleds, and gear are optional, so you can ski, walk, play in the snow, or simply enjoy the winter views.

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7.3-Day Private Tokyo and Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Tsukiji Market and Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $2,173

Spend three days with a private English-speaking guide in Tokyo and Nagano. You’ll explore Tsukiji Market, walk to Jigokudani’s snow monkeys, bathe at Yudanaka Onsen, visit Zenko-ji Temple, and ride the bullet train between cities. Guides Akemi and Satoshi have helped make the trip flexible and personal, with transport, meals, lodging, and monkey park admission included.

“My husband and I booked this tour for part of our honeymoon trip to Japan and are so glad we did! Our tour guide, Akemi, was the best! She did a wonderful job of fitting in all the planned activities, but also adjusting based on our pace and preferences. We loved our first evRead more”

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