Hibernating in winter? Not us.
There’s a certain kind of magic about a winter holiday. The crunchy snow, the smell of baked cinnamon and mulled wine, the cosy nights by candlelight. Or maybe it's the moment on an Iceland trip when you look up and see the Northern Lights dancing above you, or hike past huge crystalised ice flows in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Whether it's a delicious grilled sausage at a Christmas market in Munich, snowboarding down fresh powder in New Zealand, trekking across Morocco's snow-dusted Atlas Mountains or blissing out in a steamy Alaskan hot spring, winter travel has some pretty epic advantages. Plus, there are way fewer tourists, queues are tiny and your holiday selfies will feature just you and the view. We think a winter tour might be on the cards…
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Our winter tours
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Experience the festive markets of Central Europe. Go Christmas crazy in the market...
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Explore the taigas of Finnish Lapland on this eight-day adventure across pristine peaks...
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Set off on a seven-day adventure through the Atlas Mountains, joining an expert guide...
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Discover the unique beauty of Iceland. Visit the Gullfoss waterfall, touch the...
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Explore Iceland and hunt for the northern lights on a Premium adventure from Reykjavik...
Tailor-Made trips
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See Italy in the cooler months, hitting Rome, Florence, Pisa and Bologna before...
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Marvel at snow-capped mountain ranges frozen wonderlands and the elusive northern...
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Escape the crowds, see incredible views, sleep under the stars, check out waterfalls...
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Ski the slopes of New Zealand’s Southern Alps on an 8-day small group tour that...
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Ski the slopes of New Zealand’s Southern Alps on an 8-day small group tour that...
Why travel in winter
Smaller crowds
By travelling in an off-peak season, you’ll encounter shorter queues at major attractions and have more chances to mix with the locals. You’ll also alleviate some of the impact of high-season tourism on popular destinations and infuse some off-season support into the local community.
Value for money
Travelling in winter has many benefits, like cute puffer coats and big mugs of hot chocolate. But the benefits to your travel budget also shouldn’t be overlooked. Flights and travel experiences are often cheaper in off-peak seasons, meaning you can use your money to maximise your extras on trip.
Real life experiences
Real life experiences are those moments when you know something special is happening. It could be whizzing across the snowfields of Finnish Lapland on the back of a dog sled, or floating through Venice's misty and (unusually) quiet canals. These unexpected moments are what travelling with us is all about.
Highlights of our winter trips
Conquer Mount Toubkal
Join our expert leaders on an adventurous winter trek through Morocco's High Atlas Mountains to the summit of Mount Toubkal – the highest peak in North Africa. With snow-capped peaks, clean mountain air, delicious home-cooked food and unforgettable views with less traffic to share them with, this winter hiking trip is one for the highlight reel.
Discover the wintery magic of Yellowstone
Travellers are awe-struck by Yellowstone's otherworldly thermal features, but even more so when snow blankets the park and makes the hissing geysers, bubbling mud pools and steaming vents look even more dramatic. Hike across crunchy snow, marvel at frozen waterfalls and look out for bison, elk and other wildlife as you traverse the snow-covered meadows of Lamar Valley.
Explore Yosemite without the crowds
Yosemite might be beautiful in summer, but have you seen it in winter? With layers of brilliantly white snow covering the ground and evergreen trees guiding your way, seek out the park’s animal inhabitants – powerful bison, graceful deer, and muscular grizzly bears just to name a few – during the day and retire to your cosy Airstream accommodation at night. Active winter adventures don’t get much better than this.
Go on snow safari in New Zealand
Fancy hitting the slopes in New Zealand's best ski fields? Whether you're a skiing novice or an experienced snow hound, join us on an exhilarating, powder-packed week in the Southern Alps. With all the logistics taken care of for you and an expert local crew ready to help you polish your skills, you'll be whooshing down these epic mountains in no time.
Hunt aurora in Iceland
Iceland doesn't mess around when it comes to jaw-dropping beauty. Spend your days exploring vast lava fields in Skaftafell National Park, taking in the majesty of Gullfoss waterfall, soaking in hot springs and watching the eerily calm waters of the Glacier Lagoon. When the sun goes down, rug up and go searching for the spectacular northern lights in all their colourful glory.
See a different side of Italy
Discover Italy's most iconic places in winter, without the constant chit-chat of tourists and scuffling through long queues. Explore the crumbling ruins of Rome's famous Colosseum in solitude, wander through the peaceful streets of Vatican City, tuck into traditional Italian holiday dishes and cruise through the quiet, mist-shrouded canals of Venice – a sight you don't see in the summer!