Best Winter Activities Around the World — Our Top 5

1.From Tromsø: Ice Domes Snow Park and Wilderness Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,255 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $151Our pick

Travel 1.5 hours from Tromsø to Camp Tamok for Ice Domes, huskies, reindeer, snowshoeing, fire-making, tandem skiing, and a hot meal in a lavvu. English-speaking guides such as David, Eva, Emmy, and Laura have helped make the day lively and personal, but animal access and ice conditions can vary.

“We loved the variety of things we got to experience. Visited the ice domes and saw the beautiful ice carvings. Then had a short snowshoeing trip to feed the reindeer. Our guide explained about the Birch trees and showed us the type of bark to remove to feed the reindeer. Then were shown how to start a fire with a flint... harder than it looks! Visited the huskies but a lot if them were out pulling sledges, so we didn't see that many. Possibly the only thing to improve on. Then into a traditional Sami Lavuu for warm berry juice, cooking hot dogs over the fire then wrapping them in…”

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2.Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Tour from Denver Winter and Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 511 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Leave Denver Union Station at 8:15am for a small-group trip through Boulder into Rocky Mountain National Park. Walk Bear or Sprague Lake, stop at Many Parks Curve and Alluvial Fan, watch for elk and moose, then enjoy free time in Estes Park and a look at the Stanley Hotel. Guides such as Ben, Alex, Anne, and Michelle add local stories along the way.

“The tour guide may not be able to educate you, about the 500+ curious questions asked. My very first tour guide, was very, very knowledgeable and transparent. I appreciated his knowledge, professionalism, transparency, kindness and (the bonus) he was very pleasant looking on the eyes.”

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3.Levi: Winter Wilderness Husky & Reindeer Safari Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 156 reviews · 2 hours · from $175

Meet Sámi reindeer herders, glide 0.6 km through snowy forest, then ride a snowmobile-towed sleigh to a 1.5 km husky safari. English-speaking guides, including Emma, provide warm drinks, shelter in a kota cabin, and time with the animals. The pace can feel brisk, especially at the husky stop.

“the rides are not very good, to slow and rather boring”

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4.Rocky Mountain National Park Winter/Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 148 reviews · 8 hours · from $138

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Will, Hans, Ben, or Stephen, traveling from Denver through Boulder and Estes Park into Rocky Mountain National Park. Walk beside snowy Bear Lake, watch for elk in Moraine Park, stop at the Alluvial Fan and Many Parks Curve, then enjoy lunch and free time in Estes Park.

“hans was a great guide! He was super knowledgeable and made sure everyone in our group was not only having a great time, but also made sure everyone was handling the terrain amd altitude well. 100% worth every penny and will likely request him when I bring my family back!”

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5.Jasper: Winter Wildlife Bus Tour in Jasper National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 3h 30m · from $62Best value

Join SunDog Transportation and Tours for a 210-minute wildlife drive through Jasper National Park. Your English-speaking guide may spot elk, deer, moose, sheep, goats, coyotes, wolves, and birds while explaining winter survival, geology, and local history. Hotel pickup, drop-off, a small group, and a comfortable vehicle are included.

“The tour was very informative and interactive. Despite not seeing a huge amount of wildlife, time of year, weather, etc,( not the companies fault), this was a very good time and would do again, summer or fall.”

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