Winter multi activity holidays
For those who suspect that a winter break doesn’t have to involve strapping on skis and hurtling down a mountainside, multi activity holidays are just the ticket. As well as offering variety they tend to celebrate the traditional ways of enjoying winter mountain air: cross country skiing and snowshoeing off the tourist trail, husky sledding, taking in the Northern Lights or mountain winter walking with the aid of crampons. And then there’s relaxing with roaring fires, steaming saunas and the Northern Lights at night. In other words, a world of magical, frozen fun.
Where to go
Winter multi activity holidays tend to take place around northern Scandinavia, including Lapland, and the French and Austrian Alps – with a couple of spots in the Carpathians, Chile, Canada and the United States too. Lower latitudes offer more hours of daylight in midwinter, but you’ll miss out on the Northern Lights. The far north of Europe – the traditional home of Father Christmas – is better for husky sledding, encountering reindeers and meeting the Sami people – an unforgettable part of any Lapland winter holiday.The High Tatras in Slovakia, part of the Carpathian Mountains, are an excellent spot for an alternative winter break, as are the mountains of Bjelasica and Durmitor in Montenegro. Or, you could really go for broke and head to Chile for a hardcore mix of climbing and downhill skiing – in the southern hemisphere winter of mid-June to September, of course.
Our Multi activity Holidays
Finland Northern Lights holiday, Wilderness Auroras
Winter activities & Aurora hunting in Finland
From
£1595 to £1995
5 days
inc UK flights
Lapland holiday, husky safari & log cottage
Luxurious log suite,northern lights & overnight husky safari
From
€1950
5 days
ex flights
Finland winter activity holiday & Northern Lights
Discover this Finnish winter activity wilderness week
From
£2599 to £3199
8 days
inc UK flights
Family winter adventure in Finland
Great range of activities in Lapland's winter wilderness.
From
£1775 to £1875
4 days
inc UK flights
Husky safari in Finland
Sled with huskies through spectacular Finnish scenery
From
£2835 to £3235
8 days
inc UK flights
Winter holiday in Finnish Lapland
Log fires, lakeside trails and a range of winter activities
From
£2095 to £2895
8 days
inc UK flights
Winter activities

If you think winter holidays are all about skiing then you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Multi activity winter holidays offer a huge range of activities to enjoy, all designed to make the most of the pristine frozen environment.
Northern Lights
The Northern Lights are a big pull for winter adventurers, and countries which lie between the Aurora zone of 65 to 72 degrees latitudes are the best places to see this nightly display. Head to Norway, Swedish and Finnish Lapland, Iceland or Alaska from late November to March, where many winter activity holiday operators have built Northern Lights experiences into their itineraries. If you’re staying in a remote wilderness lodge or a simple hut, then you may only have to walk a few steps view the lights; if you’re in town you might be spirited away to the wilds via sled or snowmobile for the best chances of a viewing.Husky sledding
Since the Aurora Borealis are a nighttime phenomena, they leave plenty of time for daytime activities, and you’ll find plenty to choose from. Husky sledding, for example, puts in a frequent appearance on winter multi activity holidays based in the far north of Europe, and options range from shorter, family friendly affairs to full-on overnight husky safaris complete with a stay in a wilderness cabin.
Meeting the Sámi people
Most winter multi activity itineraries in Lapland will give you the chance spend time with the Sámi people, the original inhabitants of Lapland, who will welcome you to join in their daily lives and share stories of their sustainable, ancient lifestyle. Responsible tour operators will ensure that these experiences are genuine rather than a ‘show’ put on especially for tourists.Cross country skiing & snowshoeing
If you have always resisted snow holidays because you’re not into downhill skiing or snowboarding, then multi activity winter holidays can introduce you to a quieter alternative – cross country skiing or snowshoeing. There are superb cross country skiing trails in the Austrian Alps, Canada and Scandinavia, while Central Europe’s Carpathian Mountains offer top notch snowshoeing.Our top Multi activity Holiday
Finland Northern Lights holiday, Wilderness Auroras
Winter activities & Aurora hunting in Finland
From
£1595 to £1995
5 days
inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2023: 13 Mar, 20 Mar
2023: 13 Mar, 20 Mar
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