Short break winter holidays
Just because it’s a bit chilly it doesn’t mean you can’t get out and explore, and if you haven’t got time for a lengthy chunk of time off then winter short break holidays could be just what you’re looking for. Husky safaris in Finland, Northern Lights expeditions in Norway or snowshoeing on Mount Etna in Sicily; whatever suits your mood, budget and allotted holiday time, here’s how to brighten up winter.
19 Short break winter holidays found
Whale watching sailing holiday, Norway
Sailing Norwegian Fjords Whale Watching & Northern Lights
From €1,900 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
Northern Lights family holiday, tailor made
An Aurora-cabin glass roofed experience in Finnish Lapland
From £1,465 4 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from November through to beginning of April
Iceland short break Northern Lights tour
Glaciers, lava tubes and nature's spectacular light show
From £1,949£1,759 to £2,249 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Nov, 2 Dec
2027: 20 Jan, 10 Feb, 3 Mar, 24 Mar, 29 Sep, 20 Oct, 10 Nov, 1 Dec
2028: 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 1 Mar, 22 Mar
2027: 20 Jan, 10 Feb, 3 Mar, 24 Mar, 29 Sep, 20 Oct, 10 Nov, 1 Dec
2028: 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 1 Mar, 22 Mar
Up to £190 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 11 Nov
Snowshoeing short break in Romania
Live a unique winter experience on snowshoes.
From €795 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb
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Christmas or New Year 2026 in Lapland
Magical snow holiday in northern Lapland at reasonable cost
From €1,256 to €1,570 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Dec, 20 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec
Alpine Wolf tracking holiday, France
Once in a lifetime wolf tracking adventure in French Alps
From €867 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 2 Apr
Orkney winter walking holiday
5 day walking short break in Orkney
From £1,659 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar
Northern lights holiday in Swedish Lapland
A magical short break in Abisko National Park
From £1,605 5 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Family Northern Lights break, Finland
Cozy log cabin and fascinating snow adventure for each day
From €1,603 to €2,618 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Winter swimming holiday in Scotland
Winter dips, stunning Highland views, friendship & laughter
From £999 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Dec
Finland wellness and winter activity holiday
Yoga, Arctic adventures & wellness in a winter landscape
From £2,395 to £2,995 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Dec
Treehouse Retreat in Swedish Lapland
A magical winter treehouse retreat in Swedish Lapland
From £2,295 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Next running in 2027. Departure to be confirmed
Luxury Swedish Lapland short break
Luxury Arctic Indulgence at Arctic Bath Spa Hotel
From £3,699 to £7,398 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Aurora hunting in Finland holiday
Aurora cabin escape in the Finnish Wilderness
From £2,195 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr
2027: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us tomorrow after 9am
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rosy@responsibletravel.com
Gastronomy and northern lights holiday in Iceland
Gastronomy experience & Northern Lights tour
From £2,396 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2027: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr
2027: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr
Winter trekking holiday in Scotland, snowhole expedition
Winter expeditions in Scotland
From £705 5 days ex flights
Small group travel
Autumn northern lights short break
A unique tour with northern lights, hiking and Sámi culture
From €1,146 to €1,710 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 16 Aug, 17 Aug, 18 Aug, 19 Aug, 20 Aug, 21 Aug, 22 Aug, 23 Aug, 24 Aug, 25 Aug, 26 Aug, 27 Aug, 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 30 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Sep, 11 Sep, 12 Sep, 13 Sep, 14 Sep, 15 Sep, 16 Sep
Finland winter holiday, tour skating
Try activities on ice:kicksledding,tour skating,snowmobiling
From €906 to €1,151 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is available in February and March
Northern Lights short break, Finnish Lapland
Unique aurora tour with huskys, snowshoeing and snowmobiling
From €1,879 to €2,340 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Daily departures between 21s November and 31st March
