15 Full-Day Snow Trips to Build a Winter Day Around

1.Dubai: 2-Hour or Full-Day Slope Session at Ski Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,202 reviews · from $68Our pick

Escape Dubai’s heat at Ski Dubai, inside Mall of the Emirates. Your pass includes winter clothing, boots, skis or a snowboard, poles, and a locker. Choose two hours or a full day on five runs, from beginner terrain to an indoor black slope. Bring ID, gloves, and an extra warm layer.

“In my opinion, they wouldn't be ashamed of skiing like that even in Europe :) 2 hours of pleasant skiing, you get everything except a hat and gloves, you can bring them with you :) Good, even your own sweatshirt under the jacket you get, it's really cold. Only at the beginning you have to fill in a lot of information and it's slow. They could send it by email. Otherwise, thumbs up.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.From Geneva: Chamonix Full-Day Ski Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 166 reviews · 10 hours · from $284

Travel from Geneva to Chamonix for a 10-hour ski day with bus transport, equipment rental, ski clothing, and a pass covering three domains. Your English-speaking host explains the setup, then you ski independently, with time for the town if you finish early.

“Enjoyed snowboarding, our guide just pointed us to the right ski lift and told us to have fun which was fine but not exactly what I was expecting. Renting clothes was nice but in the group of 15/20 people in the shop, there wasnt enough range of sizes so I wore ski clothes that were slightly too big for me all day which is fine but a bit annoying. If you do this, I’d recommend picking your stuff first because it might run out. The mountain we went on was shockingly small but that was okay because I was with first time snowboarders! Would recommend, but note that the bus…”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.From Tbilisi: Full-Day Gudauri Ski Resort Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 10 hours · from $25Best value

Travel from central Tbilisi to Gudauri with an English or Russian-speaking guide such as Paata, George, or Kate. Stop at Zhinvali Reservoir and Ananuri Fortress, then spend about five hours in the mountains. Skiing, cable cars, paragliding, and other activities cost extra.

“Amazing day trip to Gudauri Ski Resort with Paata, our Tour Guide. I had so much fun and got to learn a lot about the history as well. Thank you!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.From Sarajevo: Full-Day Hike to Lukomir Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Travel from Sarajevo into the Bjelašnica mountains, visit Umoljani and its old mosque, then hike toward Lukomir beside Rakitnica Canyon. Expect a moderate 15 to 16-kilometer route, big mountain views, local food, and guides such as Alan or Amer, with weather shaping the final plan.

“I booked this tour, but the company recommended changing it to another one because of the weather. I went to srebrenica wit Ago and it was a great experience to know more about this dark history”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Stockholm: Winter Snowshoe Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $176

Join The Green Trails for a small-group winter hike from Stockholm. Guides such as Tigo, Eric, and George lead you through forests and across frozen lakes, teach snowshoe and ice safety, and serve an organic campfire lunch. If snow is thin, you use ice grips instead.

“Our guide Tigo, was super knowledgeable and friendly! Overall, the trip exceeded all our expectations! We enjoyed the nature hike in the beautiful forest, enjoyed learning about Swedish culture, and were spoiled with a fantastic lunch by a fire (and we learned to make the fire as well). Thank you for an unforgettable experience!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $144

Join a certified English-speaking mountain leader for a private winter trip from Sofia to the Seven Rila Lakes. Ride a chairlift to 2,150 meters, snowshoe for about 2.5 hours, then warm up in Sapareva Banya’s mineral pools. Equipment and hotel transport are included.

“O passeio não aconteceu pois o teleferico que nos levaria aos lagos estava fechado em virtude dos fortes ventos. Faltou atitude da empresa/guia, de obter informações sobre o tempo no local . Viajamos por horas, perdemos nosso dia. depois vimos que já estava sendo divulgado localmente que não era recomendado o passeio e não fomos avisados. Na minha opinião todo o valor pago deveria ser devolvido.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.VIP Ski or Snowboard Lesson – Full Day Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours skiing with a private instructor in Zermatt, with the day shaped around your group’s ability. You may ski around Sunnegga, practice technique, and enjoy Matterhorn views. English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish instruction is available.

“Our guide, Matt, was truly outstanding. He went above and beyond to navigate us through Zermatt, shared helpful tips throughout the day, and made the experience enjoyable. He was knowledgeable, patient, and personable—10/10, and we would absolutely book with him again. Unfortunately, our 2-star rating reflects the company’s organization and lack of transparency. The tour is marketed as a “VIP” guiding experience, but the logistics fell far short of that description. The Viator webpage provided very little practical information in advance. We were not told what lift tickets to purchase, where to rent equipment, or realistic rental costs. The listing stated “Ski & Snowboard Hire – estimated CH...”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Snow Activities in Gudauri Ski Resort Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Tbilisi to Gudauri in a private vehicle with a guide, stopping at Zhinvali Reservoir and Ananuri Castle. You get hotel pickup, flexible sightseeing, mountain views, and about three hours at the ski resort. Guides Beso and Nugo have earned special praise for friendly help.

“Had booked online depending on what I saw on ads and the details of the trip.. But when I went there with my girlfriend we didn't even do ski as mention. It was 100%scam and they didn't want to refund for us after when I complain. The operate that we meet in Gorgeia said there's no ski till December. But on the website nothing mentioned. My question if there's no ski till December why they still posted it. Why they lie on ads.. You suppose to be more honest on your ads.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Full Day Private Skiing / Snowboarding Tour in Sapporo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $230

Spend a winter day skiing or snowboarding near Sapporo with private guide Tomo, choosing Sapporo Kokusai or Bankei ski slope. The package includes transport, slope tickets, and a visit to Hoheikyo Onsen. Rentals, clothing, gloves, and optional dinner cost extra.

“Tomo-San took us to a great beginner place for our first time skiing. We organised with him before the visit to have a 4 hour beginner lesson, which was well worth doing. He made the process smooth from pick up at our hotel to dropping oRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Private Full Day Skiing Trip To Gudauri from T’bilisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about nine hours with private transport from Tbilisi to Gudauri, where you can ski, hire equipment at a discount, ride lifts, and consider paragliding with an instructor. The return route includes Ananuri Fortress, Zhinvali Reservoir, and the Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument.

“Great experience with a very talented driver who is kind and full of enthusiasm The driver even offered to take memorable pictures with his drone which made our day I highly recommend for mountain and snow activities lovers”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Full Day Private Tour & Snowshoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $972

Spend 6 to 8 hours in Yellowstone with a private naturalist guide, seeking wolves, bison, moose, and more. Stop at Mammoth Hot Springs, explore Lamar Valley, and hike or snowshoe to Calcite Springs Overlook. Guides such as Kelsi, Kevin, Megan, and Colin have led past outings.

“We really enjoyed our trip. Kevin was knowledgeable and we saw lots of animals. Seeing the wolves through the scope was amazing! We enjoyed the lunch provided as well. Thank you for a memorable day!”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Full Day Private Ski Lesson in Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours skiing privately in Zermatt with a certified English-speaking instructor. Set your own goals, meet at your hotel, a café, or the Sunnegga lift, and work on technique, confidence, carving, or beginner skills. Lift passes and equipment cost extra.

“I loved skiing with Charles he always has very good jokes he always gives very very good advice so that we can get better at skiing he always takes us too the best places I hope that he is our teacher again.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Full Day Private Ski Lesson in Verbier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours skiing Verbier with a private certified instructor from European Snowsport. Set goals for your group, from first turns to advanced terrain and mountain guiding. Instructors such as Martina, Jonas, Kate, Mattia, and JT have earned praise for patient teaching, local route advice, and family-friendly coaching.

“Our family had Jonas for the week in Verbier.”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Seoul: Full-Day Winter Trip Ski Resort, Ice Valley, Namiseom

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 12 hours · from $48

Spend one long winter day with an English-speaking guide at Elysian Gangchon, Nami Island, and Eobi Ice Valley. Choose free time, beginner skiing, snowboarding, or sledding. Guides such as Ruby and Kai help with timing and first steps, while the van and Nami ferry are included.

“Great day with diversity of skiing experience and sightseeing. Going up by the chairlift and skiing down requires some skill so would recommend the choice of moving belt for complete beginners in skiing.”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.From Belgrade: Kopaonik national park & Ski resort-full day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 14 hours · from $210

Spend a full day traveling from Belgrade to Kopaonik National Park and its major ski center. You get a professional English-speaking guide, private transport, park entry, about five hours on the mountain, and help with ski rentals or local arrangements. Cable cars, ski passes, food, and equipment cost extra.

“The guide was very helpful and solved all my problems. I like him”

Check availability →Read our full review