Short winter vacations
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 vacations 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 vacation time, here’s how to brighten up winter.
15 Short winter vacations found
Northern lights family vacation, 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
Whale watching sailing vacation, 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
Iceland Northern Lights tour
Glaciers, lava tubes and nature's spectacular light show
From US $3,040US $2,770 to US $3,510 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 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
Late availability on these dates: 02 Dec
Alpine Wolf tracking vacation, France
Once in a lifetime wolf tracking adventure in French Alps
From €867 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 2 Apr
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Christmas or New Year 2026 in Lapland
Magical snow holiday in northern Lapland at reasonable cost
From €1,521 to €2,075 3 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Dec, 2 Dec, 3 Dec, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 10 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 16 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 19 Dec, 20 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 5 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 11 Jan, 12 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 15 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 18 Jan, 19 Jan, 20 Jan, 21 Jan, 22 Jan, 23 Jan, 24 Jan, 25 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Jan ...
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Finland wellness & winter activity vacation
Yoga, Arctic adventures & wellness in a winter landscape
From £2,595 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 20 Feb, 27 Mar
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
Iceland self drive tour
Glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, waterfalls & Northern Lights!
From £859 to £984 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Orkney winter walking holiday
5 day walking short break in Orkney
From £1,659 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar
Winter swimming vacation in Scotland
Winter dips, stunning Highland views, friendship & laughter
From £999 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Dec
Northern lights vacation in Swedish Lapland
A magical short break in Abisko National Park
From £1,595 5 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Winter trekking holiday in Scotland, snowhole expedition
Winter expeditions in Scotland
From £705 5 days ex flights
Small group travel
Ski touring vacation in Poland
A ski-weekend in Izerskie Mountains with a fire camping
From €1,399 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Finland winter vacation, tour skating
Enjoy exciting activities on ice and snow, relax in sauna
From €1,399 to €1,970 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is available in February and March
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Northern Lights vacation, 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
