Where to Go: the 2 Best Winter Activities Worldwide

1.Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $135Our pick

Review of Nagano’s snow monkeys, Zenkoji Temple, sake tasting, and local lunch, with practical tips on timing, walking, transport, and value.

“It started with great customer service by snow monkey resorts, the provider of this tour. I contacted them and they replied timely to my questions. GYG does not advertise that this company is willing to offer different pick up and drop off locations so I contacted them directly and they were able to confirm the start of my tour in Nagano and drop off in Hakuba. The big bus can carry your luggage. Once in Nagano we met our great guide John who took us around Nagano, sake tour and snow monkeys. John was approachable, informative, and very helpful. when we met he already knew about our drop off arrangement…”

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2.Jackson: Grand Teton and National Elk Refuge Winter Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 140 reviews · 8 hours · from $219

Explore Grand Teton wildlife, ride a sleigh among winter elk, enjoy lunch in Jackson, and travel in a warm small-group vehicle.

“First of all we were lucky as the weather was more than perfect for this trip. Second we had a great guide Haeli. She knew exactly where to go and we were thrilled to see all kinds of of animals during the day. She shared all the background and all the necessary information. Afternoon Elk refuge was quite a surreal experience to see the elks in the white spread with the grand Teton at the background. Coming to the arrangement, picked up and dropped on time. Comfortable bus. Haeli had binoculars plus a telescope to make sure we see every possible sighting of moose fox bison mountain goat etc. Lunch…”

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