This was the best vacation we’ve ever had. There were four things that made this vacation absolutely outstanding:
First: the location- between the Northern lights and the snowy forest and river landscapes, this place is heaven on earth.
Second: the guides- Janne and Lars made this a really special trip. It’s clear that they love their jobs and their location. Lars makes all of the bread fresh daily and his kitchen staff is so talented. All of the food was delicious. Janne is such a great outdoorsman (Janne was our main guide for the trip)- it was so neat hearing of all of the training experiences he’s had. They were both so knowledgable about all of the wildlife in the area.
Third: the activities. The activities were so great! The snowshoeing and cross-country skiing was challenging and fun. I loved them both, and I even had time to improve my new skiing skills over the trip (my husband wants to continue in our winters at home!). Then the dog-sledding, reindeer-sleighing and learning about the Sami culture and visiting with a Sami reindeer herder were once-in-a-lifetime experiences. They were amazing, and I will never forget them.
Finally, the fourth thing that made this trip fabulous was: the group. I wonder if Exodus just calls to people who you really want to spend time with. We loved the entire group, and they made this vacation amazing. They were supportive in all of our falling-down efforts, no one felt they had to outdo anyone else, and our evenings of downtime while we chased the Northern lights were all so much fun! We’ll definitely book with Exodus again!
Winter Adventure Tours
Winter Holidays
Imagine snowshoeing along frozen rivers, following reindeer tracks through primeval forests or bunking down in a hunter’s lodge, our winter holidays give you the opportunity to embrace the beauty and tranquility of snowy landscapes while enjoying exhilarating activities.
Finland is home to fairytale scenery and vibrant culture and is a popular destination for winter trips. Experience the thrill of snowmobiling through snow-dusted forests and across frozen lakes as you immerse yourself in the serenity of the vast wilderness.
For anyone seeking a more challenging adventure, the Dolomites in Italy provide a stunning backdrop for cross-country skiing. Glide through pristine snow-covered meadows and forests while taking in the immense mountain vistas and explore the wide variety of trails that wind among rugged peaks.
One of the most awe-inspiring spectacles of the winter season can be witnessed in Iceland – the Northern Lights. This mesmerising dance of colourful lights illuminating the night sky captivates visitors from around the world. The Aurora can also be witnessed in the Arctic Circle, where the sky comes alive with neon lights in shades of green, pink and purple.
All our winter holidays provide you with perfect opportunities to explore a variety of activities among awe-inspiring destinations around the world. Whether you choose to go husky sledding through the glistening Finnish forests or cross-country skiing in the mighty Dolomites, every experience will bring you closer to nature and let you delve further into the culture, history and traditions of each destination you visit.
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Meet the Expert
Garance Chuzel – Product and Operations Manager
“What springs to mind about winter trips is always the magical scenery of snowy trees and extraordinary activities in untouched landscape. For me, nothing beats experiencing the unique atmosphere of each place, whether it’s hearing the squeaking snow under my snowshoes on top of the Dolomites or feeling a pack of huskies pull my sled in Finland.”
Jennifer Klein Arctic Circle Aurora Adventure
Mark Bershatsky Finnish Wilderness WeekA whole week’s worth of “things I’ve never done before” experiences! A wide variety of winter-oriented activities, each of them special in their own right. Basecamp provided some great accomodations (both food and lodging) and the guides were first class. Strongly recommend for anyone who is looking for a winter getaway. I have been on six adventure-oriented trips with a travel group and this was my favorite one.
Gail Hopper Finnish Wilderness WeekA fantastic trip, where I became bored with hearing myself use the word magical.
Great setting, fabulous activities, super guides and instruction, wonderful company, good food and accommodation and the Aurora to boot. What was not to like?
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