When it comes to winter holidays, some people flee for warmth in the winter months, but some don’t! Plenty of people crave a “proper” winter holiday with proper winter weather and that means skiing, mountaineering, snowboarding and exploring in the crisp winter air! Fortunately here are some brilliant and off the beaten track winter ski and exploring holidays all available at great package deal prices. Take a look below and click any of the photos to find out more and check availability.

Husky safari in Finland

Location: Finnish Lapland, Arctic Circle Availability: 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec 2010: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr Price: From £1495 – £1795 (8 days) including flights from the UK. Price includes airport transfers, 7 nights accommodation in cabins / safari house, full board, 5 day husky safari with all equipment and guides. Minimum age 16.

Winter adventure in Finland

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Location: Finnish Lapland, Arctic Circle Availability: 2009: 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec 2010: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr Price: From £1545 – £1795 (8 days) including flights from the UK. This trip can also be booked without flights.

Northern Lights winter holiday

Location: Finnish Lapland, Northern Lights Availability: 2009: 6 Dec, 13 Dec 2010: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 14 Mar, 21 Mar Price : £1545 (8 days) including flights from the UK. Price based on 2 sharing. Includes accommodation, half board, transfers, thermal clothing, activities, equipment & guides..

Ski touring holiday in the French Alps

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Location: France Departures: Departs any time between December and May for groups of 4 or more booking together. For individuals looking to join a group, there is a fixed departure date of 27 Mar 2010. Price: From €1497 (8 days) excluding flights. Minimum group size, 4 people.

Austrian Alps ski chalet 15% Off

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Location: Mühlbach, Austria Price: From £800 per week (sleeps 6 people) Discount Savings: When only 2 stay at our chalet you will recieve a 15% discount. Any time during 2009.

Cross country skiing in Norway

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Location: Norway Departures 2009: 20 Dec, 27 Dec 2010: 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 19 Dec, 26 Dec. Prices : From £775 – £955 (8 days) including flights from the UK, from £635 – £875 excluding flights.

Ski Mountaineering in Scotland

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Location: Cairngorms, Scottish Highlands Departures 2010: 4 Mar, 11 Mar Price: From £475 (4 days) excluding flights, starting and finishing in Edinburgh.