Ski Tours and Day Trips: 15 Worth Flying For

1.Gudauri Ski Resort or Kazbegi Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 172 reviews · 11 hours · from $13Our pick

Spend 11 hours following Georgia’s Military Highway from Tbilisi into the Caucasus. Visit Ananuri Fortress, Pasanauri, Gudauri, Stepantsminda, and Gergeti Trinity Church with an English or Russian-speaking guide such as Maria, George, Angelina, or Nick. Choose three hours at Gudauri Ski Resort or continue to the Gudauri viewpoint and Kazbegi.

“It was a really great day, we enjoyed the tour a lot! Our guide Maria and driver Mika were both awesome, they did a really good job. Highly recommend!”

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2.Mount Erciyes Skiing and Snowboarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $58

Start with hotel pickup in Cappadocia, stop for coffee or tea, then head to Mount Erciyes for skiing, snowboarding, or sledding. Beginners can add a one-hour lesson, while stronger skiers can use longer runs and a cable car. Guides including Eko, Ömer, and Ertu are praised for patient help and smooth transport.

“A very excellent trip! Mr. Ömer was very kind and helpful, the Skiing was very great with great instructors, and also good food. A worthwhile trip to Mt. Erciyes, very good”

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3.Erciyes Ski and Snowboard Tour with Full Equipment & Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Travel from Göreme to Mount Erciyes for a beginner-friendly ski day with hotel pickup, full equipment, lunch, and an instructor. You get about 30 minutes of instruction and three hours on the snow. Guides named Celil, Feridun, and Hakan have been praised for clear communication and friendly care. The cable car costs extra.

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4.Cross-Country Skiing Tour for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 70 reviews · 2 hours · from $120

Meet your English or Finnish-speaking guide at Visit Levi and learn the basics of cross-country skiing before following easy tracks beside frozen Lake Immeljärvi. The two-hour outing includes skis, shoes, poles, a hot berry drink, and a snack. It suits first-timers and families with children aged eight and up, though very cold weather can shorten the route.

“Excellent guides, nice route, good advice, wonderful landscape, definitely worth trying! Very much ok for beginners, the guides adapt to the level of the group (they split the group into two parts)”

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5.Erciyes Ski Tour with Professional Trainer From Cappadocia

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 6h 30m · from $66

Leave Cappadocia after breakfast for Mount Erciyes, where a Turkish and English-speaking guide helps you choose ski gear before a professional coach teaches the basics. You get about 3 to 4 hours on the mountain, one cable-car ride, equipment, hotel transport, and a return around 6pm. Jackets and trousers are not included.

“Ahmet 1 (guide) and Ahmet 2 (driver) were so lovely and kind. Both took their time and patience to teach us beginners how to ski. The pick up went really well and on time. The pick up van they took us in was impressive and really comfortable. The guys at the ski equipment rental shop really helped us get into the right gear. Excellent excursion! Will recommend to friends! -The Rubillars (Johnjay&Gelda)”

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6.Gudauri ski tour (Group Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $22

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Tbilisi to Gudauri with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Zhinvali Reservoir and Ananuri Fortress before five hours at the ski resort. Guide Paata and guide Keti have earned praise for friendly help. Cable cars, skis, paragliding, snow tires, food, and dinner cost extra.

“Thanks to Keti’s nice introduction! Really good trip and the view of Gudauri is amazing. Definitely worth the travel.”

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7.Yongpyong Ski Day Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $100

Travel from central Seoul to Yongpyong Resort, the 2018 Winter Olympics ski venue, in an air-conditioned shuttle. Choose basic skiing, a full package with suit, lift pass and two-hour lesson, or transport only. Guides such as Gogo and Alex help with gear, lessons, and arrangements, while non-skiers can enjoy snow play and resort time.

“This was my first time snowboarding ever and so I went with the all inclusive package, Gogo was a phenomenal instructor all throughout the trip! I learned so much from his period of instruction and it’s thanks to that that I was able to get the hang of it and enjoy my time to the max! I highly recommend this booking, thanks a lot Gogo!”

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8.Gudauri Ski Resort Private Day Tour from Tbilisi Snow Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $97

Travel from Tbilisi to Gudauri in a private car with driver-guide George or Sergi. The route includes Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri Castle, and the Aragvi River, followed by free time for winter activities and an optional cable-car ride. Hotel pickup, drop-off, fuel, and bottled water are included.

“Absolutely incredible experience with Visit Georgia with George! Our trip to Gudauri Ski Resort was seamless from start to finish. George is an outstanding coordinator with top-tier communication skills; he was always available and made the planning effortless. Our driver, Sergi, was fantastic—punctual, professional, and incredibly friendly. He provided fascinating, in-depth references throughout the journey that made the history and landscapes of the region come alive. It felt less like a standard tour and more like exploring with a local friend. I will certainly use them again for my next visit! Five stars all the way!”

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9.1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 9h 30m · from $243

Meet your English or Chinese-speaking guide at Nagano Station before 7:45, then ride about 80 minutes to a selected ski resort. Your package includes skis or a snowboard, boots, clothing, helmet, goggles, gloves, and a lift pass. Add a two-hour beginner lesson, ski for several hours, eat lunch at your own cost, and return to Nagano Station in the evening.

“The ski activity was remarkable. Everything was well organized and clear. Orlando, the tour guide, was specially very nice and polite. He did everything possible to make our experience the best ever. I would definitely book the activity again!”

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10.Korea Ski Tour from Seoul – Jisan Resort with Isaac Toast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $19

Leave Seoul early for Jisan Ski Resort, about 90 minutes away, and learn the basics with a professional ski instructor during a 120-minute beginner lesson. Round-trip transport, Ham and Egg Isaac Toast, water, and a hot pack are included. You can ski, use the lifts, or try snow sledding after class, but goggles, helmets, gloves, lunch, and insurance cost extra.

“It was nice day out and the coaches were patience in teaching the basic of skiing to us. The only negative point about the package is the rental ski suit and gloves smell really bad and quality is not good. The cost of rental helmet and goggles are expensive too.”

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

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

Leave Tbilisi at 9:00 am with a private driver and guide, then follow the Georgian Military Highway past Zhinvali Reservoir and Ananuri Castle to Gudauri. You get private transport, hotel pickup, and time for snow activities or independent exploring. Guides such as Beso and Nugo have helped families arrange lifts, snowmobiles, photos, and flexible stops.

“Beso kindly showed me and my two children aged 9&10 around Gudauri Ski Resort. He was patient, very friendly, kind, polite, an excellent driver, and he carefully explained each landmark we visited on our way. He was flexible around our tour arrangement to ensure that my two children were not exhausted. My kids thoroughly enjoyed the view of the Gudauri Ski Resort. It was a pleasure having Beso as a guide. Will definitely recommend!”

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12.Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $147

This private half-day outing takes you from Almaty to Medeu skating rink and Shymbulak ski resort, with hotel pickup, private transport, a guide, bottled water, and a cable car ride to 3,200 meters. Guide Nursultan is noted for clear explanations and helpful support, including assistance with ski lessons.

“and overall, it was a fantastic way to explore some of the most iconic landmarks in the area. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, giving us not only the history behind each place but also some local insights that we would have missed Read more”

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13.Cappadocia Erciyes Ski Tour And Red Tour 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $220

Spend one day on Cappadocia’s Red Tour, visiting Goreme churches, Pasabag, Devrent, Ortahisar, Pigeon Valley, and Uchisar. The second day takes you to Mount Erciyes for seven hours of skiing, with equipment, instruction, helmet, clothing, goggles, lunch, and one cable-car ride included. Guides may include Veysel Yasar or Sevda Aksoy.

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14.1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $270

Meet at Nagano Station at 7:40 am for a roughly 9-hour-50-minute ski day. Snow Monkey Resorts supplies transport, skis or a snowboard, boots, clothing, helmet, goggles, gloves, and a lift pass. The resort is chosen for snow conditions, often including Shiga Kogen. Optional two-hour lessons are available, and guides such as Shawn or Orlando help you get set up.

“We did the ski tour with Shawn, he was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and a great person to chat too. We also had Mr Fujisawa as a driver, he was great, the ride was smooth and my kids that get motion sickness experienced none of that even on the windy roads.”

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15.Full Day Private Skiing / Snowboarding Tour in Sapporo

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

Spend six to eight hours skiing or snowboarding near Sapporo with guide Tomo, choosing between Sapporo Kokusai and Bankei slopes. Pickup, slope tickets, transport, and a natural hot spring visit are included. Rentals, ski wear, gloves, and optional dinner cost extra. The private format suits first-timers, mixed-ability groups, and solo visitors.

“Write a short wow review...i took a.private skii trip. Mr tomo.san did a great job. Help teach my son how to ski. Go the extra mile to help wife in the setting of gears. Help me conquer the impossible of braving slicing thru the snow. He bought us to the magic osen married with ancient hot springs admist beautiful snowing.. the best ever... Dr. Lim”

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