It’s no secret that Singaporeans love heading to cooler climates to beat the sweltering heat here for their year-end holiday. While winter holidays aren’t new, most involve gazing at immaculate snow-clad landscapes while seated comfortably in a private onsen or skiing on the soft fresh powder of the ski slopes.

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Here are five winter wonderland experiences that promise an unforgettable time in the snow.

1. Skaftafell Blue Ice Winter Wonderland

Venture into the picturesque expanse of the gorgeous and iconic Vatnajökull National Park in Öræfi, Iceland. A glacier hiking guide will lead you up the Falljökull glacier where you’ll see panoramic views of the National Park from breath-taking vantage points. A must for nature lovers, spend this winter holiday with glaciers that are vanishing quickly.

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2. Pyeongchang Trout Festival and Ice Fishing Winter Day Tour

The annual Pyeongchang Trout Festival is a popular winter festival in South Korea among locals and tourists alike. Enjoy a day out on the ice and learn how to fish or choose from a variety of winter activities such as sledding on ice to snow tubing! Perfect for all ages, this day trip will not disappoint with heaps of fun for the family.

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3. Sail, Lights, and Winter Nights Tour in Reykjavik

Experience a unique tour aboard the eco-friendly schooner Opal and marvel at the northern lights as they dance above in the sky. You can even hop into a hot tub and watch the boat cruise past the dazzling Reykjavik city lights and Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower.

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4. Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Trip from Nagoya

Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, see the famous traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses in Shirakwa-go on this day tour from Nagoya. Designed to withstand the large amounts of heavy snow that falls in the region during winter, the thatched roofs resemble the hands of Buddhist monks pressed together in prayer. Definitely a sight for the picture books!

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5. Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Photography Tour from Rovaniemi

Take a trip to Posio and visit the Korouoma Canyon in Rovaniemi. The hiking trails offer a magical winter view with white, fluffy snow blanketing the landscape, making the forest appear dreamy and irresistible to photography enthusiasts and aspiring Instagrammers.

Small streams also cascade down the cliff faces and freeze into beautiful frozen waterfalls during Winter. Find out the best spots to capture the magnificence of the Korouoma forest and frozen waterfalls on this day tour!

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Article and photos contributed by Klook.

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