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Check Out These 5 Snowy Destinations For The Perfect Winter Holiday

The views will take your breath away.

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Going on a Winter holiday is something a lot of us dream of experiencing at least once in our lives, but planning it can be really intimidating

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Especially for us Malaysians living in such a tropical climate, preparing for a winter vacation for the first time can feel like attempting rocket science.

Now you don’t have to worry as getting to your destination, renting ski equipment, and even getting entrance tickets are all covered by Klook. All you have to do is enjoy your time!

On top of that, Klook has got your back with their 'Just Klook It' year-end holiday sale where you can save RM350 off your travels

With Winter slowly approaching, here are five destinations you simply must visit for an awesome seasonal experience:

1. Go on a day trip from Seoul to Daemyang Vivaldi Park Ski World for an awesome time on the slopes in South Korea

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Don't worry if you're a skiing or snowboarding noob, instructors are on-site to provide basic training to those who aren't experienced on the slopes!

If you're already a pro, the slopes at Vivaldi Park are world-renowned for their powder-smooth white snow, with sweeping corners and even more thrilling downhill routes.

Here are the details:
Date: 25 November 2019 to 10 March 2020
Location: Hongcheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea
Inclusive of: Ski resort admission tickets, roundtrip transportation, ski/snowboarding clothes, equipment, and boots, English/Chinese/Cantonese/Korean speaking guide, driver fee, breakfast, and insurance provided by activity organiser

To book a day tour at Daemyang Vivaldi Park Ski World, click here.

2. Spend the day at Mt. Titlis and marvel at the awesome beauty of the Albis Pass and Lake Lucerne in Switzerland

The Cliff Walk. Scary AF.

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You'll be able to take a ride on the world's first rotating cable car, which lets you have the perfect view of the world-famous Winter Wonderland.

If you're feeling even more daring, you can even traverse the Cliff Walk, the highest suspension bridge in all of Europe! The tour includes a transfer to and from Zurich, which means you'll always have easy access during your stay in Switzerland. 

Here are the details:
Date: Available for booking all Winter, closed from 4 to 15 November 2019 for cable car maintenance
Location: Engelberg, Switzerland
Inclusive of: English/German/Spanish speaking guide, transportation in a comfortable coach, Mount Titlis Cable Car, activities on Mount Titlis

Click here to book a day trip to Mt. Titlis now!

3. Suit up for a one-of-a-kind skiing experience and catch a crystal clear glimpse of Mt. Fuji at Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti (Snow Town Yeti) in Japan

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In operation since 1971, Snow Town Yeti has always been a mainstay for skiers from across the globe. Featuring four different slopes that accommodate different levels of skiing ability, you're definitely going to have the time of your life, regardless of whether you can actually ski or not.

Plus, you can also enjoy a free roundtrip transfer between Shinjuku District in Tokyo to Snow Town Yeti. :D

Here are the details:
Date: 16 November 2019 (earliest available date)
Location: Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Inclusive of: Yeti 1-Day ski ticket, ski set, ski suit, ski lift/cable car, and roundtrip transfer between Yeti Resort and meet-up point

To book your trip to Snow Town Yeti, click here.

4. Conquer nature while hiking up Falljökull, Europe's largest glacier in Iceland

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Situated in Iceland's South Coast, the Falljökull glacier is a sight to behold. Featuring a pre-training course provided by a certified English-speaking hiking guide, you'll be ready in less than an hour!

Part of the Vatnajökull National Park in Öræfi, the Falljökull glacier provides panoramic views of pure Icelandic natural beauty in all its glory.

Here are the details:
Date: Available all year round
Location: Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland
Inclusive of: Glacier hiking equipment and training, certified English-speaking glacier guide, and free parking at Skaftafell Terminal

To up your hiking game by climbing Falljökull glacier, click here!

5. Take a breathtaking helicopter ride over the Franz Josef Glacier and make a unique snow landing in this largely inaccessible alpine region in New Zealand

Lasting roughly 20 minutes, the helicopter flight will give you jaw-dropping views of Franz Josef Glacier's many icefalls, from 6,000 feet in the air. 

The best part is the fact that you get to make a snow landing in this region, inaccessible by other means of transport, not even by foot!

Here are the details:
Date: Available from 24 October 2019
Location: Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand
Inclusive of: 20-minute scenic flight with snow landing and experienced English-speaking guide

To book your own bird's eye view of Franz Josef Glacier, click here.

Having trouble planning out your Winter vacation? 'Just Klook It'.

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Presenting a hassle-free way to plan your holiday, your friends at Klook have got your back. With solutions for various activities and experiences, as well as the more mundane (but just as important) things like WiFi and SIM cards, everything's covered by Klook. 

When you 'Just Klook It', you could end up with savings of up to RM350!

You can get RM100 off when you spend a minimum of RM1,000 by using the promo code: KLOOKIT100

If that's not enough, you can even get RM250 off with a minimum spend of RM1,500 via the Klook mobile app on iOS and Android with the promo code: KLOOKIT250

Terms and conditions apply.

Applicable for all activities except for Universal Studios Japan tickets, express passes, Swiss Travel Pass, and Swiss Half Fare Card.

If booking any of the activities above, please make sure to book your airport transferWiFi/SIM card, and train tickets such as Rail EuropeJR Pass, and more, should any be required.

So what're you waiting for? 'Just Klook It'. :D

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