All-inclusive ski holidays: Club Med benefits
All-inclusive Ski Holidays: Carefree Winter Travel
Tasting a snowflake on the tip of your tongue, skimming along pristine powder snow, and spending cozy evenings with hearty food and drinks to warm your spirit: winter holidays are a joyful delight, but sometimes logistics can get in the way of the fun. As experts in snow holidays, we know that no one wants to be worrying about equipment rental, queuing to buy a ski lift pass, or wasting precious holiday time checking the small print in overpriced tourist traps. At Club Med, we’ve spent decades honing our All-inclusive package to allow you to focus on the important things: exploring new landscapes, making precious memories and living in the moment. Let us walk you through some of the details and benefits of a Club Med snow holiday.
The All-inclusive Hit List
Organising your own snow holiday can be an exhausting process, and it's so easy to forget a crucial detail. We get it – and we've designed our packages to cover everything you'll need, making your snow holidays actually feel like holidays. Here’s what's included as standard in your Club Med booking:
• Accommodation to suit your style, from spacious Superior Rooms to luxurious Suites
• Ski lift passes to access the slopes
• Group lessons tailored to all levels and ages (skiing from 4 years old; snowboarding from 8 years old), with English-speaking instructors
• All gourmet meals in the resort (including main restaurant and specialty restaurant) and in selected altitude restaurants
• Open bar including beer, wine, spirits, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages (premium beverages at extra cost)
• Kids' clubs, childcare (from 2 years old*) and services (see below)
• Evening entertainment and shows including circus performances
• An array of non-ski activities, from snowshoe walking to sledding
• Après-ski treats including hot tubs, saunas and outdoor heated swimming pools
• Transfers to and from the airport (if you book your air ticket with us; T&Cs apply)
That Club Med Quality
There are thousands of ski resorts scattered across the continents – it can seem overwhelming to choose a destination for your winter holiday. We’ve spent decades scouting the best locations so, whichever Club Med resort you choose, you can be confident that it's in a location with access to world-class slopes and astounding natural scenery. Once you arrive, you'll be warmly welcomed by our G.O.s, who will be on hand throughout your trip to make it hassle-free and fun.
Everything for the Little Ones
Professionally-trained G.O.s lead our kids' clubs for different ages – and it's all included in your package. At Club Med, it's so easy to enjoy the day your way, knowing that your little ones are laughing and learning in specially-designed and well-equipped facilities. Group ski lessons are open to different ages depending on the resort – you can check the details on our resort pages to see whether your 4-year-old could get started. We can also organise accommodation around your needs, with connecting room options, cots and more available. With all meals included and a huge range of options available at our restaurants, you can rest assured that even little ones with discerning palates will find plenty to make them run back for seconds.
Ski Equipment Rental
Especially if it's your first snow holiday, it's hard to justify the cost of buying all the essential gear. All Club Med snow resorts stock ski and snowboard equipment from top brands for you to rent (at extra cost): helmets, boots and – of course – your board or skis. If you're also looking to rent a ski jacket and trousers, our resorts in Japan and China would be an excellent choice. It's not only more cost-effective to rent instead of buying – it's also much easier in terms of packing and travelling lighter, not to mention better for the environment. With our Facilitate Your Arrival service, you can choose what you need and have it waiting in your private locker on arrival.
Excursions and Activities
Each Club Med resort celebrates its local culture and environment in different ways. Check your resort page to find out what additional trips and experiences you could enjoy – we think the small extra cost is more than worth an experience of a lifetime. From Yabuli you can take an excursion to the impressive, world-famous ice sculptures of Harbin. If you're staying in Kiroro Grand , explore nearby Otaru – or take a trip to sample Japanese whisky at a local distillery.
Extra Special Treats
Gourmet food and drinks are included in your package – but there are some nights when you might want something even more exceptional. Talk to our sommelier or restaurant team to enjoy one of our à la carte menus, or premium wines and spirits.
Before You Arrive
Our easy online booking process makes for a seamless experience and, once you've booked, we'll get in touch with key details and reminders. Full payment is only due 90 days before your holiday begins, giving you flexibility and control. In the meantime, we're here to help with whatever youneed on WhatsApp or over the phone. As a starting point, you might find answers to any questions you have in our FAQ .
At the Resort
You'll see our G.O.s getting shout-outs in online reviews for a very clear reason: they go above and beyond to make sure you have a happy and hassle-free holiday. Once you’ve arrived at your resort, it's easy to relax knowing that our highly-trained and talented team are around to take care of any needs or questions you have. Whether you've forgotten your phone charger, you want to plan a special surprise for a loved one, or you need to know about the yoga schedule to plan in your flow – just ask.