Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti work 3000 meters above sea-level at Gangtey Lodge, Bhutan, in a remote region that only obtained electricity 11 years ago. This luxury hotel has oxygen cans on hand, and the chef prepares meals to help guests adjust to the altitude. During their stay, Monica learns the local pastime of archery and how locals make butter and cheese for the hotel's kitchen, while Rob masters a song in Bhutanese. They also pay a visit to the neighbouring Buddhist monastery.

Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti visit Wilderness Hotel Inari, an adventure hotel above the Arctic Circle in Lapland. Working in sub-zero conditions, Monica learns about the indigenous Sami culture before prepping some reindeer stew, while Rob gets all hot and bothered maintaining saunas before taking a cold-water plunge in a snow hole. But will Rob finally witness the wonder of the northern lights from the comfort of his own room?