Iceland · WINTER ACTIVITIES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 11 winter activities worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Winter South Coast highlights in 3 days, including a Vatnajökull ice cave, glacier lagoon, waterfalls, hot tubs, and Golden Circle sights.
“The tour ran by Nicetravel is fantastic. Our guide David is really really a nice and helpful guy. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Winter South Coast minibus from Reykjavik: small group, four waterfalls, Reynisfjara and a glacier walk with hotel pickup.
“Anton was an excellent guide with lots of funny anecdotes and interesting facts about Iceland which made the journey easy and entertaining! We managed to hit most of the destinations before the big buses which made seeing the sights much more enjoyable! Being a small group made it much slicker, Anton also provided crampons for us to use which was a nice touch and much needed - we saw lots of people slipping without them. The Glacier for me was the stand out must see but everything was just beautiful and I would highly recommend!”
Join Elding for whale watching and a winter Northern Lights boat cruise from Reykjavik, with warm gear and a wildlife sighting guarantee.
“We did the combo whale watching and northern lights cruise. Both were amazing. They provide warm coveralls so that you’re comfortable throughout the entirety of the trip. We saw one green streak of the northern lights, and even though we did have a sighting, they still offered a free return. As for the whale tour, we saw humpbacks and minke whales. Well worth the time to go on a tour.”
Winter minibus tour from Akureyri to Goðafoss with Viking tales, guided waterfall viewing, and easy drop-offs. 3 hours, small group.
“We were upgraded to the Lake Myvatn tour due to numbers. Asa was very communicative, knowledgable and engaging. Highly recommend. We thoroughly enjoyed the adventure and recommend Asa! Thank you for sharing your part of the world with us.”
Akureyri winter trip to Goðafoss with small-group comfort, guide stories, kramp-ons for ice, and free admission for a myth-filled stop.
“Such a breathtaking experience.The waterfalls were spectacular with turquoise waters.Our host was so lovely.I wish I could think of her name.A short name I think beginning with 'D.' Very informative.She drove around Old Akureyki & told us it's history where she grew up.Very interesting history.The vehicle was a 4x4 mercedes.There were 6 people on our trip & we all enjoyed it.Logan,my partners 7 year old grandson also enjoyed the experience.There was a snowstorm on our way back but our driver was amazing & I felt safe.I would definitely recommend this trip without a doubt.You will not be disappointed! Thankyou very much to our guide ☺️”
Winter combo from Akureyri: Godafoss waterfall hike, Christmas House stop, and Forest Lagoon geothermal soak with pickup and small group.
“This was a great value for money trip. Our tour guide Lilja was amazing. She was very knowledgable friendly & helpful. We wanted to sit outside with our lunch at waterfall & she helped us clear snow off table & chairs. Thank you Lilja you helped make our trips more special.”
2-day winter South Coast tour with an ice cave, Diamond Beach, major waterfalls, and possible northern lights, small group, Reykjavik pickup.
“Poorly Organized Tour – Disappointing Experience. Our experience on this tour was unfortunately very disappointing. The organization throughout the entire day was extremely poor. The guide, Sebastián, rushed us constantly and gave us very little time at each stop, which made it difficult to enjoy the places we visited. Several activities were canceled due to the weather, yet there was no proper communication or alternative plan offered. On top of that, there was a noticeable lack of connection and care from the guide. I had a fall during the tour, and even though Sebastián saw it happen, he didn’t check in or ask if I was okay. This lack of…”
Private winter ice cave climbing in Skaftafell with a certified glacier guide, pro photographer, and edited photo package delivered after your climb.
“What an amazing day with my adult son. Climbing was super fun and the caves were spectacular. All of it was made special because of our private guide Julien. He was awesome. Knew the perfect photo spots and made the day just great. Thanks Julien!”
2-day winter south coast tour with Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Jokulsarlon ice cave, Diamond Beach, and Skaftafell hotel.
“It was a lively experience, a bit long but our tour guide Svavar made it super entertaining.. he was very accommodating and helpful too.. Diamond Beach and the Ice cave was breath taking! The hike towards to waterfall is also amazing! a must do”
Guided Lake Mývatn geology, a geothermal soak, and a northern lights hunt from Akureyri, with shuttle help for easyJet arrivals.
“This included transfer to and from the airport, northern lights and lake Myvatn. Ziggie was our guide/driver for all and he was fantastic. We had a great time on both trips and would definitely recommend”
Private winter super jeep tour from Akureyri to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss, plus Myvatn Nature Baths for a cold-weather reset.
“0 stars. We flew into Akureyri just for this tour (desperately wanted to see Detifoss). Got a confirmation from Viator. Got a ticket from Viator. Got reminders and prompts from Viator. Got nothing from the vendor, which made us worried in advanRead more”
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