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The 8 Best Winter Activities in Iceland

8 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $114

Every Iceland trip has one free day too few. These 8 winter activities justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.

From Reykjavik: 3-Day South Coast Winter Tour with Ice Cave - Golden Circle winter stops: Þingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Kerið
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From Reykjavik: 3-Day South Coast Winter Tour with Ice Cave

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1.3-Day South Coast Winter Tour with Ice Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews · 3 days · from $977Our pick

Winter South Coast tour from Reykjavik with an ice cave at Vatnajökull, Golden Circle sights, hot tubs, and aurora chances.

“My partner and I absolutely loved this whole experience! It truly is such good value for money. Our guide Hakkon was wonderful and provided us with information around all of the different locations/ spots we stopped at. He was enthusiastic and fun and made the trip unforgettable. We felt that we were not comfortable driving ourselves around in the winter weather so opted for this multiple day tour and we were not disappointed! We were also able to store our big luggage at the head office which was very helpful. Thanks again!”

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Winter South Coast Day Tour by Minibus from Reykjavik - Reykjavik pickup and your 8:00 start that feels like 8:30
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Winter South Coast Day Tour by Minibus from Reykjavik

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2.Winter South Coast Day Tour by Minibus from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Winter South Coast from Reykjavik by minibus: Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, black sand beach, and a glacier walk in a small group.

“Fantastic day out highly recommend this tour ,the driver been really friendly and knowledgable ,the minibus is very comfortable ,wi-fi on the board and charging points for phones is a bonus ,plenty of comfort stops ,we visited 4 waterfalls ,the black sand beach ,glaciers and stopped in Vic for lunch”

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Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik - Your Afternoon: Classic Whale Watching on a Comfortable Ship
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Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik

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From Akureyri: Goðafoss Waterfall Winter Tour - Pickup timing and minibus ride, so you do not feel rushed
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From Akureyri: Goðafoss Waterfall Winter Tour

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4.Goðafoss Waterfall Winter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

A 3-hour winter minibus tour from Akureyri to Goðafoss, with Viking legend context, guided stops, and flexible time for photos in icy conditions.

“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.”

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Akureyri Winter Godafoss Tour - Godafoss Waterfall in winter: what you should expect to see
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Akureyri Winter Godafoss Tour

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5.Akureyri Winter Godafoss Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114Best value

Winter small-group tour from Akureyri to Godafoss, with pickup, WiFi, guide stories, and time to view the Waterfall of the Gods.

“An expert trip today to Godafoss. Peter our guide was excellent, providing us with his expert knowledge of the area and time on our own to look around. We were provided with kramp ons for the ice, which was a thoughtful touch and gratefully appreciated! A brilliant morning and a chance to feel the real Icelandic weather outside the town, brilliant brilliant brilliant 👏 Thank you Peter 😊 x”

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3 Days Winter Iceland South Coast & Golden Circle

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6.3 Days Winter Iceland South Coast & Golden Circle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,050

3-day winter Iceland tour from Reykjavik, mixing Golden Circle classics, South Coast waterfalls, a glacier hike, an ice cave, and aurora chances.

“Our guide Eeli was the greatest. He took us to all the best spots and was very accommodating for bathroom stops and creating a custom experience for us. We found the itinerary to be perfect for the short time we had here. Eeli was highly knowledgeable about the area and was able to provide us with resources and recommendations for after we departed from the tour. The hotel we stayed at in Vik was simple and clean, which is exactly what we needed. The lunch stops and dinner options were also good. I highly recommend traveling with this company. They are reliable and offer a more personable experience compared to…”

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Winter Combo Godafoss Christmas House and The Forest Lagoon - Winter Drive to Eyjafjörður and the Christmas House Stop
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Winter Combo Godafoss Christmas House and The Forest Lagoon

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7.Winter Combo Godafoss Christmas House and The Forest Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $161

Winter combo from Akureyri: Godafoss hike, Christmas House visit, and Forest Lagoon geothermal soak with fjord views, 4.5 hours.

“Firstly, our driver was very lovely & knowledgeable. She shared so many facts of the area & was able to answer any questions. The destinations we visited were all great, we were never rushed & had plenty of time to explore. I would 100% recommend this trip 👌”

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2 Day Iceland Winter Tour to South Coast - Key Points Before You Go
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2 Day Iceland Winter Tour to South Coast

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8.2 Day Iceland Winter Tour to South Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 2 days · from $660

2-day Iceland South Coast tour with Ice Cave, Diamond Beach, Black Sand Beach, waterfalls, and possible Northern Lights from your hotel.

“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…”

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