Winter Activities: 2 We Would Book

1.3-Day South Coast Winter Tour with Ice Cave

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

Travel from Reykjavik by minibus through the Golden Circle and South Coast, with two hotel nights, hot tubs, breakfasts, and a seasonal Blue Ice Cave visit under Vatnajökull. English-speaking guides such as Jonas, Vlad, Guli, and Hakon add local stories and help you handle Iceland’s winter roads. Bring serious hiking boots, warm waterproof clothing, and patience for changing weather.

“I loved it, Oh My Gosh, The sights to see… It’s incredible.. Our group was very respectful and always on time… Our Tour Guide N I C O L A… She Has my love… what a wonderful Woman she is.. She is All rounder… like knows everything about the places in Iceland, She sang songs with guitar for us in Cozy Village… Her voice a miracle. I highly recommend her if you book tour, try to arrange if she will be your guide for the tour.. Thanks.. Kunjdeep Dhanani”

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2.Fairbanks: Guided Snowshoe Hike to Castner Glacier Ice Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 9 hours · from $265Best value

Travel from Fairbanks to Castner Glacier with an English-speaking guide such as Matthew or Owen, watching for caribou, moose, mountain views, and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. After gearing up with snowshoes or cleats, you’ll walk about 1.5 miles to a glacier-formed ice cave large enough to enter. The full trip lasts nine hours and includes transport, snacks, water, and gear.

“Great trip, Matthew was an awesome guide. He took his time to take photos for people, made sure everyone was safe hiking and was a careful and good driver. Very good tour for the money, well worth it as the ice cave is very cool.”

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