Icelandic nature in the grasp of winter is breathtaking and a visit to
Iceland in wintertime can be quite adventurous. Many different activities such as northern
lights tours, winter sports and different sightseeing tours are available. Celebrating Christmas
and New Year’s Eve in Iceland can also be an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Tours
Hiking with or without a guide us always a popular mode of travel and many
hiking trails exist.
The Icelandic horse is a favorite of many and known around the world
as an excellent steed. There are many horse rentals throughout the country offering short or
longer rides.
Iceland is the perfect arena for all sorts of team building. The possibilities
are almost endless.
For spelunkers and potholers, Iceland has scores of caves, large and small,
deep and shallow, to be explored. Some caves may be explored without a guide and many
agencies offer cave exploration tours for others.
A few Icelandic companies offer whale watching. Around 20 species of whale can be found in the sea surrounding the country but the most common are the hump-backed whale, dolphins and a few others. Whale watching is an incredible experience for people of all ages.
From whale watching to puffin tours to northern light cruises, coast hugging
trips and more, they each provide an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Kayaking is an exhilarating experience and many agencies throughout the
country offer kayak tours on lakes, ponds and the ocean.
Many travel agencies specialize in different kinds of jeep exhibitions.
A jeep tour on a glacier with breathtaking views is an unforgettable experience.
Many agencies offer snowmobile or Snowcat Tours. They are
suitable for anyone looking for a little excitement and adventure while on vacation.
Photographing Iceland is an extremely popular activity. No surprise there as
Iceland is a very photogenic country. Special photo tours are available, where participants
receive guidance and advice from a professional photographer, who also selects interesting
locations for photographing.