Top Reykjavik Winter Sports

There are plenty of high-quality Reykjavik winter sports tours and activities to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews given by previous customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik

• Glacier Hike and South Coast Tour by Minibus from Reykjavik

• Golden Circle Super-Jeep Tour and Snowmobiling from Reykjavik

• Golden Circle Super Jeep Adventure with Snowmobiling on Glacier

• Snowmobiling on Langjokull Glacier and Secret Lagoon Tour

Prices for Reykjavik winter sports tours and activities vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you're looking for high-quality experiences on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now:

• South Coast and Glacier Hike from Reykjavik

• Blue Ice Classic: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing

• Glacier Hike and South Coast Tour by Minibus from Reykjavik 

• Glacier Hike and South Island Sightseeing from Reykjavik

• Snowmobiling Adventure on Langjokull Glacier from Gullfoss

Yes, Iceland's unique, otherworldly landscape makes any outdoor activity a worthwhile experience for the backdrop alone. For example, its mountains and glaciers make it the perfect place for ice climbing, dogsledding, snowmobiling, or even ice skating across frozen lakes. As long as you dress for the weather you get, not the weather you want, you should have fun.

Per one customer who booked the Blue Ice Classic: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing, "All guides were skilled, helpful, and friendly. The hike itself was moderately strenuous (as advertised) but was well worth every step. Our guide did a great job getting us to some very cool spots on the glacier (which can change almost daily) and allowed us to see unique formations in the ice. We always felt our safety was paramount and we had an incredible experience."

Sports out in the Icelandic wilderness are not for the faint-hearted. Whether you’re scaling the inside of a glacial pressure arch or revving up your snowmobile to cross Thingvellir National Park, be ready for adventure, and pack warm clothes. Be aware of your fitness levels, as some of these tours involve ice climbing and strenuous mountain hikes. Additionally, remember to research the time of year you’re heading to Reykjavik. Despite its name, Iceland does not experience year-round winter, so you may be disappointed if you show up in August looking to go snowmobiling.

Dressing warmly is the number one tip for engaging in any outdoor winter sports. While some of the more strenuous activities can often become sweaty, it’s always important to over-prepare and wear your warmest clothes on these excursions. It’s better to take a layer off if you’re too warm than be cold and not have any layers to add. Additionally, a lot of these tours involve specific equipment that you may not be an expert in handling, so it’s essential to listen to your guide or instructor, as your safety is their number one priority.