What to do and see in Iceland, Iceland: The Best Ski & Snow Tours

December 29, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Iceland (/ˈaɪslənd/ ( listen); Icelandic: Ísland, pronounced [ˈistlant]) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, with a population of 348,580 and an area of 103,000 km (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population.
Restaurants in Iceland

1. Midgard Adventure

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Midgard Adventure

Midgard Adventure is a highly regarded, award winning Tour Operator and Travel Agency, authorised by the Icelandic Tourist Board, and focuses on year-round, individual, small/large group and tailored tours to both popular and well-off-the-beaten track locations. Often travelling in specially adapted super jeeps, Midgard Adventure aspires to introduce our clients to not only the glorious sights of Iceland's very varied and most wonderful, unspoilt nature but also to the more intangible and magical emotions and feelings that emanate from being immersed in Iceland's nature. Our professional guides ensure not only safe and exciting passage but also impart many stories, factual and mythical, to enhance the tour experience and to deepen the wonders that Iceland evokes. Our website fully describes all of our many tour offerings, active and passive.

2. Hike and Bike

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Hike and Bike

Hike and Bike offers quality Hiking, Mountainbiking, Fat Biking Snowshoeing and Cross-country skiing tours in the region of Myvatn. Lake Myvatn and the surrounding area is one of the most beautiful areas of Iceland, known for the steaming lava and hotsprings, fissures and formations, flora and fauna and great hospitality. Travellers normally regret when they have to leave, wanting to stay a few more days.Our tours vary in length and difficulty, suiting people of all levels. If you are in a hurry and don´t have the time to spend the day on a tour, the short intro tours are great to get to know the nature of the area. For all our tours we recommend sturdy shoes, warm clothes, hat and gloves as the weather in Iceland is quite unpredictable. Our Mountainbikes are all KTM, 24 gear high quality bikes, and our Fat Bikes are Cube Nutrail 2017 series. All participants in bike tours must wear a helmet and a safety vest. Our guides carry tools for maintenance and of course an emergency kit for first-aid.Our scheduled hiking- and biking tours are offered May,June, July, August and September according weather permitting. At other times small groups can ask for tailor made tours and excursions. During the winter time we tailor make tours on cross country skis or snowshoes in the Myvatn area.Come and enjoy an all natural activity with us at Hike and Bike !We are located in the village of Reykjahlid by Lake Myvatn, by the main road no.1. Only one km from the Tourist info and 0.5km from the swimming pool. Look for our sign !

3. Mountain Excursion

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Mountain Excursion

SuperTruck tours Glacier walk Ice climbing Mountain hiking Local Guide

4. Summit Adventure Guides

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Summit Adventure Guides

Summit Adventure Guides is a day tour and private tour operator in West Iceland. We specialize in short adventure tours around Snæfellsjokull National Park. Snowcat tours, skiing and hiking are our specialties.

5. Wide Open

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Wide Open

Wide Open is all about hiking, nature and exploring new horizons away from the crowd. Eyjafjördur and the Akureyri surroundings are ideal for hiking in the summer and stunning in the winter for snowshoeing. We guide small groups into those magical landscapes and also arrange a tailor made trip for you.

6. Viking Heliskiing Iceland

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Viking Heliskiing Iceland

Viking Heliskiing specializes in heliskiing trips in the north part of Iceland. Troll Peninsula is our main heli-skiing area, a world class skiing area with thousands of slopes waiting for their first descents. Viking has a powerful team of skilful and experienced ski guides, specializing in challenging conditions. The Troll peninsula, our main skiing area, has variable terrain to offer and choices that should fit all types of skiers. During winter you can ski until it is dark and watch the majestic northern lights dance in the sky. In the springtime, there is nothing like skiing down slopes in between the towering peaks, ending the ride where the shoreline meets the North Atlantic.

7. Glacier Journey

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Glacier Journey

Glacier Journey is a small family business run by the couple Laufey and Guðlaugur, our office is at Vikurbraut 4, Hofn. We specialise in tours in the Vatnajokull National Park area, whether it´s a tour to the Ice caves, a super jeep tour or a snowmobile tour. We also have sightseeing tours on small buses for groups. It is our passion to provide our customers to experience the astonishing nature in the area. LET US SHOW YOU WHAT THE GEM OF SOUTH EAST HAS TO OFFER

8. Asgard Beyond

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Asgard Beyond

Asgard-Beyond is a premium mountain guide operator in Iceland. Focusing on true small group experiences with local guides we strive towards maintaining the best operation in Iceland for Glacier related activities, family friendly tours and more customised technical tours. Being an Icelandic operator, we always aim towards the true Icelandic experience on all of our tours. Guides and staff are born and raised locals that have the inside and depth of information needed to complete a successful, safe and truly a personal experience. We believe that the integrity of our operation shines through on all our projects, tours and travels around Iceland. Being inspired by our core values every single day, we welcome you to our home - Iceland. Integrity - Passion - Progression

9. GT Travel

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GT Travel

GT Travel | Guðmundur Tyrfingsson Ltd. is a family business that was founded in 1969. It is a coach company, travel agency and incoming tour operator in Iceland. We offer guidance in many different languages and can arrange accommodation, activities to suit and meals.

10. Arctic Freeride

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Arctic Freeride

Arctic Freeride specializes in snowcat trips in the North part of Iceland. Our headquarters are located in Olafsfjorður and the mountain Mulakolla is our main catskiing area, a world class skiing area with many slopes. During our sightseeing tours we’ll drive to the top of the mountain Mulakolla and from there you can enjoy the amazing view of Olafsfjorður, Trollaskagi, Eyjafjorður, Hrisey, Grimsey and The Atlantic Ocean.

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