Hi Jan, thanks for this video about 10 reasons you should visit Iceland in the Winter. With as difficult as snow can be to deal with sometimes, it sure adds a lot of scenic beauty to the landscape. The scene with the Orange colored Sunset was really amazing. Seeing a house with the lights on and smoke coming out the the chimney is a very cozy scene. I remember the video you did highlighting the Hot Springs and the unique experience of visiting them. Take care and enjoy the rest of the Winter months in Northern Iceland.
Hello Ben, thank you! I feel like the best part of the winter is starting now, so I am very excited about upcoming months. We just got some fresh snow, days are getting longer and there're hopefully some sunny days ahead. Sending my best regards from Iceland!
Jan - nice video and all great points. I am visiting in late March. I agree - snow and winter is best. I live in an area that is based on tourism and agree with you that we are all friendlier when it is cold and snowing out. I feel more alive when there is a bit of struggle to drive or walk, gather wood to build fires and stay warm, etc. It requires us to slow down, and be mindful. Plus - snow insulates sound, and makes the world a more quiet place. Always a plus!
Thank you for sharing, very well said :) You chose a great winter month to travel here and it is already much brighter, around 13hrs of daylight, so you have whole day for exploring :)
Hi Jan, I booked a tour from 24th of December to 28th. I am wondering whether I made a mistake or not. I have booked 4 day tours: 1. Northern Lights 2. Whale Watching 3. Golden Circle 4. Southern part tour including Diamond beach, Galcier Lagoon, and the water falls. My question is if there is only 4 hours of daylight, is it possible to make the southern part properly? Additionally, would you like me to cancel any of these tours and try something else? I am eagerly waiting for your reply and suggestions. It would be really helpful for me.
Hi! I also replied to the other comment but - I usually don't recommend Northern light tours. You're basically booking a tour where its not even certain it's going to happen or if you will see anything - in my opinion just do this on your own, I have videos on my channel that go more in depth on that. Whale watching is definitely a good idea. I have 5% discount with Elding whale watching, maybe you can still apply that. This tour only cancels if the weather is very bad. Golden circle - I guess there's enough daylight for that. I would say they plan what to visit based on how much daylight there is at the particular time of the year. Same goes for south coast, but I have no idea what their itinerary for that is. I would contact them and ask what you're going to see. I doubt they would be taking you to places if it's dark outside, if that's what you mean?
@@janiniceland Thanks for sharing this valuable information, Jan. So, this is what I can expect from the tour, “This tour includes visits to Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, as well as a trip to the stunning Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon. You'll also enjoy the remarkable landscapes of Hvannadalshnjúkur mountain and the black sand desert.” I have contacted with the tour provider and asked my questions. They replied that, our tour is designed based on the daylights. Additionally we have a couple of hours twilight.
Definitely cheaper in winter, hotels etc are so much more expensive in the middle of the year 😏 I would go in winter again but I just need to stay healthy!
Hello Jan, I like to see Iceland in winter, I’ve been there in oktober, June and September. Now I’m going to the Lofoten, Norway next week. Maybe once I go to Iceland in winter. Greetings from the Netherlands.
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Hi Jan, thanks for this video about 10 reasons you should visit Iceland in the Winter. With as difficult as snow can be to deal with sometimes, it sure adds a lot of scenic beauty to the landscape. The scene with the Orange colored Sunset was really amazing. Seeing a house with the lights on and smoke coming out the the chimney is a very cozy scene. I remember the video you did highlighting the Hot Springs and the unique experience of visiting them. Take care and enjoy the rest of the Winter months in Northern Iceland.
Hello Ben, thank you! I feel like the best part of the winter is starting now, so I am very excited about upcoming months. We just got some fresh snow, days are getting longer and there're hopefully some sunny days ahead. Sending my best regards from Iceland!
Jan - nice video and all great points. I am visiting in late March. I agree - snow and winter is best. I live in an area that is based on tourism and agree with you that we are all friendlier when it is cold and snowing out. I feel more alive when there is a bit of struggle to drive or walk, gather wood to build fires and stay warm, etc. It requires us to slow down, and be mindful. Plus - snow insulates sound, and makes the world a more quiet place. Always a plus!
Thank you for sharing, very well said :) You chose a great winter month to travel here and it is already much brighter, around 13hrs of daylight, so you have whole day for exploring :)
Hi Jan, I booked a tour from 24th of December to 28th. I am wondering whether I made a mistake or not. I have booked 4 day tours:
1. Northern Lights
2. Whale Watching
3. Golden Circle
4. Southern part tour including Diamond beach, Galcier Lagoon, and the water falls.
My question is if there is only 4 hours of daylight, is it possible to make the southern part properly? Additionally, would you like me to cancel any of these tours and try something else?
I am eagerly waiting for your reply and suggestions. It would be really helpful for me.
Hi! I also replied to the other comment but - I usually don't recommend Northern light tours. You're basically booking a tour where its not even certain it's going to happen or if you will see anything - in my opinion just do this on your own, I have videos on my channel that go more in depth on that.
Whale watching is definitely a good idea. I have 5% discount with Elding whale watching, maybe you can still apply that. This tour only cancels if the weather is very bad.
Golden circle - I guess there's enough daylight for that. I would say they plan what to visit based on how much daylight there is at the particular time of the year.
Same goes for south coast, but I have no idea what their itinerary for that is. I would contact them and ask what you're going to see. I doubt they would be taking you to places if it's dark outside, if that's what you mean?
@@janiniceland Thanks for sharing this valuable information, Jan. So, this is what I can expect from the tour, “This tour includes visits to Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, as well as a trip to the stunning Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon. You'll also enjoy the remarkable landscapes of Hvannadalshnjúkur mountain and the black sand desert.”
I have contacted with the tour provider and asked my questions. They replied that, our tour is designed based on the daylights. Additionally we have a couple of hours twilight.
Definitely cheaper in winter, hotels etc are so much more expensive in the middle of the year 😏 I would go in winter again but I just need to stay healthy!
Hello Jan, I like to see Iceland in winter, I’ve been there in oktober, June and September. Now I’m going to the Lofoten, Norway next week. Maybe once I go to Iceland in winter. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Hello Yvonne, I am very jealous, Lofoten have been on my list for a while now, it looks like an amazing place, have a great trip!
Four weeks today and we will be there…..can’t wait…..
So stoked for you, you will love it!