Iceland is beautiful, but I really don’t recommend coming alone!

Having a like-minded travel buddy who can walk, stop, and take photos with you is truly important. Iceland’s winter is vast and quiet; alone, you can easily be moved by its beauty, but also swallowed by loneliness. People often say you should visit Iceland twice a year— once in summer to see the green grass and midnight sun; once in winter to see the aurora and ice caves❄️ And winter is when Iceland shows its most mysterious side. For those planning to visit Iceland 🇮🇸 in winter: If you want to avoid pitfalls 💣, be sure to read this guide carefully👇 Though I can’t cover everything, I’ll try to be detailed to help you avoid trouble and travel with peace of mind! - 🧳 Winter packing essentials: 📌 Clothing: waterproof down jacket + thermal underwear + sweater + fleece pants + windproof hat + scarf + warm gloves 📌 Shoes: anti-slip snow boots✅ (regular hiking shoes might not be enough) 📌 Electronics: camera📷, tripod, waterproof and cold-resistant batteries, power bank (cold drains batteries fast) 📌 Daily necessities: hotels generally don’t provide toiletries, so bring your toothbrush, toothpaste, skincare, and lip balm 📌 Special reminder: Iceland’s winter wind is very strong, be sure to bring a windproof shell + glasses to protect your face - 🚗 Travel recommendations: 1️⃣ Don’t trust low-cost tours! Winter road conditions are complex, and cheap tours often cut corners on vehicles, accommodation, and safety. Safety, experience, and professional drivers are very important⚠️ 2️⃣ Not recommended to drive alone! Black ice, blizzards, and road closures are common, and it’s really unsafe alone. It’s better to choose a small group tour of 2-8 people with experienced guides and drivers, allowing flexible stops, which saves you worry and lets you focus on enjoying the scenery. - ❄️ Practical itinerary reference (winter highlights) D1: Arrive in Reykjavik – airport pickup to hotel – Hallgrímskirkja Church – Sun Voyager D2: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall – Skógafoss Waterfall – Vik Black Sand Beach – Plane Wreck D3: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon – Diamond Beach – Blue Ice Cave Adventure (open only in winter❄️) D4: Golden Circle day tour: Geysir – Gullfoss Waterfall – Þingvellir National Park D5: Reykjavik city tour – soak in Blue Lagoon♨ D6: Return - Winter must-see highlights: 🌌 Aurora viewing: October to March is the peak aurora season; choose areas far from city light pollution. 🧊 Blue Ice Cave adventure: a natural wonder open only in winter, must go with a professional guide! 🏔️ Black Sand Beach + waterfalls: the stark contrast of white snow and black sand is Iceland’s most stunning scene. 🧖‍♀️ Blue Lagoon hot springs: soaking in hot springs while snowflakes fall is truly a blissful experience. 🛻 Icelandic horse farm experience: winter-only riding activity, the little horses in the snow are super cute. - 🫶 In short, winter in Iceland is romantic, pure, but also a bit challenging. Its beauty deserves to be “shared,” so bring along someone you trust and who understands you, and go see the aurora together💚