The World’s 11 Best Frozen Waterfall Days

1.Niagara Falls Winter Wonderland Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Explore the American side of Niagara Falls in a group of no more than 16, with stops at Cave of the Winds, Whirlpool State Park, Goat Island, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Observation Tower. Guides such as Dayna, Nancy, Tim, and Lenny add local facts, while rain gear is supplied at the Cave.

“Tim the tour guide was fabulous !!! He knew the history and being a local resident, he had a lot of information to share. Great tour Tim !!!”

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2.Melbourne: Lake Mountain Snow & Waterfalls Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 9h 30m · from $111

Leave Melbourne at 8 AM with a local English-speaking guide for three hours of snow play at Lake Mountain, followed by Steavenson Falls and free chocolate samples at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Joe and Lauren have helped make recent trips lively with local stories, music, and humor.

“everybody had fun. it was a first time experience for us.”

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3.Winter Waterfall Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $129

From Anchorage’s Egan Center, ride to South Fork Eagle River for a guided winter walk to icy Barbara Falls. Guides such as Mike, Matt, Bryce, Leah, and Isaiah explain boreal plants, wildlife, ice dams, and local scenery. Microspikes, poles, day packs, and snacks are available.

“Our instructor Mike was the kindest person ever! He help me, a 67yr old women to put on the spikes and when I fell he rushed to my aide!! Great tour guide and person - made our adventure very successful!”

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4.Niagara Falls: Winter Niagara Wine Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Spend six hours touring Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country with a live English-speaking guide such as Tyler or Tina. Visit three wineries for included tastings, stop for lunch at the Farmhouse Cafe, and browse Wayne Gretzky and Trius. Winery choices can change by season and group size.

“Tyler (our guide) was very knowledgeable, polite and funny. The wine and food were great. The schedule went well and we had a good group of people to tour with.”

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5.Melbourne: Lake Mountain Snow Day and Waterfalls & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 10 hours · from $127

Spend 10 hours traveling from Melbourne to Lake Mountain for three hours of snow play, tobogganing, and alpine walks. Add Steavenson Falls, Marysville, Black Spur Road, and chocolate tastings. Driver-guide Cory has earned praise for his humor and careful driving, while Joe is another named guide.

“Our tour guide and driver was Cory. He is funny and knowledgeable. He is engaging and very thoughtful of our wellbeing. The tour day was fun and ample time to explore the mountain. We love the chocolate factory too!! They are yummy. Hot chocolate is a must!! Highly recommended.”

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6.Toronto: Winter Niagara Falls Tour with Attractions Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 43 reviews · 9 hours · from $59Best value

You’ll ride from Toronto or Mississauga to Niagara Falls with a licensed guide such as Tracy, John, or Suresh, stopping at the Whirlpool and Maple Leaf Place before Journey Behind the Falls. You get about three hours in Niagara Falls, with optional Skylon Tower and helicopter add-ons.

“John was very nice and super helpful. He is also very precise with time which I like. I would want to be with him again on future trips.”

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7.From Akureyri: Goðafoss Waterfall Winter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Travel from Akureyri to Goðafoss in a comfortable minibus with an English-speaking local guide. You get about 80 minutes at the Waterfall of the Gods, time for photos and your own exploring, plus return drop-off in Akureyri or at the Forest Lagoon, Botanical Gardens, or city center.

“We were upgraded to the Lake Myvatn tour due to numbers. Asa was very communicative, knowledgable and engaging. Highly recommend. We thoroughly enjoyed the adventure and recommend Asa! Thank you for sharing your part of the world with us.”

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8.Akureyri Winter Godafoss Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Travel from Akureyri to Godafoss with a guide such as Julie or Peter, stopping for about 70 minutes at the frozen Waterfall of the Gods. Expect winter weather, Viking-era stories, possible extra viewpoints, and a small-group feel, with crampons sometimes provided for icy ground.

“An expert trip today to Godafoss. Peter our guide was excellent, providing us with his expert knowledge of the area and time on our own to look around. We were provided with kramp ons for the ice, which was a thoughtful touch and gratefully appreciated! A brilliant morning and a chance to feel the real Icelandic weather outside the town, brilliant brilliant brilliant 👏 Thank you Peter 😊 x”

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9.From Toronto: Winter Festival of Lights Niagara Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 12 reviews · from $78

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls for sunset, illuminated falls, and more than 3 million festival lights. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and Niagara Falls entry are included. Optional upgrades cover Journey Behind the Falls and the Skylon Tower.

“very nice night tour, the magic was unfortunately spoiled by a guide who kept talking and repeating himself over and over (two hours on the bus with rather useless detours). Fortunately, we had not taken the extras and were free to enjoy the scenery on site... to top it all off, on the way back the guide forced our hand with his "tips"... scandalous.”

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10.Winter Combo Godafoss Christmas House and The Forest Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $161

Travel from Akureyri to snowy Godafoss, browse the Christmas House, then spend about an hour at Forest Lagoon overlooking Eyjafjordur. The Traveling Viking provides pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a small group of up to 15 people. Guides named Lilja and Joanna have been praised for their stories and care.

“This was a great value for money trip. Our tour guide Lilja was amazing. She was very knowledgable friendly & helpful. We wanted to sit outside with our lunch at waterfall & she helped us clear snow off table & chairs. Thank you Lilja you helped make our trips more special.”

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11.From Toronto: Winter Wonder of Niagara Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $123

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls for an eight-hour winter outing with hotel pickup, Journey Behind the Falls, Table Rock, Clifton Hill, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and scenic stops. Guides such as Johnny and Gerry add humor and local stories, while free time lets you see the falls at your own pace.

“Unfotunately, the activity coincided with a very bad storm and prevented a full enjoyment of the activity. The falls were blanked by the snow storm. Despite this Johnny our driver guide was brilliant. Safely getting us there and back without incident and kept us entertained throughout with facts and anecdotes. Hindsight is a great thing and maybe judging by the severity of the weather cancellation maybe should have been considered.”

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