Waterfall Travels · WINTER ACTIVITIES

Where to Go: the 9 Best Winter Days Out Worldwide

9 trips  ·  from $59 a head

Flow, fees and distance decide a waterfall day more than the drop height does. Here are 9 winter days out with all three set out, best first.

Niagara Falls Winter Wonderland Small Group Tour - Cave of the Winds puts you close to the water
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Niagara Falls Winter Wonderland Small Group Tour

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 3 to 4 hours with guides such as Dayna, Nancy, Tim, or Lenny. You’ll visit Cave of the Winds, Whirlpool State Park, Bridal Veil Falls, Goat Island, and the Observation Tower. Expect ice, spray, changing access, and a maximum group size of 16.

“Dayna was absolutely amazing and down to earth. The trip was exactly what it was supposed to be.....”

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Melbourne: Lake Mountain Snow & Waterfalls Guided Tour - The early ride from Old Melbourne Gaol
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Melbourne: Lake Mountain Snow & Waterfalls Guided Tour

2.Lake Mountain Snow & Waterfalls Guided Tour

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

Leave Melbourne at 8 AM for three hours of snow play at Lake Mountain, then walk to Steavenson Falls and stop at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Your English-speaking local guide handles the driving, resort entry, and timing. Joe and Lauren have received special praise, though guides vary by departure.

“It was an amazing day and have a lot of fun. Definitely recommend it.”

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Winter Waterfall Walk - Ice dams along the river
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Winter Waterfall Walk

3.Winter Waterfall Walk

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

Follow the South Fork Eagle River to ice dams and frozen Barbara Falls on a small-group winter walk from Anchorage. Guides such as Mike, Matt, Bryce, Leah, and Isiah explain the boreal forest, wildlife, and mountain scenery. Transport, microspikes, poles, day packs, and a snack are available.

“A wonderful fun walk. We got taken deep into thw woods and our guide spoke about all the nature in the area! She was fantastic. Only complaint was a small mix up in the booking. But it was quickly resolved and we had a blast!”

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Niagara Falls: Winter Niagara Wine Tour with Transportation - Pickup from Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Niagara Falls: Winter Niagara Wine Tour with Transportation

4.Winter Niagara Wine Tour with Transportation

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

Join Niagara Fun Tours for a six-hour, English-guided trip from Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll visit three wineries for included tastings, stop at Caroline Cellars for lunch, and browse Wayne Gretzky and Trius without included samples. Guides such as Tyler and Tina add local context, but winery stops can change by season.

“Details said we would be travelling by coach bus although it was a school bus which was very unexpected. Other then that, Tina was an amazing bus driver and due to our guide not being able to attend, she also took over and was full of energy and really made the trip fun and engaging and a great learning experience. We did not get to go to 4 wineries, only 3 and the 4th place was a whiskey tasting, which I also was not too happy about and wish I would’ve been given more details beforehand. All in all, everyone did have a good time despite these things but I…”

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Melbourne: Lake Mountain Snow Day and Waterfalls & Chocolate - Leaving Melbourne through Healesville
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Melbourne: Lake Mountain Snow Day and Waterfalls & Chocolate

5.Lake Mountain Snow Day and Waterfalls & Chocolate

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

Travel from Melbourne to Lake Mountain for three hours of snow play, tobogganing, alpine walks, and winter views. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Cory or Joe, handles the long drive, while stops at Steavenson Falls, Marysville, and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie add variety. Bring waterproof clothes, lunch money, and patience for a full 10-hour day.

“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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Toronto: Winter Niagara Falls Tour with Attractions Package - Getting out of Toronto before traffic builds
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Toronto: Winter Niagara Falls Tour with Attractions Package

6.Winter Niagara Falls Tour with Attractions Package

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

Travel from Toronto or Mississauga to Niagara Falls with guides such as Tracy, John, Paulie, or Suresh. You’ll stop at the Niagara Whirlpool and Maple Leaf Place, then spend about three hours at the falls, including Journey Behind the Falls, lunch, and optional Skylon Tower or helicopter visits.

“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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From Akureyri: Goðafoss Waterfall Winter Tour - Leaving Akureyri in a small minibus
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From Akureyri: Goðafoss Waterfall Winter Tour

7.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 and a group of up to 15. You get about 80 minutes at the Waterfall of the Gods, plus a photo stop, free time to explore, and drop-off choices including Forest Lagoon and central Akureyri.

“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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From Toronto: Winter Festival of Lights Niagara Falls Tour - The ride from Toronto and the first Parkway stops
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From Toronto: Winter Festival of Lights Niagara Falls Tour

8.Winter Festival of Lights Niagara Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 12 reviews · from $78

Spend eight hours traveling from Toronto to Niagara Falls with an English-speaking guide and roundtrip hotel transfer. Stop along the Niagara Parkway, see the falls at sunset, and explore the Winter Festival of Lights, with optional access to Journey Behind the Falls and Skylon Tower. Ali may guide and drive your coach.

“I was disappointed by the tour, although Ali was friendly, he didn’t let us know what we were doing and where we were going in advance. The itinerary was not as expected and we were expecting to be back by 8pm but when on the coach we were informed we wouldn’t be leaving until after the fireworks after 8pm. At one point we were concerned we wouldn’t actually make it to the falls while it was still daylight. Ali tried to be informative on the drive to the falls, pointing out places of interest and historical value but it would have been better to have a separate tour guide doing…”

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From Toronto: Winter Wonder of Niagara Falls Tour - Journey Behind the Falls: the best use of your admission
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From Toronto: Winter Wonder of Niagara Falls Tour

9.Winter Wonder of Niagara Falls Tour

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

Travel from Toronto or Pearson Airport to Niagara Falls for an eight-hour winter outing led in English by a live guide. You will enter Journey Behind the Falls, visit the Floral Showhouse, stop at the Floral Clock and Whirlpool Rapids, and have free time at Clifton Hill and the Falls. Guides such as Johnny and Gerry are known for humor and helpful commentary.

“Excursion sympa avec Gerry, un chauffeur et guide au top”

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