All Inclusive Holidays to Iceland in January

Iceland does not have traditional all inclusive resorts in the way southern Europe does, so these picks focus on the bases where a package holiday works best in winter.

• Reykjavik: Reykjavik is the capital and the most practical base for a January package, because it offers the widest choice of restaurants, museums and evening entertainment in the country. The compact centre is walkable, which matters when daylight is short and the weather turns quickly. Its harbour dining district and the Hallgrimskirkja church give you plenty to do between excursions. We recommend it for first-time visitors who want a relaxed base with easy access to day trips. Reykjavik holidays suit travellers who value city comforts.
• Akureyri: Akureyri is the largest settlement in North Iceland, sitting beside a long, mountain-ringed fjord. It is quieter than the capital, with cafes, a botanical garden and a slower pace that suits couples and families who want calm. In January the community remains easy to reach, though roads further afield can be affected by snow. It is a sound choice if you value tranquillity over nightlife, and families often choose it for a relaxed winter stay.
• Husavik: Husavik is a small harbour settlement on the north coast, known as one of the main whale watching hubs in Iceland. Tours operate from its harbour, and the centre sits close to the water, so you can reach departures on foot. The trade-off is limited choice of evening entertainment compared with the capital. We suggest it for travellers whose priority is wildlife and a quiet northern base, and many guests find it an unforgettable winter stop.
• Stykkisholmur: Stykkisholmur is a small settlement on the western coast of Iceland, with a harbour that serves as a ferry port for the Breidafjordur bay. It offers a peaceful base with few crowds, which many visitors find restorative in the depths of winter. Access depends on the road conditions across the surrounding terrain, so checking the forecast before you travel is essential. It rewards those who want a slower, more contemplative stay.
• Vik: Vik is a village on the south coast along the Ring Road, roughly 180 km from the capital, and it is one of the wettest places in Iceland. Its famous black sand beach, just along the shore from the village, offers dramatic basalt sea stacks even in winter, though the waves there are dangerous and must be respected. Accommodation is limited compared with the city, so booking early is wise, the same kind of planning our Iceland Beach Holidays deals are built around. It suits travellers who want a base in the south with coastal scenery.