The snowmobile tour is perfect for first-time riders and individuals looking for a scenic, breathtaking views over the Glacier in a snowy wilderness adventure.

Perfect for first-time riders and those seeking a scenic escapade, this journey unveils breathtaking views of Iceland’s highest peaks and the stunning Vatnajökull Glacier and Glacier Lagoon/Jökulsárlón. Join us for a memorable ride that combines excitement and exploration. Embark on a thrilling adventure through Iceland’s Moon-like landscapes on our exclusive snowmobile tour!

Options

➡️ 3 hrs Snowmobile Adventure on Vatnajökull Glacier €193
➡️ 3 hrs Snowmobile Adventure on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier €235
➡️ 7 hrs Snowmobile & Glacier Hike €311
➡️ 8 hrs Snowmoble & Glacier Lagoon Kayak €325

Notes

○ Minimum age of passengers is: 13
○ A valid driver’s license is required.
○ WEIGHT LIMIT: Participants combined weight on one snowmobile MUST be 180kg / 390lbs or less. If your combined weight exceeds 180kg / 390lbs you need to book single snowmobiles. This is VERY important for your safety while riding snowmobiles.
○ Required participants per tour are 2 persons
○ When booking odd numbers 1 or 3 or 5 etc you need to book solo rider.
○ You are required to be at the meeting point on time, arriving 30 min before the scheduled departure time.
○ Good outdoor clothing and hiking boots are required.
○ Reasonable level of fitness is required for all our tours.
○ It is the customer’s responsibility to inform our guides if they have any kind of health issue.
○ Glacier Journey does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their actions.
○ All our tours are undertaken on the responsibility of their participants.
○ Glacier Journey cannot make sure that no other persons or other unrelated groups are in the area at the same time as our tours.
○ If the driver or passenger causes damage to a snowmobile the driver is responsible for paying for the repair of the snowmobile.
○ Our summer location for Snowmobile tours is our base camp by Hotel Smyrlabjörg – when using Google Maps “Glacier Journey – summer location”

Itinerary

Your adrenaline will pump when the fresh winds of the glacier will rush against you as you whizz over the snow. Joining this subarctic adventure and driving a snowmobile over Europe’s biggest glacier, will be one of the most exciting experiences you will ever participate in. Along with an exciting adventure, you will also experience an unbelievable view over the glimmering glacier and its snow- and ice-covered surface. If you’re lucky and the view is good, you will see the east and south highlands of Iceland.

About halfway through the tour, we’ll stop and you will have the opportunity to take pictures and peacefully enjoy the scenery. Our guides are very informative and entertaining and will tell you facts and stories about the area and the glacier. Don’t be shy to ask any questions if there’s something you want to know!

At base camp, Glacier Journey will provide overalls and helmets for the tour before driving you up on the glacier.

Snowmobiles are easy to operate and there’s no need to worry if you haven’t ridden one before. We will demonstrate how they work and go through the simple security rules before it’s time to mount your snowmobile and begin your adventure.

Included

- English speaking guided tour.
- Protective clothing, safety equipment.
- Insulated overall, face cover, gloves and a helmet.

Excluded

Return Transfer to/from Hotel ⓘ

To Bring

We provide you with everything you need for a safe and comfortable ride, warm overalls, helmets and gloves, just bring yourself and good outdoors boots. We also recommend to bring warm first and/or mid layer, e.g. a warm sweater.

Meeting place

“Glacier Journey – Summer location”, Smyrlabjörg, 781 Hofn , IS ⓘ

Difficulty

Moderate

Options

By default, you have an option for the most popular 180-min “Snowmobile Tour on Vatnajökull Glacier” or you can chose from variety of tour options below.

Snowmobile Adventure on Vatnajökull Glacier / 3 Hours

Experience an exhilarating snowmobile tour through Iceland’s moon-like landscapes, perfect for first-time riders and those seeking scenic exploration.

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Cancellation Policy

There is a 48 hours cancellation policy, customers will get a 90% refund if they cancel the tour 48+ hours before departure.

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if the booking is canceled a day or less before the event.

If the tour for any reason is cancelled by the experience provider i.e. due to weather, customers get a full refund.

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Price

From: €193 per person

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