Highlights of the tour
- The Crystal Ice Cave
- Super Jeep Ride to the Glacier
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Vatnajökull – Europe’s largest glacier
About Tour
While the South of Iceland is undeniably stunning from the ground, nothing compares to the breathtaking views you’ll experience from above during the Eyjafjallajökull snowmobile tour!
Your adventure kicks off at our base camp, conveniently located near the iconic Eyjafjallajökull Glacier. Here, our friendly and certified tour guides will equip you with everything you need, including a safety briefing to ensure you’re ready for the journey ahead. Once you’re geared up, we’ll hop into a specially designed super jeep, which will take us to the starting point of our exhilarating snowmobile ride.
This tour is perfectly tailored for first-time riders and those seeking a scenic, fun experience. As you explore the wilderness atop the glacier, prepare to be mesmerized by the breathtaking vistas that South Iceland has to offer.
On a clear day, you can expect jaw-dropping views that stretch from the Westman Islands to Ingólfsfjall and even encompass a significant portion of the highlands!
We begin at our base, Brú by Road 249. After a brief safety orientation, you’ll don a snowsuit and helmet (with gloves and a mask provided) before climbing into our modified super jeep. The drive takes us up the slopes of Eyjafjallajökull and onto the glacier, where our snowmobiles await.
Once we arrive, it’s time to embark on an exhilarating ride across the glacier’s vast expanse. Be prepared to be awed by the pristine blanket of snow, punctuated by dramatic rock formations and impressive ice sculptures.
As we venture deeper into this icy wilderness, you’ll be treated to some of the most spectacular views of South Iceland. Picture vast snowfields, towering mountains, and majestic landmarks all around you.
Included
- Snowmobile tour on Eyjafjallajokull glacier
- English-speaking guide
- All necessary snowmobile equipment:
- Helmets
- Insulated coveralls
- Snowmobile balaclava mask
What to bring
- Warm outdoor clothing
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Headwear (hat, beanie, etc.)
- Gloves
- Hiking boots or shoes
Good to know
- The tour duration varies by season as we drive to the ever-changing snow line; however, the snowmobiling itself lasts about 1 hour.
- In winter, reaching the snow is easier, allowing the total tour time to range from 2 to 4 hours.
- Shared rides are priced per person.
- The standard price includes sharing a two-person snowmobile. Solo travelers must upgrade to a solo snowmobile before the tour begins.
- All drivers must be at least 17 years old and possess a full, valid driver’s license; learner’s permits, tractor, or motorcycle licenses are not sufficient.
- Single riders and groups with odd numbers must book a single-ride snowmobile.
- A shared ride means two people share one snowmobile, with each snowmobile accommodating 1 to 2 people. If you book ‘shared rides’ only and your group has an odd number, you will need to purchase one single ride, so please ensure you book correctly during the reservation process.
- A valid international driver’s license is required to drive a snowmobile.
Meeting Point
Interesting locations in the area
Locations
Hotels & Restaurants
- Black Beach Suites
- Hotel Vík
- Smiðjan Brugghús
- Suður Vík
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Pick up is not included in the tour but you can book pick up from Reykjavik, Hella, Hvolsvöllur, Vík & Selfoss for extra price.
If you book pick up, please be at your assigned location. You can find the pick up time at your voucher.
Here you should wait for your guide to arrive.
Have your email and phone number listed with us so we can contact you if we run into any trouble finding you.
Driving time to Gljúfrabúi Base from Reykjavík is around 1 hour & 45 minutes in good road conditions.
We always recommend to book as soon as you are ready especially if you have a strict travel schedule or a large group. This is a small group tour so it gets fully booked pretty quickly. It is easy to change or cancel 48 hours before departure by emailing us. Tours can also be purchased the day of as long as there are spaces available.
Wear warm clothes. Pick clothing according to weather that day. We advise that you dress in layers.
If the tour gets cancelled, for example due to weather, we will let you know as soon as possible and you can choose between rescheduling the tour or receiving a full refund.
You do not need previous snowmobile driving experience.
Your guide will provide easy to follow operating instructions.
However, you do need a valid Driving License if you intend to drive. If there are two of you, only one of you needs to bring a Driving License but if you both bring one, each of you can take a turn at driving.
Yes, you can. The plus side to being a cold country is that our glaciers are here all year around and we can go snowmobiling in every season.
We provide you with everything you need for a safe and comfortable ride.
We provide you with an overall, a balaclava, goggles, gloves and a helmet. This Equipment is all included in the price of the tour.
The minimum ratio for this tour is 2 people per tour. If you are traveling solo, you can contact us and we can see if there are other bookings on your requested date.
We do not recommend women who are pregnant to participate in our snowmobile tours. If you are traveling in a group, you are welcome to travel with them and stay at our base camp while the group goes on the snowmobile tour.
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before event
