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Combine glacier snowmobiling and Northern Lights hunting for the ultimate winter adventure! During the day, ride across the endless horizons of the country's second-largest glacier. By night—chase the mesmerizing Northern Lights in the remote Icelandic countryside. Our certified guides will lead you every step of the way, ensuring your comfort and safety.
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Prepare for two of Iceland's top winter activities! Departing from Reykjavik, we travel to the Langjökull glacier for a thrilling snowmobile ride. Then, as darkness covers the island, we begin our hunt for the best location to see the magical Northern Lights. This tour includes free photos of you and your loved ones under the Aurora so you can keep this special moment forever.
After a morning pick-up from Reykjavik, we’ll begin our scenic 2-hour drive to Langjökull glacier—the second-largest glacier in Iceland. We will change from the minibus to our specially modified Super Jeep that will take us to the glacier base camp. Here, you’ll receive all the necessary snowmobiling equipment, including a snowsuit, gloves, a balaclava, and a helmet. Your guide will show you how to safely operate a snowmobile, and we’ll start an exhilarating one-hour glacier ride.
As you race through the vast white landscape, you'll see the true face of the majestic Langjökull glacier. With snow spraying under your snowmobile, you'll pass through perfectly smooth terrain as well as a variety of rugged ice structures, cracks, and crevasses. In the distance, you’ll see Eiríksjökull glacier and Kerlingafjöll Mountain range.
After a full hour of glacial adventures, we’ll get back to Skjól Campground to warm up and regain our energy with a hearty lunch. You can bring a packed lunch from home or buy one at the Skjól Bistro. After a break, we’ll return to the capital for the second part of the tour.
As the evening draws near and the skies darken, we’ll jump into our minibus and hunt for the colorful Northern Lights. This phenomenon commonly occurs in Iceland, the world's sweet spot, where magnetic fields interact with solar flares to create a spectacle like no other.
Your guides, with years of experience, will determine the best spot for viewing the polar light dance, considering the weather and the Aurora activity. The serene beauty that is hard to rival will stay with you for a long time afterward. Enjoy a complimentary Icelandic chocolate treat with cocoa, and enjoy the show! Your guide will snap photos of you and the group to download later, free of charge.
We’ll finish the tour with an evening drive back to Reykjavik, dropping you off at your initial location.
Pick-up is at 10:00 a.m. from your selected meeting point in Reykjavík. Everyone's pickup can take up to 30 minutes; therefore, your patience is much appreciated.
You do not need a previous snowmobile driving experience. Your guide will provide you with operating instructions that you can easily follow.
However, you must have a valid driving license if you intend to drive the snowmobile.
Yes, Iceland is a cold country so our glaciers are here all year around and we can go snowmobiling in every season.
We do not have weight restriction but participants need to be able to fit in our winter overalls. The largest size we have is 5XL. Same goes for the physical level, the tour is listed as a moderate level and therefore anyone in average physical condition should be able to complete the tour without trouble.
Yes, we have toilet facilities at the base camp on Langjokull glacier, where the tour starts. However, bathroom breaks are not optional during the tour itself, therefore, we recommend you to use the bathroom before and/or after the tour.
We will provide you with an overall, a balaclava, goggles, gloves and a helmet.
First and foremost warm clothing.
Upper body: Thermal shirt and a fleece or a thick sweater over.
Lower body: Warm pants.
If you get easily cold, also thermals.
Shoes: It’s best to wear boots as it’s pretty cold on the glacier and they can get wet.
NOTE: You need to bring a lunch or some snacks. Lunch is not included in the tour.
Yes, if traveling solo you will need to purchase the single ride extra fee.
The age limit is 8 years old, of course in company with a guardian.
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 basecamp while the group goes on the snowmobile part of the tour.
No, full drivers license is required to ride a snowmobile.
We provide you with an overall, a balaclava, goggles, gloves and a helmet. This Equipment is all included in the price of the tour.
