Join us for a spine-tingling snowmobile ride on Europe’s largest ice cap. Snowmobiling in Iceland on Vatnajökull is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. This massive glacier is home to Iceland’s highest mountain peak and some of its most active volcanoes, creating spectacular cinematic landscapes. Traverse one of the world’s most stunning ice sheets and take some great stories home with you!
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Please book the number of Guests (Adult(s) and Children) and if you want to upgrade to a solo snowmobile or if traveling in odd numbers (1,3,5...) please select Solo Rider option additionally.
Hit the ice on an unforgettable snowmobile ride on Vatnajokull. Our guided adventure tour is a perfect introduction to Europe’s biggest glacier. We’ll zoom past towering mountains and massive glacier tongues on this epic day out on the slopes.
Your exhilarating Vatnajokull Glacier snowmobile ride meets at the designated meeting point (please note that this changes depending on the season). We kindly ask you to be there 30 minutes before departure time.
We’ll begin by gearing up in well-insulated snowmobile suits and helmets. Then, your expert glacier guide will give you a safety briefing and show you how to operate the snowmobile before we embark on a thrilling ride. If you’re wondering, “Are snowmobiles difficult to drive?” -- trust us when we say you’ll crack it in a second. It only takes a few minutes to get used to the vehicle.
Once you start the engine, prepare to be awestruck by one of the most surreal landscapes on the planet! Surrounded by towering peaks, vast valleys, and rugged terrain, the glacier can only be described as breathtaking. Vatnajökull has an "easy" activity level rating for snowmobiling, so it’s the perfect introduction to Iceland’s icy wilderness for beginners and experts alike.
Not for nothing did Vatnajökull feature in the James Bond film A View to Kill and the fantasy TV series Game of Thrones. Its unparalleled eerie beauty, wind-buffeted peaks, and giant sea of glinting white snow make the landscape look like another planet.
Situated in Southeast Iceland, Vatnajökull stretches 8,100 km² (3,127 mi²) and covers more than 9% of Iceland’s land, making it the largest glacier in Iceland and Europe. The average thickness of the ice reaches up to a whopping 400 m (1,312 ft)!
Today, this mammoth ice cap is a part of the Vatnajökull National Park, which was established in 2008 to safeguard Iceland's precious nature. Vatnajökull feeds into countless rivers and glacier tongues. It’s responsible for a large portion of Iceland’s attractions, including the celebrated Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. During the tour, your local guide will tell you fascinating natural and historical stories about the majestic glacier.
Vatnajökull is also home to Iceland’s highest summit, Hvannadalshnjúkur. You’ll have a chance to feast your eyes on this beautiful, pyramid-like structure. Beneath Vatnajökull sits some of Iceland’s most active volcanoes. While you probably won’t see any volcanic eruptions, the vast, wintry expanse of the glacier will send shivers down your spine!
You are required to be at the meeting point on time, arriving 30 min before the scheduled departure time. Unfortunately, we can not wait for late arrivals and hence, arriving late will result in an automatic cancellation of the booking and a full forfeiture of the booking fee.
The tour is designed for two persons sharing a snowmobile. If you want to ride alone on a snowmobile, you can book a solo snowmobile for 10000 ISK extra. Also, when booking odd numbers, please choose the option “solo rider”.
If you wish to have a solo snowmobile but do not have a valid driver's license then you can book an extra guide to operate your snowmobile for an additional 40.000 ISK. Please contact us for further information and booking.
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.
Yes, if traveling solo you will need to purchase the single ride extra fee.
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 will provide you with an overall, bandana/balaclava, gloves and a helmet.
The age limit is 6 years or 120 cm / 4 ft.
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.
