Snowmobile Tour in Iceland on Vatnajökull Glacier

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!

• A valid driver’s license is required to drive a snowmobile.
• If you don’t possess a license, you can join the tour as a passenger.
• Children aged 6 years old and above can ride as passengers on a snowmobile. Just make sure that they stay comfortable and warm!
• We provide all the necessary equipment for your snowmobile adventure but make sure you bring warm outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes.

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.