Included: An experienced, local snowmobiling guide with extensive knowledge of the area Snowmobiling tour on Langjökull Glacier (with Northern Lights as an optional upgrade) — duration depending on chosen tour, check out possible variations above Full snowmobiling gear: overall suit, helmet, goggles, gloves, and balaclava Super Jeep transfer to Langjökull glacier Pickup from your Reykjavik hotel, or meeting at Geysir Centre parking on the Golden Circle, depending on the option you choose Briefing and safety instructions On the Northern Lights combo only: an evening minibus hunt for the auroria, with hot cocoa and complimentary photos Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout) Single snowmobile per person Additional private guide, for guests without a valid driver’s license — possible at an additional cost, leave a note at checkout if required Not included: Transportation to Iceland Meals Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above Insurance — recommended, available at checkout Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

In order to join this Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tour, moderate fitness and general good health are required. No previous snowmobiling experience is necessary, but you will need a valid, full driver’s license to operate the snowmobile yourself—a motorcycle license alone isn’t enough. Keep in mind that pregnant travelers aren’t able to take part, and alcohol is prohibited before and during the activity. The ride involves some physical effort and vibration, so plan on being comfortable in cold conditions for a few hours. Want to see what else is in the area? Discover more Iceland adventures here !

What if I've never driven a snowmobile before?

No previous snowmobiling experience is needed to join this Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tour. Your guide will walk you through a full safety briefing and the basics of handling the machine before you set out, and the group rides together across the glacier at a pace that works for beginners. If you’d rather not drive at all, you can ride as a passenger with another guest instead.

What do I need to bring?

Clothing: Warm layers (thermal base layer, sweater/fleece) Woolen socks Winter jacket Warm hat and scarf Gloves (under-gloves are helpful, guides provide outer gloves) Sunglasses/goggles (glare can be strong) Other: Camera or phone for photos (in weatherproof protection) Reusable water bottle Snacks for energy (no meals included) Personal toiletries (hand sanitizer, sunscreen, lip balm) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing: For this Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1. It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 6 participants. Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tours can be arranged for larger groups— contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18 , you’re good to go. Minors older than 8 may be permitted to join the Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. To drive the snowmobile yourself, you’ll need a valid, full driver’s license —a motorcycle license isn’t enough. If you don’t have a valid license, you can still join as a passenger (possible to select an additional private guide who will be driving the snowmobile at checkout). If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Solo travelers are welcome on this Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tour, but you will need to ride solo for a supplement, payable at checkout. The same supplement applies if your group has an odd number of people—it’s mandatory you add it.

Getting there and meeting location

This Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tour has two starting points—Reykjavik or Geysir. If you choose the Reykjavik pickup (the option for both the standard full-day tour and the Northern Lights combo), your guide will collect you from your hotel or another location in Reykjavik; to get there, most people fly into Keflavík International Airport (KEF) , then take a bus, shuttle, or taxi into Reykjavik. If you choose the Geysir option, you’ll meet your guide directly at the Geysir Centre parking area along the Golden Circle.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Langjökull Glacier | Iceland

Langjökull Glacier Snowmobiling Day Tour, Iceland

Name: Langjökull Glacier Snowmobiling Tour: Iceland
Brand: 57hours
Availability: InStock

1 day | Easy

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Snowmobiling across a glacier isn’t something most people think to do in Iceland, but it might be the most fun way to see one. We’ll suit you up and send you out over Langjökull, the country’s second-largest ice cap, with views toward Eiríksjökull, Hofsjökull, and the Kerlingarfjöll range. No hiking boots, no long treks, just you, a machine, and a lot of ice. No experience needed—your guide covers the safety basics before you hit the throttle. We’ll pick you up in Reykjavik, meet you at Geysir on the Golden Circle, or add a Northern Lights chase for a longer day.

Adventure Highlights

Ride an actual ice cap: Langjökull is Iceland’s second-largest glacier, and a snowmobile is about the fastest, most exhilarating way to get across it
No experience necessary: All you need is a valid driver’s license—hop on and drive yourself, or ride tandem and let someone else take the controls.
Three ways to do it —: Meet us at Geysir on the Golden Circle for a quick glacier run, ride from Reykjavik for the full day, or add an evening Northern Lights hunt for a two-for-one adventure

Duration

1 day

Season

Year-round

Group size

Up to 6 people

The adventure, day by day

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This is the shorter version of the tour, for travelers already out exploring the Golden Circle who'd rather skip the Reykjavik pickup. You'll meet your guide directly at Geysir, drive out to Langjökull by Super Jeep, and spend an hour riding across Iceland's second-largest glacier. No previous snowmobiling experience is needed, and you can ride as a passenger instead of driving if you prefer. All in, plan on about 3 to 4 hours.

What our day looks like

We meet at the Geysir Centre parking area, then drive out to Langjökull by Super Jeep. Once we reach base camp, we’ll get you suited up in a snowmobile overall, helmet, gloves, and balaclava, and run through a safety briefing before heading out onto the ice. From there, it’s an hour of snowmobiling across the glacier, with views toward Eiríksjökull, Hofsjökull, and the Kerlingarfjöll range. After the ride, we head back to Geysir, where the tour wraps up.

Duration: 3–4 hours
Meeting point: Geysir Centre parking, Golden Circle, at 12:15 or 13:15
What’s included: Guide, snowmobiling gear, Super Jeep transfer to the glacier

This is the full-day version of the tour, with hotel pickup right in Reykjavik, built for travelers who'd rather not worry about getting themselves out to the glacier. You'll drive out along the Golden Circle toward Langjökull, Iceland's second-largest ice cap, gear up at base camp, and spend an hour riding across the glacier with your guide. No previous snowmobiling experience is needed, and there's no requirement to drive yourself if you'd rather ride as a passenger. Between the drive out, the ride, and the drive back, plan on being out for about 8 to 10 hours total.

What our day looks like

We start with pickup at your Reykjavik hotel, then drive out along the Golden Circle toward Langjökull. Once we reach base camp, we’ll get you suited up in a snowmobile overall, helmet, gloves, and balaclava, and run through a full safety briefing before heading out onto the ice. From there, it’s an hour of snowmobiling across the glacier, with views toward Eiríksjökull, Hofsjökull, and the Kerlingarfjöll range. After the ride, we head back the way we came, dropping you off at your hotel in Reykjavik.

Duration: 8–10 hours
Meeting point: Hotel pickup in Reykjavik, at 10 or 11 am
What’s included: Guide, snowmobiling gear, Super Jeep transfer, hotel pickup and drop-off

This version pairs the standard glacier ride with an evening hunt for the northern lights, for travelers who want to fit two very different Icelandic experiences into one day. It runs from Reykjavik and combines a full day of snowmobiling on Langjökull with an evening minibus tour chasing the aurora, hot cocoa included. It's a long day, about 16 hours door-to-door, and only runs from September through April, when the nights are dark enough for the lights to show.

What our day looks like

We start with pickup at your Reykjavik hotel and drive out along the Golden Circle toward Langjökull. At base camp, we get you suited up in a snowmobile overall, helmet, gloves, and balaclava, then head out for an hour of snowmobiling across the glacier, with views toward Eiríksjökull, Hofsjökull, and the Kerlingarfjöll range. After the ride, we head back to Reykjavik for a break before setting out again after dark, this time by minibus, to hunt for the northern lights, with hot cocoa and complimentary photos along the way.

Duration: ~16 hours (full day plus evening)
Meeting point: Hotel pickup in Reykjavik at 10 am
What’s included: Guide, snowmobiling gear, Super Jeep transfer, hotel pickup and drop-off, evening Northern Lights minibus tour, hot cocoa, complimentary photos

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Included:
- - An experienced, local snowmobiling guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - Snowmobiling tour on Langjökull Glacier (with Northern Lights as an optional upgrade) — duration depending on chosen tour, check out possible variations above
  - Full snowmobiling gear: overall suit, helmet, goggles, gloves, and balaclava
  - Super Jeep transfer to Langjökull glacier
  - Pickup from your Reykjavik hotel, or meeting at Geysir Centre parking on the Golden Circle, depending on the option you choose
  - Briefing and safety instructions
  - On the Northern Lights combo only: an evening minibus hunt for the auroria, with hot cocoa and complimentary photos
Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout)
- - Single snowmobile per person
  - Additional private guide, for guests without a valid driver’s license — possible at an additional cost, leave a note at checkout if required
Not included:
- - Transportation to Iceland
  - Meals
  - Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
In order to join this Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tour, moderate fitness and general good health are required. No previous snowmobiling experience is necessary, but you will need a valid, full driver’s license to operate the snowmobile yourself—a motorcycle license alone isn’t enough.

Keep in mind that pregnant travelers aren’t able to take part, and alcohol is prohibited before and during the activity. The ride involves some physical effort and vibration, so plan on being comfortable in cold conditions for a few hours.

Want to see what else is in the area? Discover more Iceland adventures here!
No previous snowmobiling experience is needed to join this Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tour. Your guide will walk you through a full safety briefing and the basics of handling the machine before you set out, and the group rides together across the glacier at a pace that works for beginners. If you’d rather not drive at all, you can ride as a passenger with another guest instead.
Clothing:
- - Warm layers (thermal base layer, sweater/fleece)
  - Woolen socks
  - Winter jacket
  - Warm hat and scarf
  - Gloves (under-gloves are helpful, guides provide outer gloves)
  - Sunglasses/goggles (glare can be strong)
Other:
- - Camera or phone for photos (in weatherproof protection)
  - Reusable water bottle
  - Snacks for energy (no meals included)
  - Personal toiletries (hand sanitizer, sunscreen, lip balm)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and pricing:
- - For this Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 6 participants.
  - Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tours can be arranged for larger groups—contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors older than 8 may be permitted to join the Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  - To drive the snowmobile yourself, you’ll need a valid, full driver’s license—a motorcycle license isn’t enough. If you don’t have a valid license, you can still join as a passenger (possible to select an additional private guide who will be driving the snowmobile at checkout).
  - If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Solo travelers are welcome on this Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tour, but you will need to ride solo for a supplement, payable at checkout. The same supplement applies if your group has an odd number of people—it’s mandatory you add it.
This Langjökull glacier snowmobiling tour has two starting points—Reykjavik or Geysir.

If you choose the Reykjavik pickup (the option for both the standard full-day tour and the Northern Lights combo), your guide will collect you from your hotel or another location in Reykjavik; to get there, most people fly into Keflavík International Airport (KEF), then take a bus, shuttle, or taxi into Reykjavik.

If you choose the Geysir option, you’ll meet your guide directly at the Geysir Centre parking area along the Golden Circle.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
- Fully refundable within the initial 48 hours from booking, unless the trip date is less than 7 days from the time of the booking.
- Cancellations up to 7 days prior to the trip date are refundable 100%.
- Cancellations within 7 days prior to the trip date are non-refundable.

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