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.

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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.

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