Langjökull Glacier Snowmobiling, Golden Circle

Overview

Snowmobiling in Iceland is a bucket list for many travelers, and you can enjoy the adventure atop Langjökull Glacier, just about 95 miles (150 km) northeast of Reykjavik. Join professional guides in the Icelandic Highlands, offering amazing views of the majestic glacier and its unique surroundings.
 
Getting to the glacier is an adventure on its own! After meeting at a designated spot, you'll hop into a super truck and drive through the rugged, Mars-like landscape of Iceland. The views out the window include an up-close view of both vast countryside and endless mountain ranges, a rare sight for many travelers.

Once you arrive at the glacier hut, you'll receive the appropriate snowmobile gear. Your experienced guides will give you instructions on operating the snowmobiles and detail the safety procedures before you ride off into the wondrous winter wonderland!

Discover more unique experiences in and around the Golden Circle and other excursions on the South Coast.

Traveler reviews

3 total ratings, 3 with reviews
4.3 out of 5
Feature ratings
Quality of Experience
5.0
Guides, Drivers and Staff
5.0
Transport
5.0
Holly
Holly R.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 19, 2023
Amazing, amazing, AMAZING! Highly recommend. Our tour guide and all the staff we dealt with were incredible. It’s unfortunate we didn’t get our main guides name because he was hilarious and kind. I truly loved this excursion; genuinely every single thing about it. I would do it again. Read more

Amazing, amazing, AMAZING! Highly recommend. Our tour guide and all the staff we dealt with were incredible. It’s unfortunate we didn’t get our main guides name because he was hilarious and kind. I truly loved this excursion; genuinely every single thing about it. I would do it again.

Tips for future travelers

The company provides super warm snow suits, balaclavas, gloves, etc. The snowmobiles were beasts but easy to handle. I had never ridden or driven one before. It was super emotional just stopping and taking in the sites once we got up to the top.

Quality of Experience
A+. I can’t rave enough!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They were all incredible. Seriously.
Transport
A cool bud on the biggest wheels I’ve ever seen. Harrowing roads up the mountain but I had full confidence in our guide’s abilities.
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Kara R.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022
The most incredible activity we had. The company was extremely organized and made everything easy. We spent a decent amount of time snowmobiling, so we were all really happy. Would definitely make this a most on people’s itinerary. Read more

The most incredible activity we had. The company was extremely organized and made everything easy. We spent a decent amount of time snowmobiling, so we were all really happy. Would definitely make this a most on people’s itinerary.

Tips for future travelers

Shoe covers are not included, although the company website says so. I wore mesh sneakers and my feet went in a puddle and were freezing. I recommend waterproof hiking boots.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Michelle
Michelle b.
Hilton Head, SC | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022

We should have opted for a smaller group as we felt too many travelers.

Itineraries with Langjökull Glacier Snowmobiling

Iceland: Winter Waterfalls & Glacier Tours - 7 Days

Enjoy the snowier side of Iceland on this seven-day winter adventure. On arrival, head "Into the Glacier" at Langjökull, on the way to discover the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, filled with basalt columns, black-sand beaches, and beautiful cliffs. Then, go on a snowmobiling excursion out of the Golden Circle, and wind down with a warm lagoon soak. Next, visit the spectacular frozen falls along the South Coast, including Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, and go on glacier walks at Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón. Wind down with some exploration of snow-topped Reykjavik before heading home.

Iceland Winter Highlights: Snowmobiling, Glacier Hikes & Ice Caves - 6 Days

Experience an entirely different side of Iceland on a winter road trip to explore all the highlights. Grab your coat and head to downtown Reykjavík, which offers incredible views this time of year. Then, head to the Golden Circle to visit the white-washed version of Gullfoss, followed by an action-packed snowmobiling adventure to Langjökull Glacier. Next, discover Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls—complete with frozen fields—and embark on glacier hikes, ice cave tours, and ice climbing excursions at Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. On the way back to Reykjavík, enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs of Rekjadalur, followed by a stop at the Blue Lagoon to close out the trip.