Into the GlacierSnowmobile Tour
Popular
Into the GlacierSnowmobile Tour
Meeting point for this tour is in HúsafellPicture yourself driving a snowmobile across the surface of Iceland’s second largest glacier, Langjökull, and venturing down the largest man-made ice tunnel in the world!
That’s just what you’ll do on this truly amazing adventure. With expert guidance from start to finish, you’ll first snowmobile atop the snowy expanse of an Icelandic glacier before exploring Into the Glacier’s man-made tunnel into the blue heart of Langjökull for a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s a fantastic adventure that won’t soon be forgotten.
Anyone 18 years or older with a driver’s license can take part in this once in a lifetime adventure and an experienced guide will lead the tour and also teach the basics of operating a snowmobile.
-
Duration
3 - 4 hours
-
Departure
Departs from Húsafell center / Klaki base camp
-
Price from
From 29.900 ISK / 220 EUR / 250 USD
- Drive yourself from Reykjavik (or another starting point) to Husafell or Klaki base camp
- During winter, always use road 1 towards Borgarnes and road 50 and 518 to Húsafell
- Shuttle departures are available from Husafell to Klaki base camp at 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00 (1st of June- 15th of October)
- Snowmobile self-drive from base camp to the Into the Glacier ice tunnel on Langjokull
- Please note that in order to drive a snowmobile you must have a valid drivers license. The number of persons without a drivers license cannot exceed that of those with a valid licence.
- Experienced snowmobile guide
- Guided ice tunnel tour, approximately an hour
- Snowmobile self-drive back from ice caves to base camp
- Please note that the duration of the tour may be longer than scheduled, due to conditions on the glacier
Please notice that departure for this tour is from Husafell or Klaki at Langjokull Glacier’s edge. You will need your own car to drive to the glacier where the tour starts.
- Snowmobile ride on Langjokull glacier
- Guided Ice tunnel tour for about one hour
- English speaking guide during the snowmobile ride and inside the ice tunnels
MANDATORY FOR TOUR: WARM CLOTHING – even in summer – and a driver’s license.
- Waterproof shoes and warm socks. Because cold toes just take away all the fun!
- Base and mid layer clothing
- Waterproof and warm coat
- Hat & gloves - easy to take off
- Sunglasses - sun on the glacier shines very bright when it shines...
- Camera - for those indescribable moments - We love to see your good time in Langjokull – please share! #intogheglacier
Attention
Please note that the meeting point for this tour is at Húsafell or Klaki base camp
During winter (16th of October to 31st of May) everyone departs from Húsafell. During summer (1st of June – 15th of October) you have the option of meeting us in Húsafell or Klaki base camp.
Departure times are 10:00 am or 12:30 pm from our reception in Húsafell center (located in the same area as Hotel Húsafell)
GPS coordinates:
Húsafell – N64 41.950 W20 52.118
To operate a snowmobile, the driver must present a valid driver‘s license.
The minimum age for joining this tour as a passenger is 8 yrs.
***Please note that road 550 leading to Húsafell from Þingvellir National park is CLOSED from October until June and is recommended ONLY for 4×4 cars when open.***
***Please take road 1 towards Borgarnes and road 50 and 518 to Húsafell.***
Need help?
Terms & conditions
We reserve the right to change the itinerary and the mode of transport/cancel the trip, according to weather or road conditions, or circumstances beyond our control.
- For operating a snowmobile, drivers must present a valid driver‘s license.
- The minimum age for joining this tour is 8 yrs.
- The rate is per person and is based on 2 persons sharing a snowmobile.
- The duration of the tours may vary according to weather and road conditions.
- Discount for children and/or teenagers does not apply to group bookings.
