ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Iceland Golden Circle & Glacier Snowmobiling Guided Experience
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Strokkur · Þingvellir forecast
-3°
Snow
Today · Wind 2 m/s
Today
-1° -3°
Snow
Tomorrow
1° -7°
Overcast
Sat
0° -10°
Cloudy
Sun
-6° -13°
Partly cloudy
Mon
-6° -12°
Cloudy
Tue
-1° -8°
Overcast
Wed
3° 0°
Overcast
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for South Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Snæfellsleið: Snæfell - VatnajökullImpassable
SkógarSpots of ice
Þórsmerkurvegur: Seljalandsfoss - MerkurvegurNot known
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Explore Iceland's iconic Golden Circle landmarks, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot spring as well as Þingvellir national park. Then gear up for an exhilarating one-hour snowmobile ride across the stunning Langjökull glacier. This tour is perfect for both families as well as individual travelers as no prior snowmobile experience is required.
Why Choose Us?
Unique Experience: Our Super Jeep tour offers an off-the-beaten-path adventure that standard tours can’t match.
Expert Guides: Our knowledgeable and friendly guides ensure a safe, informative, and fun experience.
Convenience and Comfort: From Reykjavik pickup to drop-off, we take care of everything, allowing you to fully enjoy the adventure.
What's included
Included
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- –Lunch is not included but we will make a stop during the tour were you can purchase lunch or you can bring packed lunch with you.
Itinerary
- Tour stop
The tour starts with a pickup in a modified super jeep at your selected pickup location. Your guide will welcome you and go over the day schedule before we make our way to Þingvellir national park which will be the first stop of the day.
Pass by without stopping - Tour stop
From Þingvellir we will head to the world renowned geothermal area around Geysir hot spring where you can witness gurgling bubbling water bursting up to 25 meter high. There area is covered in numerous hot springs but the main one now is Strokkur which bursts every 4 to 10 minutes.
- Tour stop
Next we head to Gullfoss Waterfall which is also know as "the Golden waterfall". Gullfoss is a great sight and a perfect photo spot with water rushing down three steps of lava layers exhibiting breathtaking power and grandeur.
- Tour stop
Upon arrival at our glacier base camp, we’ll gear you up with all the essentials for snowmobiling – from snowmobile suits and gloves to balaclavas and helmets. Our expert guide will provide thorough instructions, ensuring you’re ready to conquer the glacier before heading out on a one hour snowmobile tour with two persons sharing a snowmobile. During the ride we will make a halfway stop where you can swap drivers so both participants have the chance to drive if the want to.
- Tour stop
After the snowmobile trip we will start our scenic drive back to Reykjavík.
Pass by without stopping - Tour stop
The first stop of the day is the UNESCO listed Þingvellir National Park. There you will learn about Alþingi, one of the world's oldest parliaments which was founded in the year 930 AD. This is also where you can see the American and Eurasian tectonic plates and how they have been pulled apart resulting in a rift valley which is clearly visible.
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining hours that are not accounted for in the itinerary are for travel time
- A valid driver’s license is required to operate the snowmobile
- Snowmobile driver guide can be hired for an extra fee
- Not suitable for children under the age of 8 years old
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.