Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - With Pickup

by Simply Iceland · Glacier hiking · Snowmobiling · West Iceland

4.90· 64 Google reviews of the operator

Beginners welcome
Fine on your own

from €311.92 per person

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

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Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - With Pickup — Simply Iceland

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Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Pickup
Hotel pickup available at extra cost, or meet at the start point
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
08:00, 10:30
Cancellation
Free until 999 days before

About this experience

Get picked up from Reykjavik for your snowmobile adventure on Langjökull Glacier:

At your selected bus stop between

08:00 – 08:30 (tour 10:30)

10:30 – 11:00 (tour 13:00).

The drive to Húsafell takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Upon arrival, meet your local guides and receive your gear - helmet, gloves, buff, and warm overalls (it’s still recommended to wear warm layers under, as Icelandic weather can be freezing).

From Húsafell, you’ll ride a modified super jeep to the edge of the glacier. Here, you’ll get safety instructions for your snowmobile and the glacier.

Then the unforgettable adventure begins: ride across the breathtaking Langjökull Glacier, take in stunning views, and feel the thrill of being on top of Iceland’s majestic nature. Photo opportunities are included to capture these memories.

Description from the operator, Simply Iceland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Arrive at Húsafell
Langjökull Glacier

Included

Pickup, Admissions to the snowmobiles, fuel, use of equipment and everything else related to snowmobiling. No hidden costs.

Not included

No meals, food or snacks are included.

Good to know

Sunglasses

Camera

A valid drivers license is requires for operating a snowmobile

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 999 days before departure, then 50% of the price within 2 days. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is high wind or rain on the ice — the guide decides at the meeting point, sometimes after you have set off. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Simply Iceland decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 999 days before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Into The Glacier - For Super Jeeps from Arctic Adventures is €117 — €195 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Simply Iceland · €312	Arctic Adventures · €117
How long it runs	2 hours	1 hour
Getting there	Picks you up	You make your own way
Changing your mind	Free until 23976 h before	Free until 24 h before

The €195 buys you 1 more hour out and hotel pickup and free cancellation up to 23976 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

Not for last-minute planners — free cancellation ends 999 days before, longer than most tours here.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Simply Iceland is one of 204 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Simply Iceland

Read all 64 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

ID62 ID62
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
What a day on the glacier! I was on the glacier on a snowmobile two years ago, but Simply Iceland is worlds better. An amazing tour with great people. A big thank you to Gabriela and her colleague for the fantastic tour. Top-notch snowmobiles, top-notch location—just simply the best. Five stars aren’t even enough, but I can’t give any more. Thanks from Ingo and Jian
Richard Župina
★★★★★ · a month ago
My fiancée and I went snowmobiling on a glacier, and it was one of the best adrenaline experiences of our lives. We were lucky enough to have sunny weather with a cloud inversion, which made it even better. Since it was the beginning of September, the snow wasn’t the absolute best, but it was far from terrible. Our guides Gabriela and Eva explained the rules and operation of the snowmobiles very thoroughly, and the ride in the modified 4x4 was another major highlight. Overall, we couldn’t recommend this activity more. PS: If possible, get your own snowmobile instead of sharing one for two people.
Olivia Bielby
★★★★★ · 7 months ago
We had the best time ever snowmobiling this week, a once in a lifetime opportunity and something we will never forget. Felt really safe and well equipped with gear. 10/10 would recommend :)
Nora Tuominen
★★★★★ · 5 months ago
Snowmobiling on Langjöjull glacier was a wonderful experience! We chose the "meet on location" version and drove to Húsafell ourselves, but transportation from Reykjavik is also available. The tour started with a superjeep ride to the snowmobiles. This took only about half an hour, but our guide told us that in the winter the drive was sometimes up to 2 hours due to the road conditions. Beautiful scenery and despite the rough road the drive on the superjeep was really comfortable. Once we reached the snowmobiles we met our snowmobile guide, who showed us how to operate the snowmobiles and went over some safety instructions. The snowmobiling was so much fun! The guide was wonderful at taking into account the different speeds everyone in the group was comfortable with, ensuring that no one was left behind while allowing us to go fast enough to feel the thrill of speeding through the snow. We were provided with helmets and coveralls for the tour, and there were gloves as well for those who hadn't brought their own. The guides, Gabrilla and Robert Orri, took great care of the group keeping everyone safe and making sure each and every person left from the glacier with wonderful memories of the time we spent there. I have no complaints whatsoever of the experience and encourage everyone looking for a fun day to book this tour!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Langjökull snowmobile: meet at the glacier or pickup?Meeting at Húsafell or Gullfoss costs about €245 to €270; a Reykjavík pickup adds €45 to €70 and a long day. Most people should drive or join a bus.
Into the Glacier: from Húsafell or Reykjavík?The Langjökull ice tunnel from Húsafell, Klaki base camp or Reykjavík — which departure to book and what the day really costs you.
Lava Tunnel vs Into the GlacierRaufarhólshellir lava tunnel vs the man-made ice tunnel inside Langjökull, compared on time, cost, what's underground and who each one suits.

Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

Glacier hiking — questions people ask

Which glacier is best for a first glacier hike?

Sólheimajökull on the South Coast, about two and a half hours from Reykjavík. It is the most accessible glacier tongue, the walk from the car park is short and the three-to-four-hour tours (/experience/6853/ or /experience/914990/) suit beginners. Skaftafell in the southeast has bigger ice and fewer people, with tours like Glacier Wonders (/experience/17340/), but it is a five-hour drive each way, so it only works if you are staying out there.

Can you hike on a glacier in Iceland in summer?

Yes. Glacier hiking runs all year. In June to August the ice is grey and gritty on the surface with blue crevasses and meltwater channels, and the weather is milder. In November to March the ice is whiter and you may see ice formations, but daylight is short and the wind bites. Neither is better; summer is easier, winter is prettier. The one thing you cannot do in summer is visit a natural blue ice cave.

How fit do I need to be for a glacier hike?

Moderately. You walk two to three hours on uneven ice in crampons, with some short steep sections. Anyone who can manage a hilly day walk will be fine; the pace is slow because the guide is checking the route. It is not for anyone with knee or balance problems, and most operators set a minimum age of eight to ten. Check the tour page. Longer tours like Glacier Explorer (/experience/17338/) push further onto the ice and need more stamina.

What do I need to bring on a glacier hike?

Sturdy boots with ankle support, waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layers, gloves and a hat, plus water and a snack. The operator provides crampons, a harness, a helmet and an ice axe. Jeans and trainers are not allowed on the ice, and guides do turn people away. Most meeting points rent boots and rain gear for a small fee; check the tour page and book them in advance in summer.

Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

Places to stay near Borgarfjörður, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site. Ourhotels is our sister company — the same people, a different business — so we list it first and say so.

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Departs08:0010:30

Borgarfjörður: light 08:37–17:44, 9 h 7 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 999 days before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Simply Iceland cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
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✓ Price promise: Simply Iceland's own price, or we refund the difference
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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €13 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.