Snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökull

by Southcoast Adventure · Snowmobiling · ATV & buggy · South Coast

4.70· 300 Google reviews of the operator

Beginners welcome
Fine on your own
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from €265 per person

Next departure: Sun 1 Nov

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Snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökull — Southcoast Adventure

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Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Hvolsvöllur
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Brú Base Camp
Brú Base Camp, road 249, Hvolsvöllur
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
10:00, 14:00
Minimum age
6
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in Southcoast Adventure's words: Meeting point is at Brú Base, road 249. 7 minutes further than Seljalandsfoss.

About this experience

We take you on a thrilling Eyjafjallajökull Snowmobiling Tour

Experience Iceland from a whole new perspective on an unforgettable Eyjafjallajökull Snowmobiling Tour. While South Iceland is breathtaking from ground level, exploring it from the top of a glacier adds an entirely new dimension to your adventure.

Snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökull glacier combines excitement, dramatic scenery, and authentic wilderness. This tour is ideal for first-time riders and adventure lovers alike, offering a scenic and safe way to experience one of Iceland’s most famous glaciers.

What to Expect on the Eyjafjallajökull Snowmobiling Tour

The Eyjafjallajökull Snowmobiling Tour starts at our base camp at Brú by Road 249, located near the legendary Eyjafjallajökull Glacier. After arrival, a certified local guide will provide all necessary equipment and explain safety procedures before the journey begins.

Once dressed in a warm snowsuit, helmet, gloves, and mask, you’ll ride in a specially modified super jeep up the slopes of Eyjafjallajökull. The drive itself is an adventure, taking you higher into the mountains and onto the glacier where the snowmobiles await.

Riding across the glacier reveals an impressive landscape of vast snowfields, volcanic rock formations, and striking ice sculptures. As the tour continues, the scenery opens up to panoramic views across South Iceland. On clear days, you can see the Westman Islands, the entire south coast stretching toward Ingólfsfjall, and even parts of the Icelandic highlands.

Throughout the ride, your guide will share fascinating insights into glaciers, local nature, and Icelandic folklore, adding depth to this thrilling glacier experience.

Tour Duration, Snowmobile Rules & Driver Requirements

The total length of the Eyjafjallajökull Snowmobiling Tour depends on seasonal snow conditions, as access to the snowline changes throughout the year.

Snowmobiling time: Approximately 1 hour
Total tour duration:
- Winter: 2–4 hours
- Other seasons: vary depending on snow conditions

Shared and Single Snowmobile Options

A shared ride means two people ride one snowmobile
The standard price is per person and includes a shared snowmobile
Solo riders and groups with odd numbers must book a single-ride snowmobile
Incorrect bookings will result in an additional fee charged on location

Important Driver Information

Drivers must be 17 years or older
A full, valid driver’s license is required
Learner’s permits, tractor licenses, and motorcycle licenses are not accepted
A valid international driver’s license is required

Please note:
The tour price does not include pickup or drop-off.

Description from the operator, Southcoast Adventure. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökull

Included

English speaking guide
Helmets
insulated cover-all and a snowmobile balaclava mask

Not included

Gratuities
• Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required but not included

Good to know

Warm outdoor clothing
waterproofed jacket and pants
head-wear
gloves
appropriate hiking boots/shoes
some snacks

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. 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 a whiteout or too little snow on the approach track — decided the evening before or on the morning. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Southcoast Adventure 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 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

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

Who this is not for

Children under 6 cannot join this one.

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

Why we list it

Southcoast Adventure 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 Southcoast Adventure

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Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Andreea Avaşi
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
The super jeep tour in Thorsmörck delivered exactly what was promised and was worth every penny. Our guide, Jakob, was fantastic—super nice, easy to talk to, and he made the hours pass by so quickly. The lunch provided was also delicious. Thank you for a memorable day!
Joshua Kost
★★★★★ · 5 months ago
We did the 5hr buggy buggy tour today, by far the best day in Iceland so far. Alejandro was an absolute amazing guide, seen waterfalls, caves, and a glacier that we would have never seen otherwise. Alejandro also took us on an incredible hike to one of the falls. He’s knowledge of the area was superb. Highly recommended over all the other tours.
David Graybeal
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
Absolute number 1 excursion we have ever done! Our Eyjafjallajökull Snowmobiling Tour with Southcoast Adventures was an absolute highlight of our trip to Iceland—and we travel a lot! We spent about 2 hours on the snowmobiles and covered a huge portion of the glacier. Riding all the way to the top to experience the intense wind and the breathtaking views was unforgettable. Our guides, Ale and Martin, were phenomenal. Ale was incredibly patient and helpful while teaching us how to operate the machines. Even when we managed to tip our snowmobile over, they handled it perfectly. Their attitudes throughout the entire tour were tremendous. This truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime outing. I cannot recommend this adventure and this team highly enough!
Veronica
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
We’ve been coming to Iceland for years, and this was hands down the best experience/tour we’ve ever done here. Our snowmobiling tour with Magnús and Steinar was incredible from start to finish. They were fun, kind, knowledgeable, and clearly true experts at what they do. This was our first time snowmobiling, and they made us feel completely comfortable while still making the whole experience exciting and memorable. The location was awesome, the views were breathtaking, and we were lucky to have great weather. But what really made the tour special was Magnús and Steinar. We had so much actual time on the snowmobiles, learned a lot about Iceland, and genuinely enjoyed the conversations along the way. You can tell when guides love what they do and care about giving people a great experience. This was our first snowmobiling tour, but it definitely will not be our last. Huge thank you to Magnús and Steinar!!!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Best Snowmobile Tour in Iceland (2026): 4 PicksThe snowmobile tours we would book ourselves: Langjökull from Gullfoss, the same glacier with Reykjavík pickup, and Eyjafjallajökull on the South Coast.
Eyjafjallajökull tour: super jeep, snowmobile or hikeMost people should take the five-hour super jeep from Hvolsvöllur, from €360. Snowmobile if you want speed; hike to the 1,666 m summit only if you are fit.
Snowmobiling from Vík: Mýrdalsjökull or not?We don't list a Mýrdalsjökull snowmobile right now. From Vík, the nearest ride we sell is on Eyjafjallajökull, an hour west, from €265.

Reviews from our travellers

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Snowmobiling — questions people ask

Can you go snowmobiling in Iceland in summer?

Yes. Snowmobile tours run on Langjökull glacier all year because there is always snow on top. Tours leave from the Geysir area near Gullfoss (/experience/9999/), from Húsafell in the west, or from Reykjavík with transport (/experience/2874/). In June to August the snow is softer and the light is long; in winter the surface is firmer and the views are whiter. Both are fine. Weather cancels tours at any time of year.

Do I need a driving licence to drive a snowmobile?

Yes, a full valid driving licence to drive. Passengers do not need one and ride behind the driver. Standard pricing is two people per snowmobile; if you want to drive alone, most tours sell a single-rider supplement, and the tour page lists it. Minimum ages apply for passengers as well as drivers. Bring your physical licence card; a photo on your phone is sometimes refused.

What is included on a snowmobile tour?

The snowmobile, fuel, a helmet, balaclava, insulated overalls, gloves and boots, plus a guide leading the group across the glacier for roughly an hour of riding. Transport up the glacier from base camp in a modified truck is included; transport from Reykjavík is only included on the versions that say so. Bring your own warm base layers, sunglasses and a camera. Lunch is not included unless the page says it is.

Is snowmobiling worth combining with the Golden Circle?

If you have one spare day and want both, yes. The combined tour (/experience/17762/) does Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss then drives you up Langjökull for an hour on the snowmobiles, about ten hours in total. The downside is pace: the Golden Circle stops are shorter than on a plain sightseeing day. If you have two days, do the Golden Circle properly and snowmobile from Geysir on the second.

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Departs10:0014:00

Hella & Hvolsvöllur: light 09:00–17:10, 8 h 10 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Southcoast Adventure cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €10 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.