Exclusive Highland Snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökull
by Southcoast Adventure · Snowmobiling · Highlands
- Beginners welcome
- Adults only
- Eco-certified
- Self-guided
from €1,258 per person
Next departure: Sun 1 Nov
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Duration
5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
May – Sep
Starts in
Hvolsvöllur
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Brú Base Camp, road 249, Hvolsvöllur
Departs
10:00
Cancellation
Free until 2 days before
Meeting point, in Southcoast Adventure's words: Meeting point is at Hamragarðar Camping (Gljúfrabúi Waterfall, next to Seljalandsfoss) 63°37'15.9"N 19°59'22.7"W
About this experience
Join us for our Exclusive Highland Snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökull tour.
This Exclusive Highland Snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökull tour is ideal for both experienced riders and beginners. You’ll be guided by a certified snowmobiling expert who will ensure you have a thrilling and safe adventure.
We teach you how to navigate the mountain terrain safely while exploring stunning areas. This isn’t just a follow-the-leader trip; it’s a true adventure. No matter your skill level, you’ll find this tour suitable. Our experienced guide will choose the best routes each day based on the weather and ground conditions to give you the ultimate snowmobiling experience.
Come with us to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Iceland.
A guided tour is a fantastic way to discover new places, enhance your sledding skills, and boost your confidence before setting out on your own.
Description from the operator, Southcoast Adventure. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Highland snowmobiling full day
Included
- English speaking guide
- Snowmobile single ride
- Insulated cover-all
- Snowmobile balaclava mask
- Helmet
Good to know
- Warm outdoor clothing
- waterproofed jacket and pants
- head-wear
- gloves
- appropriate hiking boots/shoes
- some snacks
- lunch
- Sunglasses
- Camera
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 2 days 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 2 days before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Not available in winter; the operator runs it roughly May to September.
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
Read all 300 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 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!
★★★★★ · 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.
★★★★★ · 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!
★★★★★ · 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
- 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.
- 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.
Reviews from our travellers
Only people who booked this tour through us can write here. We publish every review in full — good or bad.
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.
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.
Hotels
Where to stay for this tour
From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Hella & Hvolsvöllur, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.
from 19.436 kr.Lowest price
Hotel · Hella
Hotel Kanslarinn
6 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 31.860 kr.Mid-range
Hostel · Hvolsvöllur
Midgard Base Camp
6 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 44.400 kr.Top end
Cottage · Hvolsvollur
Seljalandsfoss Horizons
6 km away · a night for two, indicative
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