Golden Circle Small Group & Snowmobiling Tour

by Arctic Adventures · Snowmobiling · Golden Circle

4.60· 5,195 Google reviews of the operator

Beginners welcome
Fine on your own

from €344.95 per person

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

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Golden Circle Small Group & Snowmobiling Tour — Arctic Adventures

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Duration
10 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
08:30
Minimum age
8
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in Arctic Adventures's words: Please be ready by the entrance of your accommodation at 8:30 for your pick up service. The pick-up may take up to 30 minutes. Please also ensure you have your trip voucher with you either printed out or on your phone.

About this experience

Golden Circle Small Group & Snowmobiling Tour

Difficulty: 2/5, easy.

Tour Highlights: Gullfoss Waterfall, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Spring Area, Small group experience, Snowmobiling on Langjokull glacier

Your full day tour starts with a pick up from Reykjavik, please note that the pick up can take up to 30 minutes.
The day includes sightseeing, mountain track and snowmobiling on pristine glaciers. Your guide will take you through the sights of Thingvellir national park, Geysir with its spouting hot springs and the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, before heading to the unbeaten paths of the highlands on our way to the glacier Langjökull. There you will experience a one-hour snowmobile ride on top of the second largest glacier in Iceland. This is Icelanders most preferred way to enjoy the beautiful and exciting Icelandic great outdoors.

There is no lunch included in this tour, but we will make a stop at Geysir where it is possible to purchase some lunch before heading to Langjökull glacier.

This tour offers the adventure of a lifetime in just one tour. Sign up today and do something you have never experienced before.

Disclaimer: All glacier and adventure trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.

Description from the operator, Arctic Adventures. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Reykjavík
Þingvellir
Geysir Hot Springs
Gullfoss Waterfall
Langjökull glacier

Included

Includes: Pick-up from Reykjavík, driver-guide, a guided visit to Þingvellir National park, Geysir and Gullfoss and guided Super Jeep or Monster truck and Minibus experience. 1-hour snowmobile ride with two persons sharing a snowmobile (possible to upgrade to single ride) and all the safety equipment for the snowmobile trip.

Not included

Food and beverages are not included.

Good to know

Bring with you warm outdoor clothing, sturdy shoes, sunglasses and your camera.

We reserve the right to alter the itinerary according to weather, road and glacier conditions. Your safety comes first.

Please note you need to have a valid driver's license to be able to drive the snowmobiles.

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.

1Arctic Adventures 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 8 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

Arctic Adventures 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 Arctic Adventures

Read all 5,195 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.6/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Kai Gilchrist
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
This was a phenomenal trip with AMAZING sights. Our tour guide was informative, friendly, and easy to listen to. You will learn a lot and see nature at its greatest. We absolutely loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone. The car ride is comfortable and there is wifi as well! Shout out to our tour guide, Magnus (I hope I’m spelling his name correctly), who told us some hilarious stories.
Tatjana Kultaniemi
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
I spent six days on a bus tour around Iceland with a professional guide. It was an excellent opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of Iceland's breathtaking nature while also learning about the country's history and the everyday lives of its people. Iceland's landscape and animals are truly unique, featuring magnificent waterfalls, geysers, whales, seals, puffins, volcanoes, glaciers, and mountains. Every day brought new and unforgettable experiences. Of course, none of this would have been possible without our guide, Viko. He not only drove the bus safely but also shared fascinating stories about Icelandic history, culture, and way of life. He was willing to tailor the itinerary to our group's interests and wishes, making the experience even more enjoyable. I am very grateful for his professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm in interpreting Iceland's natural and cultural heritage. He played a key role in making this tour such a memorable experience.
Chloe Lamm
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
I did the Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik. Such an amazing tour and one of the highlights of my trip to Iceland! Our guide, Erik, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information about Iceland throughout the day. We visited some of the country’s most beautiful sights, including stunning waterfalls, Vik, black sand beaches, and other breathtaking stops along the South Coast. The pickup process was simple and organized, making the day completely stress-free. The scenery was incredible from start to finish, and Erik helped make the experience even better with his knowledge, friendliness, and enthusiasm. If you’re visiting Iceland, the South Coast is a must-do, and I highly recommend taking this tour with Erik as your guide!
Nicole Y.
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
What a wonderful adventure! The 3 Day South Coast/Golden Circle tour included all of the sites we wanted to see and it did not disappoint. We were picked up at a bus stop in downtown Reykjavik and our journey began with about 16 other guests, a good group size. Our tour guide "Good" John did an excellent job teaching us about the history of Iceland and the sites we saw. The tour is well organized with just enough time at each site. He also made adjustments to the itinerary based on the weather as well as including sites not on the tour to give us more to see, which we loved! There were plenty of bathroom/food breaks as needed and we loved that we could just sit back, relax, and enjoy the views outside the window rather than worrying about driving and parking. Our multi-day tour included a 2 night stay at Adventure Hotel Geirland, which Arctic Adventures owns. Such a quiet hotel, convenient location with beautiful views. Our only complaints were that the shower leaked and made the floor wet, and that dinner at the restaurant was expensive with limited options. However the food was good and breakfast was included. The Katla Ice Cave was our favorite part, which was partnered with Southcoast Adventure, and our guide Inga was very friendly and knowledgeable. We did pay for a hiking boot rental for my husband but never received the boots. We did not ask our tour guide so we are not sure what happened with that. Overall we absolutely loved this tour and would highly recommend Arctic Adventures to anyone visiting Iceland for the first time!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Golden Circle in winter: what changes and what to bookDoable all winter, with four to six hours of light, icy paths and a closed lower Gullfoss trail. Take a morning tour and don't drive it in a storm.
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.
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.

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.

Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

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Departs08:30

Reykjavík: light 08:37–17:48, 9 h 11 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Arctic Adventures 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 €21 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.