Snæfellsjökull Glacier Snow-cat Tour

by Glacier Paradise · Sightseeing day tours · Snæfellsnes

4.5· 4 reviews of this tour5.0· 29 Google reviews of the operator
  • Fine on your own
  • Couples

from €132.14 per person

Next departure: Sat 20 Mar

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Snæfellsjökull Glacier Snow-cat Tour — Glacier Paradise
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  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Arnarstapi

  • Pickup

    Meet at the start point

  • Starts at

    Starting Point in Arnarstapi

    Arnarstapi, Arnarstapi

  • Guide

    Guided in English

  • Departs

    10:00

  • Cancellation

    Free until 2 days before

Meeting point, in Glacier Paradise 's words: Please note the regular tour does not include a transfer. Please make sure you are at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before the departure time of the tour.

About this experience

Join us on a fantastic snow-cat sightseeing tour of Snæfellsjökull. 

We start the tour from Arnarstapi, located very close to Snæfellsjökull. To reach the foot of the glacier, we drive on a bumpy mountain pass along the glacier itself that offers fantastic views of the glacier ad the surrounding area. 
If you have a 4x4 car, you can also choose to follow us with your own vehicle. In that case, we will still meet you in Arnarstapi, but you can follow our bus in your car. 

Once at the foot of the glacier, we climb aboard our snowcat to start our slow ascent to the top of Snæfellsjökull. 

Snæfellsjökull rises 1446 meters above sea level and it is mostly famous because it is here that Jules Verne set a passage leading to the center of the Earth in his well-known Journey to the Center of the Earth. The mountain is believed to have some special energy and it is considered one of the Earth's seven sources of spiritual energy. Whether you believe this or not, our sightseeing snow-cat tour will give you a chance to see this spectacular glacier from up close, for an unforgettable experience. 

Please keep in mind this is not a glacier hike but mostly a sightseeing tour during which you will be on a bus and on a snow-cat. 

The views from the glacier and how high up we will go will depend on the weather and glacier conditions. 

Please wear warm waterproof clothes as we will be spending some time on a glacier so it can get quite cold even in the summer. 

The tour ends back in Arnarstapi. 

Description from the operator, Glacier Paradise . Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Snæfellsjökull Snow-cat tour

Included

Entrance to Snæfellsjökull National park 

Snow-cat sightseeing tour on the glacier



Good to know

Warm and waterproof clothes and shoes
Hat and gloves

Please note this is not a glacier hike. You will have some time on the glacier but most of the time will be spent on the bus and snow-cat. 

Reaching the top of the glacier depends on the ice conditions on the glaciers and the absence/presence of crevasses. Keep in mind that safety always comes first.

Whether you choose the regular tour or you want to follow us with your own vehicle, the meeting and starting point is always in Arnarstapi.

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 forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Glacier Paradise 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 →

Why we list it

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What travellers say about Glacier Paradise

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Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Francis Dumouchel

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    An absolutely incredible experience! The side-by-side tour through the volcanic mountains and up to the glaciers was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland. The scenery was breathtaking, with stunning views at every stop. Our guide was incredibly friendly, professional, and passionate. They made sure everyone had a great time while sharing interesting facts about the area. If you're looking for a unique adventure with unforgettable views, I highly recommend Glacier Paradise. This is a must-do activity when visiting Iceland

  • Jeremy Jackson

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    We had a wonderful trip to the glacier! Even though the visibility was low, Vignir and Kolfinna were wonderful hosts and guides making sure we were comfortable and still able to enjoy the top of Snæfellsjökull. I highly recommend the snow cat tour!

  • Thomas Moore

    ★★★★★ · a year ago

    What an amazing experience booking the Top of the Glacier tour through Glacier Paradise! From getting picked up in town from our cruise ship, the experience was top notch. Expertly guided on the way to the base camp. The trip up the mountain in the bus was nice, but the Snowcat ride to the top was AMAZING! At the top we experienced clouds, sleet, sun, and incredible views. So much fun and I highly recommend this family-owned business to all.

  • Sarah Colandreo

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    We absolutely loved our UTV/buggy tour to the glacier and around the area. Vignir was an incredible guide. This was a unique experience we will never forget. Highly recommend!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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