Meet us at Gullfoss - Snowmobile tour

by Mountaineers of Iceland · Snowmobiling · Golden Circle

4.20· 431 TripAdvisor reviews of this tour 4.70· 375 Google reviews of the operator

Beginners welcome
Fine on your own
Works in the rain
Eco-certified
Self-guided

from €246 per person

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

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Meet us at Gullfoss - Snowmobile tour — Mountaineers of Iceland

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Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Bláskógabyggð
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Mountaineers of Iceland - Meeting Point
Gullfoss Parking, Bláksógabyggð
Departs
10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 …
Minimum age
6
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

Our take on this one

You drive yourself to Gullfoss café, park, and Mountaineers of Iceland take it from there: a monster truck up onto Langjökull, 35 to 65 minutes depending on the season and the road, then an hour on a snowmobile out on Europe's second-largest ice cap. Overalls, mittens, balaclava, overshoes and helmet are all provided, so you need warm clothes, waterproof boots and a camera and nothing else. Four hours in total, departures usually at 12:00 and 14:00, all year — the glacier keeps its snow when the lowlands have none. Two people usually share a machine; a solo one costs extra, and any driver needs a licence. Weather can move or cancel it.

Book it if: Self-drivers doing the Golden Circle who want an hour on the ice cap without paying for a bus from Reykjavík.
Skip it if: It only works if you can get to Gullfoss yourself, and glacier weather cancels tours with little notice.

Written by us, from the operator's own details and what we know of the route. We don't take a fee for a good word.

About this experience

We offer daily departures from Gullfoss Café where you can park your car and grab lunch if you have time. The tour departures are at 12:00 and 14:00 most days. Our monster truck will then take you up to Langjökull Glacier the drive can take from 35 to 65 minutes depending on the season, and road conditions. Our professional guides will take you on a 1-hour snowmobile adventure in the Icelandic highlands, giving you the most amazing views of the majestic glacier and its surroundings.

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

Where you go

Gullfoss
Snowmobile

Included

Snowmobiling equipment; warm overalls, mittens, balaclavas, cover shoes and a helmet.

Good to know

We recommend that you bring warm & wind proof clothing in addition to good, waterproof hiking boots and a camera.

Please included your mobile phone number in the booking and e-mail, so we can reach you easily if any changes need to be made.

It is important to understand that while in Iceland you could experience all weather conditions in less than one day so tours might have to be altered accordingly. It is vital to wear comfortable and appropriate clothing to be able to enjoy the excursions to the fullest. Best is to dress in layers, windproof and water resistance clothing in addition to good, sturdy shoes should do the trick.

If the online booking system does not allow more bookings for this tour, please contact us directly by e-mail (ice@mountaineers.is) or by phone +354 580 9900.

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.

1Mountaineers of 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 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

Mountaineers of 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 Mountaineers of Iceland

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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.

Khristen Huey
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
Mountaineers of Iceland was honestly one of the highlights of my trip. The snowmobiling tour was SO much fun and exactly the kind of adventure I was hoping for. I will be totally honest — but no shade to Mountaineers of Iceland — the actual views were trash because it was snowing the entire time and visibility was terrible. 😂 But the view of Lucas leading the tour? Pristine. Hahaha. Lucas was an awesome guide and once he opened it up and picked up the pace a bit, I was lowkey proud that we kept up riding behind him. Mostly because I was fully committed to NOT tipping over like some of the other people out there and because I absolutely did not want to hear my friend roast me for the rest of the trip. 😂 Meanwhile I’m over here aggressively wiping snow off my visor every 12 seconds like I was fighting for my life in an Icelandic blizzard. In reality, I was completely fine — just being extra. Seriously though, such a fun experience and absolutely worth it. I had an amazing time.
Maro Sif
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
A truly professional team. The instructors was great, the vehicles were brand new and reliable. We encountered challenging and pretty dangerous weather while leaving the mountain, but Johan, our driver was incredible— He remained calm and navigated us safely down the mountain under very difficult conditions and hard visibility.
King James
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
This was our Basecamp where we met out other guides that kitted us up with protective gear and gave us a tutorial in using the snowmobile. Honestly, the Golden Circle tour was amazing.......but snowmobiling on top of a Glacier was DOPE!!!!!
M O
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
Absolutely sensational, an experience of a lifetime, U NEED TO TRY. also I would like to thank the staff for accommodating my lateness and for working with me , they agreed to meet us at the Basecamp because we were late to the meeting point.

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.
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.

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Þingvellir: light 08:34–17:44, 9 h 10 min of daylight.

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Pairs well with

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