Ice Cave and Snowmobile Tour from Gullfoss

by Mountaineers of Iceland · Ice caves · Snowmobiling · Vatnajökull & Jökulsárlón

4.70· 375 Google reviews of the operator

Beginners welcome
Fine on your own

from €233 per person

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

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Ice Cave and Snowmobile Tour from Gullfoss — Mountaineers of Iceland

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Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
Sep – Apr
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Mountaineers of Iceland meeting point
Gullfoss Parking, Gullfossi
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 …
Minimum age
6
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Experience the ultimate Arctic adventure with a snowmobile tour across the stunning Langjökull Glacier, Iceland’s second-largest ice cap. Ride through the remote Icelandic Highlands and explore a custom-built glacier ice cave that stretches 70 meters into the heart of the ice. This unique combination of high-speed thrills and natural wonder offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to venture inside a glacier. Departing from Gullfoss, this guided tour is perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. Book now to discover why this glacier ice cave tour is one of Iceland’s most unforgettable experiences.

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

Where you go

Gullfoss
Glacier Hut
Glacier Ice Cave

Included

Snowmobile tour on Langjökull Glacier
Access to the Ice Cave
Pick-up and drop off from Gullfoss
Snowsuit Overalls, Helmets, Gloves, Balaclavas and Shoe-Covers
Certified Glacier Guides

Not included

Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities (Optional)

Good to know

Dress according to weather. In Iceland it is always smart to dress in warm, waterproof clothes, weather changes can sudden so expect the unexpected.
Bring a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good outdoor shoes are recommended.

Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Please Note: There must be 1 adult per child or teenager in order to be able to join our tour.
A valid driver's license is required to drive the snowmobile.
Snowmobiles are shared by two people. A single rider per snowmobile is possible for an additional fee.
The minimum age to join the tour is 6 years, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Only one child is allowed per adult on this tour.
Dress appropriately for the weather. In Iceland, it’s always wise to wear warm, waterproof clothing, as the weather can change rapidly.

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 melt-water or unstable ice after a warm spell — the guide decides on the morning, and a cave can close for days. 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 →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Ice Cave Sólheimajökull Experience - Meet on location from Glaciers and Waterfalls is €131 — €102 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Mountaineers of Iceland · €233	Glaciers and Waterfalls · €131
How hard it is	Easy	Challenging

On everything we can measure, the Glaciers and Waterfalls tour is the better buy. The €102 is not buying anything we can point to, so unless you want this operator in particular, take the cheaper one.

Who this is not for

Children under 6 cannot join this one.
Not available in summer; the operator runs it roughly September to April.

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

Iceland in December: what tours runNearly every winter tour runs in December. Húsavík's big whale boats and the Jökulsárlón boats stop, Akureyri husky sledding starts, and days are four to five hours.
Iceland in February: what tours runFebruary runs almost as much as autumn: about 1,300 of our tours show a date in mid-February. Ice caves and snowmobiles are at full strength, and daylight is back.
Iceland in January: what tours still runMost tours run in January: about 1,260 of ours on a mid-January day. Ice caves and snowmobiles are at full strength; hiking, flights and some whale trips thin out.

Reviews from our travellers

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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.

Ice caves — questions people ask

When can you visit an ice cave in Iceland?

Natural blue ice caves open from around November to March, when the glacier is cold enough for the meltwater tunnels to be safe. They form under Vatnajökull near Jökulsárlón, and the caves change every year. Two exceptions run all year: the Katla ice cave near Vík, which is dark ice striped with ash, and Into the Glacier at Langjökull, a man-made tunnel. If you want the glowing blue photos, come between November and March.

Can I do an ice cave tour as a day trip from Reykjavík?

Only the Katla cave. The South Coast and Katla ice cave tour (/experience/22559/) is about twelve hours from Reykjavík and back. The blue caves at Vatnajökull are five hours' drive each way, too far for a day, so operators sell them as two- or three-day tours (/experience/6131/, /experience/7358/) with a night near Jökulsárlón. If you are self-driving, stay in the Höfn or Skaftafell area and book the Crystal Ice Cave tour (/experience/17337/) from there.

Is the Katla ice cave as good as the blue ice caves?

Different, not worse. Katla's cave under Mýrdalsjökull is black and white, layered with volcanic ash, and open all year. It will not give you the glowing blue tunnel photos from Instagram; those are the Vatnajökull caves, November to March only. What Katla gives you is a shorter super-jeep drive from Vík (/experience/22558/) and availability in summer. If you are here between November and March and can reach Jökulsárlón, choose blue. Otherwise choose Katla.

Are ice caves safe?

With a guide, yes. Operators inspect the caves daily and cancel when meltwater, warm weather or ice movement makes them unsafe, which happens most often in November and March at the edges of the season. You wear a helmet and crampons and stay with the group. Never enter a glacier cave on your own. If your tour is cancelled for safety, you get a full refund or another date, and most operators try to substitute another cave first.

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

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
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✓ If Mountaineers of Iceland cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
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Pairs well with

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