Snowshoeing and Flotation in Fljótin

by Sóti Summits · Sightseeing day tours · Reykjavík

5.00(60) · operator on Google
Snowshoeing and Flotation in Fljótin — Sóti Summits

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  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Meeting

    Meet on location

  • Languages

    EN

  • Start time

    Time agreed after booking

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Step into the winter landscapes of the Fljótin region and experience the calm and clarity of North Iceland in a unique way. This half-day tour combines an invigorating snowshoe hike with a guided flotation session in the warm waters of Barðslaug pool—a perfect blend of activity and relaxation.

We start at the pool, traversing past the historic Barð farm and following the roots of Barð mountain into the quiet Brunnárdalur valley, shaped by the Brunna river and nestled between Barð and Sótahnjúkur. Along the way, we enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. On our return, a short hill climb opens up vistas south towards the Troll Peninsula highlands and north to the endless Arctic Ocean.

At the end of the hike, we head back to Barðslaug pool, where you’ll float effortlessly in warm geothermal water. Guided by your instructor, the session brings deep relaxation—an unforgettable contrast to the snowy stillness of the valley.

Duration: 4 hours


Included:

Snowshoes

Snowshoeing guide

Guided flotation session in Barðslaug pool

Towel and robe

Packed lunch


Price: 17.900 ISK

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Included

Included:

Snowshoes

Snowshoeing guide

Guided flotation session in Barðslaug pool

Towel and robe

Packed lunch

Good to know

Warm clothes, e.g.:
Layers
Hat

Mittens
Snow pants

Swim suit & toiletries

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.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Golden Ride – Day tour in Golden Circle area from Íslandshestar is €0 — €128 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Sóti Summits · €128Íslandshestar · €0
How long it runs4 hours1 hour
Changing your mindFree until 24 h beforeNo free cancellation

The €128 buys you 3 more hours out and free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

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What travellers say about Sóti Summits

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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.

  • Julius Geir Gunnlaugsson

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    We were lucky enough on this trip to experience almost everything an Icelandic winter can offer. The journey began with calm weather and sunshine, and we really could not have asked for a better start — especially being surrounded by such a great group of people. Days two and three were much more wintry, with strong winds and blowing snow, so visibility up in the mountains was limited. On the fourth day, the weather began to improve, and everyone came back from the mountain with big smiles. On the fifth day, we were in Hrafnsfjörður, and the weather could not have been better. We reached a mountain summit, enjoyed the incredible views and the beautiful conditions, and then skied back down. The mix of fantastic snow and some challenging slopes made the whole experience truly unforgettable. The crew — Gunni, Össur, and our guide Smári — were absolutely excellent in every way. They did everything they could to make the trip as memorable as possible. A wonderful adventure, great people, stunning surroundings, and a trip I will remember for a long time. Highly recommended.

  • Hrefna Sigurjonsdottir

    ★★★★★ · 6 months ago

    Great place. The hotel is very nice, the service perfect and the landscape and the view wonderful. The hard snow (and limited) was somewhat disappointing. The instructor should have divided the group into experienced and non- experienced skiers.

  • Cameron Smellie

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    We had an incredible experience in the Westfjords of Iceland aboard the Orkin. Gunnar, Ossur and Arnar were incredible hosts. From the moment we boarded the plane in Reykjavik everything was taken care of. This is a must do trip for any ski touring enthousiast. We will be back!

  • Brandon Hall

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    What a wonderful experience. My family caught at least 50 cod in the waters. If you are worried about sea sickness or the cold of the artic waters, don't let that stop you. They stay in the fjord so the waters were calm. Great educational experience as well as we learned a lot about geology and wildlife. We had a private tour, so we had cod cooked right on the boat (and a little to take with us for an airbnb cookout). Highly recommended. My kids had a ball!

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

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