Snowshoeing and Flotation in Fljótin

by Sóti Summits · Sightseeing day tours · Reykjavík

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from €131.41 per person

Next departure: Sun 6 Dec

Snowshoeing and Flotation in Fljótin — Sóti Summits

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Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Barðslaug Pool
Sólgarðar, Fljót
Guide
Guided in English, Swedish, German
Start time
Time agreed after booking
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours 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

Description from the operator, Sóti Summits. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

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 Reykjavík Luggage Storage in BSI Bus Terminal from BagBee is €12 — €119 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Sóti Summits · €131	BagBee · €12
Changing your mind	Free until 24 h before	Free until 2 h before

The €119 buys you free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Why we list it

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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.
Cameron Smellie
★★★★★ · 4 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!
Hrefna Sigurjonsdottir
★★★★★ · 7 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.
Brandon Hall
★★★★★ · 4 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 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Snowshoeing in Iceland: where to goThe easiest snowshoe tour is Siglufjörður at €65. Krafla at Mývatn is €139 and the best scenery. Fljótin adds a float in a warm pool for €131.

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