Best Snowmobile Tour in Iceland (2026): 4 Picks
The snowmobile tours we would book ourselves: Langjökull from Gullfoss, the same glacier with Reykjavík pickup, and Eyjafjallajökull on the South Coast.
The short version
- Best for most people: Mountaineers of Iceland's snowmobile tour from Gullfoss, €244, about 4 hours, on Langjökull glacier.
- No car? Arctic Adventures' Glacier Snowmobiling from Reykjavík, €313.29, about 7 hours with pickup.
- On the South Coast: Snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökull, €265, about 3 hours from Hvolsvöllur.
- Glacier snowmobiling runs all year. The weather decides the day, not the season.
For most people, the best snowmobile tour in Iceland is Mountaineers of Iceland’s snowmobile tour from Gullfoss: €244, about four hours, and a super jeep from the waterfall up onto Langjökull. It slots into a Golden Circle day you were probably doing anyway.
Nearly every snowmobile tour in Iceland is on a glacier, and the glacier is the reason to go — wide white space, ice cap to the horizon. The machines are easy to drive. Our snowmobiling on Langjökull vs a glacier hike guide helps if you are torn between the two. This page is the shortlist.
1. Meet us at Gullfoss — Mountaineers of Iceland
- Book: Meet us at Gullfoss – Snowmobile tour
- Price: from €244
- Duration: about 4 hours, around an hour on the snowmobile
- Departs: Gullfoss, meet on location — you drive there
The most sensible way onto Langjökull. You park at Gullfoss, a super jeep takes you up to the ice, you ride, you come back down. No extra hours on a coach from Reykjavík.
Suits: self-drivers doing the Golden Circle. Not for: anyone without a car.
2. Glacier Snowmobiling from Reykjavík — Arctic Adventures
- Book: Glacier Snowmobiling from Reykjavík
- Price: from €313.29
- Duration: about 7 hours
- Departs: Reykjavík, pickup
The same glacier and roughly the same hour on the ice, with the drive handled for you. You pay about €70 more for the transfer and give up most of a day.
Suits: people staying in Reykjavík with no car. Not for: anyone who wants the Golden Circle sights as well — this is snowmobiling, not sightseeing.
3. Snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökull — Southcoast Adventure
- Book: Snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökull
- Price: from €265
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Departs: Hvolsvöllur, meet on location
On the volcano that closed European airspace in 2010. On a clear day you can see out to the Westman Islands. A shorter day than Langjökull, and it fits a South Coast drive. For more on this glacier, see Eyjafjallajökull: super jeep, snowmobile or hike.
Suits: people driving the South Coast. Not for: anyone staying in Reykjavík without a car — Hvolsvöllur is about 90 minutes away.
4. Lake Mývatn 1-Hour Snowmobile Safari — Geo Travel
- Book: Lake Mývatn 1.Hour Snowmobile Safari
- Price: from €217.90
- Duration: about 1 hour 30 minutes
- Departs: Reykjahlíð at Lake Mývatn; pickup available locally
Not a glacier ride — snowmobiling across snow and frozen ground around Mývatn. The cheapest on this list, and the north in winter is a very different place from Langjökull.
Suits: anyone in North Iceland in deep winter. Not for: summer trips. This one needs snow on the ground, so it runs in winter only.
Our honest take: how we picked
- Tours we can sell today, with prices shown in EUR.
- Time on the snowmobile against time in a vehicle. Shorter transfers ranked higher.
- One pick per region, so wherever you are there is a sensible option.
- Expensive “fast” and private rides left out. They are fine, but they are not the best choice for most people.
- None of these tours has a tour-level rating yet, so we ranked on value and logistics, not on an operator’s Google score.
When to go
Glacier snowmobiling runs all year, because the ice is always there. Summer gives softer, slushier snow and long days; winter gives firmer snow, short days and more cancellations. Wind and visibility decide the day on a glacier. Operators cancel when it is unsafe; you get a full refund or a new date. Lake Mývatn needs real snow cover, so think January to March.
FAQ
Is the price per person or per snowmobile?
Prices shown are the listed rate for one rider. Most operators let two people share a machine, and some charge a supplement for riding alone. The exact total shows at checkout before you pay.
Do I need a driving licence?
Usually yes, to drive the snowmobile. Passengers do not. Check the tour page for the operator’s rule.
Is it cold?
On a glacier, yes, even in July. Operators lend overalls, helmets, gloves and boots. Bring warm layers underneath.
Is it suitable for children?
Children can usually ride as passengers behind an adult. Minimum ages differ by operator; check the tour page.
Can I combine snowmobiling with Into the Glacier?
Yes, there are combo tours on Langjökull. See Into the Glacier: Reykjavík or Húsafell.
