Warm clothes
- Snowmobile26.900 / 38.900 ISK per personAll year
Duration
About 3 hoursDays of week
DailyDeparture
10:00 and 14:00 (from Gljúfrabúi base. Road 249)Minimum ratio
2 peopleDescription
While the south is certainly spectacular from "below” nothing beats experiencing it from "above”!
Snowmobiling on top of Eyjafjallajökull glacier is an extraordinary experience and an adventure not to be missed!
Our adventure begins when we all meet at our base camp close to the legendary Eyjafjallajokull Glacier. There, one of our friendly certified tour guides will provide you with all the equipment that you need and give you a short safety briefing. Then it’s time to ride a specially designed super jeep to the starting point of your snowmobile ride.
This tour is the perfect length of time for 'first-time riders' and individuals looking for a scenic, fun-ride, exploring and experiencing the wilderness, the glacier and the breathtaking views over south Iceland.
In perfect conditions the jaw dropping view includes Westman Islands, the whole south coast all the way to Ingólfsfjall and even a big part of the highlands!
The tour starts from our base, Gljúfrabúi by Road 249. After a short briefing where your guide takes you through safety procedures we put on a snow suit and helmet (gloves and a mask are also provided) and hop into our modified super jeep. We then drive towards Eyjafjallajökull and up it's slopes, onto the glacier and to the base where we keep our snowmobiles.
Once there, we’ll climb onto snowmobiles for a heart-pumping experience of Iceland at its absolute best. As soon as we get onto the glacier, prepare to be struck by its size: a pristine expanse of snow dotted with rock formations and majestic ice sculptures.
As we push deeper into this icy wilderness, we’ll start to see some of the most impressive views over South Iceland. It is an enthralling experience with vast snowfields, towering mountains, and more majestic landmarks.
Glide across the powdery snow with ease. Your friendly guide will teach you all about glaciers and the myths that define them.
The duration of the tour varies from season to season since we drive up to the ever changing snow-line to reach our snowmobiles but the snowmobiling itself is about 1 hour.
In winter time it is easier to reach snow so the tour is about 2 hours, but in the summer time we need to drive higher to reach the snow-line, and then the tour can take up to 4 hours.
Note: Price is without Pick up or Drop off.
You can add Pick up and/or Drop off from 2.500 ISK per person.
What to bring
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, head-wear, gloves and lunch. Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required.
What is included
1 hour snowmobile ride, insulated cover-all, helmet and snowmobile balaclava face mask. We provide you with everything you need for a safe and comfortable ride. ‘Shared ride’ is when two people share one snowmobile. Each snowmobile can take 1-2 people at a time. If you book ‘shared rides’ only and bookings are in odd numbers you will need to buy one single ride, be sure to book this correctly in the booking process below.
If this is not booked correctly, we will charge the extra fee on location.
A valid international driver’s license is required to drive a snowmobile.
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Skill level
Easy
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Disclaimer:
All adventures and glacier tours are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Southcoast Adventure does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. All customers are to realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.
Guided Snowmobile Ride
Food and beverages
´Skill level
Easy
Suitable for most people in fair condition. You have to be able to walk on uneven surface and hike for at least 2 – 3 hours at a slow pace, with breaks. Trails are generally of good quality and glacier travel at a relatively low angle.
Moderate
Suitable for those in good condition who are able to walk for about 4 hours at a low or moderate pace. Trails are generally of good quality and glacier travel at a relatively low angle.
Challenging
For someone in good hiking condition and with experience of hiking. Trails generally in fair conditions but some parts of the tour might be off track. Glacier/snow travel can be on uneven ground with challenging sections. Increased distance. We recommend guests have the ability to cover 12km a day on rugged trails and snow.
Demanding
Only a few of our trips are defined as Demanding. Hence most of our tours are rated Easy, Moderate or Challenging. Demanding tours are for someone in very good hiking and physical condition. Trails generally in fair conditions but large sections of the tour might be off track. Glacier/snow travel on uneven ground with some challenging sections. Increased distance. we recommend guests have the ability to cover 20+ km a day on uneven trails and snow. A significant increase in elevation and some technical difficulty should be expected.
