Description
Experience Langjökull two ways on this full-day tour from Reykjavík: snowmobile across the glacier, then explore the man-made ice tunnel inside it.
Travel by bus and glacier vehicle to Iceland’s second-largest glacier, where a certified guide provides the equipment, operating instructions and safety briefing before you head out on the snow. It is a full-day adventure that combines wide-open glacier scenery with a remarkable journey inside the ice.
Itinerary
Selected departure and check-in
Start from Reykjavík, Húsafell or Klaki
Choose pick-up from a selected Reykjavík location, or meet the team at Húsafell Center or Klaki Base Camp. Check in 15–20 minutes before the selected start time; if you are driving from Reykjavík, allow at least two hours to reach the meeting point.
Húsafell and the approach to Langjökull
Travel towards the ice cap
At Húsafell Center there is time to use the facilities and buy food before the glacier transfer. Continue towards Langjökull in the specialist vehicle used for the mountain approach.
Glacier equipment and safety briefing
Get ready to ride
Your certified guide supplies the required snowmobile equipment, demonstrates how to operate the vehicle and gives a safety briefing. No previous snowmobiling experience is required.
Snowmobiling on Langjökull
20–25 minutes on the ice
Follow your guide across Langjökull’s snowy surface on a guided snowmobile ride. The route and duration can be adjusted for glacier conditions.
Into the Glacier ice tunnel
Explore inside the ice cap
Travel by monster truck to the entrance, then join a guided exploration of the man-made ice tunnel inside Langjökull. Learn about the glacier’s natural history and take in the changing colours, passages and ice formations.
Return from the glacier
Back to your selected end point
After the ice-tunnel visit, return from the glacier to Húsafell, Klaki or Reykjavík according to the departure option you selected when booking.
Choose your date and experience Langjökull from both its vast surface and deep inside the ice.
What is included
- Guided snowmobile ride on Langjökull
- Guided ice-tunnel exploration
- English-speaking local guide
- Necessary snowmobile equipment
- Monster-truck ride to the ice cave
- Free Wi-Fi on board the bus
What do I need to bring
- Warm outdoor clothing
- Weatherproof top layer
- Headwear
- Sunglasses
- Gloves
- Lunch or snacks for the day
- A valid driving licence if you will operate a snowmobile
Good to know
Departure options: Choose a selected Reykjavík pick-up point, Húsafell Center or Klaki Base Camp when booking. Check in 15–20 minutes before departure; self-drivers from Reykjavík should allow at least two hours to the meeting point.
Snowmobile requirements: The minimum age is 8. To operate a snowmobile, participants must be at least 17 and hold a valid driving licence. The standard price is based on two guests sharing one snowmobile.
Conditions: The guided snowmobile ride is normally around 20–25 minutes, but total tour timing and the ice tunnel’s appearance can change with glacier conditions and maintenance.
Highlights
- Ride a snowmobile across Langjökull’s snowy terrain in every season
- Explore the world’s only year-round ice tunnel inside a glacier
- Travel to the tunnel by modified glacier truck
- Learn about the natural history of Langjökull with an English-speaking guide
- Combine a guided glacier ride and ice-tunnel visit in one full-day experience from Reykjavík
Into the Glacier & Snowmobiling from Reykjavík – Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. No previous snowmobiling experience is required. Your certified guide provides the equipment, operating instructions and a safety briefing before the ride.
Choose a selected Reykjavík pick-up point, Húsafell Center or Klaki Base Camp when booking. Check in 15–20 minutes before the selected departure time; if driving from Reykjavík, allow at least two hours to the meeting point.
Participants must be at least 8 years old. To operate a snowmobile, you must be at least 17 and hold a valid driving licence. When two guests share a snowmobile, one qualified driver is required.
Necessary snowmobile equipment is included. The operator lists an overall, balaclava, goggles, gloves and helmet for the ride.
The guided snowmobile ride is normally around 20–25 minutes. Glacier conditions can affect the day’s total timing.
Bring warm outdoor clothing, a weatherproof outer layer, headwear, sunglasses and gloves. Bring lunch or snacks too, as lunch is not included.
Yes. The tour operates on Langjökull, where snow and ice conditions remain through the year, and the ice tunnel is a year-round experience.
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