Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Húsafell
Description
Meet at Húsafell for a small-group snowmobile adventure on Langjökull, Iceland's second-largest glacier. It is an ideal add-on for self-driving travellers exploring West Iceland or the Silver Circle.
At Húsafell Activity Center, the local team provides the essential gear before a modified super jeep takes the group to the snow.
Itinerary
Meet at Húsafell Activity Center
Check in 30 minutes early
Arrive at Húsafell Activity Center, Húsafell 320, around 30 minutes before your selected departure. Meet the guide and complete a quick check-in before getting ready for the glacier.
Gear up for the glacier
Warm, practical equipment included
Receive a helmet, gloves, buff, warm overalls and overshoes when needed. The team explains how to stay comfortable in rapidly changing mountain weather.
Super-jeep transfer
From the lava fields to Langjökull
Travel by modified super jeep from Húsafell to the glacier's edge, where the guide gives a clear safety briefing and introduces the snowmobile controls.
Guided snowmobiling
Wide-open glacier scenery
Follow your guide across Langjökull's snowy expanse, with pauses for views and photos when conditions allow. The route and pace are adapted to the group and the weather.
Return to Húsafell
A focused West Iceland adventure
Ride back to Húsafell by super jeep and continue your West Iceland day. Allow around 2 to 2.5 hours in total from check-in to return.
What is included
- Guided snowmobile ride on Langjökull glacier
- Super-jeep transfer from Húsafell to the glacier
- Snowmobile, fuel, helmet, gloves and buff
- Warm overalls and overshoes when required
- Safety briefing with a local guide
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing and waterproof outerwear
- Sturdy outdoor footwear
- Valid driving licence for anyone driving a snowmobile
- Camera or phone for glacier views
Good to know
Meeting point: Húsafell Activity Center, Húsafell 320, Iceland
Get directions
- Please arrive 30 minutes before your booked departure.
- Available departures are normally at 10:30 and 13:00; check live availability while booking.
- Drivers need a valid driving licence; passengers do not.
- Glacier conditions and weather can affect timing or the route.
Highlights
- Guided snowmobiling on Langjökull glacier
- Meet directly at Húsafell Activity Center
- Super-jeep ride from the lava fields to the glacier
- All essential snowmobile gear included
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Húsafell - Frequently Asked Questions
Meet the team at Húsafell Activity Center, Húsafell 320, Iceland. Please arrive 30 minutes before your booked departure so there is time for check-in and equipment.
Allow around 2 to 2.5 hours in total, including preparation, the super-jeep transfer to the glacier and the guided snowmobile ride.
A valid driving licence is required for anyone who wants to drive a snowmobile. Passengers do not need a licence.
The local team provides a helmet, buff, gloves, warm overalls and overshoes when needed, plus the snowmobile fuel and glacier transfer.
Yes. Your guide gives a safety briefing and introduces the controls before the ride. Follow the guide and drive at a pace suited to the conditions.
Wear warm layers and sturdy outdoor footwear. Glacier weather can change quickly, so waterproof outer layers are recommended.