Join the snowmobile adventure of a lifetime and journey across the snowfields of Mýrdalsjökull all the way to the Katla Volcano Caldera.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Ride across the ice field of Mýrdalsjökull on a snowmobile
Soak in panoramic views of Iceland's South Coast
Test your snowmobiling skills in a safe environment

Full description

Go on a glacier snowmobiling ride on the majestic Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, an ice cap to the north of Vik, while enjoying panoramic views of the South Coast. Begin your tour at the Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp. Meet your guide and get dressed up in an insulated cover-all. Then, step aboard the glacier truck, specially modified to climb the steep mountain road leading up to the edge of the glacier. Once you reach the snowmobiles, get a briefing from the guide on how to safely operate the gear, before starting the ride. Be safely led through the crevassed ice field of Mýrdalsjökull.

Upon making it to the top of the ice cap, step off the snowmobiles to admire the amazing views of Iceland's South Coast. Below your feet rests the giant Katla Volcano, hidden beneath the ice cap. After an hour-long ride, head back to the Base Camp. Make sure not to forget your camera to savor the sheer magnitude of the glacier.

Includes

1-hour snowmobile ride
Insulated cover-all
Helmet
Balaclava face mask
Transfer to the glacier on a modified glacier truck

Food and drinks
Tips

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

Arrive at the Arcanum Adventure Tours - Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp 30 minutes before the activity starts.

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Important information

What to bring

Driver's license
Warm clothing

Know before you go

A valid driver’s license is required to drive a snowmobile. Single riders and groups with odd numbers are required to book a single ride Snowmobile, payable on location.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 18 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.2/5

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Wohoooo! This was beyond expectation, an incredible fun and educational ride over the glacier. We were two adults and two kids and recommend this tour to everyone. Don’t worry if you wonder if you’ll be able to operate the snowmobile, it’s easy: throttle with your right thumb and brake with your left hand. No gear or clutch involved. If you are able to operate one of these shared electric city scooters you’ll be totally fine. Have fun!

May 21, 2022

Incredibly fun experience! Everyone was very welcoming right from the moment we arrived. Easy to find location as well. Our guide gave easy and clear instructions so we both (driver and passenger) felt absolutely confident and safe. Information about the glacier was shared at one stop and it was very interesting. We were able to take photos as well. Highly recommend this tour and this company!

April 28, 2022

It was really cool. You get the gear and then drive up into the snow in a huge truck-like jeep. The snowmobiles are waiting there. You ride in a row, one behind the other. The pace was also very good, not too slow. There was only snow for miles. fantastic

March 21, 2022

Vik: Mýrdalsjökull Snowmobile Adventure

Vik: Mýrdalsjökull Snowmobile Adventure

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