Day Tour Snowmobile on Mýrdalsjökull glacier
Seeing the south of Iceland from the ground is spectacular, but experiencing it from atop a glacier in good weather is breathtaking. This snowmobile tour will take you to the top of Mýrdalsjökull glacier!
Highlights
- Guided snowmobile tour on Mýrdalsjökull glacier
- Stunning views from above in good weather
Itinerary
Ride to the top of Mýrdalsjökull glacier, an icecap covering one of Iceland‘s largest mountains, Mt. Katla.
At the meeting point, our main base at Ytri-Sólheimar 1, you’ll get dressed up in an insulated winter over-all and after a short briefing we step into our super-jeeps and drive up the mountain to the snowmobile base. Once participants have had a short teaching how to operate the snowmobiles and the guides been through the safety procedures we push the throttle and ride to the top of Mýrdalsjökull glacier. The tour offers a fun, scenic and comfortably challenging snowmobiling ride. It is a great way to explore and experiencing the wilderness, the glacier and the breathtaking view over the South coast of Iceland. The glacier is the fourth largest in Iceland, reaching up to 1510 meters and at the top of the icecap we step of the snowmobiles where one of Iceland’s most known volcanoes, Katla caldera, rests about 750 meters under our feet’s.
The glacier adventure provides stunning photo opportunities to remind you of the beautiful, wild and pure Iceland.
We provide you with the special clothing and all the equipment needed for the trip so you can enjoy a safe and comfortable ride. The south coast is certainly spectacular but it is an unbeatable experience seeing it from the glacier‘s top.
Please note: All drivers must have a valid driving licence and a minimum age of 17 years. Note that a licence for driving a light motorcycle or a tractor is not sufficient.
Dates & prices
Departures:
Multiple departures daily, all year.
Duration: 2 hours
Price per person: ISK. 33.999
Youth (8-16 YRS, sharing a snowmobile with adult): ISK 23.799
Minimum age: 8 years
Included:
- English speaking guidance
- Super truck transport to/from the glacier
- Protective clothing and safety equipment for the tour
- 1 hour Snowmobile experience (2 persons per vehicle)
Optional extras:
Extra cost for solo rider price per person per snowmobile:
Adult 17 YRS+: ISK 8.000
What do I need to bring?
- We recommend you bring warm first and/or mid layer, e.g. a warm sweater.
Please note
- Single riders and groups with odd numbers are required to book a single ride snowmobile.
- During Summer months, the tour can take longer in duration due to a higher snow line on the glacier.
- The meeting point is Ytri Sólheimar 1, 871, Vík (see on the map on the right)