Snowmobiling – On top of a glacier
Ride with us 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 breath-taking 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.
Please contact us if you want to book a private tour.
What to bring?
We recommend you bring warm first and/or mid layer, e.g. a warm sweater.
What is included?
- English speaking guidance
- Super Jeep transport to/from the glacier
- Snowmobile
- Insulated cover-all
- Balaclava
- Helmet
- Gloves
‘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.
A valid international driver’s license is required to drive a snowmobile.
Book now and experience a snowmobile tour on the famous Mýrdalsjökull glacier!
This tour is operated by a trusted partner of Midgard:
We have carefully selected very few trusted partners. We have a close relationship with each one of them and years of experience of booking tours with them.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Arcanum Glacier tours Ytri-Sólheimar 1 871 Vík, Iceland |
| DURATION | 2,5 hours |
Do you have any questions? Contact us here, send us an email to adventure@midgard.is or call us at +354 578 3370 from 09:00 – 17:00 all weekdays.
Did you know that Midgard Adventure is also a travel agency? We will happily arrange your entire holiday for you. Contact us.
Do you need accommodation? Midgard Base Camp offers bunk beds and private rooms. It´s the ideal base camp for you adventure travel in South Iceland. Midgard Base Camp also has a restaurant, a bar and a café.
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