From Mýrdalsjökull

Snowmobile Adventure

An exciting and fun tour on top of the Mýrdalsjökull Ice Cap.

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Tour code: AG002

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Two people getting ready for a thrilling snowmobile ride

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People getting out of the huge glacier monster truck and fgoing for the snowmobile ride

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Four people happy after a great snowmobile tour on the glacier

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The guide telling people how to operate the skidoo

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People on snow scooters riding in a single file on their way higher up the glacier

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Group of snowmobile drivers nearing the highest point of the glacier tour that dayw

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Up on the highest oint of the day and the guide is showing off the great view to all sides

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Three people walking on the snow on top of Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the next glacier in the background

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Two people enjoying their time on the top of the glacier

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Back view of a group of snow scooter drivers but the guide is looking back to see if everything is ok

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Snowmobile riders crossing the ice cap on a sunny day

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Skidoo group heading further down the glacier on their way back to base

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Close up of happy people on a skidoo on the way across the ice cap of Mýrdalsjökull glacier

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Heading higher up on the ice cap of Mýrdalsjökull ice cap and Eyjafjallajökull glacier and volcano in the background

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Group of snow scooter riders on the glacier and a view of the lowlands in the background

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Riders of snowmobiles having fun on a great sunny day

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A group photo of the snowmobile riders after the trip in front of the glacier monster truck

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The awesome glacier monster truck moving a long the gravel road that leads up to the glacier

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The glacier monster truck driving on snow on the way down to base

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The glacier monster truck driver stearing the big machine safely down

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Great view down to the lowlands on the way to base and Vestmannaeyjar island there in the background

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Fantastic view over Eyjafjallajökull glacier and volcano

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Snow scooter riders going higher up on the glacier with a ocean view in the background

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This tour gives you the opportunity to go up on the top of a glacier. The Mýrdalsjökull glacier is Iceland's fourth largest glacier and covers the volcano Katla. To get up to the roots of the glacier we will take you up the mountain in a real glacier truck (about 1 hour each way).

Once there we'll get on our snowmobiles and ride up the ice cap. From there we can enjoy the glacier landscapes and scenery over south Iceland. Everything needed for the tour is provided and our expert guides will teach you how to handle the snowmobile to enjoy this adventure in a fun but safe way. The duration of the tour is suitable for first time riders.

Please note: This tour is operated by our partners at Arcanum Glacier tours. All drivers must be 17 years of age or older and have a full, valid driver's license. A learner´s permit, tractor, or motorcycle license is not sufficient according to Icelandic law. Single riders and groups with odd numbers are required to book a single ride snowmobile.

Tour Overview

Meeting point

Arcanum Base (Mýrdalsjökull Base)

Meeting point

At Ytri Sólheimar
Snowmobiling

1 hr
Language

English
Note

Drivers must be 17 years of age and have a valid driver's license

Note

All drivers must be 17 years of age or older and have a full, valid driver's license. A learner´s permit, tractor, or motorcycle license is not sufficient according to Icelandic law.
Difficulty

Easy

Difficulty

Accessible to all people in good health.
Availability

All-year
Duration

2.5 hours
8

Minimum age:

8 yrs

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Tour Highlights

Riding across the ice field

Enjoying the scenery

Going up in the Glacier Truck

All gear included

Included

Experienced and qualified guide
Snowmobile (can take up to two persons)
Insulated cover-all
Helmet and balaclava face mask
Boots (optional, depended on weather conditions and guests shoe wear)

Not Included

Extra warm clothing

Optional Extras

Single ride on the snowmobile (mandatory for groups with odd number)

Tour Map and Itinerary

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The meeting point for this tour is at our Arcanum Base (Mýrdalsjökull Base) on road 222. There you will get a short briefing about the tour and be fitted with all the equipment needed for the tour (warm cover-all, balaclava face mask, helmet). Next you will board the glacier truck that will take you up the mountain (about 30 min) to the ice-field where we find the snowmobiles. There your guide will explain to you how the snowmobile works and how to ride it in a safe and fun way. After about 1 hour of snowmobiling we go back down with the glacier truck (about 30 min) to the Arcanum Base, where the tour ends.

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