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Glacier Ice Cave Tour: Snowmobile Adventure in Iceland
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109 Ratings
Bláskógabyggð
Embark on a thrilling snowmobile adventure through the Icelandic Highlands and discover the hidden wonders of Langjökull Glacier’s custom-made Ice Cave. A unique and unforgettable experience!
Embark on a thrilling snowmobile adventure through the Icelandic Highlands and discover the hidden wonders of Langjökull Glacier’s custom-made Ice Cave. A unique and unforgettable experience!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gullfoss Waterfall - Begin the adventure at Gullfoss Café, adjacent to the renowned Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s most stunning natural wonders. This impressive two-tiered waterfall cascades 32 meters (105 feet) into a dramatic canyon, providing a magnificent setting to commence the glacier expedition. Meet the guides at the Mountaineers of…
- Gullfoss Waterfall - Begin the adventure at Gullfoss Café, adjacent to the renowned Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s most stunning natural wonders. This impressive two-tiered waterfall cascades 32 meters (105 feet) into a dramatic canyon, providing a magnificent setting to commence the glacier expedition. Meet the guides at the Mountaineers of Iceland sign in the parking area, where a specially adapted Super Truck awaits to transport you into the highlands.
- Geldingafell - Departing from Gullfoss, the Super Truck journey ventures deep into Iceland’s rugged interior, heading towards the Geldingafell mountain region. The journey takes 35–60 minutes, contingent on road and weather conditions, and showcases breathtaking views of volcanic terrains and snow-draped plains. This off-road adventure is an exhilarating prelude to the glacier experience that follows.
- Langjokull Glacier - At the Langjökull Glacier base camp, participants will be equipped with warm snowsuits, helmets, gloves, and boots, followed by a comprehensive safety briefing and snowmobile instructions. Once prepared, embark on an exhilarating one-hour snowmobile ride across Iceland’s second-largest glacier. Depending on visibility and weather, there will be opportunities to pause for photographs and admire the vistas of icy plateaus and volcanic summits.
The tour’s highlight is a visit to a naturally formed ice cave, recently discovered and made safely accessible with a specially constructed entrance. Enter a captivating realm of blue crystal ice and unique formations sculpted over centuries by glacial forces. After exploring the cave, return by snowmobile to the base camp, then journey back through the highlands to Gullfoss.
What's Included
- Snowsuit Overalls, Helmets, Gloves, Balaclavas and Shoe-Covers
- Certified Glacier Guides
- Snowmobile tour on Langjökull Glacier
- Access to the Ice Cave
- Pick-up and drop off from Gullfoss
- Snowsuit Overalls, Helmets, Gloves, Balaclavas and Shoe-Covers
- Certified Glacier Guides
- Snowmobile tour on Langjökull Glacier
- Access to the Ice Cave
- Pick-up and drop off from Gullfoss
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information
Embark on the ultimate Arctic adventure with a snowmobile tour across the breathtaking Langjökull Glacier, Iceland’s second-largest ice cap. Journey through the secluded Icelandic Highlands and discover a specially crafted glacier ice cave that extends 70 meters into the core of the ice. This exceptional blend of exhilarating speed and natural beauty…
Embark on the ultimate Arctic adventure with a snowmobile tour across the breathtaking Langjökull Glacier, Iceland’s second-largest ice cap. Journey through the secluded Icelandic Highlands and discover a specially crafted glacier ice cave that extends 70 meters into the core of the ice. This exceptional blend of exhilarating speed and natural beauty provides a rare opportunity to explore the interior of a glacier. Starting from Gullfoss, this guided tour is ideal for both thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts. Reserve your spot now to experience why this glacier ice cave tour is one of Iceland’s most memorable adventures.
- Please Note: There must be 1 adult per child or teenager in order to be able to join our tour.
- A valid driver’s license is required to drive the snowmobile.
- Snowmobiles are shared by two people. A single rider per snowmobile is possible for an additional fee.
- The minimum age to join the tour is 6 years, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Only one child is allowed per adult on this tour.
- Dress appropriately for the weather. In Iceland, it’s always wise to wear warm, waterproof clothing, as the weather can change rapidly.
Location
Mountaineers Meeting Point
We start the tour from the upper Gullfoss parking lot, around there area where Gullfoss cafe and the shops are located.
The drive to Gullfoss from Reykjavík is about 115km/ 71miles estimated time of 95 minutes without any stops on the way.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Darrell_f
Aug 11, 2025
Cheers - Dope dope dope experience. And the drinks were really good. And the customer service was excellent!!
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Claire_g
Mar 10, 2025
Oliver - Learned to ride a snowmobile, Oliver made it fun, small group was great, life time memory, would recommend to a friend, warm gear was great
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Vacationkt
Feb 18, 2025
Must do - Amazing!!!! Highly recommend as a way to get to the glacier. The snowmobiles are great fun. The ice cave isn’t much (just a hallway cut into the side of the glacier) but the rest was awesome.
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Hannah_c
Feb 11, 2025
Amazing experience for all! - This was an amazing trip for me and my family. Although the whether was pretty rough, it was still a great experience. We got around 30 minutes each driving (1 person on ride out, 1 on return) which felt like plenty of time. Ice cave wasn’t mentioned so if this is a massive selling point for you there may be other options, however we enjoyed so much we forgot this was part of it ahah. It’s a 45 minute drive to the bast camp in a super jeep which was a cool extra!
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Gracecastells
Jun 5, 2025
Not as easy as it looks but we still loved it - My daughter and I started out tipping the snowmobile over, then I started driving but was going too slowly. The guides were very kind though, and in the end my daughter and I each wound up getting taken to the ice cave by a guide. My son was doing it himself and had a fabulous time. It requires a surprising amount of upper body strength! Maybe because it was May and conditions were a bit slushy/icy, or with two of us too much weight. The ice cave was really incredible! Overall we had a great time despite our snowmobile ineptitude, and the guides were all very kind and helpful.
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Catalin
Aug 2, 2025
Be careful when booking for families with children! - I don't usually write reviews, but now I think our experience is worth sharing to improve the offers! I took a family trip 2 adults + 2 children (16 y + 10 y) with snowmobiling and visiting the ice cave. You have to be very careful when booking, because it doesn't mention that you need at least 2 valid licenses! In addition, for those like me who have a more fearful wife, please ask her if she wants to drive, before making the reservation and don't get angry on the spot. The experience is sensational and the guides are very professional! But I'll be back, there were a few ladies who got scared and made it difficult to move or did it very slowly! For those who want speed and new experiences on glaciers, take a private tour! DO NOT drive the snowmobile alone, because if you have people who go slower....the whole group will go at their own pace!!!! Coming back, the experience is worth it!!! Unfortunately, the ice cave trip was canceled...they refunded us part of the money, but I think it was too little (out of 700 euros for the trip, only 100). Otherwise, the experience is worth it!!!
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Christopher
Jan 7, 2025
Ice cave was closed, only experienced the snowmobile. - Unfortunately the ice cave was closed and so this tour only became the snowmobile portion. The big bus that takes you out got stuck a few times but finally we did make it up to the snowmobile area. It was very cold so if you are planning on doing this in the winter, definitely dress very warm, they also provided a snowsuit which also helps, but having your own balaclava would help as well.
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Nikoel_c
Sep 14, 2024
Missed the cave - Did not get to see the ice cave. Was disappointing but understandable. Did not seem that our time was extended since we didn’t get to do the ice cave. On the contrary we actually felt more rushed for time than anything. The ride itself and time for pictures was fun. The guides were helpful and nice
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Renata_p
Feb 14, 2025
Ice Cave canceled - Ice cave tour was canceled way before we booked the tour but we were not informed about that. The snowmobile piece is super cool, but not easy at all. You need to be strong to hand it. The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking!
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Aron_b
Feb 15, 2025
Not worth it at all - I purchased the ice cave and snowmobile and was not told the ice cave was not possible. I would appreciate a refund.
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