Snowy Highland scenery
An open mountain landscape shaped by the season and weather.
Highland snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökull
Explore snowy mountain terrain with a local guide, with riding equipment included and optional hotel transfers.
Explore open snowfields with your guide. The route is chosen to suit the conditions.
Photo 1 of 8: Two snowmobiles travelling across an open, sunlit snowfield.Tour at a glance
- Duration
- Around 4–5 hours
- Joining point
- See Travel details
- Booking minimum
- 2 travellers
- Guide
- English
- Season
- November–May
- Hotel transfers
- Optional · charged each way
About this experience
Explore the snowy Highlands around Eyjafjallajökull on a guided snowmobile adventure. Riding equipment is included, with optional hotel transfers.
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Head into the Icelandic Highlands with an English-speaking snowmobile guide. This longer outing gives you time to explore mountain terrain, with guidance for both beginners and experienced riders. The guide chooses the route to suit the weather and ground conditions.
Allow around 4–5 hours for the tour, with extra travel time if you choose a hotel transfer. An insulated coverall, balaclava and helmet are included. Bring warm outdoor layers, waterproofs, gloves, sturdy footwear, snacks and lunch.
The experience
Explore beyond the usual snowmobile ride
A route chosen for the day
Your guide adjusts the outing to the snow and ground conditions.
Guidance and equipment included
An English-speaking guide, insulated coverall, balaclava and helmet.
Included in your adventure
- Guided snowmobiling tour with an English-speaking guide
- Single-rider snowmobile
- Insulated coverall, balaclava and helmet
Not included
- Hotel pickup and return transfers unless selected separately
- Food, drinks and lunch
What to bring
- Warm outdoor layers and waterproof jacket and trousers
- Headwear, gloves and sturdy hiking shoes or boots
- Snacks, lunch and water
- Sunglasses and a camera
- A valid driving licence if you will drive
How your mountain day unfolds
Explore the stages below. The map marks where you join; nearby place labels are for orientation.
Brú Base Camp
Meet at Brú Base Camp on road 249, near Hvolsvöllur. Please arrive 15 minutes before your confirmed departure. Your booking confirmation will include the meeting instructions.
Meet your guide and get ready
Join at the agreed meeting point or take your selected hotel transfer. Get fitted with the supplied riding equipment and follow your guide’s instructions before setting out.
Explore the snowy Highlands
Ride through mountain terrain around Eyjafjallajökull. Your guide chooses the route for the day’s conditions; there are no fixed sightseeing stops or guaranteed snow formations.
Brú Base Camp
Meet at Brú Base Camp on road 249, near Hvolsvöllur. Please arrive 15 minutes before your confirmed departure. Your booking confirmation will include the meeting instructions.
The map shows where to join the tour. Your guide chooses the riding route to suit the weather and snow conditions.
Before you set off
Starting time
Choose a date to see departure times.
Starting location
Self-arrival at Brú Base Camp or optional hotel transfers from Hella/Hvolsvöllur, Selfoss/Vík and Reykjavík. Pickup and return are separate choices. Choose your transfer and return in Travel details.
- Meet at Brú Base Camp on road 249, near Hvolsvöllur. Please arrive 15 minutes before your confirmed departure. Your booking confirmation will include the meeting instructions.
- Optional hotel transfers are charged separately in each direction: Hella/Hvolsvöllur pickup starts 30 minutes before departure, Selfoss/Vík one hour before, and Reykjavík two hours before. Enter your accommodation with the selected transfer.
- You can request a preferred start time. A request does not change your selected departure; follow the time in your booking confirmation.
Who can join
See traveller age categories and requirements in Travel details and the tour’s activity guidance.
Accessibility
Contact us before booking to discuss mobility needs, riding suitability or travelling with children.
Cancellation terms
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded. Cancellation policy.
A little clarity before you go
A few useful answers
Do I need snowmobiling experience?
Both beginners and experienced riders can join. Your guide provides instruction and chooses a route for the conditions. You need a valid driving licence to drive.
Can children join?
The minimum age for the activity is six, but this option offers an Adult category only and includes single-rider snowmobiles. Contact us before booking for a child or non-driver so we can confirm a suitable arrangement and price.
Is pickup included?
No. Hotel transfers are optional and charged per person in each direction. Choose pickup and return separately, then enter where you are staying. Self-arrival at the agreed joining point has no transfer charge.
Can I choose a different starting time?
You can request a preferred start time when entering your details. This does not automatically change your selected departure. Follow the time and joining instructions in your booking confirmation.
What should I bring?
Wear warm layers, waterproof jacket and trousers, gloves and sturdy hiking footwear. Bring lunch, snacks, water and sunglasses. An insulated coverall, balaclava and helmet are supplied.
Will we follow a fixed route?
No. Your guide chooses the route to suit the weather, snow and ground conditions. The photographs show examples of the scenery; particular views, sunset light and ice formations are not guaranteed.
What are the cancellation terms?
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded. Cancellation policy.