Snowmobile tour on Langjökull Glacier with ice cave from Gullfoss

Ride a snowmobile across Langjökull Glacier, then step into a naturally formed ice cave 70 meters deep

A four-hour snowmobile tour on Langjökull Glacier departing from Gullfoss takes you across Iceland's second-largest ice cap with a certified guide, then into a custom-built ice cave carved into the glacier's interior. You ride the snowmobile yourself (two riders per machine, or solo for an extra fee), wear full thermal gear and safety equipment, and stop for photos of icy plateaus and volcanic peaks. Children from age 6 can join if accompanied by an adult. A valid driver's license is required to operate the snowmobile.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Gullfoss
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Snowmobile tour and ice cave visit

• Meet guides at Gullfoss Café
• Board Super Truck to highlands
• Ride through volcanic landscapes
• Gear up at Langjökull base camp
• Receive safety briefing and instructions
• Snowmobile across Langjökull Glacier
• Explore natural ice cave
• Return by snowmobile to base camp
• Drive back to Gullfoss

The experience

The day starts at Gullfoss Café, where the two-tiered Gullfoss Waterfall plunges 32 meters into a canyon behind you. After meeting your guide at the Mountaineers of Iceland sign in the parking lot, you board a specially modified Super Truck for a 35–60 minute ride into the Icelandic Highlands toward Geldingafell mountain. The truck navigates volcanic landscapes and snow-covered plains on an off-road route that is itself part of the adventure: a preview of the terrain ahead.

At the Langjökull base camp, you gear up in a snowsuit, helmet, gloves, balaclavas and shoe-covers, then receive a full safety briefing and snowmobile instruction. Once ready, you ride your snowmobile across the glacier for one hour, stopping for photos of icy plateaus and peaks depending on visibility and weather. The highlight is the ice cave. A naturally formed cavity recently made safely accessible with a custom-built entrance. You step inside to see blue crystal ice and formations shaped over centuries by glacial forces, then ride back to base camp and return through the highlands to Gullfoss.

Snowmobiles are shared by two riders, though you can arrange a single rider per machine for an additional fee. The tour runs four hours total and includes all thermal wear, helmets and certified glacier guide instruction. A valid driver's license is required to operate the snowmobile. Children from age 6 are welcome if each is accompanied by one adult.

What’s included

• Snowsuit, helmet, gloves, balaclavas and shoe-covers.
• certified glacier guide leading the tour in English.
• one-hour snowmobile ride across Langjökull Glacier.
• access to the ice cave.
• pickup and drop-off at Gullfoss.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years): free · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Skalpi ehf Mountaineers of Iceland

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to ride a snowmobile yourself and explore a glacier interior: the one-hour ride and ice cave visit demand a valid driver's license and a comfort with operating the machine, which is what makes the full glacier experience possible in a single afternoon. Small groups and families with children from age 6 work well here, as long as each child has one adult alongside.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years): free. Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the ice cave on Langjökull Glacier like inside?

The ice cave is a naturally formed cavity stretching 70 meters into the glacier's interior, with blue crystal ice and unique formations shaped over centuries by glacial forces. A custom-built entrance makes it safely accessible, and you explore it on foot after your snowmobile ride.

Do I need a driver's license to go on this snowmobile tour?

Yes, a valid driver's license is required to operate the snowmobile. You ride it yourself across the glacier during the one-hour snowmobile portion of the tour.

How long is the Super Truck ride from Gullfoss into the highlands?

The Super Truck journey from Gullfoss toward Geldingafell mountain takes 35–60 minutes depending on road and weather conditions, covering volcanic landscapes and snow-covered plains on an off-road route.

Are snowmobiles shared, or can I ride alone?

Snowmobiles are shared by two riders as standard. A single rider per snowmobile is possible for an additional fee if you prefer to ride alone.

What gear and clothing does the tour provide?

The tour includes a snowsuit, helmet, gloves, balaclavas and shoe-covers. You should dress warmly underneath in waterproof layers, as Iceland's weather can change rapidly.