Langjokull Glacier Monster Truck Tour from Gullfoss

Ride a monster truck onto Iceland's second-largest glacier and sled down its slopes.

This 4-hour glacier tour departs from Gullfoss Waterfall and boards you onto a massive Monster Sleipnir Truck that climbs onto Langjokull Glacier, Iceland's second-largest. A local guide leads the journey, sharing stories about glaciers and Nordic mythology as the truck navigates the highland terrain. On the glacier, you choose to sled down snowy slopes or play golf on the ice, then warm up at a pop-up cafe with hot cocoa, coffee, tea, Icelandic pastries and pure glacier water. The tour ends back at Gullfoss.

Step-by-step itinerary

Glacier adventure from Gullfoss

• Meet at Gullfoss upper parking area
• Board Highland bus and Monster Glacier Truck
• Listen to glacier and Icelandic stories
• Travel to Langjökull Glacier
• Try glacier golf and sledding
• Enjoy hot drinks and Icelandic pastries
• Take photos of glacier scenery
• Return to Gullfoss Waterfall

The Experience

Meet at the upper parking area of Gullfoss Waterfall by 11:45 a.m., where you'll board a transfer bus to the main base and then climb into one of the enormous Monster Sleipnir Trucks. The vehicle is built for terrain that was previously unreachable—it's what makes the glacier accessible without a technical climb or a helicopter. As you ride toward Langjokull, your guide fills the journey with facts about how glaciers form and move, woven into stories of the Icelandic Highlands and the Norse gods. Each turn of the highland road reveals a new vista.

Once on the glacier, the day becomes yours to shape. Sledding and glacier golf are both on offer, depending on weather—both are optional, so you decide what appeals. The sledding runs down snowy slopes on the ice itself; glacier golf means hitting a ball across the frozen surface with the landscape as your course. Between activities, you stop at a pop-up cafe set up on the glacier where you can taste water drawn straight from the melt, sip hot cocoa or tea, and try Kleinur, a traditional Icelandic pastry. Jökla, a local cream liqueur, is also available if you want something warming.

The truck carries a restroom on board and WiFi so you can share photos as the day unfolds. Crampons are provided if you need them for walking on the ice. After a few hours on Langjokull, you return the way you came—back down the highlands and down to Gullfoss, where the day began. The whole outing runs about 4 hours from start to finish. Weather can force cancellations with short notice, but the operator offers alternative dates, different tours, or a full refund if that happens.

What’s included

• Guided 4-hour tour to Langjokull aboard a Monster Sleipnir Truck with a local English-speaking guide.
• crampons.
• hot chocolate, coffee, tea, Jökla cream liqueur and Kleinur pastry at the glacier cafe.
• pure glacier water.
• WiFi on board.
• restroom on board.
• sledding and glacier golf (both optional, weather permitting).

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you're comfortable in a shared group setting; choose the Golden Circle version instead if you prefer departing directly from Reykjavik rather than meeting elsewhere.

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Top questions

How far is Gullfoss from Reykjavik, and do I need to arrange my own transport there?

Gullfoss is about 2.5 hours' drive from Reykjavik. This tour meets on location at the waterfall, so you'll need to drive yourself or book a separate transfer; if you prefer a tour that picks you up from Reykjavik, the operator offers a Golden Circle and Sleipnir Monster Truck combination that starts from the city.

What happens if the weather turns bad on the day of my tour?

The tour is subject to cancellation due to weather conditions, sometimes with short notice. If that occurs, you can choose an alternative date, book a different tour, or receive a full refund.

Can children go on this glacier tour, and is there an age limit?

Children are welcome from age 4 and up, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so families with younger kids can participate together.

What should I wear and bring for a day on the glacier?

Bring waterproof hiking shoes and warm clothes—these are not provided. Sunglasses are optional but helpful because the glacier reflects high amounts of sun. Crampons for walking on ice are included with the tour.

Is sledding or glacier golf guaranteed, or could I miss out on both?

Both sledding and glacier golf are optional activities held during stops on the glacier, and both depend on weather conditions—so either or both might not be possible on the day you go, but you'll have the glacier itself, the pop-up cafe, and the ride on the Monster Truck regardless.

What's included in the cafe stop on the glacier?

The glacier pop-up cafe includes hot cocoa, coffee, tea, Kleinur (an Icelandic pastry), and pure water drawn straight from the glacier melt. Jökla cream liqueur is also available for purchase.