Langjökull Glacier Snowmobiling and Secret Lagoon Tour

Ride a glacier, then warm up in geothermal water

This 10-hour activity from Reykjavík combines snowmobiling on Langjökull Glacier with a soak in the Secret Lagoon's natural thermal spring. You drive through the Geysir hot spring area and past Gullfoss waterfall on the way, ride a snowmobile for an hour across the glacial landscape after a safety briefing, stop for lunch at a restaurant in South Iceland, and finish by soaking in the outdoor mineral-rich waters near Flúðir. Hotel pickup and drop-off, snowmobile gear, and lagoon admission are included; you need a valid driver's license to ride and should bring a bathing suit or rent one on-site.

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your Reykjavík hotel in a Super Jeep that holds no more than ten people, which means actual legroom and a guided drive rather than a crowded shuttle. You'll pass through the Geysir hot spring area—where mud pits bubble and geysers erupt—and see Gullfoss waterfall's glacial cascade before heading toward Langjökull, Europe's second-largest glacier. The snowmobiling itself is an hour long, and it happens after your guide walks you through the basics and you suit up in warm overalls, hat, gloves and helmet. You'll ride across open snowfields with panoramic views, and there's a ten-minute stop built in if you want to switch who's driving, take photos or just stand still and look.

Lunch comes at a restaurant in South Iceland after you're back off the glacier. Then the route heads to Flúðir and the Secret Lagoon, a natural outdoor thermal spring where the water is warm and mineral-rich. Admission is included; towels are provided, and you can rent a bathing suit there if you didn't bring one. The ride back to Reykjavík closes the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík.
• snowmobile helmet, warm overalls, hat and gloves.
• one hour of guided snowmobiling on Langjökull Glacier.
• a ten-minute stop during the ride to switch drivers or take photos.
• lunch at a restaurant in South Iceland.
• admission to the Secret Lagoon.
• a towel at the thermal spring.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Skalpi ehf Mountaineers of Iceland

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a small group—no more than ten—and a full day that mixes action with recovery: the snowmobile ride is exhilarating, and the thermal soak afterward lets your body settle into the landscape instead of rushing back to town.

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Top questions

What's the snowmobiling part actually like on Langjökull?

Langjökull is Europe's second-largest glacier, and the snowmobiling tour crosses open snowfields for an hour after a safety briefing. You'll see panoramic arctic views, and a ten-minute stop lets you switch drivers, take photos or pause if you want.

Do I need a driver's license to ride the snowmobile?

Yes, you must have a valid driver's license to operate a snowmobile on this tour. Two people ride each machine, so you can take turns if you're traveling with someone else.

What should I bring for the Secret Lagoon?

Bring a bathing suit, or you can rent one at the lagoon for your own expense. Towels are included with the tour. Wear warm layers and waterproof gear for the snowmobiling part, and good walking boots or shoes for the day.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Children are welcome from age 6 and older, and must be accompanied by an adult. There must be one adult per child or teenager on the tour.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík, snowmobile gear (helmet, warm overalls, hat and gloves), a professional guide in English, Secret Lagoon admission, and a towel are all included. Lunch, breakfast, bathing suit rental and gratuities are separate.

How many people will be on the tour?

The Super Jeep holds no more than ten people, so the group stays small and everyone has more space and personal attention from the guide.