Reykjavik: Langjokull Snowmobile & Secret Lagoon Day Trip

Summary

Langjokull glacier snowmobiling and Icelandic hot spring soak with small group pickup

You’ll zip across Langjokull glacier by snowmobile with a small group, pause for photos above endless white, then thaw out in Iceland’s oldest natural hot spring at the Secret Lagoon. With hotel pickup, gear provided, and lunch included, this day trip from Reykjavik mixes adrenaline with pure relaxation — leaving you with those odd little memories that stick long after you’re home.

What’s the experience like?

I barely had time to finish my coffee before the super jeep rolled up outside our Reykjavik hotel — it looked like something out of a movie, honestly. Our guide, Arnar, grinned and waved us in, already cracking jokes about Icelandic weather (he wasn’t wrong; it can’t decide what it wants). We drove out past Geysir — windows fogged up from our breath — and you could actually smell the sulfur when we stopped for photos. I’d seen pictures of Gullfoss before but standing there, coat zipped up to my chin, the spray hit my face and I just laughed. It’s louder than you think.

The real reason I booked this day trip to Langjokull glacier was the snowmobiling part. They suit you up in these thick overalls and helmets — honestly, I felt a bit ridiculous at first. But once Arnar finished his safety talk (he made us all repeat “brake!” in Icelandic), we were off. The wind stings your cheeks but it’s weirdly addictive; all that white stretching forever and just the sound of engines and muffled shouts through helmets. We stopped halfway so people could swap drivers or just stare out at nothing for a minute. It’s quiet up there — like really quiet — except for someone’s laugh echoing across the ice.

Lunch was at some cozy spot near Flúðir (I never caught the name), where everything tasted homemade and warm after being out in the cold so long. Then came the Secret Lagoon. The steam rising off that pool is almost hypnotic when you’re chilled to your bones. Locals floated around chatting softly; someone handed me a towel with a wink when I forgot mine (you can rent one if you need). My skin still smelled faintly of minerals hours later on the drive back to Reykjavik, hair damp and heart kind of full in that way travel sometimes sneaks up on you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Snowmobiling and Secret Lagoon visit

• Pick up from Reykjavik hotel
• Drive through Geysir hot spring area
• Arrive at Langjökull Glacier
• Gear up with winter overalls and helmets
• Receive snowmobile safety briefing
• Snowmobile across glacier
• Stop for photos and driver switch
• Drive to South Iceland restaurant
• Have lunch
• Visit Secret Lagoon hot spring
• Soak in natural thermal spring
• Return to Reykjavik by super truck

Top questions

How long is the snowmobiling part of this tour?

The snowmobiling experience on Langjokull glacier lasts about one hour, including a stop for photos or driver swaps.

Is lunch included during the day trip from Reykjavik?

Yes, lunch is included at a local restaurant near Flúðir after snowmobiling.

Do I need to bring my own bathing suit for the Secret Lagoon?

You should bring your own bathing suit for the Secret Lagoon visit, but you can rent one there if needed.

Are towels provided at the Secret Lagoon?

A towel is included as part of your tour package for use at the Secret Lagoon.

What age do children need to be to join this tour?

The minimum age is 6 years old; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Can anyone drive a snowmobile on Langjokull glacier?

You need a valid driver’s license to drive a snowmobile; otherwise you can ride as a passenger.

How many people are in each vehicle during this small group tour?

No more than ten people are placed in each super jeep for comfort and space.

Is hotel pickup included from anywhere in Reykjavik?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off within Reykjavik are included in your booking.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavik in a super jeep with free wifi onboard, all necessary snowmobiling gear (helmet, overalls, gloves, hat), professional guide throughout, an hour-long guided snowmobile ride on Langjokull glacier with time for photos or switching drivers, lunch at a local restaurant near Flúðir, admission ticket to the Secret Lagoon hot spring plus use of a towel before heading back to town together.