3 days winter tour: Highland snowmobile and adventure tour in Iceland, overnight at a hut or chalet in the Icelandic highlands or countryside. Also includes glacier hiking and ice climbing on the Sólheimajökull on Iceland’s South Coast. Trip difficulty: 4 out of 5 possible ,
rated: Demanding. -Activities included:
The Highland Explorer is our ultimate snowmobile adventure, on it we will blaze a trail through the untouched snows of the Icelandic outback and in the spirit of true explorers we will go where ever conditions are best each time.
Our snowmobile guides have vast and intimate knowledge about the glaciers and central highland area and will custom make your two-day snowmobile tour the night before it starts, taking into account snow -, weather – and road conditions.
Starting from the snowline on the outskirts of the highlands our possible destinations include the scenic sites of Hveravellir , Kerlingafjöll, Landmannalaugar, Hólaskógur, Grímsfjall and many others. No matter where we go and where the first night is spent, our highland adventure culminates in a great BBQ with flame grilled Icelandic lamb and all the trimmings. And if we are lucky… a relaxing bath in a natural warm pool and if you are even more lucky… you can lean back and enjoy the Northern Lights dancing in the starlit sky (January - April).
We will also visit the South Coast with its famous Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, black sand beaches and Sólheimajökull outlet glacier. On the latter we will walk up to and go for a crampon walk on the ancient ice and learn about the effects of global warming on the Icelandic glaciers.
For those who dare get the chance to try out some ice climbing safely attached to a top rope. This tour is our crown duel – a fantastic Icelandic winter adventure.
Details: Price 189.990 ISK per person. Guaranteed departures for minimum 2 persons everyday from the 1st of January - 1st of June. Please note: for Christmas and New Years we have different availability for the 24th-26th of December and 31st of December - 1st of January. Please contact our office for further information or click here for our holiday schedule. Out of time? We also offer a full day snowmobile tour, click here to find our more about the Winter Kingdom. Available: 1st of January to 1st of June.
Guaranteed departures: Every day at 9:00am.
Minimum: 2 persons.
Maximum: 20 persons.
Includes: Pick up from accommodation, two-day snowmobile tour “a la carte” in the Icelandic Highlands, glacier hiking, ice climbing, mountain and snowmobile guide and all necessary equipment to sleep in a mountain hut including sleeping bag.
Note: includes a one nights stay on day 1, book your accommodation in Reykjavík on day 2.
Food included: Day one: packed lunch and dinner. Day two: Breakfast, packed lunch and local dinner. Day three: packed lunch.
Bring with you: Very very warm outdoor clothing, down jacket, waterproof jacket and pants. Bring some warm, waterproof gloves, warm, woolen socks (two pairs), warm wool or fleece sweater and warm, woolen undergarments. Don’t bring any cotton clothing; wool or fleece clothing is required for this trip. Dress like you are going to the North Pole! Also bring a swimsuit (should we stay somewhere close to a hot spring), towel and necessary toiletries. Good, waterproof, sturdy hiking shoes are necessary and can be rented.
Age limit: 18 years.
Duration of trip: 3 days there of 2 days snowmobling and one day glacier hiking & ice climbing (our trip Blue Ice).
Click here for details on our cancellation policy. Disclaimer: All winter, snowmobile, glacier and off-road trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants may have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary with short notice and after your tour starts according to weather outlook and road/snow/glacier conditions. We will do this with your safety in mind.