Snowmobile Tour on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier near Vík i Myrdal

3 hrs
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Join this unforgettable guided snowmobile tour near Vík i Myrdal for an exciting winter adventure on the remarkable Mýrdalsjökull Glacier!

Vík í Mýrdal is a picturesque village located on the southern coast of Iceland. On this snowmobile excursion near Vík í Mýrdal, you'll explore Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, one of Iceland's largest glaciers situated just north of the village.

The snowmobile adventure on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier begins at the base camp in Vík, where you'll meet your experienced guide. You'll start with a short drive in a glacier truck to reach the roots of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. Upon arrival at the glacier base, you'll receive the equipment (overalls, balaclava and helmet) and get set up on the snowmobile. You can either share the vehicle between two, with one driver and one passenger, or ride as a solo driver. No previous experience is required, the guide will go through a safety briefing and driving instructions.

Then, the snowmobiling on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier begins! Following the guide, you'll set off driving along the icy landscapes of this magnificent glacier. Mýrdalsjökull sits atop Katla, one of Iceland's most powerful and active subglacial volcanoes. It is the fourth-largest glacier in the country, covering a distance of 595 square kilometres. During the snowmobile tour on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, you'll explore this massive ice cap and learn more about its impact on the environment. At the end of the exhilarating snowmobile ride, you'll return to the starting point in Vík.

Experience the thrill of driving on top of the stunning Mýrdalsjökull Glacier on this snowmobile tour near Vík í Mýrdal!

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Practical information

For this excursion, you'll embark on an enjoyable snowmobile ride on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier near Vík í Mýrdal.

Course of events

- Please arrive at the starting point in Vík 30 minutes before the activity start time

- Meet the guide

- Drive in a glacier truck to the base at Mýrdalsjökull Glacier

- Receive the equipment (overalls, balaclava, helmet)

- Safety briefing and driving instructions

- The snowmobiling adventure begins!

- Drive on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier (approximately 1 hour)

- Return to the glacier base

- Return drive to the original starting point in Vík

Activity requirements

Snowmobile drivers must be at least 17 years old and hold a valid car driver's license. Please bring the physical copy with you on the day of the activity.

Children or those without a licence will ride on the vehicle as a passenger.

Special terms

For this tour, you can choose to share the snowmobile between two participants, with one driver and one passenger and the chance to switch during the excursion, or drive as a single rider (mandatory for groups with odd numbers).

Meeting point:
Icelandic Mountain Guides Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp, Ytri Sólheimar, 871 Vík, Iceland
Spoken languages:Icelandic, English
Included
  • Guide
  • Snowmobile equipment
  • Helmet
  • Overalls
  • Balaclava
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Wind/rainproof jacket
  • Winter boots
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Water
  • Driver's license

Reviews

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4.7/5

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Sean P., Netherlands — 24/02/2023
5/5
Perfect combination of adventure and enjoying the mountain. We had perfect weather and a great guide.
Howard C., United Kingdom — 10/04/2022
3/5
It was fun but very limited by the appalling visibility.
Michele C., Italy — 18/01/2024
5/5
Great experience!
Keith T., Malta — 05/01/2024
5/5
The activity was fantastic from start to finish
Alette T., Netherlands — 16/03/2020
5/5
Great experience, lovely people, nice view!

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