Eyjafjallajökull Snowmobiling Tour

An Eyjafjallajökull snowmobiling tour that takes you up South Iceland's famous glacier by super jeep, then onto the ice itself on a snowmobile. Clear days bring wide views over the south coast and out to the Westman Islands.

• Snowmobile on Eyjafjallajökull, the glacier known worldwide for its 2010 eruption
• A super jeep ride up and down the mountain included
• 360-degree views over South Iceland on a clear day
• Groups can swap who drives during the stops
• Meets close to Seljalandsfoss waterfall

Your day, stop by stop

1Brú Base Camp meeting pointMeet your guide near Seljalandsfoss on the south coast.

You meet your guide at the base camp near Seljalandsfoss on the south coast, check in, and are fitted with a helmet, insulated suit and balaclava before the Super Jeep ride up the mountain. If you arrive early, Seljalandsfoss is a short drive away.

2Super Jeep ride up the mountainA steep, bumpy ride up onto the glacier.

The ascent takes around 35 minutes on a steep, bumpy track and is part of the adventure in itself, with some travellers finding it more intense than the snowmobiling. It is not recommended for anyone with back problems.

Time here · about 35 minutes each way

3Snowmobiling on the glacierAround an hour riding a snowmobile across the ice.

About an hour riding in a group behind your guide, with stops along the way so pairs can swap who drives. On a clear day you can see wide views over the south coast and the Westman Islands. Passengers must be at least 6, and drivers 17 or older with a licence.

Time here · about 1 hourAge · minimum 6 as a passenger, 17+ with a licence to drive

4Super Jeep ride back downReturn down the mountain to Brú Base Camp.

You return down the mountain in the Super Jeep, about 35 minutes, back to the meeting point near Seljalandsfoss. If your pick-up was arranged from Hvolsvöllur, that is where you are dropped back.

About the Eyjafjallajökull snowmobile tour

Eyjafjallajökull became known worldwide after its 2010 eruption grounded flights across Europe, and this tour gets you onto the glacier itself. From the Brú Base Camp meeting point near Seljalandsfoss, a super jeep takes you up the mountain, a steep and bumpy ride some guests find more intense than the snowmobiling that follows.

Once on the ice, you get around an hour on the snowmobile, riding in a group with your guide. Two people can usually share a machine and take turns driving during the stops. On a clear day, the views stretch across South Iceland, out towards the Westman Islands and over the highlands.

This is a winter activity, running from November to June depending on snow cover, and it needs reasonable fitness: the super jeep ascent is rough, and riding a snowmobile is more physical than it looks. It's not recommended for anyone with back problems. Drivers must be at least 17 with a valid licence, though younger children can ride as passengers.

• Drop-off in Hella or Hvolsvöllur
• Pick-up in Hella or Hvolsvöllur
• Private tour upgrade
• Pick-up in Selfoss or Vík (minimum two people)
• Drop-off in Selfoss or Vík (minimum two people)

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