Snæfellsjökull Glacier Snow-cat Tour

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Join us on a fantastic snow-cat sightseeing tour of Snæfellsjökull. We start the tour from Arnarstapi, located very close to Snæfellsjökull.

Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Getting there
Bus
Group size
Up to 28
Book by
24 hours before
Cancellation
Free up to 48 h before

from

18.000 ISK

per adults

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Next departures

  • Sat 20 Mar · 10:00
  • Sun 21 Mar · 10:00
  • Mon 22 Mar · 10:00
  • Tue 23 Mar · 10:00

Runs: All year

  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
  • Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
  • No account needed

The Grapevine's take

Snæfellsjökull

All of Iceland's glaciers are magnificent, but Snæfellsjökull is something else. It glows. It beckons you to gaze upon its majesty, and at 1,446 m it crowns the tip of Snæfellsnes. You cannot say you have been to West Iceland unless you have basked in its glory, or better still gone up it. Tours of three to five hours take you to the highest accessible point in a snowcat, with the option of skiing back down; others put you on the ice on foot.

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Prices

Adults18.000 ISK
Kids under 6 years0 - 5 years5.000 ISK
Teenagers 6-16yrs10.000 ISK

Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.

About this tour

Join us on a fantastic snow-cat sightseeing tour of Snæfellsjökull. 

We start the tour from Arnarstapi, located very close to Snæfellsjökull. To reach the foot of the glacier, we drive on a bumpy mountain pass along the glacier itself that offers fantastic views of the glacier ad the surrounding area. 
If you have a 4x4 car, you can also choose to follow us with your own vehicle. In that case, we will still meet you in Arnarstapi, but you can follow our bus in your car. 

Once at the foot of the glacier, we climb aboard our snowcat to start our slow ascent to the top of Snæfellsjökull. 

Snæfellsjökull rises 1446 meters above sea level and it is mostly famous because it is here that Jules Verne set a passage leading to the center of the Earth in his well-known Journey to the Center of the Earth. The mountain is believed to have some special energy and it is considered one of the Earth's seven sources of spiritual energy. Whether you believe this or not, our sightseeing snow-cat tour will give you a chance to see this spectacular glacier from up close, for an unforgettable experience. 

Please keep in mind this is not a glacier hike but mostly a sightseeing tour during which you will be on a bus and on a snow-cat. 

The views from the glacier and how high up we will go will depend on the weather and glacier conditions. 

Please wear warm waterproof clothes as we will be spending some time on a glacier so it can get quite cold even in the summer. 

The tour ends back in Arnarstapi. 



What's included

Entrance to Snæfellsjökull National park 

Snow-cat sightseeing tour on the glacier

What to bring

Warm and waterproof clothes and shoes
Hat and gloves

Good to know

Please note this is not a glacier hike. You will have some time on the glacier but most of the time will be spent on the bus and snow-cat. 

Reaching the top of the glacier depends on the ice conditions on the glaciers and the absence/presence of crevasses. Keep in mind that safety always comes first.

Whether you choose the regular tour or you want to follow us with your own vehicle, the meeting and starting point is always in Arnarstapi.

Where it starts

Starting Point in ArnarstapiArnarstapi

Map of Starting Point in ArnarstapiOpen in Google Maps

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour.

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Questions

How long is Snæfellsjökull Glacier Snow?
About 3 hours.
How much does Snæfellsjökull Glacier Snow cost?
From 18.000 ISK. Adults: 18.000 ISK. Kids under 6 years (0 - 5 years): 5.000 ISK. Teenagers 6-16yrs: 10.000 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
Where does it start?
There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Starting Point in Arnarstapi, Arnarstapi. Most people drive there themselves.
When does it run?
All year round. Departures are listed for the next twelve months.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before the tour starts.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it easy.

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