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Snæfellsjökull Glacier Snow-cat Tour

3 hours West IcelandGlacier Paradise Free cancellation on most tours

Snæfellsjökull Glacier Snow-cat Tour

Snæfellsjökull Glacier Snow-cat Tour is a 3 hours experience run by Glacier Paradise in West Iceland, from 18.000 ISK per person. Join us on a fantastic snow-cat sightseeing tour of Snæfellsjökull. We start the tour from Arnarstapi, located very close to Snæfellsjökull.

18.000 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
3 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Pickup
Not included
Region
West Iceland
Travel by
Bus
Operator
Glacier Paradise

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.

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Where it starts

Arnarstapi, Iceland

Meeting point: Starting Point in Arnarstapi , Arnarstapi, Arnarstapi

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is Snæfellsjökull Glacier Snow-cat Tour?
The tour runs about 3 hours .
When does Snæfellsjökull Glacier Snow-cat Tour operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 18.000 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
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