Iceland · Geological Wonders

Snæfellsjökull Glacier Snow-cat Tour

3 Hours Round trip from Arnarstapi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride a snow-cat on Snæfellsjökull glacier
02 Travel through a scenic mountain pass with wide views
03 Visit one of Iceland’s most famous glacier-capped volcanoes
04 Stop on the glacier for photos and short walks
05 Learn about the mountain linked to Jules Verne’s classic novel
06 Enjoy a 3-hour sightseeing experience in Snæfellsnes

Experience Snæfellsjökull from a unique perspective on this snow-cat sightseeing tour in West Iceland. Travel through a scenic mountain pass to the foot of the glacier, then board a snow-cat for a slow ascent onto one of Iceland’s most iconic glacier-capped volcanoes.

Rising 1446 meters above sea level, Snæfellsjökull is famed for its dramatic setting and its connection to Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth. Along the way, there are stops on the glacier for photos and time to take in the surroundings. This is a sightseeing experience rather than a glacier hike, and how high the tour can go depends on weather and glacier conditions.

Once at the foot of the glacier, our snow-cat takes you to the top of Snæfellsjökull glacier, or as close to it as we can get.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Snæfellsnes, Grundarfjordur

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Snæfellsjökull Snow-cat tour

This great tour takes about 3 hours. We take off from Grundarfjörður and drive to the root of the glacier, through a beautiful mountain pass offering great views over the surrounding area. Once at the foot of the glacier, our snow-cat takes you to the top of Snæfellsjökull glacier, or as close to it as we can get.
The glacier rises 1446 meters above sea level. The mountain is one of the most famous sites in Iceland, primarily due to Jules Verne’s novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth”, in which an entrance to a passage leading to the center of the earth is found on Snæfellsjökull. It is said that the glacier has a mystical power and is one of the energy points in the world.
We make a few stops on the glacier for travellers to walk around and take nice pictures but this is not a glacier hike. The views from the glacier depend on the weather conditions and visibility.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arnarstapi 2 cities · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Entrance to Snæfellsjökull National park
Snow-cat sightseeing tour on the glacier

Know before you go

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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