2-Hour Snowmobile Tour in Akureyri with Black Lava and Snow Views

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Learn to snowmobile with expert guides
• 02 Ride through the incredible landscapes of North Iceland
• 03 Admire the striking contrast between black lava and pristine snow
• 04 Enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas on a guided snowmobile tour

Experience the exhilaration of snowmobiling through breathtaking mountain terrain near Akureyri. Suitable for all skill levels, this guided adventure begins with safety gear fitting and a full briefing on snowmobile operation and safe riding techniques. Travel in a single formation through the incredible landscapes of North Iceland, with time to admire the scenery along the way. The striking contrast between black lava and pristine snow makes this one-hour ride especially memorable.

Exploring the vast terrain of volcanoes and witnessing the stark contrast between black lava and pristine snow is an experience you won't forget.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Akureyri

Languages English, Icelandic, Swedish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Snowmobile Adventure from Akureyri

• You can either be picked up by your guide at your accommodation or meet directly at the camp. Upon arrival, your guide will help you find helmets and overalls in the right size.
• Your guide will then conduct a thorough safety briefing and provide instructions on how to drive and operate the snowmobile.
• Just before departure, your guide will review the route and explain how the group will ride in a single formation at a safe speed.
• After that, your guide will lead you on a one-hour snowmobile tour with a few stops to admire the landscape. Exploring the vast terrain of volcanoes and witnessing the stark contrast between black lava and pristine snow is an experience you won't forget.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Helmet
• Goggles
• Overalls
• Gloves
• Insurance

What's Not Included

• Shoes
• Food

What to bring

• Driver's license
• Warm shoes or boots
• Warm underlayers

Know before you go

• Important information: all drivers need to present a valid driver's license, and please note that the operation period is dependent on the season. Pre-booking is required. Keep in mind that steering the snowmobile is significantly harder with a passenger on the back, so single rides are recommended for beginners. A signed liability waiver is required prior to all tour departures. Your safety is our first priority, so the itinerary might be altered due to bad weather or road conditions, and we might have to cancel or reschedule the tour if weather or other conditions are not in our favor. All tours cancelled on our behalf are 100% refunded.
• Snowmobile tours can be affected by weather. Therefore, departure times can be flexible. Be prepared to receive notifications on the day prior to the tour regarding time changes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Vaðlaheiði, Island

Tour start

Vaðlaheiði, 606, Iceland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.