Snowmobile tour from Akureyri

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Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

2 hours

Price from

40.250 ISK

Guided mountain snowmobiling near Akureyri. Choose a one- or two-hour ride, with solo and double-rider options; the route depends on snow conditions.

Snowmobiling in the mountains above Akureyri

Explore the winter landscape with a local guide on a one- or two-hour snowmobile ride. Your route is chosen for the snow, weather and access conditions on the day. We welcome up to 12 guests, subject to a maximum of six guest snowmobiles.

Choose your ride

Morning, two-hour ride: pickup in Akureyri or meeting by the Forest Baths at 10:00; aim to start riding around 10:30.
Afternoon, one-hour ride: pickup in Akureyri or meeting by the Forest Baths at 14:00; aim to start riding around 14:30.

These are riding times. Transfers, equipment fitting and the safety briefing are additional. Riding starts are approximate and may move with conditions and preparation. Follow the time and location in your latest confirmed joining instructions.

Solo or shared snowmobile

Select one Driver for each snowmobile, then add one Passenger for the second guest sharing that machine. Choose one Driver and no Passenger for a solo ride. Three guests sharing use two Drivers and one Passenger: one shared machine and one solo machine. Different bookings never share a machine.

The one-hour ride costs ISK 40,250 for a solo machine or ISK 69,000 for two guests sharing. The two-hour ride costs ISK 63,250 for a solo machine or ISK 96,600 for two guests sharing. The calculator shows the driver/machine price plus its passenger supplement.

Who can join?

Passengers must be aged 6 or over. Every driver must be at least 17 and hold and present a valid original driving licence, including anyone who takes a turn driving. Steering with a passenger can be harder for beginners, so we recommend solo riding for first-timers. The combined weight of two guests sharing must not exceed 180 kg (390 lbs); guests above this combined limit must book separate machines.

Getting to the snow

Pickup and return transfer are included when selected. Guests with a car meet the guide by the Forest Baths at the time above and may follow the guide when conditions allow. If conditions prevent this, transfer with us from the Forest Baths is included.

We normally confirm joining instructions at least 48 hours before departure and will contact you if conditions require a later change. Advance booking is required. Operation depends on safe snow, weather and road conditions; tours cancelled by us are fully refunded.

Pickup and return transfer from your hotel/guesthouse. One or two hour guided snowmobile tour, safety helmets, gloves and overalls if needed.

Warm clothing!

Snowmobile tour from Akureyri — ride programme
Tour Itinerary
1. Meet Your Guide – Start your adventure by meeting your guide, who will help you find the right helmet and overalls to keep you warm and safe.
2. Safety and Operation Briefing – Before setting off, your guide will review important safety tips and demonstrate how to operate a snowmobile.
3. Snowmobile Ride – Once everyone is ready, we’ll go over the route and drive in a single formation at a comfortable speed. You’ll enjoy a 1-2 hour snowmobile ride, with planned stops to take in the breathtaking Icelandic mountain views.

The meeting point for this tour varies depending on snow conditions, we will send you a meeting place a few days before tour.

Snowmobiling in the beautiful area around Akureyri

A 100% charge applies if canceled within 60 days of the start time.
A 50% charge applies if canceled within 90 days of the start time.

Please note

Minimum passenger age: 6 years. Children may join as passengers; all drivers must be at least 17 years old and hold and present a valid original driving licence.

Operation depends on snow, weather and local conditions. Advance booking is required.

Guests with their own car meet the guide by the Forest Baths 30 minutes before the approximate riding start. When conditions allow, you may follow the guide in your own car. If conditions prevent this, transfer with us from the Forest Baths is included. Please follow your confirmed joining instructions.

We normally confirm your meeting point at least 48 hours before departure. Weather and local conditions may require a change closer to the tour; if this happens, we will contact you with updated instructions. Please follow the latest confirmed instructions. For bookings arranged within 48 hours of departure, please contact us to confirm your joining instructions before travelling to a meeting point.

Keep in mind that steering the snowmobile is significantly harder with a passenger on the back, so we recommend single rides for beginners.