Private Golden Circle with Snowmobile Ride from Reykjavik
Operated by VAREN Iceland
About this experience
Iceland's Golden Circle is one of the great road trips of the world: tectonic rifts, erupting geysers, thundering waterfalls and a volcanic crater that looks like it belongs in a painting. This day takes you higher too, onto the ice of Langjökull glacier by snowmobile.
This is a fully private tour. Your group of up to 8 guests gets a dedicated driver-guide and a vehicle that belongs entirely to you for the day. No fixed pace, no waiting for other passengers, no compromises. If you want to stay longer at Gullfoss because the light is perfect, you stay. If you want to watch Strokkur erupt one more time, you watch. The day is yours.
You'll step into the rift valley at Þingvellir, walking between the North American and Eurasian plates. On the way to Haukadalur, we stop to say hello to Icelandic horses, then you watch Strokkur explode skyward and feel the mist of Gullfoss.
From Gullfoss, a glacier truck takes you up to Langjökull. After a safety briefing and warm gear, you ride a snowmobile across the ice cap, with wide views over the highlands on a clear day. On the way home, we stop at Kerið, where red volcanic slopes wrap around a still blue lake.
Throughout the day your driver-guide is right there, sharing stories, small legends and practical tips, with deep knowledge of Iceland's history, culture and landscape at every stop. They answer questions, give context and make sure your group gets the most out of every moment, so you don't just see the Golden Circle, you feel why people fall in love with this place.
Full details of each stop are in the itinerary. Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the Capital Area, including the cruise terminals, is included. Snowmobile tickets are not included and can be added when you book. The order of stops may be adjusted on the day due to weather or road conditions.
Choose a Private Sedan for 1-3 guests or a Private Van for up to 8 guests. One price per vehicle, not per person.
Experience the best of Iceland on this Private Golden Circle & Snowmobile Experience. Your day begins with a convenient pickup from your Reykjavik hotel in a comfortable private vehicle with a professional driver guide. Travel at your own pace as you explore Iceland’s iconic sights along the Golden Circle route, including Thingvellir National Park, Oxarafoss Waterfall (weather permitting), Bruarfoss Waterfall (optional), Geysir Geothermal Area, the powerful Gullfoss Waterfall and the Kerid Crater.
The highlight of the tour is a 1-hour snowmobiling adventure on a glacier. Please note that a valid driver’s license is required to operate the snowmobile, and tickets and equipment are not included but we will help you book it. After an unforgettable day of sightseeing and adventure, relax on the scenic drive back to Reykjavik, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or accommodation, ending your private tour.
Highlights
- Family Fun
- Nature & Scenery
- Private & Exclusive
- Waterfalls
Places you may visit
What's included
- Private Golden Circle tour with snowmobiling, just for your group
- Friendly English-speaking local driver-guide
- Private Sedan or Private Van for the whole day
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or cruise terminal
- Time for the snowmobile tour while your driver-guide waits at Gullfoss
- Help with your luggage and gear
- Bottled water
- USB charging on board
- Kerið Crater entrance fee
- Child seats, free of charge (add them when you book)
- All parking fees and local taxes
Good to know
- Warm, waterproof clothes and comfortable shoes. Sunglasses help on the glacier.
- You will receive your booking confirmation right after you book.
- Please count everyone in your group, including children and infants, as everyone needs their own seat.
- We pick up and drop off at any accommodation in the Capital Area and at the cruise terminals in Reykjavík and Hafnarfjörður. Staying somewhere else? Send us a message before you book and we will gladly help.
- Arriving by cruise ship? We plan the start time and the route around your ship's schedule, so you are back at the port well before all-aboard time.
- Snowmobile tickets are not included in the tour price, and you can add them when you book: adults (18+), teenagers (12-17) and children (6-11). Prices are per person and include the glacier transfer from Gullfoss, a guide and all the warm gear.
- Snowmobiles are shared by two riders. If you would like your own snowmobile, add the single rider supplement for each guest who wants to ride alone.
- A valid driver's licence is needed to drive a snowmobile. Guests without one ride as passengers.
- Children ride as passengers, and each child must be with an adult (one child per adult).
- The glacier tour depends on the weather, and the operator may change or cancel it for safety. If that happens, we will let you know and plan the rest of the day with you.
- This tour involves easy walks on uneven natural paths, so it is not suitable for guests with serious mobility limitations. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children aged 6 and over are welcome. Parents or guardians look after their children during the tour.
Meeting point
Reykjavík
Reykjavík, Iceland
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Tour operator
Operated by
VAREN Iceland
Questions & answers
How long is the tour?
11 hours
Where does the tour start?
Reykjavík, Reykjavík
Is hotel pickup available?
Yes — hotel pickup is required for this tour.
Is there a minimum age?
Participants must be at least 6 years old.
How large is the group?
Maximum 8 people per booking.
Book this experience
Real-time availability and pricing — book directly, no extra steps.
From
171,000 ISK
per person
Select a date
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Tour operator
VAREN Iceland
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- Icelandic company — GoIceTravel is based in Iceland
- Booking by TourDesk — Booking handled through TourDesk
- TourDesk Best Price Guarantee — Found the same tour cheaper from the same operator within 72 hours of booking? TourDesk may refund the price difference, subject to their guarantee terms.
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