Golden Circle & West Iceland
Langjökull
The most flexible choice for Reykjavík stays and Golden Circle itineraries. Choose a ride from Gullfoss or Geysir, a Reykjavík pickup tour, or a Húsafell ice-tunnel combination.
Which glacier fits your trip?
Four glacier destinations and one winter landscape safari. Match the location to your route before choosing a tour.
South Coast near Vík
Mýrdalsjökull
A natural itinerary match for travelers staying around Vík or driving the South Coast. The glacier covers Katla volcano, with sweeping coastal views on clear days.
South Coast from Brú
Eyjafjallajökull
A separate glacier adventure starting near Hvolsvöllur. This is a scenic winter and spring option with coastal panoramas and possible views of the Westman Islands.
Southeast near Jökulsárlón & Höfn
Vatnajökull
The strongest geographic fit for visitors already exploring the glacier lagoon and southeast Iceland. Book it around your Ring Road itinerary.
North Iceland · Winter landscape
Mývatn
A compact winter snowmobile safari through North Iceland’s volcanic surroundings. This is a snow-covered lake landscape experience rather than a glacier tour.
Compare the locations
| Location | Best itinerary fit | Starting point | Season to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langjökull | Reykjavík without a rental car; self-drive Golden Circle trips; ice tunnel combinations. | Gullfoss, Geysir and Skjól serve the eastern side. Húsafell serves the western side. These meeting points are not interchangeable. | Standard snowmobile products are offered across the year; particular cave and performance rides have shorter seasons. |
| Mýrdalsjökull | South Coast road trips; staying in Vík; adding glacier riding near Skógafoss. | The listed base is Ytri-Sólheimar, about 25 km west of Vík. A ‘Vík’ listing does not mean the tour meets in the village. | The operator describes glacier snowmobiling in summer as well as winter, subject to conditions. |
| Eyjafjallajökull | South Coast visitors based around Hvolsvöllur; first-time riders seeking a scenic glacier trip. | Meet at Southcoast Adventure’s Brú Base Camp on Road 249. This is not the Mýrdalsjökull base near Vík. | The standard operator tour advertises November 1 to June 15, with departures subject to conditions. |
| Vatnajökull | Ring Road trips; travelers overnighting near Jökulsárlón or Höfn. | Glacier Journey’s summer base is beside Hotel Smyrlabjörg, 34 km east of Jökulsárlón. The listed 3-hour activity excludes your drive to the base. | Glacier Journey advertises March to October, with the start of the season depending on road and weather conditions. |
| Mývatn | North Iceland winter stays; visitors wanting a shorter outing with less transfer time. | Viator lists Geo Travel’s Hella farm base near Reykjahlíð. April and May may use another starting point, so check the issued ticket. | The operator advertises November to May when snow is sufficient. The route depends on snow, lake and weather conditions. |