SNOWMOBILE AND TUNNEL TOUR ON THE GLACIER
-COMPLETE EXCURSION OF THE LANGJÖKULL GLACIER
Adventure on Langjökull Glacier
This combined excursion offers you the opportunity of the complete experience of the Langjökull Glacier. We will pick you up in Húsafell and from there we will explore the glacier to its end on our snowmobiles. You will also get to discover the famous ice tunnel from within. And to top it off, we will visit the Hraunfossar and Deildartunguhver Waterfalls, where the most powerful thermal spring in Europe is located.
The Langjökull Glacier is the second largest glacier in Iceland and the closest to Reykjavík, the capital of the country. After a thrilling and adrenaline filled ride over the frozen landscape of the glacier on the snowmobiles, you will find yourself immediately calmed and silenced due to the sudden shift of the environment upon entering the icy tunnel. This combination is one which everyone visiting Iceland should experience.
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DETAILS OF THE EXCURSION
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Level of difficulty: Easy (1 of 5)
Duration of tour: 3-4 hours including transportation
Place of tour: Langjökull Glacier
Included in the price: Pick up in Húsafell, transportation according to the itinerary, 1 hour snowmobiling (2 people/snowmobile), necessary equipment for snowmobiling, certified guide with English. (If you wish to be alone on the snowmobile, please mark, “single rider”)
Crampons for the tunnel, local IVA
Date(s) of departure: everyday, please consult the reservation panel, times depend on reservations
Pick-up point: Húsafell, 2 hours from Reykjavík. To arrive, take Highway 1 until Borgarnes and then Highway 50 to Highway 518 until you reach Húsafell
What To bring: No matter the time of year, please dress appropriately for the weather in Iceland. This includes thick, waterproof clothing such as jackets, pants, shoes/boots, thick gloves and hats, sunglasses and a camera.
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SNOWMOBILE AND TUNNEL TOUR ON THE GLACIER
“Snowmobile and Tunnel Tour on the Glacier” is the best way to explore the Langjökull Glacier. Upon following the driving directions (from Reykjavík: Highway 1 through Borgarnes to Highway 50 to Highway 518 till Húsafell for a total of 2 hours), we will head north towards the glacier. Once we have reached the base camp of the glacier, our guide will give instructions for operating the snowmobile and then we are off on a unique experience through a world of ice. We will explore the glacier to the fullest possible extent and enjoy the unforgettable landscapes that will surround us until we reach the ice tunnel. After dismounting from the snowmobiles we will begin to explore the interior of the tunnel, passing through a total of 300 meters of passageways in order to glimpse the most amazing colors of blue that are hidden away at the far reaches of the glacier, within the multitude of tunnels.
Important note: All of the activities on the glacier happen according to the full and complete responsibility of the clients. ISLANDICA s.r.o. does not take responsibility for any incidents that occur involving the participants while on the excursion. Any action taken by the participants, is at their own risk and ISLANDICA s.r.o. is not liable for any harm, damage or injuries experienced by the participants. By signing up for and making a reservation for this or any other tour, excursion or outing with ISLANDICA s.r.o. the participants accept these conditions. It is possible that the participants will be asked to sign a waiver to ensure understanding of these conditions, declaring that he or she is conscious of the inherent risks that come with these activities. Code ITG. ID729