Snowmobiling Tour from Akureyri, Iceland

2 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 7 years-old and up
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From€213

Discover the magical winter wonderland of Iceland on this unique snowmobiling tour in Akureyri, suitable for beginners!

Akureyri is Iceland's second-largest urban area, situated along the picturesque Eyjafjörður Fjord. Despite its small size, it is often referred to as the 'Capital of the North.' This snowmobiling excursion from Akureyri takes place in the highlands above the town.

Your snowmobiling trip begins with pick-up from your chosen location in Akureyri (please specify when booking), or you can meet the guide directly at the starting point. A 1-hour or 2-hour adventure is available when booking. Upon arrival, you'll receive your equipment for the adventure, including a safety helmet, overalls and gloves. Then, the guide will take you through a safety briefing and instructions for operating the snowmobiles. You can choose to drive solo on the snowmobile, or share the vehicle between two participants, with one driver and one passenger. Once everyone is prepared, the snowmobiling in Akureyri begins!

Driving in a single-formation at a comfortable speed, you'll travel along the snowmobiling route in the highlands above Akureyri. Traversing the magical snowy terrain, you'll immerse yourself in Iceland's stunning winter wilderness. Along the way, you'll stop to take in the magnificent surrounding mountains. In northern Iceland, snowmobiling isn't just a mode of transport, it's a part of the lifestyle. This excursion allows you to connect with Iceland's nature and learn more about life in the remote Arctic. At the end of the experience, you'll be transferred back to your starting point in Akureyri.

Immerse yourself in authentic winter life in Iceland on this thrilling snowmobiling tour from Akureyri!

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Practical information

On this excursion, you'll depart from Akureyri and embark on a snowmobiling tour in the wilderness. You can choose a 1-hour or 2-hour tour when booking.

Course of events

- Pick-up from your chosen location in Akureyri (please specify when booking)

- Meet the guide

- Drive to the starting point in the highlands

- Receive snowmobiling equipment (helmet, overalls, gloves)

- Safety briefing and instructions

- The snowmobiling adventure begins!

- Snowmobile through the wilderness

- Stop for breaks

- Return to the starting point

- Return drive to the original pick-up point in Akureyri

Activity requirements

Snowmobile drivers must hold a valid driver's license. Please bring the physical copy with you on the day of the activity.

Children and those without a license can ride on the snowmobile as a passenger.

Special terms

For this excursion, you can choose from a Double Rider option (one driver and one passenger on the snowmobile) or a Solo Rider option (one person driving solo on the snowmobile). Please note that the Solo Rider option is recommended for beginners, as it is more difficult to steer and control the vehicle with a passenger.

Pick-up is included from your accommodation in Akureyri, please specify your location when booking. If you prefer to meet at the starting point in Akureyri, the exact location will be communicated a few days before the tour (it varies due to snow conditions).

Meeting point:
Pick-up from your accommodation in Akureyri (please specify when booking)
Spoken languages:English, Icelandic
Included
  • Guide
  • Transfers
  • Snowmobiling equipment
  • Overalls
  • Helmet
  • Gloves
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Winter boots
  • Woollen socks
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Driver's license

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