Snowmobiling · Mývatn
How to choose
In Mývatn, three snowmobile excursions run from November to March, all operated by Geo Travel with prices between 203 € and 221 €. Durations span from 1.5h to 2.5h. If you want daytime riding, the 1.5-hour tour around Lake Mývatn costs 220 € and is rated “Everybody welcome”. For an evening experience, two outings focus on northern lights: a 2-hour excursion at 221 € (rated “Everybody welcome”) and a 2.5-hour tour at 203 €. Both 220 € and 221 € tours offer guiding in English and Icelandic. Pick the 1.5-hour daytime outing if you prefer a shorter trip by the lake, or the 2.5-hour excursion for the lowest price and longest outing under the night sky.
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Frequently asked questions
When can you book snowmobiling in Mývatn?
Outings run from November to March across all available options.
How long do the snowmobile tours last?
Excursions last between 1.5h and 2.5h, depending on the itinerary chosen.
What is the physical level required?
Two tours are rated “Everybody welcome”, making them suitable for beginners.
What languages are available for guided tours?
Guide services are provided in English and Icelandic on two outings with Geo Travel.
Where do snowmobile tours depart from?
For two of the tours with Geo Travel, departure is either by pick up from select locations or at the Snowmobile Mývatn Base, Hella, Mývatn.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.8 °C | 81.1 mm | Good |
| February | -4 °C | 58.7 mm | Peak |
| March | -3.7 °C | 75.4 mm | Peak |
| April | -0.5 °C | 62.1 mm | Possible |
| May | 3.3 °C | 44.8 mm | Off season |
| June | 8.6 °C | 74.3 mm | Off season |
| July | 11.9 °C | 71.9 mm | Off season |
| August | 10 °C | 103.3 mm | Off season |
| September | 7.1 °C | 106.1 mm | Off season |
| October | 1.2 °C | 113.9 mm | Poor |
| November | -3.3 °C | 94.3 mm | Good |
| December | -3.7 °C | 66.3 mm | Good |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear warm base layers, insulated trousers, waterproof winter boots, gloves, and a hat.
Getting there
Head to Snowmobile Mývatn Base, Hella, Mývatn, 660, Iceland or check your booking for pick-up arrangements at select locations.
See also
Other activities in Mývatn
Updated September 2026