Can I drive with a guide?
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We encourage everybody to drive their  own snowmobile . However, if you don’t have the license or feel more comfortable driving with a guide you can r...
What should I bring on a super truck tour?
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Our trucks have all the  comfort  needed to enjoy a tour in the  Highlands . However, we recommend taking with you the following things: Comfortable a...
At what time should I be ready to go?
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The best time to get to the meeting point is  15 minutes before departure . If you get on time, we can check you in and stick to the schedule. If you ...
Is it safe to snowmobile on a glacier?
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Snowmobiling  entails a  risk  itself. You are operating a fuel engine moving vehicle and, as if you were driving a car, it is  impossible to assure n...
What kind of facilities do you have in the base camp?
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We have a  cabin  to provide you with all the equipment you need and  restrooms . There’s  no cafe  or any place where you can buy something to eat or...
Is it possible to go on a multi-day tour?
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Yes . We offer  personalized options  and  multi-day tours  are one of them.  Drop us a line  and we can  organize everything for you .
What route are we going to follow when snowmobiling?
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In  winter  the whole area is  covered by snow  and the guide determines the best way to go. Our guides decide  the route to take  depending on the  s...
How fast does the tour go?
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The  speed  of the tour depends on the  skills of the group  and the  snow  and  weather conditions . We will always try to  adapt our speed  to the g...
Is it possible to have a private personalized tour?
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Yes . We can  personalize  every kind of tour making it  private . We can offer from  single private tours , to  longer tours  or even  multi day snow...
Do I have to make a reservation or can I just show up?
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Yes . Reservations are required for guaranteed spots on all tours. Reservations help us determine the number of guides we need to ensure that our grou...
Is there a weight limit for the snowmobiles?
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Total maximum weight of the passengers on the snowmobiles is about 230kg/500lbs .
Can I bring my backpack with me when snowmobiling?
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Yes you can! However, the snowmobilis  don’t have a designed area  to place the backpacks and it can get a little bit  uncomfortable . We will recomme...
Is experience required?
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It  doesn’t require experience  to be on most of our  snowmobiling tours . Our guides will  teach you  everything you need to know to operate a snowmo...
How many guides go on each tour?
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The number of guides depends on the  amount of snowmobiles  and  weather conditions . On average we try to have  one guide per 8 snowmobiles . This nu...
Where exactly do we meet our driver at Gullfoss Cafe for the tour Meet us at Gullfoss?
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You will meet the driver at the upper parking lot, right outside Gullfoss Cafe. Your driver will be wearing clothes with our logo on it and he will al...
Do I get to drive a snowmobile on my own?
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In order to drive a snowmobile it is compulsory to have a  valid driver’s license . Our snowmobiles fit  two people  and our tours have a stop in the ...
How long does it take to drive up to the base camp?
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We are driving in the  Highlands  and you never know what to expect. The estimated time is around  1 hour . However, it always depends on the  weather...
How should I operate a snowmobile?
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Here you can find instructions on how to operate a snowmobile as downloadable PDF’s. Our guides will also instruct you verbally and visually before th...
How many people go on each tour?
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We try to keep  small groups  to offer a  personalized experience . The number of snowmobiles per tour depends on the number of bookings. We always tr...
What equipment do you provide?
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Depending on the season of the year it is better to come prepared. We provide an  overall ,  gloves ,  shoe covers , a  buff  and a  helmet  as shown ...
How much time are we going to be snowmobiling?
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Our regular snowmobile tours last  1 hour . We divide this period in  20-25 minutes driving , a  10ish minute stop  and another  20-25 minutes driving...
Is there an age limit for the tours?
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The age limit for snowmobile tours is  6 years old . The age limit to  operate  a snowmobile is  18 years old , and a fully valid  driver’s license  i...
Where does the snowmobile tour take place?
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Our snowmobile tours take place in  Langjökull glacier . We have  3 different base camps  we use depending on the amount of snow and ice. Our main bas...
Do you offer snowmobile tours all year around?
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Yes . We use the snow in  winter  to  snowmobile on the glacier  and its surroundings.  In  summer , when the snow melts, we create safe  ice roads  o...
Can I take my phone / camera / drone with me on the tour?
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You are allowed to take these things on the tour but we are only going to make a  10 minutes stop  where you are going to be able to use them.  We  do...
What is the minimum age and restrictions to go on a super truck tour?
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The minimum age is  6 years old  to go on the tours. We don’t recommend people with  back injuries  or  pregnant women  to come on the tours because i...
Are there seatbelts in the trucks?
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Yes . All our trucks have seatbelts and it’s  compulsory  to use them. You will be driving through  snowy and bumpy areas  and seatbelts are more impo...
What is "The Golden Circle" exactly?
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The Golden Circle is a  300km long  tourist route that loops from Reykjavik into the  center of Iceland  and then back. It covers  Þingvellir National...
My pickup is late, what should I do?
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It takes us around  30 minutes  to pick up everybody. We never know if you are going to be the first pick up location or the last. We call for your  p...
Is it possible to pay in cash?
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No . We only accept bookings paid in advance. If  cash  is your  only possibility , you can  reach us  and we will evaluate the situation.
How is the refund process? Who should I contact?
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If you booked through  our website  we will  contact you  straight to give you the  refund . If you booked through a  hotel  or a  reseller (viator, g...
My tour was delayed, the duration was too long, etc.
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If the tour departure is delayed by approx. 30 minutes you can cancel the tour for a full refund. We can also find another tour time and/or date if th...
Do I need to purchase some extra insurance?
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We recommend that you purchase extensive travel insurance when traveling in Iceland. The snowmobiles of Mountaineers are insured with TM under a compu...
Do I need to tip my guide?
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Tips are not mandatory in Iceland and there’s not a tip culture in the country. However, if you think your guide did a great job, you can always thank...
Am I allowed to smoke during the tours?
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It is forbidden to smoke inside of the bus, while driving a snowmobile or inside of any of our facilities. You are allowed to smoke during the stops a...
Am I allowed to drink alcohol during the tours?
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It is strictly forbidden to drink alcohol before or during our snowmobile tours. You are allowed to drink a sensitive amount of alcohol in the stops ...
Is it safe to drive to Gullfoss, the meeting point?
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The road to Gullfoss is a well maintained pavement road. However in winter it tends to get full of snow and ice and sometimes it is closed. Even if it...
What happens to my personal items (phone, backpack, etc.)?
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Your personal items are your responsibility. You are allowed to take your stuff with you on the tours although it is not recommended to take a backpac...
What can I expect on an adventure tour to the Icelandic highlands?
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This is an adventure tour to Iceland’s second largest glacier. Keep your eyes open, look out the window, breathe in the glacial air and enjoy every mo...
How do I book a private tour?
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A private tour is a personalized experience that you model with us to your taste. That’s why we need you to contact us and we can customize it to fit ...
Is it possible to get a private experience?
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Yes. We offer every kind of experience for private groups and companies. We are also experts helping in movie projects, ads filming and any kind of pr...
How do I prepare myself for the weather?
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Even with the best of the forecasts you should never give anything for granted. Dress with comfortable clothes and waterproof boots or shoes. Have wit...
What are the weather conditions in Iceland?
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It is important to understand that in Iceland you can experience all four seasons in less than one day. It is vital to wear comfortable and appropriat...
What language will my guide speak during the tour?
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All our tours are guided in English. However, if you prefer, we can set up a different tour in a different language. You can contact us here and we wi...
Hello, I wish to book 2 x snowmobiles for 4 adults. Since 2 people share a snowmobile, do I book for 2 or 4 adults?
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If your group has 4 adults and you want 2 x snowmobiles you should book for 4 adults
Hello, we have more children than adults in your group. Can we participate in snowmobile activity?
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You can only participate if you purchase extra snowmobile staff to drive one child for an extra cost of ISK 65000
Hello, I am overweight. What are the largest snowsuit sizes you offer?
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Hello. The largest snowsuit sizes we offer is XXXL
We want to join Golden Circle Super Jeep Snowmobile tour but I don't want to join snowmobiling. Where can I wait?
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If you don't want to join snowmobiling you can wait at Gullfoss. There is a restaurant there, restrooms and the beautiful Gullfoss waterfall
Group bookings
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Mountaineers of Iceland is more than what you imagine. For decades, we have been welcoming groups, up to 400 people at a time to Langjökull Glacier to...
What is the maximum number of people on Meet us at Gullfoss tour?
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The maximum number of people on Meet us at Gullfoss tour is 58 people
Golden Circle
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What is the Golden Circle ? Exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle: A Journey Through Nature and History Iceland’s Golden Circle is one of the most iconic ...
Will tours run in bad weather?! - weather policy
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Bad weather can mean different things to different people, but for us, safety is always the deciding factor. Our experienced guides assess conditions ...
Is the ice cave man made or natural?
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The glacier ice cave located on the Langjökull glacier is man-made designed to showcase the beauty of ice and its intricate formations. Unlike natural...
Weather-related cancellations
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At Mountaineers of Iceland, we prioritize the safety and satisfaction of our guests. Due to the unpredictable nature of Icelandic weather, tours may b...
Weather policy
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Tours may proceed in low-visibility conditions as long as it is deemed safe by our experienced staff. We understand that glacier conditions can vary s...
Partial refunds for ice cave cancellation
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If part of your tour proceeds while another part is cancelled, you must reach out to your sales provider. Alternatively, if you booked your tour throu...
Timings for Meet us at Gullfoss tour
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The adventure begins at the Gullfoss Café parking area, which is approximately a 2-hour self-drive from Reykjavík. Participants will embark on a 1-hou...
Group sizes
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For our scheduled tours departing from Gullfoss, we maintain a maximum capacity of 60 persons in the monster truck traveling to the Langjökull glacier...
Safety and physical requirements
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At Mountaineers of Iceland, the safety and well-being of our guests are our top priorities. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we have establi...