Embark on the ultimate family winter experience on this snowmobile and sled ride adventure from Akureyri!
Akureyri is a picturesque town situated along the Eyjafjörður fjord in northern Iceland. On this snowmobiling tour from Akureyri, you'll discover the highlands above the town, home to stunning panoramic views and snow-capped peaks.
This excursion is designed for families with children and welcomes adventurers of all ages and experience levels. To start, you'll be picked up from your listed location in Akureyri (please specify when booking) and driven to the highlands above the town. Upon arrival, you'll get equipped with the safety gear, including a helmet, overalls, and gloves. Then, the experienced guide will go through a safety briefing and instructions. You'll take turns riding on the snowmobile, with one driver and one passenger, and riding in a sled being pulled by the snowmobile.
Once everyone is prepared, the snowmobiling in Akureyri begins! Feel the exhilaration of navigating across pristine, snow-covered landscapes. Children will love the excitement of riding in the sled as it's towed behind the snowmobiles - a thrilling and joyful experience for all ages. You'll glide down gentle hills for an extra dose of fun as the sled slides effortlessly along the snow, making for a truly memorable adventure! Sandwiches and hot drinks will also be served, while you break to enjoy the surrounding nature and play in the snow. At the end of the trip, you'll return to the starting point in Akureyri.
This exhilarating snowmobiling and sled ride excursion in Akureyri is the perfect adventure for the whole family to enjoy!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Akureyri and embark on a snowmobiling and sled ride adventure in the wilderness, designed for families.
- 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 and sled ride adventure begins!
- Take turns riding/driving the snowmobile and being towed in the sled
- Stop for breaks
- Enjoy snacks and hot drinks
- Return to the starting point
- Return drive to the original pick-up point in Akureyri
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.
For this excursion, participants will take turns riding on two snowmobile or a sled. Snowmobiles will be shared between two participants, with one driver and one passenger. A sled will be attached to the snowmobile by a rope for participants to ride on.
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).
- Guide
- Transfers
- Snowmobiling equipment
- Overalls (adult sizes only)
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Snacks
- Hot drinks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter boots
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Driver's license