Who are Mountaineers of Iceland?

Founded in 1996, Mountaineers of Iceland is the oldest snowmobile tour operator in the country, with over one hundred snowmobiles in operation and capacity to welcome large or small groups on Langjökull glacier. This is Europe’s 2nd largest glacier and is our primary area of operation. The glacier is home to our base camps, both on the glaci …

What is the oldest snowmobile tour operator in Iceland?

Founded by Herbert Hauksson in 1996, Mountaineers of Iceland is the oldest snowmobile tour operator in the country. Mountaineers operate 6 vehicles, 4 super jeeps, 5 large passenger trucks, 1 bulldozer, 1 road grader, 12 Yamaha Viper snowmobiles and 106 Yamaha Venture snowmobiles and is one of the largest snowmobile rentals in the world.

Can You snowmobile on a glacier in Iceland?

We operate Super Jeep, Ice Cave and Glacier Snowmobile Tours on Iceland’s second-largest glacier, Langjökull. Come with us on an unforgettable journey to the Icelandic Highlands. Snowmobiling on a Glacier is a must-do thing when traveling to Iceland. We have been doing it since 1996 so you can trust that we know what we are doing.

How many mountains are in Iceland?

Mountains are one of the hallmark landforms in Iceland. The country has 4.145 mountains of different origins, types, shapes, and sizes. The average height of Iceland is 1,640 feet. The highest Icelandic Mountain is Hvannadalshnjúkur (6,921′) which is a pyramidal peak on the summit crater of the Öræfajökull volcano.