Glacier tours from Höfn
From Höfn, Glacier Jeeps and Glacier Journey focus on Ski-Doo (a brand of snowmobile) trips to one of the nearby glaciers descending Vatnajökull. From their respective base camps you mount a Ski-Doo and drive out onto the glacier, tearing across a frozen, empty horizon at upwards of 40km an hour; warm clothing, crash helmet and full instruction are provided (bringing sunglasses is a good idea).
Alternatively, contact Ice Guide, who offer two hours’ kayaking on a glacial lagoon and, in winter only, ice cave exploration; while Glacier Trips take you out on full-day glacier hikes.
Top image: Landscape near Hofn on the south coast of Iceland © Steve Allen/Shutterstock