Snowshoe and Float Half-Day Tour in North Iceland

Snowshoeing and Flotation in Fljótin

Walk the silent valleys of North Iceland, then float away in warm geothermal waters.

This half-day experience in the Fljótin region pairs a guided snowshoe hike in North Iceland through untouched winter terrain with a restorative flotation session in the geothermal Barðslaug pool, offering a rare balance of movement and calm.

The route winds past the historic Barð farm and follows the Brunna river through the sheltered Brunnárdalur valley, nestled between Barð mountain and Sótahnjúkur. The landscape here is shaped by deep Arctic silence, wide mountain panoramas, and the kind of stillness that is difficult to find elsewhere in Iceland.

A short hill climb on the return leg opens up views south toward the Troll Peninsula highlands and north toward the open Arctic Ocean. The contrast of snowy terrain underfoot and vast blue sky overhead is one of the defining qualities of this itinerary.

Back at Barðslaug, a guided flotation session in the warm geothermal pool brings the experience full circle. The transition from cold, crisp outdoor air to the buoyant warmth of the pool leaves a lasting impression on most guests.