Gowest is for sale!!

After over a decade of excellent times up on the glacier, The company is now up for sale. We are looking for somebody to continue our sustainable ideals and offer excellent tours on the Snæfellsjökull Glacier. If you want to continue the tradition of excellence on one of Icelands prettiest locations then get in touch with us to find out more.

You can start from [HERE]: https://miklaborg.is/fellaslod-3-356-snaefellsbaer

...but more detaled Selling Memo can be sent on request: jonjoel@gowest.is - tel: +354 695 9995

A wonderful summer on the glacier

We had another fantastic season in 2022, with crazy ice conditions and some absoultely stunning days on the glacier! Thanks to all of our wonderful customers that came to join us up there this year!

Storm on Snæfellsnes and Snæfellsjökull

Storm conditions on Snæfellsnes from 11:00 to 17:30. This will be very high winds and high preciptation (rain or snow) so wrap up warm and stay at home. NO TRAVEL WEATHER. (unlike iin the photo you will not be able to see anything on the peninsula!)

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Crazy snow but good for the glacier!

We are experiencing lots of snowfall at the moment and despite the very difficult travel conditions, we are happy that the mighty Snæfellsjökull gets some much needed snow on the glacier! Excited for summer times

Half day tours

We are so excited for this Summer season! We have plenty of exciting departures ready for our guests and this year we will be running a variety of half-day tours, which make the perfect activities for those who prefer a shorter hike.

The half-day hikes will be our classic mountain base hike, a perfect taste of Snæfellsjökull and some incredible views. For the Geology lovers we have the Secrets Under the Lava hike, where our team takes you on an exciting coastal hike to find hidden geological gems. And later in the Summer, we will be offering an ice-walk, perfect to see the beauty of the glacial ice whilst playing on the frozen landscape.

Join us and experience Snæfellsnes the sustainable way!

Summer Solstice 2021

The Summer Solstice is getting closer and we could not be more excited! We will be celebrating with our annual Solstice Hike on Snæfellsjökull. A magical midnight hike on one of Iceland's most beautiful peaks. Don't miss this chance of conquering the top of a glacier and dormant volcano! The views over the Snæfellsnes peninsula are always incredible and the midnight sun makes the experience extra special.

We will be running the Solstice hikes on the third weekend of June (18th-20th of June). Come and join us for this special ocasion! As part of this event, 10% of your tour cost will be donated to the local rescue team.

Midnight Sun at the summit of Snæfellsjökull glacier

Wildlife tours in Iceland

Did you know that Go West offers wildlife tours? Our guides are experienced biologist and wildlife photographers. They can take you to some spectacular spots off the beaten track where you can have really intimate moments with the local fauna. We can do a day trip, or a multi-day adventure visiting different places. With our local knowledge, we will make sure that you have the best possible experience!

And for a limited time, Go West is offering a 10% discount on all the hikes and glacier tours on Snæfellsjökull. A great oportunity to explore this glacial gem!

The a-ö of Iceland. The hardest karaoke song in the World

Today we want to share this video in case you need a little help learning some Icelandic words ;)

Remember that our hikes and glacier tours in Snæfellsjökull have a 10% discount when booking on our website! Don't miss this great oportunity to explore one of the most amazing peaks of the country.

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Happy first day of Summer! - Sumardagurinn fyrsti

Today is the Icelandic first day of Summer, also know as Sumardagurinn fyrsti. This day, celebrated every year on the first Thursday after the 18th of April, traditionally marks the start of the Summer season. It dates from the 9th century, when Iceland used the old Norse calendar that had only two seasons: Winter, and Summer. The first day of Summer was celebrated after the long winter to welcome the longer and warmer days ahead.

Nowadays, it's a national holiday, celebrated with parades and other activities and children usually receive a summer gift.

We are very excited for the upcoming season and we look forward to plety of hikes and adventures on Snæfellsjökull glacier and other corners of Iceland!

Snæfellsjökull Glacier hikes - 10% discount on all tours!

Snæfellsjökull is waiting for you! Our bookings are open and our glacier tours have a 10% discount at the moment.

Don't miss this unique opportunity of exploring and conquering this iconic Icelandic glacier!

Walking towards the Summer...

The days are getting longer here in Iceland and we are most excited for the upcoming season!

We can't wait to take you on our glacier hikes on Snæfellsjökull Glacier or to show you the geology gems that the Snæfellsnes peninsula has to offer.

On the picture you can see Lóndrangar, the seastacks that that sit on the shore just beneath the glacier. A must-see when traveling around the peninsula!

Eruption in Iceland

There is a lot of excitement in Iceland at the moment surrounding the new volcano that erupted in the Reykjanes peninsula some days ago. Of course, our team didn't want to miss this special opportunity and they have been there to see it! We at Go West have a passion for volcanoes, since we spend most of our hikes on Snæfellsjökull glacier, which sit on top of a dormant volcanoe. George and Sara took this video and we hope you enjoy it!

Snæfellsjökull in Easter - Snæfellsjökull í páska

April is a beautiful time to hike in Snæfellsjökull. Why not challenge yourself and use this coming Easter time to experience one of the most picturesque glaciers in Iceland?

All our tours have currently a 10% discount, and we would like to remind you that Go West operates only small groups. We understand that the current global situation and that's why we manage bookings with total flexibility, allowing you to re-schedule or cancel your booking with a full refund if you are not able to travel.

Go West has been awarded with the Clean and Safe certification, given by the Icelandic Tourism Board to the companies that comply with the necessary health measures to prevent Covid-19 infection.

Snæfellsjökull National Park from the air

Maybe you have already had the pleasure of driving along the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and enjoyed the majestic view of Snæfellsjökull glacier. But have you seen it from the air? Our guide George took this beautiful photo on a winter day, when the sun is low and the light is golden. We love seeing all the textures of the lava flows and rock formations, how incredible does it look?

What to wear in Iceland

Having trouble deciding what to pack for your travels in Iceland? Don't worry, we are here to help! This video shows you what you need to know

And if you are joining us on our glacier tour in Snæfellsjökull, you can find the list of recommended gear here

Remember, there is not bad weather in Iceland, there are wrong clothes! ;)

Summer Solstice Snæfellsjökull 2021 - Sólstöðuganga á Snæfellsjökull 2021

The days are getting longer and it really feels like spring is around the corner here in Snæfellsnes. Our team is really looking forward to this new season's adventures and we have started planning the biggest event of the year: the Summer solstice! We will be hiking to the summit of Snæfellsjökull on the evenings of 18th, 19th, and 20th of June. Don't miss this chance of experiencing this amazing glacier during this special evening!

Northern lights over Snæfellsjökull

Last week we experienced some incredible northern lights in Iceland! Our team went out to hunt for the Aurora borealis on some of the most picturesque locations along the peninsula. Luckily, the skies were clear, so all we needed was a bit of patience and a nice cup of hot chocolate. The lights started to dance after not too long and they turned brighter and brighter, moving and changing colours! Our favourite part was when it topped the summit of Snæfellsjökull, making the view even more stunning. What a magical night!

The European Shag at sunset

We are very excited about guiding bird watching tours around Snæfellsjökull National Parks this summer. Many of the bird species are already here, like the incredible European shag shown in the photo.

More Aurora in Snæfellsjökull national park

Did you know that we actually offer northern ligths tours in Snæfellsjökull national Park?