Ride guide · ICELAND
The 15 best iceland atv & quad tours you can book today, with what a seat costs, how long you are on the throttle and who each one suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Ride an ATV from Reykjavik toward Lake Hafravatn, Reykjavik Peak, and Lava Fields Mountain. Choose a solo or shared quad, wear supplied thermal gear, and follow guides such as Daria, Gonzalo, Veronica, or Sir Kaktus across rocky, icy tracks.
“Exciting , amazing experience especially the mountain views, Our tour guide, Veronica is so awesome and very kind . We love her❤️”
Ride a shared ATV from Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp across river crossings, black lava sands, coastal tracks, and mountain terrain near Vík. Guides such as Anthony, Hannis, Remmy, and Bjarki lead easy-paced tours for beginners, with stops for the aircraft wreck, glacier views, and photos.
“Highly recommend. Lots of fun and great tour guides. The ATVs, the beach and the views are a a lot of fun!”
Drive an ATV from Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp across Sólheimasandur, stopping at the DC3 plane wreck, black-sand coast, Dyrhólaey, glacier viewpoints, and a mountain valley. English-speaking guides such as Anthony, Pawel, Bjarki, and Magni tailor the pace to the group.
“Absolutely amazing, had so much fun gunning it down the black sand beach in the wind. Thank you so much to our guide, Pawel I think his name was. Would 100% recommend this.”
Leave Reykjavik by van for a one-hour guided ATV ride through gravel roads, mixed terrain, and mountain trails near Lake Hafravatn. You get safety gear, coffee at basecamp, and wide city views from Reykjavik Peak. Drivers need a license and must be 17 or older; passengers can be six and up.
“our tour guide Sir Koktuz was very friendly and informative, nothing was too much trouble. It was a great experience from start to finish. We would highly recommend. 👍”
Leave central Reykjavík by van for a two-hour guided ATV ride through gravel, rocks, ice, and mountain tracks. You’ll reach Reykjavík Peak and Lava Field Peak, with views toward Lake Hafravatn and Hengill. Guides such as Daria, Gonzalo, and Sir Kaktuz are praised for clear instruction and careful pacing.
“The whole experience was fabulous and exhilarating. Sir Kaktuz our guide had great humour and knowledgeable about the excursion. And looked after us all. The Twin Peaks track was challenging on some bits and easy on others. A good mix. Thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Highly recommend this tour.”
Join Safari Quads for a 2.5-hour outing from Reykjavik to Hafravatn, including transfers, gear, a 30-minute briefing, and one hour driving a two-seat 4x4 buggy. Guides such as Lisa, Paula, Mariana, and Sir Cactus help nervous drivers get comfortable on mixed terrain.
“Our guide, SirCactus, was very funny. He was on time to pick us up at our campsite and drove us to the base. He got us outfitted, clearly explained how to buggies worked, and led us on a fun tour. He stopped at critical turns to make sure nobody got lost. We had a great ride!”
Leave Reykjavik for a one-hour guided 4WD buggy ride across lava fields, muddy trails, snow, and mountain tracks. Your guide handles the route while you enjoy a lake stop and wide views. Thermal gear, helmets, gloves, and hotel pickup are included. Drivers need a valid license.
“Amazing! Our hosts Gonzalo & Louis (hope I spelt the names correctly!) were fantastic and made our buggy experience a memorable one. We knew we’d enjoy this trip but with their kindness, help and humour we had a wonderful morning with them.”
Join Safari Quads for a 3.5-hour Icelandic off-road ride from Reykjavik. You will drive a two-seat buggy across lava fields, mud, snow, and shallow water, then climb Úlfarsfell for views of Reykjavik, the North Atlantic, and Esja Mountain. Guides such as Gonzalo, Louis, and Lisa are often praised for safety and good humor.
“Me and my girlfriend did three tours with SafariQuads and really couldn’t recommend them enough! Staff were so friendly and welcoming from the pick up to the drop off. The tours and routes were amazing and the views were breathtaking. Special mentions to Paula, Maria and Louis for their incredible jobs and for making us feel so comfortable. Staff really do go above and beyond for everyone. Will definitely be returning in summer for the midnight sun tours! Thank you! Demi & Alex”
You’ll spend about two hours driving an ATV across Sólheimasandur’s black sand to the famous 1973 DC3 wreck, with views of Mýrdalsjökull and Dyrhólaey. Guides such as Henrik and Ragnar lead the day, which also includes Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.
“Amazing experience and our ATV guide Henrik was really experienced and so much fun.”
Spend two hours exploring the Mývatn area in a comfortable two-person UTV buggy. After a clear safety briefing, guides such as Björn or Birke lead you across roads and rough tracks, stopping for views and local stories. Bring a license and gloves.
“L’attività non corrisponde assolutamente alla descrizione. Si percorre per chilometri un paesaggio privo di vegetazione senza alcun panorama interessante. Il prezzo è davvero esagerato rispetto all’esperienza descritta. La guida simpatica e attrezzatura idonea ma purtroppo la gira totalmente insoddisfacente Sconsigliato”
Start with a guided ATV ride from Reykjavik to Lake Hafravatn and Reykjavik Peak, then take a helicopter flight from the domestic airport. You’ll see Faxaflói Bay, Mount Esja, and possibly Reykjanes and Snæfellsnes. A driver’s license is required for ATV riders.
“En el helicóptero no hubo opción lamentablemente el día que lo contraté, pero gracias a eso tuvieron disponibilidad otro día que yo también estaba disponible y además con mejora y en los quads los 2 guías super agradables y me dieron también la posibilidad de hacer otra mejora, asique fue mejor imposible. Volvería a hacer ambas, son unas experiencias increibles.”
You’ll ride a two-person ATV through Hólmsheiði near Reykjavik, climbing mountain trails toward Hafrafjall and Ulfarsfell in summer’s near-constant daylight. Guides such as Victoria provide instruction, warm gear, and a choice of faster or more cautious riding groups.
“Very fun. They split us into 2 groups 1 for people who wanted to go fast and one for more cautious drivers. Everyone was able to pick which group was more in their comfort zone. Great machines nice scenery. Would recommend.”
Drive a fully automatic 4x4 buggy from Reykjavik through moss-covered lava fields, over gravel roads and small streams, with a viewpoint stop. Choose a shared vehicle or drive alone. Pickup is available from select hotels, and helmets, snowsuits, gloves, and buffs are included.
“So much fun! Great experience for all ages! My kids ages 8-18 all had a great time! Highly recommend the experience!”
Safari Quads takes you from Reykjavik to the lava fields, Hellisheiði, and Hveradalir Geothermal Area in a new side-by-side buggy. Expect two hours of guided driving, Blue Mountains views, steam from the power plant, safety gear, coffee, and guides such as Paula and Marco.
“Amazing, guides were excellent and helpful. Beautiful scenery and just an exciting and thrilling experience. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a thrill seeking activity”
You drive a shared two-seater buggy across rugged Icelandic terrain toward Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. Expect black desert sands, steep hills, icy air, and wide glacier views. A valid driver’s license is required. Guides speak English, and Hinrik has earned special praise for his lively storytelling.
“Our Tourguide Hinrik was amazing! Very cool expirience - we highly recommend!”
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