Mountain biking excursions in Reykjavik, Iceland

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Sporty
Duration: full day
Spoken languages: Icelandic, English
Cancellation policy: moderate More info
Opening seasons:
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  • J
  • J
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Activity description

Want to discover the spectacular landscapes of Iceland? What better way than on bike? Stop off whenever you want to get up close and personal with the nature.

The experienced and local guide of Icebike Adventures will take you on an outing you’ll never forget. You’ll visit sites and trails that not even the locals know about – talk about privileged position!

During the full day excursion you’ll be using a top quality, full suspension mountain bike, giving you a great way to get a taste of mountain biking in Iceland.

The school only proposes its most favourite trails:
- The Edge: 4 hour outing around lava trails
- The steamer: 5 hour outing around geothermal hot springs with "bath" included

Now all you have to do is take your pick!

All participants must be experienced riders, no matter what excursion you choose. Trails are very physical demanding and very technical.

Offers

1
The Edge: lava trails
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This is the locals favourite XC trail that combines a narrow technical single track with a fast trail that follows a lava field.

During this 4 hour outing you will ride an ever-changing single track, at the side of a 5000 year old lava field. You will experience the raw nature riding from the volcanoes towards the center city on a fun single track until entering the urban area of Reykjavik.

Your guide will lead the way and the driver will provide backup and will take care of the shuttling. 

This trail is reserved for intermediate to experienced riders.

Duration: 4 hours

Activity requirements

Minimum age: 16 years

All participants must be experienced riders.

Don't forget to bring:
- Layered clothing
- Water/wind proof outer layer (windbreaker/rain coat)
- Good hiking shoes
- Gloves

 

Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

full day

Meeting point:

You will be picked up at your accommodation (anywhere within Reykjavik)

Included:
  • All necessary mountain biking gear
2
The Steamer: hot springs
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This is a fun single track that follows a hot stream through green valleys and geothermal hot springs. You will see hundreds of bubbling mud pools and steaming sulphur vents. You will also be able to dip into a natural geothermal steamy river for a soak before you shred the fastest and last bit of the trail.

This is an evening ride in order to avoid hiking traffic.

Duration: 5 hours

Activity requirements

Minimum age: 16 years

All participants must be experienced riders.

Don't forget to bring:
- Layered clothing
- Water/wind proof outer layer (windbreaker/rain coat)
- Good hiking shoes
- Gloves

 

Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

full day

Meeting point:

You will be picked up at your accommodation (anywhere within Reykjavik)

Included:
  • All necessary mountain biking gear
100% secure payments
by credit card or Paypal

Meeting point

You will be picked up at your accommodation (anywhere within Reykjavik) Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule