Quad (ATV) excursions starting near Reykjavik

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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: from 2.5 hrs to 4.5 hrs
Spoken languages: English, Icelandic
Minimum age: From 6 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info

Activity description

Discover Iceland by quad bike (ATV) from Reykjavik!

Explore Iceland and its spectacular natural scenery... Enjoy the fresh air and breathtaking views of the country!

When you arrive at the meeting point, you'll meet your guide, who will accompany you on your quad bike excursion. He'll explain how the activity works and the safety instructions to be followed. He will lend you the necessary equipment and then you will set off on your quad bike excursion from Reykjavik.

These excursions are suitable for beginners, and Safari Quad knows how to provide an experience that is as safe as it is fun. The Can-am Outlander Max 650cc quads are fully automatic and very easy to use. What's more, they feature heated grips for those cold winter rides.

Choose the length and route of your trip and discover new horizons!

You're at the controls of your quad, surrounded by magnificent scenery on the country's roads and trails...

Offers

1
1 Hour: Reykjavik Peak
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1h quad biking to Reykjavik Peak.

From Reykjavik, you'll head towards Lake Hafravatn, driving over a variety of terrain.

You will then head towards Peak Mountain, the highest point of your tour. Here you can see the Hengill mountain range, Iceland's third most active volcanic system, as well as Hellisheiði, the capital's geothermal power station.

Spectacular views of Faxaflói Bay and the entire capital region, as well as the Bláfjöll and Esja mountain ranges, await you.

Course of events

- Arrive at the meeting point and meet your guide

- Loan of equipment and departure for a 1-hour quad bike ride
- Passing Lake Hafravatn and Peak Mountain

- View of Hengill, Hellisheiði, Faxaflói Bay and the Bláfjöll and Esja mountain ranges

- Return to the starting point and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

All drivers must have their driving license.

Special terms

Tracks are dependent on weather and trail conditions.

All hotels downtown are in a no-pick-up zone by the city. Therefore you will need to walk to the nearest bus stop. You can check www.busstop.is for available bus stops.

Do not forget to bring
  • Good outdoors shoes
  • Outdoor clothes suitable to the weather conditions
  • Sunglasses
  • Driving license
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

19 Lambhagavegur, Reykjavík IS

Included:
  • Quad bike
  • Professional Guide
  • 1-hour on the trails
  • All necessary gear: overalls, helmet, ski mask, and gloves
Excluded:
  • Pick-up and drop-off (see special terms) +3,000ISK/€20 a person
2
2 Hours: Twin Peaks
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This tour is an extended version of the Reykjavik Peak ATV Tour, you think 1 Hour is not enough? Try this one where we will ascend not one mountain but two!

Our 2h tour takes you off the beaten track. From asphalt and gravel roads to mountain tracks, rocky paths to steep slopes and through a river, you’ll get the thrill of quad biking on a range of terrains. And all surrounded by stunning scenery. Your destinations are two stunning mountain tops that you will reach by taking two completely different and incredible mountain trails that challenge you on the way to the peaks. Your reward? Stunning views across the whole capital area, the Reykjanes peninsula, Viðey Island and even the Snæfellsjökull glacier if the weather conditions are perfect. Reykjavík´s house mountain Esja will be very close and you will have a view over the whole Bláfjöll and Hengill mountain range, where you can spot volcanic activity. It really is twice as nice.

Most of our guests are beginners, so we know how to provide an experience that’s as safe as it is fun. Our expert guides will make sure you have all the safety instructions you need before you start the tour. The quad bikes are fully automatic and super easy to use – you just hit the throttle and go!

 
Objectives

- Reykjavik Peak
- Wolf Creek Peak
- Ride through a beaten path in Icelandic nature
- Ride through the snow during wintertime

 
Activity requirements

All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

All drivers must have their driving license.

 
Special terms

Tracks are dependent on weather and trail conditions.

All hotels downtown are in a no-pick-up zone by the city. Therefore you will need to walk to the nearest bus stop. You can check www.busstop.is for available bus stops.

 
Do not forget to bring
  • Good outdoors shoes
  • Outdoor clothes suitable to the weather conditions
  • Sunglasses
  • Driving license
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

19 Lambhagavegur, Reykjavík IS

Included:
  • Quad bike
  • Professional Guide
  • 2-hours out on the trails
  • All necessary gear: overalls, helmet, ski mask, and gloves
Excluded:
  • Pick-up and drop-off (see special terms) +3,000ISK/€20 a person
3
3 Hours: Volcanic Springs
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 3-hour quad bike ride to Volcanic Springs.

Departing from Reykjavik, you will cross an ancient lava field to the Hengill mountain range, the geothermal power station.

You'll then follow trails into the Instidalur valley.

In fine weather, you can see all the way from the volcanic Hengill region to the beach on the south coast and the Eyjafjallajökull glacier.
Course of events

- Arrive at the meeting point and meet your guide

- Loan of equipment and departure for a 3-hour quad bike ride
- Passage through a lava field, the geothermal power station and Instidalur

- View of Hengill and Eyjafjallajökull
- Return to the starting point and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

All drivers must have their driving license.

Special terms

It's best to be comfortable riding an ATV if you want to take part in this tour.

Tracks are dependent on weather and trail conditions.

All hotels downtown are in a no-pick-up zone by the city. Therefore you will need to walk to the nearest bus stop. You can check www.busstop.is for available bus stops.

 
Do not forget to bring
  • Good outdoors shoes
  • Outdoor clothes suitable to the weather conditions
  • Sunglasses
  • Driving license
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

4.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

19 Lambhagavegur, Reykjavík IS

Included:
  • Quad bike
  • Professional Guide
  • 3-hours out on the trail
  • All necessary gear: overalls, helmet, ski mask, and gloves
Excluded:
  • Pick-up and drop-off (see special terms) +3,000ISK/€20 a person
4
2 Hours: Midnight Sun Excursion
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2-hour excursion to the midnight sun from Reykjavik

This excursion only exists in Iceland!

You'll start the activity at around 9pm and set off for a 2-hour quad bike ride. You'll cross different types of terrain.
Two magnificent mountains await you to admire the midnight sun: Reykjavik Peakl and Úlfarsfell.

Your guide will give you time to relax on the peaks and watch the sun set and rise in the space of a few minutes. 
Course of events

Arrive at the meeting point and meet your guide

- Loan of equipment and departure for a 2-hour quad bike ride
- Passing Reykjavik Peakl and Úlfarsfell
- View of the sunset and sunrise
- Return to the starting point and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

All drivers must have their driving license.

 
Special terms

Tracks are dependent on weather and trail conditions.

Please keep in mind that the visibility of the midnight sun can be affected by a cloud cover over which we have no control.

All hotels downtown are in a no-pick-up zone by the city. Therefore you will need to walk to the nearest bus stop. You can check www.busstop.is for available bus stops.

 
 
Do not forget to bring
  • Good outdoors shoes
  • Outdoor clothes suitable to the weather conditions
  • Sunglasses
  • Driving license
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

19 Lambhagavegur, Reykjavík IS

Included:
  • Quad bike
  • Professional Guide
  • All necessary gear: overalls, helmet, ski mask, and gloves
  • 2-hours out on the trail
Excluded:
  • Pick-up and drop-off (see special terms) +3,000ISK/€20 a person
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Meeting point

19 Lambhagavegur, Reykjavík IS 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

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  • 5 / 5

Best activity ever. Very rapid atvs

  • 5 / 5

Absolutely brilliant! It's a tremendously fun and enjoyable way to explore the local area near the capital. The guides are knowledgeable, and the breathtaking views make it a highly recommended experience.

  • 5 / 5

Enjoyed every minute! Great fun driving the quad and wonderful views! Especially enjoyed our short walk to the top of the mountain!

  • 4.8 / 5

Mega Geil isch gsi

  • 5 / 5

Fantastic, Loved every minute. Great for families