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Reykjavik ATV Tour through Lava Fields & Geothermal Landscapes

Location Reykjavik, Iceland, Europe
$153
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Overview

The ATV Riding and Traditional Icelandic Rye Bread experience in the Hengill region offers a thrilling combination of adventure and unique culinary traditions. Journey through volcanic landscapes and witness geothermal wonders while indulging in a local delicacy.

  • 🏍️ Ride through the stunning volcanic landscapes of the Hengill region, crossing historic lava fields and active geothermal areas.
  • 🌋 Experience the unique process of baking rúgbrauð, traditional Icelandic rye bread, using natural geothermal energy instead of electricity.
  • 🍞 Taste freshly baked rúgbrauð served with butter during your tour, immersing yourself in local food culture.
  • 🗣️ Enjoy English-speaking guidance from a knowledgeable human tour guide who will explain geothermal energy usage in Iceland.
  • 🚦 Choose between a 1-hour shared ATV tour or a 2-hour adventure, allowing you to switch drivers if both hold valid driver’s licenses.
  • 🌿 Begin your journey at Litla Kaffistofan, just 20 minutes from Reykjavík, after a comprehensive safety briefing.
  • 🌌 Traverse the Svínahraun lava field, formed around the year 1000 AD, and witness steam vents in active geothermal areas.
  • 🏞️ The 2-hour option includes deeper exploration into the landscape, featuring views of Jósepsdalur valley and Vífilsfell volcano.
  • 🧥 All participants receive insulated overalls, helmets, and balaclavas to ensure comfort during the ride.
  • ✨ A valid driver’s license is required to operate the ATV, with each adult allowed to accompany one youth only.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

1 Hour Tour - Shared ATV
Duration: 1 hour
Shared ATV (2 People per ATV): 2 people share 1 ATV and can switch drivers during the tour if both hold a valid driver’s license.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • English speaking guidance
  • Helmets
  • Insulated over-alls
  • Use of ATV/Quad bike
  • Balaclava
  • Extra warm clothing

Meeting point
Located on Route 1 between Reykjavík and Selfoss. Please arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Return details
Located on Route 1 between Reykjavík and Selfoss. Please arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Your experience begins at Litla Kaffistofan, about 20 minutes from Reykjavík. After a safety briefing, you will be provided with insulated overalls, helmet, and gloves before setting off on an ATV into the Hengill geothermal region.

You will ride across the Svínahraun lava field, formed around the year 1000 AD, following gravel tracks through rugged lava covered in moss. The route continues into an active geothermal area with visible steam vents.

You will pass the Hellisheiði geothermal power plant, where underground heat is used to produce electricity and hot water. Your guide will explain how geothermal energy is used in Iceland.

The tour includes a stop in the Hveradalir geothermal area, where you will taste traditional Icelandic rúgbrauð (rye bread) baked in an oven heated by geothermal energy, without electricity. You will also see geothermal activity up close. Please remain on marked paths.

Depending on the option selected, the tour will either remain in the Hengill area (1-hour option) or continue deeper into the landscape (2-hour option), including Jósepsdalur valley and views of Vífilsfell volcano.

The tour ends back at Litla Kaffistofan.

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Each adult is allowed to accompany one youth only. Additional youths must be accompanied by another adult.
  • A valid driver’s license is required to drive an ATV.
  • Please be at Litla Kaffistofan at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
  • If your booking includes an odd number of participants, one Single Rider must be booked, as vehicles are shared by two people.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Reykjavik ATV Tour through Lava Fields & Geothermal Landscapes

    Location Reykjavik, Iceland, Europe
    $153
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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