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The 15 Iceland Quad Bike Tours That Earn the Ride

22 tours  ·  from $144 a head

The 15 best iceland quad bike tours you can book today, with what each costs per head, how long you are on the machine and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.

Twin Peaks ATV Iceland Adventure from Reykjavik - The route to Reykjavik Peak
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Twin Peaks ATV Iceland Adventure from Reykjavik

1.Twin Peaks ATV Iceland Adventure from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 663 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179Our pick

Safari Quads takes you from Reykjavik to Lake Hafravatn, Reykjavik Peak, and Lava Fields Mountain for a two-hour guided ATV ride. You get a helmet, gloves, thermal overalls, rain gear, and a practice session. Choose a solo quad for more control or share with a friend. Guides including Daria, Gonzalo, and Sir Kaktuz lead the route.

“It was an unforgettable experience getting to see the beauty of Reykjavik, off the beaten path. Our guide, Sir Kaktuz, made it an even more memorable experience. I loved that this tour didn’t skimp on time and you really got to be out for a while. We got amazing photos and made great memories!”

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Quad Bike Tour on Black Lava Sands from Mýrdalur - Starting near Mýrdalsjökull
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Quad Bike Tour on Black Lava Sands from Mýrdalur

2.Quad Bike Tour on Black Lava Sands from Mýrdalur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $206

From the Mýrdalsjökull base near Vík, you’ll ride two people per ATV across glacial outwash, black lava sands, shallow rivers, and coastal tracks. Stop for views of Dyrhólaey, the aircraft wreck, and mountain scenery. Guides such as Anthony, Bjarki, Hannis, and Remmy add local insight. No ATV experience is needed, but drivers need a valid license.

“Awesome day!! Tour guide was great. We rode to the beach making some stops then to the abandoned plane. Guide was knowledgeable about the area and warned us of risk along the way. I would recommend bringing your own warm gloves as their gloves were not warm enough and I would encourage you to wear their boots instead of your own. It gets muddy!”

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Mýrdalsjökull: South Coast ATV Quad Bike Safari - Sólheimasandur and the famous DC3 wreck
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Mýrdalsjökull: South Coast ATV Quad Bike Safari

3.Mýrdalsjökull: South Coast ATV Quad Bike Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 470 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $144Best value

You’ll ride a two-person ATV from Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp across Sólheimasandur, stopping at the 1973 DC3 wreck, black beaches, Dyrhólaey views, and a mountain valley. English-speaking guides such as Anthony, Pawel, Magni, and Bjarki adjust the pace for beginners and experienced riders. The two-hour route gives you the fullest outing.

“The entire experience was great. it's a good option for first time riders too. tye terrain is not very challenging and team makes you feel very safe with all the necessary gear too.”

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Reykjavik: Countryside Guided ATV Tour with Transfers - A careful 30-minute start at base camp
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Reykjavik: Countryside Guided ATV Tour with Transfers

4.Countryside Guided ATV Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 272 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $175

Leave Reykjavik by van for a one-hour guided ATV ride through gravel roads, mixed terrain, and mountain trails near Lake Hafravatn. You’ll receive a helmet, gloves, overalls, rain gear, and a safety briefing before riding. Drivers need to be at least 17 with a valid license, while passengers can be as young as 6.

“We had an absolute blast on this tour and we’re so happy that we booked it! It was an awesome way to get out of the city and ride through the nature of Iceland. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helped us to feel comfortable on our tour. The views we saw were incredible!”

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Reykjavik Quad Bike Twin Peaks Tour - Pickup from Reykjavík and the ride to base camp
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Reykjavik Quad Bike Twin Peaks Tour

5.Reykjavik Quad Bike Twin Peaks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $232

Leave central Reykjavík for a two-hour guided ATV ride through gravel roads, rocky mountain tracks, lava fields, and steep climbs. You will ride beside Lake Hafravatn, reach Reykjavík Peak and Lava Field Peak, and look toward Hengill Geothermal Mountain Park. Guides including Daria, Gonzalo, and Sir Kaktuz are praised for calm instruction and friendly humor.

“Staff were very friendly and helpful from the start, very easy to talk too. The views on the route were amazing.”

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Reykjavik: Buggy Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers - One hour of driving toward Reykjavik Peak
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Reykjavik: Buggy Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers

6.Buggy Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $206

Drive a fully automatic 4x4 buggy through mixed terrain near Hafravatn, with mountain and lake views close to Reykjavik. Your 2.5-hour outing includes transfers, a safety briefing, one hour behind the wheel, protective gear, and coffee at basecamp. Guides such as Lisa and Sir Cactus are known for calm instruction and good humor.

“Lisa was a wonderful guide. Highly recommend the 9.30am tour as you get to see the sunrise! Pick up and drop off were fab! Overall a fantastic experience!”

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1 hour Buggy adventure - From Reykjavik - What the one-hour buggy route feels like
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1 hour Buggy adventure – From Reykjavik

7.1 hour Buggy adventure – From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $219

Leave Reykjavik for a one-hour 4WD buggy ride with guides such as Artur, Domas, Thomas, and Sir Cactus. You will cross rocky lava, mud, water, and snow, pause for mountain views and photos, and stay warm in supplied coveralls, gloves, helmet, and rain gear. A valid driving license is required.

“Sir Cactus led us in an exhilarating and fun adventure in the snow a few kms outside of Reykjavik, run to this adventure as its best example of buggying I’ve shared previously with chums around the world.”

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Buggy 'Lava Field Adventure' from Reykjavik - Across lava, mud, water, and snow
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Buggy ‘Lava Field Adventure’ from Reykjavik

8.Buggy ‘Lava Field Adventure’ from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $314

You drive a two-seat 4x4 buggy through lava fields, mud, snow, and shallow water before climbing Úlfarsfell for views of Reykjavik, Esja, and the North Atlantic. Safari Quads supplies helmets, gloves, coveralls, rain gear, and guides such as Gonzalo, Louis, Marco, and Lisa. Pickup from Reykjavik is included.

“Sir Cactus was a great guide and very enjoyable!! Went over the buggy operation with our group. Even took some pictures for us! Company was great and would use again.”

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From Reykjavik: South Coast, Plane Wreck, & Beach ATV Tour - From Reykjavik to the southern shore
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From Reykjavik: South Coast, Plane Wreck, & Beach ATV Tour

9.South Coast, Plane Wreck, & Beach ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 10 hours · from $299

Travel from Reykjavik to Sólheimasandur for a two-hour guided ATV ride across black sand, with a stop at the 1973 DC3 plane wreck. You’ll see Dyrhólaey and Mýrdalsjökull, then visit Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Henrik and Ragnar have led recent departures, and two people share each ATV unless you pay for a single rider.

“Amazing experience and our ATV guide Henrik was really experienced and so much fun.”

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Mývatn: Lake Mývatn ATV Guided Safari Experience - The 20-minute safety briefing
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Mývatn: Lake Mývatn ATV Guided Safari Experience

10.Mývatn: Lake Mývatn ATV Guided Safari Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $223

Join Geo Travel near Lake Mývatn for a two-hour guided UTV tour through roads and off-road tracks. You will share a buggy, follow an English-speaking guide, stop for views, and explore places that are hard to reach by ordinary car. Drivers need a valid license, and helmets and overalls are provided.

“Ontzettend gave ervaring gehad! Voor de tijd had het geregent dus het terrein was op sommige plekken lekker modderig. Onze gids had een fijn tempo en stopte af en toe om ons meer uitleg te geven over de natuur en het leven op IJsland. Echt een aanrader! ☺️”

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ATV & Helicopter combination tour From Reykajvik - The 9:00 pickup from Reykjavik
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ATV & Helicopter combination tour From Reykajvik

11.ATV & Helicopter combination tour From Reykajvik

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $500

Pair a one-hour ATV ride near Reykjavik with a helicopter flight from the Domestic Airport. You will ride rocky trails to Lake Hafravatn and Reykjavik Peak, then fly over the city for a mountaintop landing and photo stop. English-speaking guides, gear, pickup, and a professional pilot are included.

“Beide tours waren echt geweldig! Vriendelijke gidsen en alles was goed geregeld. Alleen jammer dat er geen vervoer terug was vanaf de helikopter. Wel was dit al duidelijk aangegeven dus daar hadden we rekening mee gehouden. We zijn terug gelopen en dat was prima te doen.”

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Midnight Sun ATV Tour - From Reykjavik pickup to the ATV basecamp
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Midnight Sun ATV Tour

12.Midnight Sun ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $255

Join Safari Quads for a two-hour guided ATV ride through Hólmsheiði, climbing Hafrafjall and Ulfarsfell near Reykjavik. You’ll get helmets, gloves, overalls, and rain gear, with guides including Victoria. The tour runs in June and July’s bright midnight-sun season and suits drivers aged 17 and older.

“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.”

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Reykjavik Buggy Adventure with Options - The safety briefing and cold-weather clothing
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Reykjavik Buggy Adventure with Options

13.Reykjavik Buggy Adventure with Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $337

You’ll ride a fully automatic 4x4 buggy from Buggy Iceland’s base on Lambhagavegur through moss-covered lava fields, gravel roads, small streams, and a viewpoint above Reykjavik. Choose a shared vehicle for two to four people or a solo buggy. Pickup from select hotels, helmets, suits, 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!”

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Reykjavik: Lava Field Buggy Adventure - Getting suited up for an Icelandic ride
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Reykjavik: Lava Field Buggy Adventure

14.Lava Field Buggy Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 2 - 3.5 hours · from $305

Safari Quads takes you from Reykjavik to the Hellisheiði geothermal area in a two-seat buggy. Expect a safety briefing, about two hours of off-road driving, views across the Blue Mountains, lava fields, and a panorama from Reykjavik Peak. Guides including Paula and Marco have earned praise for friendly, helpful leadership.

“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”

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Reykjavík: Buggy Adventure to Mýrdalsjökull Majestic Glacier - What the buggy ride feels like
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Reykjavík: Buggy Adventure to Mýrdalsjökull Majestic Glacier

15.Reykjavík: Buggy Adventure to Mýrdalsjökull Majestic Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 - 10 hours · from $281

You’ll drive a shared two-seater buggy across rugged southern Iceland toward Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. Expect steep hills, black desert sands, icy air, and wide glacier views. An English-speaking guide, insulated overalls, helmet, balaclava, tea, and coffee are included. Hinrik is one guide praised for making the ride both fun and informative.

“Our Tourguide Hinrik was amazing! Very cool expirience - we highly recommend!”

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