15 Reykjavik Quad Bike Tours Worth Booking

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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2.Countryside Guided ATV Tour with Transfers

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

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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3.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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4.1 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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.Golden Circle and ATV: Full-Day Combo Tour from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $281

Start near central Reykjavík with a safety briefing and a one-hour ATV ride up Mount Hafrafell, where you can view the city from above. Then join a coach tour to Þingvellir, the Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss. English-speaking guides lead both parts, with pickup, gear, and hotel drop-off included.

“The trips where both great the quad guide was lovely !”

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13.ATV Ride & Whale Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $328

Pair a guided one-hour ATV ride with a three-hour whale-watching cruise from Reykjavik. You’ll receive riding gear, safety training, and warm boat overalls, then climb to Reykjavik Peak for views across the city, ocean, and mountains. Guides, including Lisa, keep the small ATV groups friendly and well organized.

“I love the fact that we could squeeze two smaller activities into one day. The ATV was incredible and the guide Lisa was super knowledgable and friendly. We got to ride in the snow and I think that topped off the experience. The whale watching was great too and we saw three whales who have been in the harbour since December!”

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14.Caving & ATV full day adventure From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $319

This 7 to 8-hour trip pairs a guided hour inside Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel with a one-hour ATV ride up Reykjavik Peak. English and Icelandic-speaking guides lead both activities. Guides such as Alex and Sir Kaktuz have been praised for clear explanations and good humor. Bring a driving license, sturdy shoes, and no large bags.

“Muy buena experiencia! La visita a la cueva fue muy interesante y manejar un ATV, entretenido y emocionante.”

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15.ATV Ride and Blue Lagoon Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $399

Start with a guided ATV ride past Hafrawater Lake and Reykjavik Peak, then transfer to the Blue Lagoon for four hours in the water. Safari Quads supplies the gear, guide, towel, drink, and silica mask. Guides such as Louis and Sir Kaktus have led memorable departures, though the one-hour ride may feel brief to experienced drivers.

“An amazing time! We went on the quadding tour and it was so fun. The route you go on is very pretty, plus a fun route to traverse. Our tour guide was informative, patient, and overall a delight. Highly recommend!”

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