1h ATV Tour – Volcanic Trails of Grindavík
by 4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri · ATV & buggy · Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon
- Beginners welcome
- Fine on your own





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Duration
1 hour
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Grindavik
Languages
EN
Departs
10:00, 14:00
Minimum age
6
Cancellation
Free until 24h before
About this experience
Join us on an unforgettable ATV adventure where history and raw nature meet. Starting from Grindavík, we ride out to the brand-new lava field that recently flowed into the town, a dramatic reminder of the volcanic power shaping this area.
Along the way we explore the rugged Reykjanes Peninsula, formed by an eruption in the very same place over 2000 years ago. You’ll witness the contrast between the fresh black lava and the ancient volcanic landscapes, experiencing how Grindavík has always lived in the shadow of fire and stone.
The tour takes you up close to the new craters, where we stop to admire the view and capture the moment of standing on ground that only months ago was molten lava. It’s a unique opportunity to see Grindavík’s story written both in ancient geology and in brand-new volcanic creation.
Note that prices are per person. 50% discount for children. Children must be accompanied my an guardian.
Pick up in Keflavík 5.900 ISK per person. No discount on pick up.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time.
Komdu með okkur í ógleymanlega fjórhjólaferð þar sem saga og hrá náttúra mætast. Við leggjum af stað frá Grindavík og förum að glænýju hraunsvæði sem nýlega rann við bæinn, áminning um eldvirkni sem mótaði þetta svæði.
Á leiðinni skoðum við Reykjanes, sem myndaðist við eldgos á sama stað fyrir meira en 2000 árum. Þú munt verða vitni að andstæðunum milli fersks svarts hraunsins og forns eldfjallalandslags og upplifa hvernig Grindavík hefur alltaf lifað í skugga elds og steins.
Ferðin tekur þig nálægt nýju gígunum, þar sem við stoppum til að njóta útsýnis og fanga augnablikið þegar við stöndum á jörðu sem fyrir aðeins mánuðum var bráðið hraun. Þetta er einstakt tækifæri til að sjá sögu Grindavíkur ritaða bæði í fornri jarðfræði og í glænýrri eldvirkni.
Athugið að verð eru per mann. 50% afsláttur fyrir börn. Börn verða að vera í fylgd með forráðamanni.
Sækja í Keflavík 5.900 kr. á mann. Ókeypis afpöntun allt að 24 klukkustundum fyrir upphafstíma ferðarinnar.
Description from the operator, 4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Included
Local Guide with personal knowledge of the area.
Helmet, Gloves, Overalls, and rain gear.
Good to know
Warm Layers
-Icelandic weather shifts fast. Think about wearing warm clothes. we do however provide warm sutes.
Sturdy Footwear
-Good Hiking boots or solid sneakers. No open shoes.
Camera/Phone
-For photos.
Small Backpack (optional)
-If you want to take more stuff with you on the tour.
Important Information
The driver must hold a valid driver’s licence.
The minimum age to drive in Iceland is 17 years.
The minimum age for passengers is 6 years.
No previous ATV experience is required.
Warm clothing is recommended — we provide overalls, helmets and gloves.
Meeting Point & Transportation
Meeting point: Our base in Grindavík.
Free pick-up in Grindavík and at the Blue Lagoon (please request when booking).
Pick-up from Keflavík is available for an additional fee.
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is storm-force wind — rain and mud do not cancel it. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 14x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Why this one and not the cheaper one?
The nearest cheaper Volcano ATV Tour from Volcano ATV is €107 — €21 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.
| 4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri · €128 | Volcano ATV · €107 | |
|---|---|---|
| Changing your mind | Free until 24 h before | Not stated |
The €21 buys you free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Children under 6 cannot join this one.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about 4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri
Read all 175 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
An absolute must if you’re visiting Iceland. Our tour guide, Oliver. was knowledgeable and made our experience a memorable. The AV was fun to ride and crossed the harshest of terrains. All snow suits, gloves and helmets were provided. Will definitely come back when we revisit Iceland.
★★★★★ · 5 months ago
4x4 Adventures was an absolute gem of our trip to Iceland. Oliver was an incredible guide. His knowledge of the volcano system and rescue operations related to previous eruptions turned a fun 4x4 tour into an experience. Since Oliver’s tour, we have been inspired to learn more about volcanoes and cheering for Grindavik and its defenses. During our next trip to Iceland we will definitely come back!
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
We did the 4 hour ATV tour with our guide Ollie. This was so much fun. Ollie was so knowledgeable and I would recommend this tour to everyone.
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
We had a great trip with Oliver! Learning the history of what happened with the eruptions, getting to see first hand what they caused and seeing how massive it was. Highly recommend this tour!
Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026
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ATV & buggy — questions people ask
Where can you ride ATVs in Iceland?
In two very different places on this site. Near Reykjavík, the Hafnarfjörður lava fields, twenty minutes from town, host the ATV combos with caving, horses and whale watching (/experience/292/, /experience/1603/). In the Westfjords, Activity Tours runs one-hour and three-hour rides from Drangsnes and Djúpavík on the Strandir coast (/experience/1176229/, /experience/1167831/), with fjord views and almost no other traffic. The Westfjords rides are better; Reykjavík is easier to reach.
Do I need a driving licence to ride an ATV in Iceland?
Yes, a full valid car licence to drive one. Passengers ride behind the driver and do not need a licence, but minimum ages apply for both; check the tour page. Bring the physical licence card. Standard pricing puts two people on one ATV, with a single-rider supplement if you want your own. Buggies (/experience/7689/) are side-by-side and more car-like, if you are unsure about balancing an ATV.
What do I wear for an ATV tour?
Old clothes and closed shoes. The operator gives you a helmet, overalls, gloves and often a balaclava, because Icelandic tracks are mud in summer and slush in winter and you will get sprayed. Wear warm layers underneath; you are sitting still in the wind. Sunglasses or goggles help with grit. Leave anything white at the hotel. A shower afterwards is not optional.
Is ATV riding in Iceland dangerous?
It carries real risk, which is why the licence rules exist. You ride in a line behind a guide at a set pace on marked tracks, so the danger is mostly in overconfidence on loose gravel or steep sections. Follow the guide's speed and keep your feet on the footrests. Travel insurance that covers motorised activities is worth checking before you book; some standard policies exclude ATVs.
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