Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörk

by Southcoast Adventure · ATV & buggy · Drive yourself there · Highlands

4.70· 300 Google reviews of the operator

Beginners welcome
Fine on your own
Couples
Works in the rain
Eco-certified
Skip the queue
Can be tailored

from €661 per person

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

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Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörk — Southcoast Adventure

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Duration
5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
May – Sep
Starts in
Hvolsvöllur
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Brú Base Camp
Brú Base Camp, road 249, Hvolsvöllur
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
10:30
Minimum age
5
Cancellation
Free until 2 days before

About this experience

An incredible Þórsmörk Buggy Tour “Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander’s heart. There’s just nothing like it…”

Our Þórsmörk Buggy Tour starts from our base, Brú base by Road 249. After a short briefing where your guide takes you through safety procedures, we dress up in a waterproof snow/whole suit and helmet and hop into our buggy ride.

Þórsmörk is an incredible and beautiful nature reserve, situated in the heart of south Iceland, nestled among the glaciers Eyjafjallajökull, Mýrdalsjökull, and Tindfjallajökull.

This Þórsmörk Buggy Tour is the perfect tour to explore the wonders of Þórsmörk while experiencing an adventurous buggy ride.

We will also visit Gígjökull glacier, where we will observe the effects of the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption and breathe in the purifying glacial air.

Þórsmörk is a spectacular place to visit; it has its own kind of feel to it. It is an Icelandic nature to the core.

Join an amazing highland adventure on this adrenaline-driven tour to Þórsmörk. There is no better way to visit this highland treasure than in a 4×4 buggy. The hidden valley of Thor is truly a natural gem and every Icelander’s favorite place to be.

Þórsmörk buggy tour is a unique way to enjoy Icelandic nature and covers some waterfalls and gravel road driving. A stunning natural playground for the next few hours, as you test out your buggy surrounded by amazing scenery that only Iceland can offer.

Shared and Single Buggy Options

A shared ride means two people ride one snowmobile
The standard price is per person and includes a shared snowmobile
Solo riders and groups with odd numbers must book a single-ride snowmobile
Incorrect bookings will result in an additional fee charged on location

Important Driver Information

Drivers must be 17 years or older
A full, valid driver’s license is required
Learner’s permits, tractor licenses, and motorcycle licenses are not accepted
A valid international driver’s license is required

Please note:
The tour price does not include pickup or drop-off.

Description from the operator, Southcoast Adventure. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

English speaking guide
5-hour buggy adventure ride
Insulated cover-all
Helmet
Buggy balaclava mask
We provide you with everything you need for a safe and comfortable ride

Not included

Food and drinks

Under Clothing

Hiking Boots/Shoes

Good to know

Warm outdoor clothing
waterproofed jacket and pants
head-wear
gloves
appropriate hiking boots/shoes
some snacks
warm layers - not cotton
warm gloves
socks & a scarf

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions

‘Shared ride’ is when two people share one buggy. Each buggy can take 1-2 people at a time. If you book ‘shared rides’ only and bookings are in odd numbers, you will need to buy one single ride. Be sure to book this correctly in the booking process

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 2 days 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.

1Southcoast Adventure 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 2 days 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 2.5-Hour Buggy Adventure Ride in Iceland from Southcoast Adventure is €211 — €450 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Southcoast Adventure · €661	Southcoast Adventure · €211
How long it runs	5 hours	2.5 hours

The €450 buys you 2.5 more hours out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

Children under 5 cannot join this one.
Not available in winter; the operator runs it roughly May to September.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Southcoast Adventure is one of 204 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 Southcoast Adventure

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Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Andreea Avaşi
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
The super jeep tour in Thorsmörck delivered exactly what was promised and was worth every penny. Our guide, Jakob, was fantastic—super nice, easy to talk to, and he made the hours pass by so quickly. The lunch provided was also delicious. Thank you for a memorable day!
Joshua Kost
★★★★★ · 5 months ago
We did the 5hr buggy buggy tour today, by far the best day in Iceland so far. Alejandro was an absolute amazing guide, seen waterfalls, caves, and a glacier that we would have never seen otherwise. Alejandro also took us on an incredible hike to one of the falls. He’s knowledge of the area was superb. Highly recommended over all the other tours.
David Graybeal
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
Absolute number 1 excursion we have ever done! Our Eyjafjallajökull Snowmobiling Tour with Southcoast Adventures was an absolute highlight of our trip to Iceland—and we travel a lot! We spent about 2 hours on the snowmobiles and covered a huge portion of the glacier. Riding all the way to the top to experience the intense wind and the breathtaking views was unforgettable. Our guides, Ale and Martin, were phenomenal. Ale was incredibly patient and helpful while teaching us how to operate the machines. Even when we managed to tip our snowmobile over, they handled it perfectly. Their attitudes throughout the entire tour were tremendous. This truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime outing. I cannot recommend this adventure and this team highly enough!
Veronica
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
We’ve been coming to Iceland for years, and this was hands down the best experience/tour we’ve ever done here. Our snowmobiling tour with Magnús and Steinar was incredible from start to finish. They were fun, kind, knowledgeable, and clearly true experts at what they do. This was our first time snowmobiling, and they made us feel completely comfortable while still making the whole experience exciting and memorable. The location was awesome, the views were breathtaking, and we were lucky to have great weather. But what really made the tour special was Magnús and Steinar. We had so much actual time on the snowmobiles, learned a lot about Iceland, and genuinely enjoyed the conversations along the way. You can tell when guides love what they do and care about giving people a great experience. This was our first snowmobiling tour, but it definitely will not be our last. Huge thank you to Magnús and Steinar!!!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

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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Departs10:30

Hella & Hvolsvöllur: light 08:29–17:42, 9 h 14 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 2 days before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Southcoast Adventure cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
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✓ Price promise: Southcoast Adventure's own price, or we refund the difference
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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €25 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.