Superview - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventures

by ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS · ATV & buggy · Reykjavík

  • Fine on your own
  • Suits older travellers
  • Works in the rain

from €168.84 per person

Next departure: Fri 23 Oct

  • Duration

    3 hours and 30 minutes

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Starts at

    Super View

    Flugumýri 18, Mosfellsbær

  • Guide

    Guided in English, Icelandic

  • Departs

    09:30, 10:30, 11:00, 13:00 …

  • Minimum age

    6

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS's words: Meeting Point is Flugumýri 18 in Mosfellsbær. In Google Map or Here We Go type in "Action Adventures" It is good to be there about 15 min before the tour starts.

About this experience

Superview - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventure

Join us for an epic ATV expedition where we take you deep into the untamed wilderness surrounding the city, blending ancient landscapes, with modern speed . Our journey leads through hidden, long-forgotten and hidden valleys and up to the formidable peaks of the Reykjavik hills. From the top, riders can enjoy a magnificent view over the rift valley volcanoes and the Great Capital Area of Reykjavík—the very same "Smoky Bay" named by the first Viking settlers over a millennium ago.

Keep your eyes open. We often spot the sturdy descendants of the original Viking horses or roaming sheep close to the track. Depending on conditions, we will make stops at several scenic locations to take photos and share legendary tales about the local area, the sagas, and Iceland's raw nature.

Tour Details:

  • Duration: Approximately 2 hours riding time (3 hours total with pickup and drop-off).
  • Group Size: Maximum of 8 people (bookable online). Large groups of up to 20 are available by special request.

Pickup & Location: We offer pickup from most hotels in the Reykjavik area. Please note that the City of Reykjavik has established non-pickup zones in the downtown area to reduce traffic. If you are staying downtown, we will pick you up from the nearest designated Tourist Bus Stop.

  • You can find the stop closest to your accommodation at www.busstop.is.
  • If you prefer to meet us on location, our basecamp is only a 20-minute drive from downtown Reykjavik.
  • Meet at location - Use promo code "MAL" for 10% off the price for "Meet At Location" if you have a car and meet us on location.

Pricing & Requirements:

  • Solo vs. Shared: Two people can ride on each quad bike. Prices are per person.
    Shared Ride: You must be two participants to book this option.
    Solo Ride: If you are a single rider, or if your group has an odd number of people (e.g., 3, 5, 7), you must book at least one Solo Ride.
  • Age Limit: Children up to 17 years old pay the child rate and ride as passengers with an adult.
  • Driving License: A fully valid driving license is required to operate the ATV.

Description from the operator, ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. ATV Reykjavik Adventure and View – 2-Hour Tour

Included

What’s Included? We’ve got you covered. We provide all the necessary riding gear, including warm, wind-and-waterproof overalls, helmets, and gloves to keep you comfortable. We also offer free pickup from hotels and bus stops in the Reykjavik area.

What do you need? Just bring your full driving license and a pair of sturdy shoes.


Not included

To ensure clarity and safety, please note the following exclusions and rules:

  • Food & Drink: Lunch or snacks are not included. We recommend eating before you arrive.
  • Personal Insurance: Personal accident or travel insurance is not included. Riders participate at their own risk.
  • Unsafe Driving: For your safety, reckless behavior is strictly prohibited. This includes:
    Sliding, spinning, or drifting.
    Speeding or failing to follow the guide's instructions.
  • Off-Trail Driving: We ride on established tracks only. Driving off the marked trails is illegal in Iceland to protect the delicate nature (moss and soil) and is not permitted under any circumstances.

    "Please note: Guides reserve the right to stop the ride immediately for anyone driving in an unsafe manner or damaging nature."


Good to know


Essential Items:

  • Driving License: A physical, fully valid driving license is required for all drivers.
  • Footwear: Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended.

Clothing Advice (Dress for the Weather.):

  • Winter / Cold Days: The wind chill on the ATV can be very cold. We strongly recommend wearing thermal base layers, a warm sweater (wool or fleece), and thick socks.
  • Accessories: A thin hat and a neck warmer (buff) or scarf are highly recommended to wear under the helmet.

Good to Know:

  • We Provide: Warm, wind-and-waterproof riding overalls, helmets, and riding gloves.
  • Available at Base: If you get cold easily, hand and toe warmers are available for purchase at our basecamp.

Logistics & Weather:

  • Confirmation: You will receive confirmation immediately at the time of booking.
  • Pickup Time: Hotel pickups start approximately 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time. Please be ready in your hotel lobby or at your designated bus stop.
  • Weather: This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately for the Icelandic climate (warm layers, waterproofs).
  • Gratuities: Pickup and guiding are included. Gratuities (tips) are not mandatory but are always appreciated if you enjoyed the service.

Health & Accessibility:

  • Physical Restrictions: This activity is not recommended for travelers with back problems or pregnant travelers due to the bumpy nature of the trails.
  • Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Rules & Safety:

  • Driving License: A full, valid driving license is required for all drivers.
  • Nature Protection: We explore nature responsibly. Riding is strictly limited to safe, established tracks to protect the environment.
  • Safe Driving: Unsafe behavior, such as speeding or drifting, is strictly prohibited. Driving off the marked tracks is illegal.

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.

  1. 1ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 →

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

ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS 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 ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS

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Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Allison Evin

    ★★★★★ · 2 years ago

    This tour was fantastic. I went with my 3 friends (all of us around 20 years old) on our last day in Iceland as we wanted to do something fun near the Reykjavik. To save some money we shared ATVs and switched turns driving which worked out great. We stopped I think 3 times or so during the ride and the views were great. It was so much fun riding the ATVs and our tour guide was great. He was fun and gave us some info about the places we stopped at. The other group didn’t show, so it was just my friends and I. I would totally recommend.

  • Josh Roscoe

    ★★★★★ · a year ago

    Absolutely unbelievable experience. Picked up from hotel, taken 15 min out to the base. Got kitted up with everything we needed, hand warmers, gloves, snoods. The guide is so friendly, with a great sense of humour, and very informative too about the local area. Would definitely recommend.

  • Debbie Hunt

    ★★★★★ · 2 years ago

    Such a great experience. Our ride was fabulous, our guide was friendly, safe and very knowledgeable. There was just our guide and my family of 4 on 2 ATV’s. We went off the beaten track and had plenty of stops to take decent photos. We would all highly recommend!

  • Simon Vernon

    ★★★★★ · 2 years ago

    Very enjoyable ride into the hills from the base location. Had all weather conditions in the 2 hours so really glad to have the warm overalls and gloves. Tremendous scenery with very informative detail from guide. I was lucky to be 1 on 1 so was spoilt with attention and iceland local knowledge. Picked up from downtown bus stop. Absolutely recommended.

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 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.

Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

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