Private South Coast & ATV Adventure on Black Beaches

by Absorb Iceland · ATV & buggy · private · South Coast

Private South Coast & ATV Adventure on Black Beaches — Absorb Iceland

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  • Duration

    10 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Vik

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN

  • Departs

    07:30, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30

  • Minimum age

    8

  • Cancellation

    Free until 2 days before

About this experience

Tour Highlights:

  • 2-hour ATV adventure on black beaches
  • Visit two iconic waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss
  • Discover the black sand beach of Reynisfjara

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Iceland's South Coast on a private tour that takes you to the iconic Seljalandsfoss waterfall, the majestic Skogafoss waterfall, and the stunning black sand beach of Reynisfjara.

Embark on a scenic drive along the South Coast, admiring the stunning landscapes as you reach the first stop: the majestic Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Get close to the cascading water and walk behind it for a unique perspective.

Next, continue to the powerful Skógafoss waterfall, known for its impressive height and the ethereal mist it creates. Capture breathtaking photos and feel the power of nature as you stand in awe of this natural wonder.

Afterward, immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Reynisfjara, a black sand beach famous for its striking rock formations and powerful crashing waves. Marvel at the towering Reynisdrangar sea stacks and the symmetrical basalt columns that adorn the cliffs.

But the adventure doesn't end there. Meet your ATV guide at the base near Mýrdalsjökull glacier to embark on a thrilling 2-hour ATV adventure on Solheimasandur black sand beach. Before riding on the iconic black sand, you'll receive all the necessary gear and a short safety briefing. Follow your guide as you explore the stunning coastline and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Marvel at the views of Iceland’s southernmost tip, Dyrhólaey promontory, and admire the marvelous Mýrdalsjökull glacier in the distance. As part of the ATV adventure, you'll also stop at the famous DC3 plane wreck on Sólheimasandur, a relic that has been resting in the sand since 1973.

This private tour offers an unforgettable experience of Iceland's natural wonders. Please note that a valid driver's license is required to drive an ATV, and single riders and groups with odd numbers must book a single-ride ATV.

Description from the operator, Absorb Iceland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Seljalandsfoss waterfall
  2. Skógafoss waterfall
  3. Reynisfjara black sand beach
  4. Sólheimasandur black sand beach

Included

  • 2-hour ATV adventure on Sólheimasandur black sand beach, with a stop at the DC3 plane wreck
  • An experienced and qualified ATV guide
  • Insulated overalls, helmets, balaclava face masks are provided
  • Boots can be provided if weather conditions require their use
  • Knowledgeable & experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • Pickup & drop-off within the Reykjavik Capital Area
  • Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • National Park entrance fee
  • Parking fees
  • Services tax

Not included

  • Food & drinks (your private driver-guide can recommend stops for lunch and refreshments during the tour)
  • Entry or admission fees
  • Tip or gratuity

Good to know

  • Wear extra warm clothing under the overalls provided by the ATV guide.
  • When booking, booking one single rider on an ATV for groups with odd numbers is mandatory.
  • Please respect nature - do not throw out trash or walk on any moss.
  • You do not need to print out your e-ticket for environmental responsibility purposes.
  • Your private driver-guide can always recommend different restaurants in the area and make stops on the way so you can purchase food/snacks/drinks, but you are also welcome to bring a packed lunch.
  • This tour's total duration depends on how much time you spend at each stop.
  • Road conditions or adverse weather could make some stops inaccessible during winter, so the itinerary may need to be altered if necessary.
  • Dress according to the weather by wearing warm and wind-/waterproof clothing in layers and bring gloves and a hat.
  • Wear suitable footwear, preferably waterproof with a good grip, in case of slippery conditions due to ice, rain, or gravel paths.
  • We may occasionally need to alter the tour itinerary due to unpredictable weather and road conditions in Iceland, especially during winter. The weather in Iceland can be pretty unpredictable.

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.

  1. 1Absorb Iceland 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 2 days before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

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 8 cannot join this one.
  • Not for late risers on your first morning — the earliest departure is 07:30, and Reykjavík pickups start before that.

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

Why we list it

Absorb Iceland 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 →

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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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