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ATV vs buggy tour

An ATV (quad) is a sit-astride bike you steer with handlebars; a buggy is a small open car with a steering wheel and seatbelts. Buggies feel safer for nervous drivers and pairs; quads are more nimble. Both need a driving licence for the driver.

The short version

  • An ATV (quad) is a sit-astride bike you steer with handlebars; a buggy is a small open car with a steering wheel and seatbelts.
  • Buggy is the dearer side: a typical fare of €242 against €169 for ATV (quad bike), about 43% more.
  • Cheapest seats we sell: €109 (ATV (quad bike)) and €120 (Buggy), per person.
  • 13 bookable tours from 8 operators on one side, 15 from 6 on the other.

Side by side

 ATV (quad bike)Buggy
Cheapest per person€109€120
Typical (median) per person€169€242
Usual length2 h2 h
Tours we sell1315
Operators86
Days with a departure (next 360)359359

Per-person prices from our operators’ live listings. Private tours, per-vehicle prices, gear hire and multi-day packages are left out. For context, the typical atv & buggy tour across the whole catalogue is €264 (range €102–€2367).

Pick ATV (quad bike) if…

  • You ride motorbikes or like handlebars.
  • You are riding solo.

Pick Buggy if…

  • You would rather sit side by side with a steering wheel.
  • One of you is a nervous driver.

The tours

ATV (quad bike) · 13 tours

4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri

1h ATV Tour – Volcanic Trails of Grindavík

from €131 per person4.80· 182 Google reviews of the operator

50% below the €264 typical for ATV & buggy tours

from age 6 · meet at the start point

1 h · from Grindavík · Blue Lagoon

  • Gear included
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Discover fresh volcanic landscapes on Grindavík’s lava ATV tour.

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4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri

Lava Beach 2-hour ATV tour

from €183 per person4.80· 182 Google reviews of the operator

31% below the €264 typical for ATV & buggy tours

from age 6 · meet at the start point

2 h · from Grindavík · Blue Lagoon

  • Gear included
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Discover Iceland's volcanic coastline in the most exciting way possible. from the seat of an ATV

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Buggy · 15 tours

Superjeep.is

DT 12 Superjeep Blue Mountains and Buggy Adventures

from €507 per person4.80· 241 Google reviews of the operator

50% above the €339 typical for super jeep tours

pickup included

8 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 2 days ahead
  • Book the night before

Strap into a two-seat Buggy with your partner and prepare to overcome obstacles in the rugged landscape by the slopes of Esja Mountain; climbing hills, running through river beds and much more.

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4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri

2 Hour Buggy Ride along

from €183 per person4.80· 182 Google reviews of the operator

31% below the €264 typical for ATV & buggy tours

from age 6 · meet at the start point

2 h · from Grindavík · Blue Lagoon

  • Gear included
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Sit back and experience Iceland's wild volcanic landscape from the passenger seat of a powerful off-road Buggy.

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4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri

1h Buggy Tour – Volcanic Trails of Grindavík

from €235 per person4.80· 182 Google reviews of the operator

about the usual price for ATV & buggy tours

from age 6 · meet at the start point

1 h · from Grindavík · Blue Lagoon

  • Gear included
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Grindavík: After the Fire – A Scenic Journey Through a Town Transformed

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Skjol Center

Buggy Adventure from Geysir Area (Skjól)

from €242 per person4.50· 73 Google reviews of the operator

about the usual price for ATV & buggy tours

Moderate · from age 6

2 h · from Selfoss

  • Admission included
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

This is an adrenaline-packed escapade that immerses you in Iceland's natural beauty while delivering an exhilarating ride you won't soon forget. Get ready to rev your engines and experience the thrill of a lifetime in stunning settings.

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Questions people ask

Which is better, ATV (quad bike) or Buggy?

An ATV (quad) is a sit-astride bike you steer with handlebars; a buggy is a small open car with a steering wheel and seatbelts. Buggies feel safer for nervous drivers and pairs; quads are more nimble. Both need a driving licence for the driver.

Which is cheaper, ATV (quad bike) or Buggy?

Across the tours we sell, the typical per-person fare is €169 for ATV (quad bike) and €242 for Buggy; the cheapest seats are €109 and €120. Private and per-vehicle tours are left out, because a car price is not comparable with a seat.

Is it cheaper to book direct with the operator?

No. We sell at the operator’s own price and are paid a commission by them, so the price is the same. Booking here puts both kinds of tour in one basket with one checkout.

  • One checkout, any number of operators

  • Rankings are not for sale

  • 203 operators vetted, and not all of them accepted

  • If it falls short, we fix it

prices and departures checked 21 Oct 2026