



by Icelandic Mountain Guides
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$434Mýrdalur is known for its black lava sands formed by volcanic activity. This quad bike tour lasts about two hours and covers the black lava fields in the area. Participants ride ATVs designed for two people, with an English-speaking guide leading the way. The tour includes an insulated cover-all, helmet, and balaclava face mask for protection against the cold. Drivers must have a valid driver's license to operate the vehicles. Food, drinks, and hotel transfers are not included. Groups with an odd number of riders must book a single ride paid on location. Participants should arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts and dress warmly as the tour runs in cold weather. Each adult may accompany one youth; additional youths require another adult to join.
The tour begins base nearby the Mýrdalsjökull glacier in South Iceland. We start by going over the tour plan and safety instructions. From the base we cross some small rivers and head down to the black lava sands fields which derives from the dormant volcano Katla. Down by the black beach we stop and enjoy the amazing view up to the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and along the coast to the southernmost part of Iceland, the small peninsula Dyrhólaey. We then head along the coast to the famous aircraft wreck, from there we continue to the river Jökulsá and up to the foot of the mountain. Upon our return we follow the mountain back to the base. The ATV experience itself lasts approximately 2 hours. You will ride 2 people per ATV, with one driving and one as a passenger. If you are traveling alone, or in an odd-numbered group (3, 5, 7 etc.) there is an additional charge payable locally for single riders. The adventure will provide stunning photo opportunities in good weather, so don't forget to bring your camera! You will be provided with everything you need for a safe and comfortable ride. No ATV experience is required to take part and the skill level for this activity is deemed as 'easy'.
120 min
Please be at our location 30 minutes before the start of the tour. The meeting point is located just off Road 222, also known as Mýrdalsjökull Road, near Vík in South Iceland. Look for the Icelandic Mountain Guides Base Camp sign and parking area.
End point
Please be at our location 30 minutes before the start of the tour. The meeting point is located just off Road 222, also known as Mýrdalsjökull Road, near Vík in South Iceland. Look for the Icelandic Mountain Guides Base Camp sign and parking area.