Quad Bike Tour on Black Lava Sands from Mýrdalur
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
IMPORTANT: - Groups with odd numbers are required to book a single ride, payable on location only. Always make sure you have enough participants with driving license.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be at location 30 minutes before departure
Operates in cold weather conditions, please wear warm clothing
A valid driver's license is required to drive the ATV
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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'.
What‘s Included
Insulated cover-all
ATV per two persons
English speaking guide
Helmet
Balaclava face mask
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Scheduled departures
Reviews
481 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Buggy tour of Black Sand Beach and Glacier
wenzhengy2025,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very exhilarating experience! Guide was excellent too, took good care of safety matters and also was able to bring us to do lots of sightseeing. We took a family jeep and it was really fun for all
Fabulous
Sahara150,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour. Ramiro was fun and knowledgeable and made the trip memorable while keeping it safe. Beautiful scenery, powerful ATVs, highly recommend.
A California Family Exploring Iceland by ATV
33ellel,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing ATV experience! Jordy was fantastic—he explained everything clearly and made us feel comfortable and confident before we started. The ATV itself was in great condition, powerful, and easy to handle. The route was unbelievably beautiful, with stunning scenery the entire way. Riding through it felt like something out of a movie. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I’m so glad we did it. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for adventure and unforgettable views!
10/10
jessicacbarnes6,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour last minute and it didn’t disappoint! Paul, our tour guide, was awesome, informative, and a great photographer. Highly recommend!
Sindri was ace!
rosemaryf418,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sindri was completely amazing! An awesome tour guide. Gave us so much local Knowledge. Let us take our time and really friendly and informative. The tour itself was awesome..
Awsome experience thanks sindri
314naomit,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sindri took us out for the morning.. what an awesome experience, he explained the land and the planes. Talked through the waves and the sands etc. He took pictures for us and was alot of fun. He checked in about the pace regularly. Absolutely brilliant
Fantastic ATV Tour
beatricehM6215YG,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing ATV tour with Icelandic Mountain Guides and it was one of the highlights of our trip! The route was incredibly scenic and well-paced, with a perfect mix of fun, adventure, and breathtaking views. Huge thanks to our guide, Sindiri for making this such a memorable experience. Super friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable.
Incredible and adventurous tour of the black beach
518shilpab,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Better late than never, because this trip was amazing. Our tour guide Ásgeir highly contributed to that with his energy, enthusiasm, and sense of humour. It was a great experience and because of Ásgeir (a.k.a) Gary it was so for all age groups and experience levels. Don’t miss out on this one! The black beach is unworldly when you reach it by quad. Ásgeir also shares great stories about Iceland and all its unbelievable forces of nature.
The best tour I had
Tomaz M,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tours I ever had. The guides are very friendly and the prettiest place I ever visited. They have UTVs and ATVs, both of them amazing experiences. They permitted the adventurers to be adventurers and the elderly to go slower. Excellent for everybody.
Jordy was an excellent tour guide!
bgiangiulio,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jordy was an incredible guide on our trek to see the plane wreckage on the black sand beach. He was very knowledgeable about the area, history and even recommended some filming locations for us to check out. Highly recommend a tour with Jordy and we'd definitely go again!
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