ATV tours into the hills near Reykjavík
Four ATV rides in the hills and countryside around Reykjavík, and one quad ride that ends with a helicopter flight.
For a ride up into the Reykjavík hills, book Superview from ATV Reykjavik Viking Riders, from 23.000 ISK per person, min. 2 guests: about two hours of riding through valleys and up to the peaks, with a view over the capital area, and free pickup from Reykjavík hotels and bus stops. Midnight Sun is a two-hour summer ride into the mountains to a viewpoint over Reykjavík, from 23.000 ISK per person.
Two more Viking Riders rides cover the dark and the early evening, and Heli-Quad Safari from Norðurflug rides to the top of Hafrafell on a quad before a helicopter flight.
Rides compared
| Tour | Riding time | Route | Age and group | From, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superview | About 2 hours, 3 with pickup | Valleys and up to the peaks of the Reykjavík hills | From age 6, up to 8 bookable online, up to 20 on request | 23.000 ISK |
| Midnight Sun | 2 hours | Mountains and a viewpoint over Reykjavík, Mosfellsbær and the Reykjanes peninsula, in the summer light | From age 6 | 23.000 ISK |
| Northern Lights ride | 90 minutes or more | A night ride around Lake Hafravatn and Mount Hafrafell | From age 12 | 23.000 ISK |
| Early Evening ride | About 1 hour, 2.5 with pickup | Countryside with stops at viewpoints, easy for beginners | From age 6 | 23.000 ISK |
| Heli-Quad Safari | 1 hour on a quad, then a helicopter flight, 3.5 hours in all | Lake Hafravatn and a trail to the top of Hafrafell, then a helicopter flight that lands on a nearby summit | From age 5, two people on each quad | 72.500 ISK |
On the Viking Riders rides a shared ATV carries two people and a solo rider books the single option. Superview and the two evening rides have a minimum of two guests per booking.
Drivers need a physical, fully valid driving licence. Overalls, helmets and gloves are included, and pickup from Reykjavík hotels and bus stops is free. Downtown pickups go from designated bus stops, because the city has non-pickup zones in the centre.
The Northern Lights ride cannot promise an aurora: the operator says sightings are not guaranteed.
Heli-Quad Safari includes pickup from your accommodation in Reykjavík and ends at the domestic airport, so the return to your hotel is not included.
Book one of these
Superview - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventures
from 23.000 ISKper person · min. 2 guests≈ €168 · $189
Midnight Sun Viking Way ATV Adventure from Reykjavik
from 23.000 ISKper person≈ €168 · $189
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventure
from 23.000 ISKper person · min. 2 guests≈ €168 · $189
Heli-Quad Safari
from 72.500 ISKper person≈ €530 · $597
Questions
Which ATV tour goes up into the hills near Reykjavík?
Superview rides through valleys and up to the peaks of the Reykjavík hills. Heli-Quad Safari climbs a trail to the top of Hafrafell before the helicopter flight.
How much is an ATV tour near Reykjavík?
From 23.000 ISK per person for the Midnight Sun ride and 23.000 ISK per person, min. 2 guests for Superview. The Heli-Quad Safari, with a helicopter flight, is 72.500 ISK per person.
Can children ride?
From age 6 on Superview, Midnight Sun and the early evening ride, from age 12 on the northern lights ride, and from age 5 on Heli-Quad Safari. Drivers must hold a valid driving licence.
Can I book an ATV ride on my own?
Yes, as a solo rider. A shared ATV carries two people, so the solo option is for someone riding alone.
Are the northern lights guaranteed on the night ride?
No. The operator says sightings cannot be guaranteed, and the ride is still a night ride through the hills around Hafravatn.
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