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About Tour

This 1-hour ATV tour in Grindavík puts you straight onto the Reykjanes Peninsula’s raw volcanic terrain, riding across fresh lava landscapes and older lava fields in the same area. You’ll travel with a local guide who knows the area inside out, with helmet, gloves, overalls, and rain gear included to keep you comfortable in changing weather. The tour starts at the operator’s base in Grindavík, with free pick-up available in Grindavík and from the Blue Lagoon on request.

Highlights

  • Ride ATV trails near Grindavík
  • Cross fresh lava fields
  • Stop near new craters
  • Get close to old and new lava landscapes

Included

  • 1-hour ATV tour
  • Local guide
  • All necessary equipment (Helmet, gloves, overalls, rain gear)

What to bring

  • Warm layers
  • Hiking shoes
  • Camera or phone for photos
  • Small backpack (optional)

Tour Snapshot

Availability All Year
Duration 1 hour
Departs From Grindavík
Level Easy Suitable for most people in fair condition.
Minimum age 6 years
Ratio 1:10
Meet on Location Yes
Pick Up Yes

From

145
Per
Adult
Klarna 256x40
  • Expert Guides

From

145 Klarna 256x40
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Itinerary

Meet your guide at the 4x4 Adventure Iceland base in Grindavík, gear up, and receive a quick safety briefing before heading out on the ATV. From town, you’ll ride into the surrounding volcanic terrain and across the fresh lava field created by recent eruptions. The dark, broken lava shows how quickly the terrain here can shift.

Along the way, you’ll also pass through older lava formations on the Reykjanes Peninsula, where eruptions have shaped the same area for thousands of years. This route brings you close to the new craters for a short stop to take in the views and grab photos. After that, you’ll ride back to Grindavík to wrap up your 1-hour adventure.

  • Prices are per person.
  • Children get 50% off and must be accompanied by a guardian.
  • Keflavík pickup fee: 5,900 ISK per person (no discount on the pick-up fee).
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • Drivers must hold a valid driver’s license.
  • Minimum age to drive: 17 years.
  • Minimum age for passengers: 6 years.
  • No previous ATV experience is required.
  • Dress warm—overalls, helmet, and gloves are provided.
  • Meeting point: 4x4 Adventure Iceland base in Grindavík.
  • Free pickup in Grindavík and at the Blue Lagoon (request when booking).
  • Keflavík pickup is available for an additional fee.

FAQ

Yes, you do need to have a valid driving license from your home country.

No, you don’t need to have a specific motorcycle license, a regular driver’s license is enough to be able to join the tour.

Before starting any of the activities, participants will receive a safety briefing highlighting the safe and proper use of equipment, the role of guides during the trip, and the significant risks and hazards involved in their activity.
 
The safety briefing will also cover potentially foreseeable scenarios that may arise and explain how participants should react in such circumstances. Our guides will also outline their expectations of participants during the trip where needed and address any specific questions or concerns that may arise during this time.
 
Any medical conditions or personal health concerns that may jeopardize your well-being or affect your ability to meet the physical demands of the trip must be clearly communicated to the trip leader before the tour start.
 
Any medications you may require for minor medical conditions (asthma inhalers, etc.), should be kept close and you should bring it with you on the trip if possible. It is important that you notify your guide about such medications and their whereabouts before setting off.

As with any and all world travel, we strongly recommend having travel insurances that can provide cover if you need to cancel your travel reservation with short notice. We also recommend that you have personal health insurance coverage when participating in any adventure activities in Iceland.

Our tours are split into four different categories that help participants to understand what to expect from the tour. The categories are Easy, Moderate, Challenging and Demanding. Each tour is rated making it easier to find tours that suit you.

For further information about the difficulty ratings and descriptions.

Yes, we do. Langjökull Ice Cave is a magical experience, the tour has no minimum age and is a wonderful option for the whole family. Whale Watching with our partner company Elding has been a favourite with families traveling with young children, these guys have a great success rate in seeing whales (upwards of 98% in the summertime).

Another option would be the Landmannalaugar Safari on this tour you get to explore parts of the Icelandic highlands and bathe in natural hot springs. Most of our jeep tours are also suitable for children over the age of 6 years old. If you would like a nice and relaxing experience we would also recommend the Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon tour.

Your safety is our number one priority! Keeping this in mind, Arctic Adventures reserves the right to adjust the itinerary and/or take different routes depending on conditions. Please read more information in our cancellation policy.

No, our guides are not able to provide information on these matters, but our team will be happy to assist you. We kindly ask that you reach out to our customer care team regarding any questions or concerns.

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