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This 2-hour lava beach ATV tour from Grindavík is an easy, beginner-friendly ride that takes you across scenic volcanic trails with a finish at a black sand beach. You’ll travel with a local guide who adjusts the pace to the group, with regular stops for photos and short breaks. Helmet, gloves, overalls, and rain gear are included to keep you comfortable in changing weather.
Availability
All Year
Duration
2 hour
Departs From
Grindavík
Level
Easy
Suitable for most people in fair condition.
Meet your guide at the 4x4 Adventure Iceland base in Grindavík, gear up, and receive a brief safety overview before setting off. The ATVs are automatic and beginner-friendly, with your guide adjusting the pace to the group. You’ll follow lava trails across the Reykjanes Peninsula, where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge comes up onto land. This mostly underwater mountain range is one of the reasons eruptions and tectonic movement visibly shape the area.
The route continues through rugged volcanic terrain and leads down to a black sand beach, with short stops for photos and quick breaks along the way. Expect wind near the coast and dress in layers (you’ll have protective gear provided), then ride back to Grindavík to finish your 2-hour tour.
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.
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.
