The 3 Best Safari Tours in Iceland

1.Mýrdalsjökull: South Coast ATV Quad Bike Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 470 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $144Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp for a one- or two-hour ATV ride across Sólheimasandur. Visit the 1973 DC3 wreck, ride along the black sands and, on the longer route, cross streams toward a mountain valley. The ATVs are shared by two people; drivers need a valid license. Warm coveralls, helmets and balaclavas are supplied.

“We had 2 families do this activity together and it was a FAVORITE amongst us all. Anthony, our guide, was excellent. He was so personable and taught us a lot about the beautiful landscape of Iceland and he was really good with the kids too. The beautiful sites we saw, the thrilling rides on the Black Sand Beach, driving through little streams and into a beautiful valley, along with Anthony’s warm nature, made this a favorite activity on our trip to Iceland.”

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2.Reykjavik Peak with Safari Quads ATV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Best value

Safari Quads takes you from Reykjavík toward Lake Hafravatn and up rocky mountain tracks for wide views of the city. You get a safety briefing, a practice ride, warm protective gear, and a guide leading the convoy. Choose a solo or shared ATV and a morning or afternoon departure. The ride lasts about an hour; the full outing takes roughly two and a half hours.

“Go Ahead and Book!!!!! Our experience was incredible—10/10! Paula, our tour guide, was amazing. She was so kind, made us feel comfortable, and even took tons of great photos for us. I decided to embrace my “passenger princess” role and rode in the back the whole time (though there were plenty of chances to switch drivers if you wanted!). It was such a fun ride following Paula and another pair of riders through all kinds of terrain—uphill, downhill, bumpy trails, and even roundabouts. The heated handlebars for the driver were a great touch, but as a passenger, I got a little cold toward the end. I’d recommend bringing hand warmers…”

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3.Buggy Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $206

This 2.5-hour outing from Reykjavik includes about one hour at the wheel of a two-seat, automatic 4x4 buggy near Hafravatn and Reykjavik Peak. Your guide handles the briefing and leads the off-road route; guides have included Lisa, Stephan, Paula, Mariana, and Sir Cactus. Transfers, cold-weather gear, and coffee at basecamp are included.

“Really fun experience. Our tour guide was really fun and made sure we knew what we were doing. Would highly recommended this fun activity”

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