5 Zip Lines in Iceland Worth Booking Ahead

1.Zipline and Hiking Adventure Tour in Vík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

In Vík, Zipline Iceland pairs several short zipline runs with a guided hike on narrow, sometimes slippery trails. You’ll cross a stream, see the valley and Mýrdalsjökull glacier, and hear about local nature, geology, and history. Guides have included Alex, Barbara, Sammy, and Nico, though the team may vary. The tour lasts about 90 minutes to two hours.

“The tour guides were so lovely and made for such a positive experience. The zip lines aren’t too scary and there is a lovely surprise at the end! I highly recommend doing this if you are in Vik.”

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2.Zipline and Hiking Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

From Vík, suit up with your guide for a short drive, a roughly 3 km hike through Grafargil, and zipline rides above canyons, rivers, and waterfalls. The named lines include Big Rush, The Gentle Giant, and Little Rush. Guides such as Alex, Barbara, and Sam have led the route, though the team can vary. Expect uneven ground and an optional-feeling leap across a river that is part of the course.

“We did the zip lining as a family and really enjoyed it - especially the children aged 12 and 14. Lovely guides. Highly recommended.”

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3.Hveragerdi: Mega Zipline Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · from $67Best value

Meet beside Reykjadalur Café for a short van ride and an easy 500-metre walk to the Kambar plateau. Then ride a seated zipline for about 1 km over Svartagljúfur gorge, reaching up to 90 to 100 km/h. Two parallel lines let you fly alongside a companion. An English-speaking instructor provides safety guidance.

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4.The Falcon : Superman ride with Mega Zipline Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 50 min · from $100

At Mega Zipline Iceland, an English-speaking instructor prepares a group of up to six for a headfirst flight advertised at one kilometer and speeds above 100 km/h. You’ll walk about 500 metres to Black Canyon, get fitted with safety gear, then take the zipline. Victoria is named among the people associated with the experience, though instructors can vary.

“Wow! The best attraction in Iceland! Victoria is perfect, thank you!”

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5.Mega Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $168

Ride Iceland’s kilometer-long zipline from Kambar plateau toward Reykjadalur hot spring valley, above Svartagljúfur gorge. The three-hour outing includes return transfers from Reykjavik, safety gear and an English-speaking instructor. Two parallel lines let you ride alongside a companion. Bring warm clothes and hiking shoes; riders must weigh 30 to 120 kilograms.

“The Zip line was beautiful just short. I would recommend to anyone who loves this type of activity.”

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