Reykjavik ATV Tour through Lava Fields & Geothermal Landscapes

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Reykjavik ATV Tour through Lava Fields & Geothermal Landscapes

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 US$161.92  per guest
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Earliest available date: September 12, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This experience combines off-road ATV riding with the raw volcanic and geothermal landscapes of the Hengill region. Ride across the historic Svínahraun lava field, follow rugged trails through moss-covered lava, and experience an active geothermal area just outside Reykjavík.


What sets this tour apart is the chance to explore a landscape where Iceland’s volcanic activity and renewable energy come together. See steaming ground and geothermal features, pass the Hellisheiði geothermal power plant, and learn how Iceland harnesses natural heat to produce electricity and hot water.


With a choice of 1,5-hour or 2,5-hour tours, this experience combines ATV adventure, volcanic landscapes, geothermal activity, and insights into Iceland’s renewable energy.

Sample Menu

STARTER
"Rúgbrauð" Geothermal Rye Bread
Served with Icelandic butter

What You Get

Balaclava
Use of ATV/Quad bike
Insulated over-alls
Extra warm clothing

Good To Know

  • If your booking includes an odd number of participants, one Single Rider must be booked, as vehicles are shared by two people.
  • Each adult is allowed to accompany one youth only. Additional youths must be accompanied by another adult.
  • Please be at Litla Kaffistofan at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
  • A valid driver’s license is required to drive an ATV.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Your experience begins at Litla Kaffistofan, about 20 minutes from Reykjavík. After a safety briefing, you will be provided with insulated overalls, helmet, and gloves before setting off on an ATV into the Hengill geothermal region. You will ride across the Svínahraun lava field, formed around the year 1000 AD, following gravel tracks through rugged lava covered in moss. The route continues into an active geothermal area with visible steam vents. You will pass the Hellisheiði geothermal power plant, where underground heat is used to produce electricity and hot water. Your guide will explain how geothermal energy is used in Iceland. The tour includes a stop in the Hveradalir geothermal area, where you will taste traditional Icelandic rúgbrauð (rye bread) baked in an oven heated by geothermal energy, without electricity. You will also see geothermal activity up close. Please remain on marked paths. Depending on the option selected, the tour will either remain in the Hengill area (1-hour option) or continue deeper into the landscape (2-hour option), including Jósepsdalur valley and views of Vífilsfell volcano. The tour ends back at Litla Kaffistofan.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Litla Kaffistofan, Suðurlandsvegur, Sveitarfélagið Ölfus, Iceland, IS, 161

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Located on Route 1 between Reykjavík and Selfoss. Please arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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5.0
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based on 17 reviews
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Great
September 01, 2026

Great experiencia Jordy Vaesen great!!!!

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Impressive ATV TOUR
September 01, 2026

Incredible great tour, we had a lot of fun and great landscapes to admire. I would highly recommend it to anyone coming to Iceland.

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Bjarki the Greatest
August 29, 2026

Bjarki was amazing! Gave us so much information and was so friendly!

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Fun experience. Good scenery. Cool guide.
August 28, 2026

Cool scenery, fun ride. Felt like we were at places that normal tourists could not get to. Bjarki (our guide) was cool. Friendly guy. Very knowledgeable. Very entertaining. He can do the spinny t...read more

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Good to try
August 27, 2026

Nothing to complain about Guide was awesome and gave us really good info about volcanos and glacier.

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