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Day Trip to Southern Iceland - ATV Ride at Solheimasandur and Climbing at Skogafoss - Departure from Reykjavik

Experience a full day of adventure on Iceland’s South Coast: ATV tour on Sólheimasandur and visit to Skógafoss waterfalls!

The essentials

Experience a full day of adventure on Iceland’s South Coast: ATV tour on Sólheimasandur and visit to Skógafoss waterfalls!

Duration
10 hours 30 minutes
Languages
English
French
Starting time
9:00 AM
Cancellation Cancellation with conditions

Highlights

The ATV ride across Sólheimasandur’s lava fields and rivers

The stop at the iconic Skógafoss waterfalls and the view from behind Seljalandsfoss

The panoramic landscapes of Dyrhólaey and the black sand beaches

A full-day adventure from Reykjavik

The included French-language audioguide

Safety gear provided for the ATV tour (helmet, overalls, gloves)

Description

Experience a full day of adventure on Iceland’s South Coast: ATV tour on Sólheimasandur and visit to Skógafoss waterfalls!

You’ll be picked up in Reykjavik and begin your journey along Iceland’s stunning South Coast by coach. Along the way, a French audioguide will provide commentary on the volcanic landscapes and natural wonders you pass.
Your first main stop will be near Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the Katla volcano. There, you’ll gear up for an exhilarating 2-hour ATV ride (2 people per quad). You’ll cross shallow rivers and volcanic terrain until reaching the dramatic black sand plains of Sólheimasandur and the famous DC-3 plane wreck site.
After the ATV experience, the tour continues to two of Iceland’s most picturesque waterfalls. First, you’ll visit Seljalandsfoss, known for its unique walking path behind the water curtain. Then, you’ll head to the powerful Skógafoss, cascading from a 60-meter-high cliff.
At the end of the tour, you’ll return to Reykjavik in the late afternoon. This excursion combines adventure, natural beauty, and iconic landmarks for a unique way to discover the South Coast of Iceland.

Important information

  • Availability: every day (except in exceptional cases)
  • Departure time and place: 9am for the main meeting point located at the Reykjavik bus terminal or pick-up near your hotel in Reykjavik between 8:30 and 9am, your meeting point and exact time will be confirmed after booking
  • Return to Reykjavik around 7:30pm
  • A French audio guide is available for this tour. You'll need to download our partner's app onto your phone, and a WiFi connection is available directly on the bus. Remember to bring your own headphones!
  • Children under 8 are not allowed on this tour
  • Quad drivers must present a valid driver's license
  • Please bring warm clothing
  • Lunch is not included and the tour does not include any stops to buy food. We therefore strongly advise you to bring your own picnic

Included

  • Day trip to Solheimasandur and Skogafoss waterfall

  • Bus transport from Reykjavik with audio guide

  • Jeep tour (2 people per jeep)

  • Services of a guide during the Jeep tour

  • Jeep equipment rental (overalls, helmet, and gloves)

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Tips
  • All other extras

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