ATV and Helicopter Combo Tour from Reykjavik
Two iconic Icelandic adventures, one unforgettable half-day experience.
The Reykjavik ATV and Helicopter Combo Tour pairs a rugged quad bike ride through volcanic terrain with a breathtaking aerial flight over Iceland's capital, all within a single action-packed half-day. Designed for all experience levels, this tour delivers both ground-level thrills and panoramic aerial perspectives that few visitors ever get to combine.
From rocky trails winding around Lake Hafravatn to the summit of Reykjavik Peak, the ATV portion of this tour pushes guests through some of the most scenic and undervisited landscapes on the city's outskirts. Experienced guides handle safety briefings and gear preparation so riders can focus entirely on the terrain ahead.
After returning to base camp, guests transfer to Reykjavik's Domestic Airport for the helicopter segment. A modern, well-maintained aircraft takes off over the city, revealing a completely different perspective of the colorful rooftops, Faxafloi Bay, and the distant volcanic ridgelines of the Reykjanes Peninsula.
The helicopter tour includes a mountaintop landing, giving passengers twenty minutes to photograph the sweeping scenery in near silence. It is a rare opportunity to stand above the city and the sea simultaneously, with the full scale of Iceland's landscape visible in every direction.
Tour Highlights
Navigate rugged trails and lava-field paths on a quad bike, reaching the summit of Reykjavik Peak with panoramic views of Faxafloi Bay and Mount Esjan.
Ride alongside Lake Hafravatn, a tranquil and often-overlooked natural lake on the outskirts of Reykjavik, surrounded by raw Icelandic scenery.
Stop at the peak to photograph Reykjavik's colorful cityscape, the Blafjoll mountain range, and on clear days, the Snaefellsjokull glacier on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
Board a modern helicopter at Reykjavik Domestic Airport and soar above the city, watching Iceland's northernmost capital shrink beneath you as you gain altitude.
Land on a mountaintop mid-flight for a twenty-minute stop, offering a silent panorama of the Arctic coastline, distant islands, and steaming volcanic hillsides.
All protective gear including helmet, gloves, overalls, ski mask, and rain gear is provided for the ATV segment, suitable for Iceland's variable weather conditions.
Accessible to riders of all skill levels, with passengers as young as six years old welcome to join as non-drivers on the quad bikes.
Tour Itinerary
Guests are collected from selected bus stops, major hotels, or the cruise ship port in Reykjavik city centre. The transfer brings the group to the ATV base camp on the city's outskirts, where guides begin a thorough safety briefing and gear fitting lasting approximately thirty minutes.
Licensed drivers take the controls of their quad bikes and set off through rocky trails toward Lake Hafravatn, one of the quieter natural spots near the capital. The route then ascends toward Reykjavik Peak, where riders encounter varied terrain and increasingly dramatic views.
At the top of Reykjavik Peak, guests are invited to stop and take in panoramic views spanning the Hengill volcanic system, the Hellisheioi geothermal power plant, Faxafloi Bay, and the Esja mountain. The summit provides one of the most complete aerial-style ground views available near the city.
After descending from the peak, the group returns to base camp to hand back gear. The ATV operator then drops guests at Reykjavik Domestic Airport, where the helicopter segment of the tour begins.
Guests receive a pre-flight briefing from the pilot before boarding the helicopter. The aircraft takes off over Reykjavik, providing sweeping aerial views of the city's rooftops, the coastline, and the volcanic mountain ranges that frame the bay.
The helicopter lands on a nearby summit, giving passengers twenty minutes to explore and photograph the landscape in silence. The tour concludes with the return flight to Reykjavik Domestic Airport, where guests are dropped off at the end of the experience.
What Is Included
Included
- Hotel or bus stop pickup from Reykjavik city centre
- ATV ride to Lake Hafravatn and Reykjavik Peak
- Helmet, gloves, overalls, ski mask, and rain gear for ATV segment
- Experienced guide throughout the ATV tour
- Transfer from ATV base camp to Reykjavik Domestic Airport
- Helicopter flight over Reykjavik and surrounding mountains
- Mountaintop landing with twenty-minute stop
- Pre-flight briefing from licensed helicopter pilot
Not Included
- Drop-off at the end of the tour (guests arrange own return)
- Personal travel insurance
- Snacks and drinks during the tour
- Gratuities for guides and pilot
- Photography equipment
Important Information
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