2.5hr Lava Field Buggy Adventure with pickup from Reykjavik

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2.5hr Lava Field Buggy Adventure with pickup from Reykjavik

★ 4.9(25 reviews)

• Pickup from your hotel
• Guide works in English
• Duration per the operator: 2 to 3.5 hours

from $298

See dates, price and what is included at the operator

Two and a Half Hours on the Lava

This is a short, guided buggy ride that starts in Reykjavik and takes you out onto the lava fields that surround the city. The tour runs for two to three and a half hours, depending on how much time you spend at the stops and the pace of your group. You will be picked up from your hotel in Reykjavik, so you do not need to make your own way to a meeting point. The ride is led by a professional guide who speaks English, and the operator states that the guiding is done in that language. It is not a tour for anyone who needs wheelchair access, as the operator explicitly says it is not wheelchair accessible. The price starts at 298 USD, which puts it in the middle of the range for buggy and ATV tours in this category.

Photographs from the operator Safari Quads - Reykjavik. They show the listing, not your day.

What the Price Covers

The 298 USD entry price covers the buggy ride itself, the guide, and the hotel pickup from Reykjavik. Food is not part of what you pay for, so you should plan to eat before you go or bring your own snack if you think you will need one during the two and a half hours. The operator offers free cancellation, though no deadline for that cancellation is given. There are no additional fees charged at any of the places on the itinerary. None of the stops on this tour charge admission or parking, so the price you see is what you pay for the activity itself. The only thing you might want to budget for separately is a meal, since the operator explicitly excludes food from the package.

What the Score Means

The tour holds a rating of 4.9 out of 5, but that score comes from only 25 reviews. That is a small number of ratings, so the score should be read with some caution. It tells you that the people who have reviewed it were very satisfied, but it does not tell you what a larger group of customers might think. In its category of 27 ATV and buggy tours, this listing ranks 8th by the number of reviews it has collected. That puts it in the upper third of the group for review volume, though it is far from the most-reviewed tour. The two comparable tours with similar durations, the Mountain Peak ATV Adventure and the Twin Peaks Quad Bike Tour, both have over 200 reviews each, so they give you a much larger sample of opinions to weigh. This tour's 25 reviews are enough to show that it works well for the people who have taken it, but they are not enough to guarantee the experience will match the score for everyone.

Season and Time of Day

Reykjavik's temperatures stay mild all year, with average highs ranging from 3 degrees in January to 15 degrees in July. The lows hover around freezing from November through March. For a two and a half hour ride on an open buggy, the cold matters more than the rain. In the winter months, you will be riding in temperatures near or below freezing, and the wind from moving across the lava field will make it feel colder. The summer months of June, July, and August bring the warmest weather, with highs of 13 to 15 degrees, which is still cool enough that you will want a windproof layer. The shoulder seasons of May and September offer highs of 10 and 11 degrees, which can be comfortable if you dress properly. Because the tour is short, you are not out in the elements for long, but you should still check the forecast and dress for the actual temperature of the day you book.

On Arrival

Your hotel pickup in Reykjavik brings you to the starting point where the buggies are kept. The guide will get you set on the vehicle and go over how to handle it on the terrain. The ride itself takes you out of the city and onto the lava fields, which are open ground with no staffed facilities. The weather plays a large role in how the tour runs. If the wind picks up or visibility drops, the guide may adjust the route or cut the ride short, and that is the guide making the sensible call for safety. The lava field terrain is uneven, so the ride will be bumpy. There are no buildings or shelters at the stops, so you will be outdoors for the full duration of the tour. Wear clothes that can handle wind and cold, and be prepared for the ride to end back where it started, with the pickup returning you to your hotel.

Who This Tour Fits

This tour suits travellers who want a quick taste of driving a buggy over rough Icelandic terrain without committing to a full day. The two and a half hour length works well for someone who has a half day free in Reykjavik and wants to see the lava fields from a vehicle rather than on foot. It is not for anyone who needs wheelchair access, as the operator states that the tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you are looking for a longer day that combines driving with other sights, the From Reykjavik: South Coast, Plane Wreck, and Beach ATV Tour runs for 10 hours and costs from 293 USD, which is nearly the same price for much more time on the road. That tour takes you further from the city and includes a plane wreck on the beach. This shorter buggy ride is the better choice if you want to be back in Reykjavik within a few hours and do not want to spend a full day away.

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2.5hr Lava Field Buggy Adventure with pickup from Reykjavik

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