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ATV & WHALES

19 review
All Year
8 HRS

ATVs AND WHALE WATCHING – WHERE ELSE BUT ICELAND?

Can’t decide between a whale watching tour or a quad biking adrenaline rush? You don’t have to! Our combination tour will give you both. Where else could you experience the best of land and sea but Iceland?

PART 1 – 1HOUR REYKJAVIK PEAK TOUR

It’s no more than 15 minutes from your Reykjavik accommodation to our quad biking base camp. That’s why we love this city! Having picked you up*, we’ll take you to the camp for gear, instructions and safety training. No experience is necessary and our expert guides will make sure you know everything you need for a safe and fun ATV adventure.

Your quad bike tour takes you on a route along the lovely Lake Hafravatn, and a variety of terrains to have fun on. Then it’s onwards and upwards as you bike to the top of Hafrafell mountain – the high point of your journey. From there you should be able to see the Hengill mountain range, Iceland’s third most active volcanic system, together with Hellisheiði, the geothermal power plant for the capital area. A spectacular view over Faxaflói bay and the whole capital region, Bláfjöll mountain range and Esja, Reykjavik’s house mountain, is waiting for you.

LUNCH IN REYKJAVIK HARBOR

After your ATV tour, we will drop you off at the old harbor, where Elding is located. With its nice selection of little restaurants and cafes, it is one of the coziest parts of town, and we’re happy to make recommendations. While you refuel, you can look out across the bay and imagine the magnificent creatures that swim below the surface.

PART 2 – WHALE WATCHING BEYOND REYKJAVIK HARBOR

The boat is waiting as you head off in search of magnificent Minke whales and the other rich marine life of Faxafloi Bay. A 3-hour guided sea tour provides a fascinating insight into the life of the sea, and great views back to Reykjavik. Whales are a lot harder to predict than quad bikes, so sightings are never guaranteed! Cross your fingers that Mother Nature is feeling generous!

The pick-up options is from all bus stops in downtown area.

Please check www.busstop.is to see what bus stop is closest to your hotel.

AVAILABILITY

All Year

DURATION

8 HRS

LEVEL

Easy

MINIMUM AGE

6 Years

MEETING POINT

PICKUP INCLUDED

PICK UP

No

Tour highlight

Reykjavik Peak Mountain
Hafravatn Lake
Faxaflói Bay & Reykjavik Peninsula - whale watching

WHATS INCLUDED

1 full hour out on the ATV trails
Gear: Overalls, helmet, ski mask, gloves
Whale watching adventure with Elding
Pick up & Return transfer from your local Reykjavik Hotel or bus Stop (please check if your hotel is listed to a bus stop)
PRICE

33,500 ISK

WHAT PEOPLE SAy

We had the best time on this tour and was definitely one of the highlights of our trip! The views were breathtaking and loved seeing the frozen lake. Our guides Louis and Valentin were such a good laugh and loved hearing about their life in Iceland. Only wish we’d booked a longer excursion!

Arianne M.

Best time ever! Great tour guide with great energy 😆 Highly recommend for anyone that’s looking for a bit more excitement in Iceland 🔝 I had a wonderful time, thank you!

Aviya G.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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All hotels downtown are at a no-pick up zone by the city. Therefore you will need to walk to the nearest bus stop. You can check on www.busstop.is for available busstops. You can also search them on Google Maps.

No, Everyone can drive them. Before each tour starts, will our team explain how to operate the vehicles and explain all details so you are ready to hit the roads.

If you are two people and want to share a bike. In the booking widget, you will put two persons in sharing. If you have an odd number or a solo traveller you will need to put 1 in solo rider.

Yes, if you both have a valid driver license you swap drivers to share the experience.

Yes, we do! On our daily tours do we offer optional transfer service for the price of 3000 ISK per person. Please, note that we do offer transfer from all bus stops in downtown area. See more info here www.busstop.is *** Pick up service is at 09:00, 13:00,17:00,20:00 – the Pick up window is 30 min.

The gear that is provided includes warm overalls, rain gear (if needed), helmet, gloves & Balaclavas. Gear Size: we have gear for children & adults from XSmall – 3XL

We suggest that you dress warm & accordingly to the weather on the day of the tour. This is Iceland so layer up. We will provide all you need for the tour but on cold days it's good to come with good underneath layers.

All drivers must be 17 years of age to drive the ATV or buggies and a fully valid driving license in their home country. Minimum age as a passenger is 6 years of age.

220kg/530lbs per person as a solo driver. Combined weight per ATV/ Buggy = 240kg/530 lbs(double rider)

Yes, children can join as a passenger – they must be at least 6 years of age and in company of an adult. Children age between 6-16 get a 25% discount.

You can reschedule your tour anytime with a 24hr notice.

Full refund if cancelled with 24hr of notice. Less then 24hr no refund.
No Refund for no-shows and cancellations on location.
No Refund for showing up under the influence.

Our address is Lambhagavegur 19, 113 Reykjavik. Your best option is to put Safari Quads in google maps and the estimate time is a 15 minute drive from downtown Reykjavik. You will need to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to departure time. Showing up late and missing the departure will result in no refund and we don't like that! And YES there is free parking @ our basecamp :) Please send us an email if you have any questions regarding meeting us on location.

We do not recommend women who are pregnant participate in our tours. If you are traveling in a group, you are welcome to travel with them and stay at our base camp while the group goes on the snowmobile part of the tour.

  1. Reschedule for another day.
  2. Find another tour to do and use the deposit for it.
  3. Receive a full refund.

Short answer: No, before and during activities. Driving under the consumption of alcohol or illicit drugs is prohibited. If we suspect that a participant is intoxicated, we will prohibit them from joining the activity.

All drivers must be 17+ years old and with a full valid driver's license. Passengers do not need a license. If you have a special request, will we do our best to accommodate your needs for our tours please contact safari@safari.is

Yes, there will be a professionally trained guide on all our tours.

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