2.5 HR Off-Road Tour Buggy Lava Field Adventure from Reykjavik
Overview
Amazing unique tour of combination of lava fields and geothermal landscapes.
Here you will begin your day by being picked up by the buggy operator and taken to their new headquarters and be briefed to go over safety instructions. You can even have a free cup of coffee at their base camp.
You will set your journey through lava fields and venture to Hellisheidi Geothermal power plant. The power plant provides electricity and hot water to the whole capital of Iceland Reykjavik. You will see the skiing mountains of Reykjavik called Blue Mountains. We will ascend to Hengill Mountain range and see a fantastic view through all the steams coming from all around the Geothermal power plant.
What's Included
- 2.5hr Buggy adventure
- Gear: Helmet, gloves, overalls, ski mask & rain gear
- Pick up & Drop off (Pick up at 13:00)
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “1-Person in Buggy single rider”.
Pick-up starts 30 minutes before the departure time. Be ready at 13:00, The pick-up process can take up to 30 minutes. Please note that pick-ups from hotels in main-central Reykjavik are not allowed in certain areas designated as no pick-up zones by the City . As a result, you need to walk to the nearest bus stop, typically a 2-5 minute walk from your hotel. To choose the appropriate bus stop: Search bus stops in Reykjavik Search the closest to your hotel & select the one nearest. If you don't know your pickup location please send us a message and we can help you.
For the option “2-Persons in Buggy (sharing)”.
Lambhagavegur 19
113 Reykjavík, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
A BUGGY TOUR WITH STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS
You start driving your buggy on a lonely trail in the backlands of Reykjavik. Following the trail, you will reach Hengill mountain range and Hellisheiðarvirkjun, the power plant for Reykjavik. Your guide will lead you to an area that looks like the moon. The first stop will be at the geothermal area next to the geothermal power plant. The area was a film location for the movie “The secret life of Walter Mitty”. After your stop, you head back closer to Reykjavik. You are taking a gravel road into the stunning Blue Mountains. The next stop is Vífilsfell mountain, named after a slave of Ingólfur Arnarson, the first permanent settler in Iceland.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Price is per person - select the option you prefer (single or shared rider)
- Min age as a passenger is 6 years
- A full valid driver’s licence is required to drive the buggy car
- No alcohol or drug tolerance is allowed on our tours.
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking for the Shared option and 1 adult per booking for the single rider option is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-6897P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 2.5hr Buggy adventure.
- Gear: Helmet, gloves, overalls, ski mask & rain gear.
- Pick up & Drop off (Pick up at 13:00).
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2.5 HR Off-Road Tour Buggy Lava Field Adventure from Reykjavik is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2.5 HR Off-Road Tour Buggy Lava Field Adventure from Reykjavik will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 2.5hr Buggy adventure
- Gear: Helmet, gloves, overalls, ski mask & rain gear
- Pick up & Drop off (Pick up at 13:00)
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Price is per person - select the option you prefer (single or shared rider)
- Min age as a passenger is 6 years
- A full valid driver’s licence is required to drive the buggy car
- No alcohol or drug tolerance is allowed on our tours.
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking for the Shared option and 1 adult per booking for the single rider option is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
