DC-3 Plane Wreck & Black Sands ATV Tour
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Availability
All year
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DURATION
1 Hour
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Difficulty
Easy
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Pickup
No
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Minimum Age
8 Years
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Price
ISK 17.999
Tour Highlights:
- Ride an ATV across Sólheimasandur
- Visit the famous DC-3 plane wreck
- Explore vast black volcanic sand landscapes
- Cross small rivers and streams by ATV
- Enjoy views towards Mýrdalsjökull glacier
- See the South Coast towards Dyrhólaey
- Easy adventure with no previous ATV experience required
Included:
- Guided 1-hour ATV tour
- ATV / quad bike
- English-speaking guide
- Insulated overalls
- Helmet
- Balaclava
- Boots
- Safety briefing and riding instructions
ATV Quad Express on Sólheimasandur
Explore Iceland’s dramatic South Coast on this Sólheimasandur ATV Tour. Ride across vast black sand landscapes, cross small rivers and visit the famous DC-3 plane wreck on an exciting one-hour quad bike adventure.
The tour starts at Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia – Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp, near Vík. After meeting your guide, gear up and learn how to operate your ATV safely.
Then, leave the base behind and ride into the extraordinary volcanic landscape of Sólheimasandur.
Ride Across the Black Sands of Sólheimasandur
Sólheimasandur is a vast black sand plain on Iceland’s South Coast, shaped by volcanic and glacial forces.
Follow your guide across the rugged terrain while riding through small rivers and streams. Soon, the route opens onto the enormous black sand landscape between the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
On clear days, you can enjoy impressive views towards Mýrdalsjökull glacier and Dyrhólaey as you ride.
Visit the DC-3 Plane Wreck by ATV
One of the highlights is the famous DC-3 plane wreck on Sólheimasandur.
Stop beside the aircraft and explore one of South Iceland’s most unusual landmarks. The abandoned wreck stands in striking contrast to the surrounding black volcanic sands.
You’ll have time to enjoy the scenery and capture photos before continuing the ATV adventure.
Continue Towards Jökulsá & Heiðarhorn
After visiting the plane wreck, continue across Sólheimasandur towards the Jökulsá River.
The route then takes you towards the foot of Mt. Heiðarhorn, offering another perspective of the surrounding mountains and volcanic landscape.
Finally, follow the trail back towards the base and complete your one-hour ATV adventure.
Easy ATV Adventure on Iceland’s South Coast
This tour is rated easy and requires no previous ATV experience. Your guide provides safety instructions before departure, while helmets, insulated overalls, balaclavas and boots are included.
The minimum participant age is 8 years. However, ATV drivers must be at least 17 years old and hold a valid driving licence.
With black sand beaches, glacier views and the famous DC-3 plane wreck packed into one hour, this tour is an exciting way to explore Sólheimasandur.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Sólheimasandur ATV Tour is suitable for beginners. Your guide provides safety instructions and explains how to operate the ATV before departure.
Yes. The tour includes a stop at the famous DC-3 plane wreck on Sólheimasandur, where you’ll have time to take photos and enjoy the surrounding black sand landscape.
Drivers must be at least 17 years old and hold a valid driving licence. A light motorcycle or tractor licence is not sufficient.
Yes. The minimum participant age is 8 years, although younger participants cannot drive the ATV themselves.
The tour starts at Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia – Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp at Ytri-Sólheimar 1, on Iceland’s South Coast.
Important Information
- Duration: 1 hour
- Difficulty: Easy
- Minimum participant age: 8 years
- Minimum driving age: 17 years
- All ATV drivers must hold a valid driving licence
- A licence for a light motorcycle or tractor is not sufficient
- No previous ATV experience is required
- The tour starts at Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia – Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp
- Meeting point: Ytri-Sólheimar 1, 871 Vík, South Iceland
- This is a meet-on-location tour
- All necessary ATV safety equipment is provided
- Tour conditions and route may vary depending on weather and local conditions
What to Bring
- Warm base and mid-layers
- Warm sweater or fleece
- Comfortable outdoor clothing
- Gloves and warm hat in colder weather
- Valid driving licence if you plan to drive
- Camera or phone
Cancellation Policy
- 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 1 day or less before departure.
Start at Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp
Your Sólheimasandur ATV Tour begins at the Icelandia Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp at Ytri-Sólheimar on Iceland’s South Coast.
Meet your guide, gear up and get familiar with your ATV. Before departure, your guide provides clear driving and safety instructions.
ATV Ride Across Sólheimasandur
Then, head out across the vast black sands of Sólheimasandur.
Ride through small rivers and streams as you explore this dramatic volcanic landscape. On clear days, enjoy views of Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the South Coast towards Dyrhólaey.
DC-3 Plane Wreck
Next, arrive at the famous DC-3 plane wreck, one of the most distinctive landmarks on Iceland’s South Coast.
Stop beside the abandoned aircraft and take in the striking contrast between the wreck and the endless black sand. You’ll also have time to capture photos before continuing the ride.
Jökulsá River & Heiðarhorn
Continue towards the Jökulsá River and the foot of Mt. Heiðarhorn.
Finally, follow the trail back across Sólheimasandur to the base, completing your 1-hour ATV adventure through one of South Iceland’s most unusual landscapes.
The meeting point for this tour is at the main base at Ytri Sólheimar 1.
The base is about 25 km west of Vík and about 11 km east of Skógar. From Reykjavík the driving distance is about 160 km, which takes about 2 hours in perfect conditions.
GPS Coordinates: N63 29.700 W19 19.638
Please note that you need to be at the main base 30 minutes before the start of your tour.
