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Sólheimasandur Black Sand & Green Canyon ATV Tour

  • Availability

    All year

  • DURATION

    2 Hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Pickup

    No

  • Minimum Age

    8 Years

  • Price

    ISK 23.999

Tour Highlights:

  • Black Sand Desert
  • Sólheimasandur
  • DC-3 Plane Wreck
  • Diverse Landscape

Included:

  • Guided Tour
  • ATV tour
  • Warm Overalls
  • Appropriate safety equipment

Sólheimasandur Black Sand & Green Canyon ATV Tour

The Sólheimasandur Black Sand & Green Canyon ATV Tour lets you ride ATVs across Iceland’s dramatic landscapes, including a visit to the iconic DC-3 Plane Wreck. This is one of the easiest and most exciting ways to experience this world-famous sight on Iceland’s South Coast. Over the course of two hours, you’ll explore the vast black sand desert, pass by striking glaciers, and ride into a lush green canyon, making it an unforgettable adventure for families, groups, and solo travelers.

Starting the Sólheimasandur Black Sand & Green Canyon ATV Tour

Your journey begins when you meet your expert guides at the base in South Iceland. After gearing up in warm overalls and safety equipment, the Sólheimasandur Black Sand & Green Canyon ATV Tour kicks off with a thrilling ride across the black lava sands formed by past eruptions of the Katla volcano. From here, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the Dyrhólaey peninsula, perfect for photo stops along the way.

Riding to the DC-3 Plane Wreck

A highlight of the Sólheimasandur Black Sand & Green Canyon ATV Tour is reaching the famous US Navy DC-3 Plane Wreck. This aircraft crash-landed in 1973 and has since become one of Iceland’s most visited landmarks, even appearing in music videos and films. The ATV route allows you to reach this site with ease, making the experience much more convenient than the long walk that most visitors take.

Exploring the Green Canyon

After visiting the plane wreck, the Sólheimasandur Black Sand & Green Canyon ATV Tour continues toward the river Jökulsá and up to the base of a mountain. Here, you’ll enter a stunning green canyon, where you can stop for photos and soak in the beauty of this hidden gem. Along the way, you’ll cross rivers and ride challenging terrain, combining both excitement and scenery in one adventure.

Accessibility and Family-Friendly Fun

This ATV experience is suitable for beginners, and children as young as five can ride along with their parents, making the Sólheimasandur Black Sand & Green Canyon ATV Tour ideal for families. A valid driver’s license is required to drive an ATV, but passengers without one can still join the tour by riding as passengers with licensed drivers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have a valid drivers license to drive an ATV?

Yes, you must have a valid driving license and be at least 18 years of age to operate the ATV.

If you do not have a valid license, you can ride in the back of the ATV of your licensed travel partner. Kids also ride on the back of their parents’ ATV’s, who must hold a valid license.

What is the difference between a double ride and a single ride?

The standard price for the tour includes a double ride, which means that two persons ride together on one ATV.

If you would like to ride the ATV by yourself, you can book a single ride at an additional cost.

Note that ATV’s are not shared with other guests on the tour, so if you are traveling by yourself or in a group with odd numbers, such as 3 or 5, you must book a single ride for one person.

Where is the meeting point for this tour?

The meeting point for this tour during the summer season 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.

What should I wear on this tour?

You should wear warm, windproof clothing in addition to good, sturdy shoes. Keep in mind that the weather in Iceland can change quickly, so it’s essential to wear proper clothing.

You will be supplied with warm overalls and safety gear on location, but you should still dress in warm clothing underneath your overalls.

What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

Reservations can be canceled 24 hours prior to departure without penalty. Cancellations received less than 24 hours prior to departure are non-refundable.

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@iat.is.

Please be mindful of possible time zone differences. Iceland is in the GMT time zone and cancellations must be submitted at least 24 hours before departure in Icelandic local time (GMT).

If you do need to cancel your tour, we recommend that you contact us as soon as possible.

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.

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