Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Buggy tires meet Iceland icons. This day tour mixes an off-road buggy safari with the postcard-famous Golden Circle stops, so you get both motion and Iceland’s biggest “wow” sites in one go. I especially like the modern buggy setup that gets you up to high viewpoints over Reykjavík, then moves you into the longer guided … Read more
Two hours can feel like a full off-road day. This Reykjavík buggy tour turns Iceland’s gravel backroads into an adrenaline course, with you in a fully automatic road-legal 4×4 and a guide coaching you through the rough stuff, including river splashes and waterfall-country scenery. You’re not just watching Iceland go by—you’re driving through it. What … Read more
Speed, mud, and waterfalls in one hour. Starting at Brú Base Camp on Road 249, this one-hour buggy outing is a quick way to taste the Þórsmörk area off-road without committing to a full day. I love the automatic 4×4 buggies for easy handling, and I love the waterfall scenery that shows up during the … Read more
A couple hours can feel like a whole Iceland adventure. This 2-hour UTV buggy tour in Myvatn is built for big scenery and real driving, without turning your day into a marathon. You’ll get clear safety guidance, a small-group ride (up to 10), and a route picked for views and geology around Reykjahlíð. Two things … Read more
Two hours, one big adrenaline hit. This guided South Iceland buggy ride threads through rugged terrain between Fljótshlíð and Eyjafjallajökull, with stops that mix raw driving with big-picture views. I especially like the mix of river splashes and stream crossings, and the payoff viewpoints over Seljalandsfoss and the Westman Islands. You’ll be in capable hands … Read more
That engine roar gets your attention fast. This 1-hour off-road buggy adventure out of the Brú Basecamp area is built for people who want Iceland nature in a way that roads just don’t offer—driving gravel routes to sights you’d otherwise miss. You’ll also spend time at waterfall areas, not just driving past them. Two things … Read more
A glacier front row, minus the walking. This buggy trip to Mýrdalsjökull Glacier turns the usual glacier visit into real off-road fun, with a two-seater buggy and the kind of driving you remember. I love the contrast you get up close: bright ice on one side and dark, gritty sands on the other. I also … Read more
Lava fields, right outside Reykjavik. This buggy tour turns Reykjavik’s area landmarks into a hands-on ride: brand-new buggies, a guided mountain route, and gear handled for you. You’ll drive through rugged terrain, then trade the road for bigger views from Reykjavik Peak, with the geothermal area near Hveradalir and Hellisheiði adding serious wow. I especially … Read more
Black sand looks different when you’re rolling on it. This 2-hour Polaris 1000 buggy tour turns the volcanic coast near Vik into your personal playground, with real driving time and frequent chances to stop for photos. I especially like riding right up along the crashing waves on black sand, and I like how the guides … Read more
Four wheels, lava, and Reykjavik in one run. This guided mountain buggy adventure sends you out onto lowland trails of rocky lava, muddy pools, and even snow, then up toward Úlfarsfell for summit views over the city and North Atlantic. You also get real context as your guide explains what you’re seeing instead of just … Read more
A buggy ride outside Reykjavik hits different. What makes this one work is the mix of real off-road time and a tight schedule: you get a safety-first briefing, thermal coveralls plus helmet and gloves, then about an hour in a 4WD buggy over rocky lava, mud, water, and even snow. I especially like the hotel … Read more
Reykjavik’s mountains feel right nearby. This Reykjavik buggy safari sends you from central hotels out toward Hafravatn for a guided off-road ride with serious mountain payoff. You drive a 2-seater buggy on mixed terrain, guided all the way, with the kind of cold-air views Iceland does best. I especially like the setup: it’s automatic, it’s … Read more