ATV Black Beach Safari and the Plane Wreck
A 2-hour exploration of Iceland’s black sand landscape in the south. Includes a visit to the DC3 Airplane wreck.
Tour code: AG402
Black sands and rivers
This tour begins after you meet your ATV guide at the Base by Mýrdalsjökull glacier. You will receive all the necessary gear and a short safety briefing before venturing to ride on Iceland’s iconic black beaches.
The guide will lead the group to the stunning coastline to witness breathtaking views of the surrounding area. You’ll marvel at the views of Dyrhólaey, a peninsula that is the southernmost tip of the country, and the marvellous Mýrdalsjökull glacier in the distance.
After leaving the beach, the group will head to the famous Sólheimasandur plane wreck. This relic has been resting in the sand since 1973. Following the plane, you will drive to the Jökulsá river and up the foot of the mountain. This action-packed tour ends when you arrive back at the base.
Please note: A valid driver’s license is required to drive a quad bike. Single riders and groups with odd numbers are required to book a single-ride ATV.
Tour Overview
- Meeting Point
- Mýrdalsjökull Base
- ATV-riding
- 2 hrs
- Language
- English
- Minimum age
- 8 years
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
Tour Highlights
Included
- Experienced and qualified guide
- ATV per two persons
- Insulated cover-all
- Helmet and balaclava face mask
Not included
- Extra warm clothing
- Waterproof boots
Optional extras
- Single ride on the ATV (mandatory for groups with odd number)
- Possible upgrade to Buggy vehicle (check with location on the day)
Tour Map and Itinerary
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Day tour
The tour starts with you meeting your guide at Mýrdalsjökull Base. After getting geared up and being given a safety briefing, you head out for your adventure. Enjoy a fun and easy drive across rivers, on black sand beaches, to the Sólheimasandur plane wreck and the Jökulsá river. The tour ends when you arrive back at the base camp.
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