ATV Riding Thórsmörk: 2.5-Hour Buggy Adventure

Operate your own fully automatic buggy across Icelandic tundra and streams

A 2.5-hour ATV activity in Thórsmörk where you drive a two-seater, fully automatic 4×4 buggy through tundra sand fields, across small streams, and past waterfalls. The buggy is road-legal with a roll cage, safety belts and double A-arm suspension. You start from Brú Base on Road 249 with a safety briefing, waterproof suit, helmet and gloves included. Rides are shared (two people per buggy) or solo depending on your booking choice.

Step-by-step itinerary

2.5-hour Buggy Ride Adventure

• Briefing and safety instructions
• Dress in waterproof suit and helmet
• Drive buggy around Fljótshlíð area
• Visit waterfalls and sand fields
• Cross small streams
• Stop at viewpoint over Seljalandsfoss
• Enjoy views of Vestmannaeyjar islands

The experience

The buggy itself is the centerpiece: a fully automatic, fully inspected 4×4 built for this terrain, not a passenger seat in someone else's vehicle. You sit in the driver's position for the full 2.5 hours, controlling the machine across the Markaðsfljótaurar tundra sand fields around Dímon, over small streams, and past waterfalls. The route moves through the area between Fljótshlíð and Eyjafjallajökull, ending at a viewpoint overlooking Seljalandsfoss and the Westman Islands.

Before you leave Brú Base, your guide walks you through safety procedures and fits you with a waterproof snow suit, helmet and gloves. The buggy's roll cage and safety belts are built in. The double A-arm front suspension absorbs the uneven ground. A shared ride means two people operate one buggy together: the second person sits alongside you. If you book shared rides and your group has an odd number of people, you'll need to purchase one single ride to pair with the shared ones. Confirm this in the booking process to avoid an on-location charge.

What’s included

• Gloves.
• helmet.
• insulated waterproof suit.
• glasses.
• safety briefing and guide.
• fully automatic 4×4 buggy with roll cage and safety belts.

Options for this experience

2 options

A 2.5-hour buggy adventure in ÞórsmörkAvailable from 2 Nov · 10:00 and 14:00

Single ride feeAvailable from 2 Nov · 10:00 and 14:00Single fee

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 14

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Southcoast Adventure

Is this one for you?Book a single ride if you want to operate the buggy solo, or a shared ride if you're comfortable with a second person in the vehicle: both options give you full control of the machine for the entire 2.5 hours. The fully automatic transmission means no manual shifting. The focus stays on navigating the terrain and enjoying the route.

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Top questions

What do I actually do on this ATV activity?

You drive the buggy yourself for the full 2.5 hours across tundra sand fields, small streams and past waterfalls in the Thórsmörk area. The guide leads the route and handles the safety briefing at the start, but you operate the vehicle the entire time.

Can I ride alone, or do I have to share the buggy?

You can book either a single ride (one person per buggy) or a shared ride (two people per buggy). If you book only shared rides and your total number of people is odd, you must purchase one single ride to make the math work. The booking system will ask you to confirm this before checkout to avoid a charge on location.

What safety gear and equipment do I get?

Gloves, helmet, insulated waterproof suit and glasses are all included. The buggy itself has a roll cage, safety belts and double A-arm front suspension. Your guide gives you a safety briefing before you leave Brú Base.

What are the waterfalls and viewpoints on this route?

You pass waterfalls during the drive and stop at a viewpoint overlooking Seljalandsfoss and the Westman Islands. The route also crosses the Markaðsfljótaurar tundra sand fields around Dímon and small streams between Fljótshlíð and Eyjafjallajökull.

Where does the activity start and how long does it take?

The activity starts at Brú Base on Road 249 and runs for 2.5 hours. You'll spend time on the safety briefing and gear-up at the beginning, then drive the route for the remainder of the time.