1-Hour Buggy Riding in Icelandic Nature: Visit waterfalls

You drive the buggy, not a guide in a separate vehicle.

A one-hour buggy ride in Icelandic nature where you operate a two-seater vehicle yourself, covering waterfalls and gravel roads with a live English-speaking guide. The ride starts from Brú basecamp on Road 249 after a safety briefing; you wear an insulated cover-all, helmet and balaclava mask for protection. Shared rides pair two people in one buggy, or book a single ride if you prefer to go alone.

The Experience

One hour gives you enough time to leave the basecamp, get briefed on safety, and drive through Icelandic terrain without the day becoming a production. The ride covers waterfalls and gravel roads — the operator describes it as a way to see the landscape that sitting in a passenger seat does not give you. You get dressed in an insulated cover-all and helmet at the basecamp before you climb in, so the setup is straightforward and the gear is already there.

The buggy holds one or two people, and you choose whether to ride alone or share with another traveler. If you book shared rides and end up as an odd number in your group, you will need to buy one single ride to balance it out — the booking process flags this, but double-check before you confirm so there is no surprise charge at the basecamp. A guide leads the experience and handles the route; you handle the driving.

The basecamp sits on Road 249, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them to get there. Bring or wear clothes you do not mind getting dusty, since gravel roads throw up debris. The whole thing — briefing, gear, drive and return — fits into the hour.

What’s included

• Insulated cover-all, helmet and balaclava mask.
• safety briefing with your guide.
• one-hour buggy ride through waterfalls and gravel roads.
• live English-speaking guide leading the route.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot 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; choose a shared ride if you want to split the cost with another traveler and both take turns driving or ride together in the same vehicle. The one-hour length works if you are passing through the area and want to try the activity without committing a full day to it.

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Top questions

What do I actually do on a one-hour buggy ride in Iceland?

You operate a two-seater buggy yourself through Icelandic terrain, covering waterfalls and gravel roads with a guide leading the route. The guide handles navigation and safety; you handle the vehicle.

What gear do I get for the buggy ride?

The buggy ride includes an insulated cover-all, helmet and balaclava mask — everything you need to stay warm and protected while you drive.

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

You can book a single ride if you want to go alone, or a shared ride where two people operate one buggy together. If your group size is odd and you book only shared rides, you will need to buy one single ride to balance the pairing.

Where does the buggy ride start and how do I get there?

The ride starts from Brú basecamp on Road 249, and public transportation options are available nearby to reach it.

How long is the whole experience, including the briefing?

The entire experience is one hour, which includes a safety briefing at the basecamp, getting dressed in protective gear, the drive itself and return to the basecamp.