Reykjavik Midnight Sun ATV Adventure: 2.5HR Off-Road

Ride through Reykjavik at midnight with the sun still burning the sky

You ride a high-spec Can-Am ATV for two hours through Icelandic mountain trails while the sun circles the horizon without setting. The tour includes all protective gear, a professional guide, hotel pickup at 8pm, and access to the operator's advanced headquarters. Groups stay small, under twenty riders, and you'll reach peaks with views back over Reykjavik and the surrounding landscape. No experience required, but you do need a valid driver's license to ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Midnight Sun ATV Adventure in Reykjavik

• Pickup from Reykjavik
• Drive to ATV headquarters
• Receive safety briefing and instructions
• Wear gear: overalls, helmets, gloves
• Ride ATV through Icelandic wilderness
• Ascend Reykjavik Peak and Wolf Peak
• Enjoy views of Reykjavik and midnight sun
• Return to headquarters

The experience

The light doesn't leave. At 8pm when you're picked up and driven to the ATV headquarters on the outskirts of Reykjavik, the sun is still high enough to cast a shadow. By the time you're suited up in overalls, helmet, gloves and a balaclava (the gear laid out and ready). You understand what the operator means by "midnight sun adventure." Between late June and mid-July, Iceland doesn't really get dark. The sky just shifts color.

The headquarters is new, equipped with hot coffee and proper bathrooms, and the fleet is Can-Am quads: fifty of them, all top-spec machines. Your guide runs through the safety briefing and how to handle the bike, and then you're out on the trails. Two full hours riding through Icelandic wilderness, ascending toward Reykjavik Peak and Wolf Peak Mountain, the terrain rough and open beneath you. The views drop back toward the city and the water beyond it, Hafravatn Lake visible in the distance. Around midnight, if the weather holds, the sky does something strange: the sun dips just past the horizon and for a few moments the whole sky glows gold and orange before the sun climbs again. You're high enough to see it happen.

The operator has been running this tour longer than anyone else in Iceland. Groups stay under twenty people, which means the trails don't feel crowded and the guide can actually see you. The ride is physical (your arms and core work the whole time), but the operator says it's suitable for most fitness levels. You do need a valid driver's license to ride solo, and if you're traveling with someone, the shared-rider option means one person drives while the other sits behind. Either way, you're moving through daylight that never quite becomes night, in a landscape that most people only see in photographs.

Pickup happens at 8pm from your Reykjavik accommodation. The whole thing (drive to HQ, briefing, two hours on the trails, drive back) takes about two and a half hours total. Bring sunglasses. The midnight sun is brighter than you'd expect.

What’s included

• Your adventure includes hotel pickup at 8pm and drop-off after the ride, a 2.5-hour ATV experience with a professional guide, all protective gear (helmet, gloves, overalls, ski mask, and rain gear), and access to the operator's advanced headquarters with free hot coffee and bathrooms. The price is per person.
• you can choose between riding solo or sharing a quad with another rider.

Options for this experience

2 options

Two riders per ATV (shared riding)Guide in English · Available from 14 Aug 2027The price is charged per person. This is a shared option, so you ride with one other person (at least 2 participants are needed to book it). If the group has an odd number of people, one person must book the single-rider option, because the vehicle only seats two at a time. Pickup is included.

One rider per ATV (single rider)Guide in English · Available from 14 Aug 2027Single-rider option: you ride alone on your own vehicle. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 14 Aug 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (8 to 16 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 80

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Safari Quads

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to experience Iceland's midnight sun phenomenon from a mountain peak without arranging your own transport or equipment: the fixed pickup time and included gear mean you show up ready to ride, and the small group size keeps the trails from feeling crowded.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 16 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I ride if I've never been on an ATV before?

Yes. The guide gives a full safety briefing and instruction on how to operate the quad before you head out on the trails.

What if I don't want to drive? Can I ride as a passenger?

Yes. The shared-rider option lets one person drive while the other sits behind. A minimum of two adults is required for the shared option.

Do I need a driver's license?

Only if you're driving the ATV. Passengers don't need one. The driver must have a valid license.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour runs in most conditions. You'll have rain gear included. Check with the operator about severe weather cancellations.

Is this safe if I have a back injury?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or if you're pregnant.

Can I drink alcohol before the tour?

No. No alcohol or drugs are allowed. The operator may breathalyze participants if there's suspicion of impairment and can deny entry to the tour.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the 2-hour ATV ride, all protective gear (helmet, gloves, overalls, balaclava, rain gear), and a professional guide.