ATV and Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Tour

6 hoursGroup: Small groupEasyMeet on locationAge 14+June–October

Kayaks below the front of Sólheimajökull glacier

Group in orange suits on the Sólheimasandur plane wreck

An ATV and kayaking tour that combines two very different South Coast experiences in one day. You ride across black volcanic sands to the Sólheimasandur plane wreck, then paddle among icebergs on a glacier lagoon.

Mýrdalsjökull base campATV ride to the plane wreckSelf-drive to SólheimajökullKayaking among icebergs

Ride an ATV across black lava sands with glacier views
Stop at the Sólheimasandur DC-3 plane wreck
Paddle among icebergs on the Sólheimajökull glacier lagoon
Two very different activities combined in one day
All safety and technical gear for both activities included

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.

1Meet at Mýrdalsjökull base campCheck in, get kitted out and briefed for the ATV ride.

ATV ride to the plane wreckRide across black lava sands at Sólheimasandur.

You ride an ATV across the open black sand plains of Sólheimasandur, with glacier views behind you, ending at the rusted DC-3 plane wreck. ATVs are shared in pairs, and single riders may pay extra. Drivers must be 17 or older with a valid licence.

Note · ATVs shared in pairs; single riders may pay extra

Read our Sólheimasandur plane wreck guide →

Drive to SólheimajökullSelf-drive to the kayaking base camp near the glacier.

You self-drive from the ATV base camp to the kayaking base near Sólheimajökull glacier, an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull. Allow a short drive and follow your guide's directions.

Read our Sólheimajökull guide →

Kayaking among icebergsPaddle the glacier lagoon in a sit-on-top kayak.

About 90 minutes of guided paddling in a sit-on-top kayak on the lagoon at the edge of Sólheimajökull, among icebergs and meltwater, with the glacier tongue ahead of you.

Time here · about 90 minutes

Group in life jackets on the lagoon shore

End of tourReturn gear at the Sólheimajökull base camp.

You return your gear at the Sólheimajökull base camp. After a day on the ATV and the water, a change into dry clothes is welcome before the drive on.

About the ATV and kayaking tour

This tour pairs an ATV ride with glacier lagoon kayaking, two of the South Coast's more active experiences. It starts at a base camp near Mýrdalsjökull, where you get kitted out and briefed for the ATV ride across the black sands at Sólheimasandur, with views of the glaciers behind you and a stop at the rusted DC-3 plane wreck.

After the ATV portion you drive yourself to the Sólheimajökull base camp for the kayaking half, where you get a drysuit and paddle before heading out onto the lagoon for about 90 minutes among floating icebergs. ATVs are shared in pairs, so solo travellers or odd-numbered groups may pay extra for a single rider option.

Because it links two separate activities at two locations, this is a longer, more active day than either on its own. It only runs from June to October, and the minimum age is 14, with children aged 7 and under not permitted at all.

Included

English-speaking guides for both activities
ATV and safety gear
Kayak, paddle and drysuit

Not included

Transport between the two base camps (self-drive)
Food and drinks
Single ATV rider supplement

What to bring

Warm mid-layers
Water-resistant boots
A valid driving licence for the ATV
Your own transport between the two locations

Good to know

Duration is about 6 hours in total, starting at 10:00 at the Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp (Ytri-Sólheimar, near Vík)
Minimum age is 14; ages 14 to 16 ride with an adult (one child per adult). Drivers must be 17+ with a valid driving licence
You self-drive from the ATV base camp to the kayaking base at Sólheimajökull; driving directions come with your voucher
Runs June to October
ATVs are shared in pairs unless you pay for a single rider

Questions people ask

Do I need a driving licence to ride the ATV?

Yes, a valid driving licence is needed to ride.

Can I do the ATV alone?

ATVs are normally shared in pairs; a single rider option is available for an extra cost.

Do I drive myself between the two locations?

Yes, this tour is meet-on-location at both stops, so you need your own transport between them.

Is kayaking experience needed?

No, the kayaking is guided and suits beginners.

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From40,999 ISKPer person