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2.5-Hour Buggy Adventure Near Reykjavík
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2.5-Hour Buggy Adventure Near Reykjavík

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Experience our 2.5-hour buggy adventure tour. A unique way to enjoy Icelandic nature.

Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Moderate
Pickup service
Yes
Pickup time
60 min before
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
September, October
Minimum age
8 years
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

The heart of the experience lies in the incredible landscapes of the Hengill area. As you rev up your buggy and hit the trail, you'll be immediately surrounded by dramatic scenery. Lush green valleys, volcanic landscapes, and geothermal activity will unfold before your eyes.

  • Outdoor

Itinerary

How it runs

4 stops

  1. 01

    Miðdalsheiði

    Soon after the tours start we will cross Hólmsá at a place called Gudduós at Miðdalsheiði, thereafter we will gratually climb up to Mosfellsheiði.

  2. 02

    Mosfellsheiði

    Mosfellsheiði is heighest 410m above sea level.  Big relative flat land between Esja to the north and Hengill to the east.  Covered with moss and some lava in the south.

  3. 03

    Hellisheiðarvirkjun

    The Hellisheiði Power Station is the eighth largest geothermal power station in the world and largest in Iceland. The facility is located in Hengill, southwest Iceland, 11 km (7 mi) from the Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station. The plant has a capacity of 303 MW of electricity and 200 MWth of hot water for Reykjavík’s district heating. The power station is owned and operated by ON Power, a subsidiary of Reykjavík Energy.

  4. 04

    Hengill

    The mountain is south of Lake Thingvallavatn , south-west of the Nesjavellir geothermal area, south of Þingvellir National Park and is the most prominent part of a volcanic region that extends to the coast. South of the mountain towards the coast is the Hellisheiði geothermal area to its south-west, and the town of Hveragerði on Iceland’s main ringroad, Route 1 about 45 km (28 mi) east of Reykjavík. At the coast is the port of Þorlákshöfn.  Hengill is 803m at its heighest.

What the price covers

Included
Insulated Overall, Helmet And Glovesprofessional Local Guidesafety Briefbuggy Balaclava
Not included
Food And Drinks
Ticket types
  • Adults (17+)
  • Youth (8 - 16)
  • Adults - Single Ride (17+)

Where it starts

Meeting
Meet on location or pick up
Pickup
Yes
Be ready
60 min before departure
Drop-off
1
Location code
Reykjavík (RVK, IS)

Good to know

  • Not Wheelchair Accessible
  • Not Stroller Accessible
  • Not Suitable For Pets
  • No Public Transportation Nearby
  • Infants Must Not Sit On Laps
  • Infant Seats Unavailable
  • Not Recommended For Pregnant Travelers
Type
Day Tour / Activity
Season
September, October
Cutoff (relative to start time)
12 hours before
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Live guide
English
Details updated
16 Sep 2026