ATV & Whales 

Season: All year round, daily. Duration: 8 hours

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This 1 hour guided Buggy tour is a unique way to enjoy Icelandic nature, yet starting off only 20 minutes from downtown Reykjavík. 

TRIP DETAILS:
ATV AND WHALE WATCHING – WHERE ELSE BUT ICELAND? Can’t decide between a whale watching tour or a quad biking adrenaline rush? You don’t have to! Our combination tour will give you both. Where else could you experience the best of land and sea but Iceland?
PART 1 – 1HOUR REYKJAVIK PEAK TOUR It’s no more than 15 minutes from your Reykjavik accommodation to our quad biking base camp. That’s why we love this city! Having picked you up*, we’ll take you to the camp for gear, instructions and safety training. No experience is necessary and our expert guides will make sure you know everything you need for a safe and fun ATV adventure. Your quad bike tour takes you on a route along the lovely Lake Hafravatn, and a variety of terrains to have fun on. Then it’s onwards and upwards as you bike to the top of Hafrafell mountain – the high point of your journey. From there you should be able to see the Hengill mountain range, Iceland’s third most active volcanic system, together with Hellisheiði, the geothermal power plant for the capital area. A spectacular view over Faxaflói bay and the whole capital region, Bláfjöll mountain range and Esja, Reykjavik’s house mountain, is waiting for you.
LUNCH IN REYKJAVIK HARBOR After your ATV tour, we will drop you off at the old harbor, where Elding is located. With its nice selection of little restaurants and cafes, it is one of the coziest parts of town, and we’re happy to make recommendations. While you refuel, you can look out across the bay and imagine the magnificent creatures that swim below the surface.
PART 2 – WHALE WATCHING BEYOND REYKJAVIK HARBOR The boat is waiting as you head off in search of magnificent Minke whales and the other rich marine life of Faxafloi Bay. A 3-hour guided sea tour provides a fascinating insight into the life of the sea, and great views back to Reykjavik. Whales are a lot harder to predict than quad bikes, so sightings are never guaranteed! Cross your fingers that Mother Nature is feeling generous!
The pick-up options is from all bus stops in downtown area. Please check www.busstop.is to see what bus stop is closest to your hotel.
​​Tour highlights: 

• Reykjavik Peak Mountain
• Hafravatn Lake
• Faxaflói Bay & Reykjavik Peninsula - whale watching

​ATTENTION: 

• ​Duration: 8 hrs. (1 hr. driving in the Buggy)
• Operation: All Year
• All drivers must be 17+ years old and with a full valid driver's license. Passengers do not need a license. ​
• Included: 1 hour guided Buggy tour (2 in each Buggy), helmets, gloves, balaclavas, and water resistant overalls.
• Pick up time: starts 1 hour before tour departure time
• Pick up location: Hotels and guesthouses in the Reykjavík area 
• Please check out www.busstop.is for info on pick up locations in the city center.
• Bring: Warm clothing under the overall and a change of clothes for after the tour.
• Weight limit: Maximum weight per passenger/driver; 120 kg or 264 lbs. Maximum combined weight; 220 kg or 485 lbs. 
• If you are two people and want to share a bike. In the booking widget you will put two persons in sharing. If you have an odd number or a solo traveller you will need to put 1 in solo rider.
• Good to know: We stop on the way, so you both have the opportunity to drive. You need a valid driving license to drive the Buggy.

​* Coaches and super jeeps are forbidden to access certain areas of the city center, so we may have to ask you to walk a short distance from your hotel.
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CANCELLATION
​All cancellations must be written and received by us 24 hours prior to the tours start. In conformity with business practices within the Icelandic travel industry, Travel Agent is obliged to charge cancellation fees to the passenger(s) as follows:

• CANCELLATION CHARGES: Cancellation received more than 24 hours prior to departure are fully refunded. Cancellation received less than 24 hours prior to departure will be charged full price.
• INSURANCE:​ We advise all our clients to have travel insurance.

Prices may change without prior notice. If an incorrect price has been listed, we reserve the right to refuse, cancel or limit any order placed at the incorrect price. *Subject to availability - price is confirmed when payment has been made. Book in advance to get the best price!

PACKAGE DETAILS

• SEASON: All year round, daily
• DURATION: 8  hours
• REGION: South
• DEPARTURES:  10:00 and 15:00
• AGE LIMIT: 6 years

INCLUDED: 

• 1 full hour out on the ATV trails
• gear: overalls, helmet, ski mask, gloves
• whale watching adventure with Elding
  
• Pick up & return transfer from your local Reykjavík Hotel or bus stop ( please check if your hotel is listed to a bus stop)

Additional information:
We reserve the right to change the itinerary and the mode of transport or cancel the tour, according to weather or road conditions, or circumstances beyond our control.

Please note that the duration of the tours may vary according to weather and road conditions.

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