Northern Lights Safari on Quads

Embark on a thrilling ATV adventure near Reykjavik to witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights. Explore the stunning Hafravatn lake and Mount Hafrafell while enjoying breathtaking views of Reykjavik. Join us for an unforgettable night of quad biking and stargazing!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • ATV Reykjavik - This quad biking tour takes you to see the Northern Lights by the beautiful Hafravatn lake and Mount Hafrafell. If it is possible to go to the mountain you will also have a great view over Reykjavik, Mosfellsbær and other towns close by. We only go if there is possibility for clear sky. Join this tour for a unique experience of driving an ATV at night to hunt for the Northern Lights. Follow a guide along rugged trails through the Icelandic countryside and discover top natural sites of interest including Hafravatn Lake and Mt. Hafrafell. Enjoy panoramic views over to nearby towns such as Mosfellsbær. If we have to wait for the lights we do starchasing and look for “shooting stars” to make the wish for endless whisses. In this tour you can go Single Ride or Double Ride. Double Ride is the standard rate and that means two people are on each quad. You can select “Single Ride” in the booking progress and pay a little extra if you dont want to share the Quad and go single ride to the tour.
What's Included
  • All you need is a driver’s license, warm socks, shoes, and clothes.
  • We provide riding gear, helmets, and gloves.
  • Double Ride (two people per quad) is the standard tour rate.
  • ‘Single Ride’ option available for an additional fee during booking.
Additional Information

Embark on a unique ATV journey to witness the glorious Northern Lights by the stunning Hafravatn lake and Hafrafell Mountain. From these locations, relish in breathtaking views of Reykjavik, Mosfellsbær and nearby towns. As we wait for the aurora borealis to appear, we can star gaze and maybe even spot a shooting star to wish upon. Explore the thrill of night time ATV riding while seeking the Northern Lights.

We can arrange to collect you at any hotel in the Reykjavik area, if possible. Reykjavik city, however, has designated non-pickup zones for tourists downtown, so we collect from specific tourist bus stops in these areas. Rest assured, the nearest Tourist Bus stop is typically not very far.

If you prefer to meet us, our base is a short 20-minute commute from downtown Reykjavik.

  • Bring Phone with good camera with you. The newest phones can capture the Northern Lights but not the old one. We recommend Iphone 11 or better, the new Google phone and other with night mood or possibilities of few seconds open shutter mode.
  • Drivers need full drivers license to drive the ATV´s. Passenger can be from 6 years old.
Location
Flugumýri 18
Flugumýri
Go all the way up the hill park the car and then to right to the middle of the yellow tan house.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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B4240rhadamt
Sep 11, 2024
Amazing night on ATVs under the Northern Lights! With Bjorgvin who was a brilliant tour guide! - Was an INCREDIBLE experience! Loved every second of it and will definitely do it again! Such a great way to end the trip! Big thank you to Bjorgvin for an amazing night!
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Tamsb28
Mar 7, 2024
Fantastic Experience - We were picked up right on time from our collection point. The van had an ATV Reykjavik sign placed at the side window which was great as the bus stop was very busy with other night tours. It ended up just being my partner and I on the whole tour so we were really impressed that it still went ahead. I knew it would be a small group tour but this was a great addition just being the two of us. The ATVs are brilliant- high spec, fast, easy to manoeuvre but it was a little difficult to see the various controls with it being dark however this caused us no major issue. The sky was so clear, which made for some beautiful pictures of the night sky. So many stars out! The Aurora wasn't very strong however an arc was still picked up by camera- both iphone & DSLR. It was great to get out of the city and light pollution! We traveled to various spots on road and off, high and low to search for the lights. If you're looking for something fun to do while searching for aurora instead of sitting on a bus for hours, then this is definitely it. I'm not going to attempt to spell our guide (the owners) name, however I highly recommend and want to say thanks for making our tour very special. I have no hesitation to book this tour again on our next trip to this beautiful country, and would also love to do the tour during the day too to see beautiful scenery. A 10/10 experience.
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Karen_c
Oct 4, 2023
Very Fun!! A great add on to your trip - Our tour guide was so kind and made sure we had the best time on our ATV tour. Even thought the weather wasn’t the best with on and off rain and a cloudy sky, we didn’t have the luck to see the Aurora. But our guide still made sure the evening was fun and thrilling. Taking an ATV late at night up a large mountain is something everyone should try! Especially those who love some adventure and adrenaline.
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Hannah_n
Sep 21, 2023
Must Do - This was a amazing way to see the northern lights and such a fun excursion! Book this! It is a must do!
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Alison_m
Apr 3, 2023
Adventure of a lifetime!!! - The guide was very nice. The ATV operation was very easy and comfortable. The ride was exciting. The trail he took us on was beautiful. The northern lights did not disappoint!!! So much fun. Would do it again and again!!!!
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Ian_m
Mar 15, 2023
What an incredible experience - This was most certainly the highlight of our trip, absolutely freezing whilst trying to take pics but well worth it. Anybody that enjoys quad biking and hoping to see the lights should give this a go.
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Neil
Jan 17, 2023
Best way to see Northern Lights - What a fantastic way to see the Northern lights in the countryside and in a small group We were very lucky to see a full on show but would thoroughly recommend anyway
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Joycef1353
Nov 21, 2022
Strongly recommended!! - I have joined the northern lights tour recently, whole experience is forgettable, with the professional guide Kristján Jónsson, he gave us lots of information about northern lights. That night that happened have shooting stars, he waited it happened with us over 3 hrs, from rains, windy to clear sky! The tour had been super overran but he still smile and being friendly to share astronomical knowledge to us. Thanks to him that I had a super amazing night in Iceland!! Strongly recommended!!
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Rebecca_k
Oct 23, 2022
Thumbs up - The ATV ride was a ton of fun. The lights are awesome but abide by their own schedule. Guide was great.
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Melissa_g
Oct 4, 2023
ATVing was so fun and relaxing! - Such a cool experience. Our tour guide Helga was so great. Even though we did not get to see the Northern Lights (the moon was too bright) it was enjoyable. She told us a lot of interesting facts about Iceland that I will continue to remember.
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