Activity Heimaey Island, Iceland

Volcano ATV Tour

4.9 (365 reviews) one hour Free cancellation

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365 reviews

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Volcano ATV Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Volcano ATV Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Come and enjoy with us in a 1 hour ATV tour around the Volcano in Vestmannaeyjar and experience the unique view the island and its surroundings have to offer

During the trip, we will go to Prestvik beach where fishing ship Pelagus stranded, we will also drive around and view the scene where Guðlaugur Friðþórsson came to land after 5-6 km of swimming in the dark and cold sea after Hellisey VE 503 sank. We will drive around the lava and into the middle of the volcano Eldfell and along the coast, where the view is breathtaking.

This trip is recommended for all the family who will enjoy driving around historical sites of Vestmannaeyjar on a fun riding ATV. The ATV´s are automatic and easy to drive so no specific experience is needed. All ATV´s are 2 person where driver needs to have a driving licence, passengers need to be 6 years or older.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Volcano ATV

Ages: Children (6–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Gloves
Included: Helmet
Included: Overalls

Itinerary

Eldfell

Passing by

During the trip, we will go to Prestvik beach where fishing ship Pelagus stranded, we will also drive around and view the scene where Guðlaugur Friðþórsson came to land after 5-6 km of swimming in the dark and cold sea after Hellisey VE 503 sank. We will drive around the lava and into the middle of the volcano Eldfell and along the coast, where the view is breathtaking.

This trip is recommended for all the family who will enjoy driving around historical sites of Vestmannaeyjar on a fun riding ATV. The ATV´s are automatic and easy to drive so no specific experience is needed. All ATV´s are 2 person where driver needs to have a driving licence, passengers need to be 6 years or older.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please be at our location about 20 - 30 minutes before scheduled departure time.

We are just 2-3 min walk from the ferry Herjólfur. Just walk straight up from Herjólfur, we are at the corner at Strandvegur 65.

End point

Please be at our location about 20 - 30 minutes before scheduled departure time.

We are just 2-3 min walk from the ferry Herjólfur. Just walk straight up from Herjólfur, we are at the corner at Strandvegur 65.

Using your ticket

Please be at our location 30 minutes before departure time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bookings from passengers on cruise ships – If cruise ship cannot enter Vestmannaeyjar due to weather or other circumstances – 70% Refund of booking

Options

Share rider

This is the share rider option: Each ATV is shared by 2 persons(2 adults or 1 adult + 1 child)

Please make sure to select each person who will be sharing ATV
Solo rider