ATV Tour Iceland
During the Iceland Adventure 2008 tour we were offered to try real ATV riding. The ATV 4x4 company offers tours from half an hour up to several days. This is the first time I have really got excited about ATV riding!
Before heading off, Kjartan and Siggi explain how the ATV's work. They are BRP Can Am Max XT bikes with automatic transmission and actually quite powerful with the 400cc engine. The winch in front gives you even more of a 4x4 feel for the whole experience.
We ride on ATVs between lava and black sand and ride up onto the mountain Hagafell where we expect a good view over the Blue Lagoon and the island of Eldey.
Unfortunately the weather is not on our side - with the rain coming down hard.
Ron (far left) and John (far right) are filming the tour for the documentary they are making. This will be an excellent addition for the film.
After the mountain they took us down to the coastline with the old lighthouse and a shipwreck.
Riding a quad is surprisingly (for me) fun. You have a light vehicle that handles like a dream with all the power you need. On a tour like this where you drive special tracks that are only used for ATVs they really shine. You get the feeling of a much higher speed with the lava coming in close on both sides.
LOVE IT - Heaps of fun!
Oh - did I mention it was raining ?
To get some hot chocolate, Icelandic homemade twisted doughnuts (kleinur)
The ATV Adventurers supply you with all the needed stuff - overalls, helmets and gloves. They are located close to the international airport in Keflavik, close to the famous Blue Lagoon.
Visit the ATV-Adventures.com site for more information and book your ATV tour.
Thrandur
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With the lighthouse at Reykjanes in the background.
ATV riding through the lava field.
ATVers taking a break and enjoying the view at Reykjanes.
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