Both tours run through Icelandic Mountain Guides and welcome all fitness levels, but they cover very different terrain. At 105.75 €, the Vík í Mýrdal Black Sand Beach quad safari runs 1h to 2h and puts you directly on the iconic volcanic shoreline backed by the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. At 235.01 €, the buggy safari climbs closer to Mýrdalsjökull itself over 2h, trading raw beach access for glacier-edge terrain and a more powerful vehicle. The 129 € price gap reflects the buggy's larger engine and more technical route. Pick the quad safari for a shorter, beach-focused rush. Go for the buggy if glacial landscapes and a longer, harder-hitting ride are the priority.
Best intro rush
Quad Bike Safari to Black Sand Beach in Vík í Mýrdal
At 105.75 €, the Black Sand Beach quad safari delivers volcanic coastline terrain in 1h to 2h with zero experience required.
Maximum terrain intensity
Buggy Safari near Mýrdalsjökull Glacier from Vik i Myrdal
The buggy safari pushes into glacier-edge lava fields over 2h for 235.01 €, the most raw and exposed route on offer.
Season
All year
Coordinates
63.5601°N, -19.2449°EEquipment
Both tours are open to all fitness levels and last up to 2h in exposed Icelandic conditions near Mýrdalsjökull, so bring windproof and waterproof layers regardless of forecast. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory, and gloves are strongly recommended for the glacier-side buggy route.
Getting there
Both tours depart from the Icelandic Mountain Guides base at Ytri Sólheimar, Vík, accessible via Route 1 (Ring Road) approximately 180 km southeast of Reykjavik.
Updated on 3 March 2026