Buggy & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavík – 4-Hour ATV Adventure

Experience Iceland's northern lights from behind the wheel of a rugged 4×4 buggy on this unforgettable evening adventure departing from Reykjavík. Over four hours, you'll navigate the dramatic highland terrain surrounding the city, venturing into the darkness with powerful buggy-mounted lights leading the way.

Your route takes you through the wild landscapes of Holmsheidi, Mosfellsheidi, Mosfellsdalur, and Hellisheidi — the rugged highland playgrounds that form the backdrop for this northern lights experience. When the aurora borealis begins to dance overhead, your guide will signal everyone to cut their lights, letting the natural spectacle take centre stage against the pitch-black Icelandic sky.

The tour may also include a stop at a mountain hot spring, offering a warm and atmospheric pause during your night-time drive. The buggies themselves are fully automatic, road-legal 2- or 4-seat 4×4 ATVs, equipped with roll cages, safety belts, and double A-arm front suspension for a ride that is both safe and comfortable.

Booking options include a single ride (one driver per buggy) or a shared ride, where two to four guests travel together in one vehicle. A valid international driving licence is required to operate a buggy, and drivers must be at least 17 years old. After the tour, warm up with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate in the operator's lounge.

Your adventure begins at the Buggy Iceland base at Klettháls 15 in Reykjavík, where your guide will walk you through a full safety briefing before you gear up in your insulated overall, helmet, gloves, and balaclava.

Once on the trail, you'll head into the dark highlands surrounding the city, navigating terrain across Mosfellsheidi and Hellisheidi with your buggy's powerful lights illuminating the way. When conditions are right and the northern lights appear, the group cuts their lights to enjoy the aurora in full darkness.

The tour may include a visit to a mountain hot spring, adding a uniquely Icelandic moment to the night. Throughout the experience, a professional local guide accompanies the group to ensure safety and make the most of aurora conditions.

Back at base, the evening concludes with warm drinks — coffee, tea, or hot chocolate — in the operator's lounge. The entire experience lasts four hours.

This tour combines two of Iceland's most sought-after experiences — off-road buggy driving and northern lights viewing — into a single four-hour evening adventure. Rather than watching the aurora from a stationary viewpoint, you actively chase it through the highlands on a powerful 4×4 ATV.

The buggies are fully automatic and road-legal, making them accessible to drivers without off-road experience, while safety features including roll cages and harnesses provide reassurance throughout. Flexible booking options — single or shared rides accommodating up to four people — suit solo travellers, couples, and small groups alike. All essential gear is included, so you arrive and drive.