1 Hour ATV & Plane Crash Site Tour on Sólheimasandur Black Sand Beach
Explore one of Iceland´s most iconic locations with this express ATV adventure tour that traverses pristine black sand beach of the south coast, culminating in a visit to the famed DC-3 Plane Wreck site.
In 1973, this US Navy plane was flying over southern Iceland when it encountered difficulties. The plane made an emergency landing on the beach woth thankfully no casualties. The nany inexplicable decided to abandon the wreck to the elements and it has stood forlornly on this desolute landscape ever since.
Riding our quad bikes along the black shoreline brings us to this iconic site, where we can pause to marvel at the vast views stretching towards the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the expansive black coastline extending to Dyrhólaey, Iceland’s southernmost tip.
After immersing ourselves in these captivating vistas, our route takes us to the Jökulsá river and eventually to the base of Mt. Heiðarhorn. The adventure culminates as we make our way back to the starting point, leaving participants with a lasting impression of Iceland’s contrasting landscapes.
Tour highlights & itinerary
- Professional guide
- Overalls, balaclava, gloves and helmet, boots
- Shared ATV - additional fee to ride solo
- Food or drink
- Dress in warm first and second layers
- Valid driver´s license required to drive ATVs
- Minimum age of 8. Only 1 child may ride with an adult
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation fee of 100% if cancelled 1 day or less before departure
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Itinerary
Itinerary
- Arcanum Mýdalsjökull Base Camp
The tour starts with a briefing and safety instructions at the ARCANUM base nearby Mýrdalsjökull glacier in South Iceland.
From the base we head down to the black lava sands, crossing small rivers on the way. The black lava sand derives from previous glacial outbursts of the dormant volcano Katla.
Express ATV & Plane Crash Site Tour on Sólheimasandur black sand beachReach the iconic plane crash site via all terrain quad bike adventure over sand dunes.
The journey kicks off at our headquarters, where participants familiarize themselves with the ATVs and gear up. Once all the safety guidelines are covered, we set off, navigating through small rivers and brooks, leading us to the desolute expance of black sand on Sólheimasandur beach.
Once we reach our destination, the DC-3 plane wreck, we enjoy some time at the site, with plenty of chances to capture your visit on camera.
The tour starts with a briefing and safety instructions at the ARCANUM base nearby Mýrdalsjökull glacier in South Iceland.
From the base we head down to the black lava sands, crossing small rivers on the way. The black lava sand derives from previous glacial outbursts of the dormant volcano Katla.
Reach the iconic plane crash site via all terrain quad bike adventure over sand dunes.
The journey kicks off at our headquarters, where participants familiarize themselves with the ATVs and gear up. Once all the safety guidelines are covered, we set off, navigating through small rivers and brooks, leading us to the desolute expance of black sand on Sólheimasandur beach.
Once we reach our destination, the DC-3 plane wreck, we enjoy some time at the site, with plenty of chances to capture your visit on camera.