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Drive an ATV into Iceland’s high-country after dark to hunt the northern lights above Hafravatn and Hafrafell. This guided night-ride pairs rugged trails, stargazing and panoramic views back to Reykjavík.
Drive an ATV into Iceland’s high-country after dark to hunt the northern lights above Hafravatn and Hafrafell. This guided night-ride pairs rugged trails, stargazing and panoramic views back to Reykjavík.
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Operated by Action Adventures · Reykjavík, Capital Region
Headlamps fade and the city’s glow slips behind you as the ATV’s thrum becomes the only human sound. The trail opens onto black lava fields and a dark mirror of Hafravatn; above, the night sky waits. Guides steer quads up toward Hafrafell where panoramic ridgelines give sweeping views back over Reykjavík and Mosfellsbær, and every pause is an invitation to scan for green curtains and meteors.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Participants should have moderate fitness for brief climbs on and off the quad; ability to hold seated position and brace during bumps is required.
Yes—drivers must present a full driving license; passengers do not need a license and must be at least six years old.
Tours run when skies show potential; if the aurora fail to appear operators often focus on stargazing and scenic viewpoints or will cancel for unsuitable weather with a full refund if within policy.
Yes—most hotels in the Reykjavík area are included; downtown pickup may use designated tourist bus stops instead of door-to-door service.
Yes—the operator supplies helmets, gloves and riding gear; bring your own warm socks and layered clothing though.
The Hafravatn area was traditionally used for grazing and small farms; the plain records recent volcanic flows and glacial shaping that define much of Iceland’s Capital Region landscape.
Stay on designated tracks to protect fragile moss and lichen on lava fields; minimize light and noise to reduce disturbance to wildlife and other visitors.
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