E-Bike Adventure to Iceland's Black Sand Beach and Plane Wreck

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Iceland’s stunning south coast on an eco-friendly electric fat bike tour across the iconic black sand beach of Sólheimasandur. This 2-hour guided adventure caters to all skill levels, allowing participants to effortlessly ride through diverse landscapes, including glacier views and the historic DC-3 plane wreck from 1973. Starting from Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp, small group sizes ensure personalized insights from your guide about the region's geology and legends. Perfect for adventurous spirits aged 10 and above, this tour emphasizes sustainability while providing a unique off-road cycling experience.

- 2-hour guided electric fat bike tour suitable for all levels
- Visit the famous DC-3 plane wreck and stunning glacier views
- Small group sizes (1-10 guests) for a personalized experience
- Eco-friendly tour powered by 100% renewable energy, promoting sustainability

What's Included

Experienced and qualified bike guide
Helmet
Electric fat bike
Extra warm clothing

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia - Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp

Please be at our location 20 minutes before the start of the tour. Our main base is Ytri-Sólheimar 1 in Mýrdalur about 25km west of Vík and about 11km east of Skógar. From Reykjavík there is about 160km and the driving time is about 2hours. From the main road is 1.2km drive by road 222 to our base.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Begin at Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp, where your guide fits you with an electric fat bike and provides a short safety briefing. Once ready, you’ll ride out onto the vast black sand desert, following easy off-road trails that showcase the area’s volcanic formations and views of Mýrdalsjökull glacier.

Your guide makes several stops to explain the region’s geology, history, and folklore, giving you time for photos and questions. The electric assistance makes the terrain comfortable for all experience levels.

The tour’s highlight is the famous DC-3 plane wreck, where you’ll learn the story behind the 1973 crash and have time to explore the site up close. Afterward, you’ll cycle back across the sands to the base camp, finishing your 2-hour experience with a deeper understanding of Iceland’s unique landscape.

This small-group tour offers an adventurous, eco-friendly alternative to motorized excursions while letting you enjoy one of the south coast’s most iconic areas.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Icelandic Mountain Guides

Tags

Mountain Bike Tours
Bike Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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