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SOUTH COAST AND ATV RIDE TO THE PLANE WRECK
Discover a science-fiction landscape in ATV
Do you want to explore Iceland South Coast in a different way? Then nothing better than this indredible tour to the American DC3 plane wreck located on the black sand beach of Solheimasandur. During this tour, waterfalls, glaciers and volcanic landscapes will amaze you and you will have the chance to get to this remote beach in a ATV ride.
Departing from Reykjavík, this South Coast and ATV Ride tour takes about 9-10 hours. From the base of the Sólheimajökull glacier you will get on the quad to head to Solheimasandur beach and discover the plane wreck in the middle of a fascinating landscape that seems from another world. After about 2 hours of ATV ride, we will return to Reykjavik stopping earlier at the incredible Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls to have the best South Coast Iceland experience.
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SOUTH COAST AND ATV TO THE PLANE WRECK DETAILS
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Level of difficulty: Easy (1 / 5)
Reservation: It is recommended to book your seat in advance online to ensure availability.
Activity duration: About 9-10 hours.
Minimum age required: 7 years old.
Price includes: South Coast guided tour with an English-speaking guide, a quad bike ride lasting about 2 hours (2 people per quad if the individual supplement is not purchased) on the black sand beach Sólheimasandur, visit to the famous plane wreck, helmet, necessary equipment, local taxes.
Scheduled departures: Departures everyday all year round from Reykjavík (check the reservation panel).What should I bring? No matter what time of year you decide to travel to Iceland, it is always important to bring a proper waterproof jacket, warm clothes (waterproof pants like Gore-tex), good waterproof shoes, gloves, light hat, sunglasses and camera.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOUTH COAST AND ATVE RIDE TO THE PLANE WRECK IN ICELAND
In 1973 the United States Army DC3 plane crashed on Sólheimasandur black beach. Luckily everyone on the plane survived. The wreckage of the plane was left on the beach and now it looks more like a science-fiction movie set. Getting to the place is complicated as private vehicles are forbidden and you have to take a 1 hour walk one way and 1 hour back. With this tour you will arrive by ATV to the plane and you will be able to enjoy an incredible landscape living a unique adventure.
The South Coast and ATV ride to the wreck plane DC3 departs from Reykjavík and goes thorugh fhe beautiful landscapes of southern Iceland for about 2 hours. You will see the famous volcanic lands, with mountains and glaciers to one side and views of the Atlantic Ocean to the other. After the bus tour, we will reach the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue, which is part of the famous Mýrdalsjökull glacier, the fourth largest glacier in Iceland. There, we will receive all the instructions and the necessary equipment to get on the quad and we will head to the Solheimasandur beach following the English-speaking guide, at the head of the group. On the way to this incredible landscape formed from the nearby Katla volcano, you will have to cross small rivers and you will be able to enjoy unique views. On one side you will have the vast Atlantic Ocean with its wild waves and on the other the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, as well as the Dyrhólaey peninsula, in the extreme south of Iceland. In this way we will arrive by quad bike to the place of the famous plane crash in Sólheimasandur, whose remains have been resting on the sand since 1973.
On the way back, the guide will take you along the Jökulsá River, to the foot of the mountain. Once back on the bus and on the way to Reykjavik, we will stop at the impressive Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, the best known places on the south coast. Skógafoss has a 60-meter drop and spectacular views, while at Seljalandsfoss you can pass behind its curtain of water.
Responsibility All of the activities on the nature happen according to the full and complete responsibility of the clients. ISLANDICA s.r.o. does not take responsibility for any incidents that occur involving the participants while on the excursion. Any action taken by the participants, is at their own risk and ISLANDICA s.r.o. is not liable for any harm, damage or injuries experienced by the participants. By signing up for and making a reservation for this or any other tour, excursion or outing with ISLANDICA s.r.o. the participants accept these conditions. It is possible that the participants will be asked to sign a waiver to ensure understanding of these conditions, declaring that he or she is conscious of the inherent risks that come with these activities. Code: IMG-SCATV. ID864.
