Private groups only
Price
520.000 ISK -ISK per person
Duration
4 Hours
Destination
More than 1
Travellers
4

Helibiking for the newcomer: Bike from a volcano mountain in to geothermal valley MoonscapeHelibiking

Unforgettable experience. Super scenic helicopter flight out of Reykjavik city center. Suitable for all active people with some mountain biking experience. Explore lava fields from above and the ground. Helicopter drop at the top of a volcanic mountain, ride the fun trails down to the moss covered geothermal valley. This is an unforgettable trip suitable only for the newcomer to intermediate riders.
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Back of the beyond, this trip will show you Icelandic rough nature off the beaten track. Away from any crowds with plenty of photogenic spots to to stop and enjoy nature. Descending trails by mossy volcanos, passing Geothermal rivers. Experience the silence in Iceland backcountry. The trails take us through remote rugged green valley. The 5-10 km mix of natural trails and doubletracks showcase jagged volcanic formations and moss covered lavarocks. We land on a scenic spot where the riding starts with a briefing and intro on mountain biking. Our guides tailor each trip to clients’ abilities so that everyone can enjoy this beautiful area on a mountain bike or a fat bike. This trip is suitable for any riders up to intermediateskill level. If you are looking for All-Mountain / Enduro style riding for intermediate to advanced MTB riders we recommend you take a look at ourmore advanced Tectonic Heli trip. - Two riders minimum, after that solo can join in up to 4 riders in a group.

What's included

Destination
Hengill , Reykjanes , Reykjavík Discover Destinations
Departure Location
Reykjavík: Local domestic airport.
Return Location
Drop of anywhere in Reykjavík.
Price includes
  • Bikerental: Scott Genius Full suspension bike with dropper post
  • Energy bar
  • Helibiking: scenic heli ride 20 minutes
  • Local expert guide
  • Rental of helmet
  • Small group guarantee
  • Support vehicle
  • Unlimited bottled water
Price does not include
  • Airfares and airport transfers
  • Awesome weather guarantee
  • Personal medical insurance and emergency insurance

Skill and Fitness level:

Technical
Fitness

A bucket list worthy day of helibiking.

Explore old lava fields from above and the ground. The trip starts at the airport in the city center. Short briefing about what is to come before we hop on the helicopter. A stunning flyover of the colourful roofs of Reykjavík. Flying out of the city towards lakes and mossy lava fields. Our landing spot is a mountainside on Hengill volcano with some spectacular views. The descent is short and sweet. We continue the journey down to the green valley “Innstidalur”. From there we head towards a geothermal spot.

After biking and some time to explore nature we hop on the shuttle car for a 30 minutes drive back to town.  A true Icelandic adventure tour, reach remote landscapes with the use of helicopter. Challenge your biking skills and if you like: get some tips from the guide on how to improve your biking.  In summer we use our full suspension mountain bikes for this trip. I 

If you don’t find a date you want don’t hesitate to contact us by email here

You can do a lot in one day in Iceland! In summer: Days are long, almost 24hrs of daylight and we recommend using the bright nights well. Find information on what to wear and have a look at Icebike Adventures picture gallery from our trips. Grab the popcorn, sit back and enjoy some of your biking videos from Iceland. Last but not least, get some practical information on your trips and what to expect when riding in Iceland.

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"Our helibike expedition with Icebike Adventures was over the top amazing. "
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Back of the beyond, this trip will show you Icelandic rough nature off the beaten track. Away from any crowds with plenty of photogenic spots to to stop and enjoy nature. Descending trails by mossy volcanos, passing Geothermal rivers. Experience the silence in Iceland backcountry. The trails take us through remote rugged green valley. The 5-10 km mix of natural trails and doubletracks showcase jagged volcanic formations and moss covered lavarocks. We land on a scenic spot where the riding starts with a briefing and intro on mountain biking. Our guides tailor each trip to clients’ abilities so that everyone can enjoy this beautiful area on a mountain bike or a fat bike. This trip is suitable for any riders up to intermediateskill level. If you are looking for All-Mountain / Enduro style riding for intermediate to advanced MTB riders we recommend you take a look at ourmore advanced Tectonic Heli trip. - Two riders minimum, after that solo can join in up to 4 riders in a group.

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Bike and helmet: Icebike Adventures provides bike & helmet. We provide flat pedals but we are happy to change pedals if you bring your own.

What to wear: Appropriate clothing makes the trip more enjoyable. If you don’t have biking clothes dress as you were going hiking. Layers are good, water/windproof outer layer, good hiking shoes, gloves – NO jeans, avoid cotton.

If you don’t find a date you want don’t hesitate to contact us by email here All riders need to sign a waiver before riding with us. Meet at our shop or request a pick up.

*During winter this trip is done on Fatbikes only: you can find details about our Fatbike Helibiking trip here: Fatbike Helibiking

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Lava Trails / Heli Biking

Price
520.000 ISK -ISK per person
Duration
4 Hours
Destination
More than 1
Travellers
4