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Heli biking

An Enduro Day to Remember in Iceland's Geothermal Heartland.

Advanced

Intermediate

Newcomer

1 day

1 day

MTB

MTB

Guided

Guided

4 riders

4 riders

Heli biking tour

What to expect

What to expect

Highlights

  • Scenic 20-minute helicopter flight from central Reykjavík over steaming lava fields and the geothermal region.

  • Land on dormant volcano Mt. Hengill

  • Each trip is tailored to riders experience and skill level.

Description

Heli-biking the Tectonic Plates in a full all-mountain traverse built for a variety of skill levels. You start off with a scenic helicopter flight from Reykjavik over mossy lava fields and steaming geothermal terrain and touch down on the peak of Hengill volcano. From there, you ride down and up iconic Icelandic volcanic areas and landscapes. Pedal through unique landscapes. Post ride private shuttle back to Reykjavik.

Included

Local guide

Support vehicle

Snacks

Beverages

Bike

Helmet

Tour plan

Tour plan

1. Hotel pick up + transfer to helipad

  • Arrive at Norðurflug heli service at Reykjavik domestic airport in the city center.

  • Meet your guide.

  • Quick safety briefing, discuss the route choice for the day and check gear before boarding.

2. Helicopter flight (approx. 20 min)

  • Scenic flight over mossy lava fields and steaming geothermal vents.

  • Touch down on the peak of Hengill volcano.

  • Transition straight from the helicopter onto the bikes.

3. Descent + volcanic single-track

  • Ride technical singletracks in Mt.Hengill

  • Your guide sets the pace and picks the appropriate route on the day.

  • The trip is not a race, enjoy the landscapes!

4. Pick-up + return

  • Support vehicle meets you at Trails end

  • Transfer back to your hotel in Reykjavík.

Total time door to door: 4-5 hours.

Practical info

Practical info

Departure and return: Nordurflug Helicopter Service, Reykjavík domestic airport, city center.

Group size: 1 to 4 riders. Please note that all four helicopter seats must be purchased for this trip. Total price: 498,000 ISK.

Skill level: As a private trip, it can be tailored to a range of skill levels. This is an all-mountain traverse with technical descents and challenging hike-a-bike sections.

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What our riders say

Reviews

What our riders say

  • Dan K

    Tripadvisor

    Helibiking

    The staff are warm and helpful, the guides are super-encouraging and safety-minded at the same time, and the terrain is both unique and challenging. All-in-all Icebike made for an unforgettable MTB experience! From start-to-finish the experience was top-notch, and they seem to have all the details covered.

  • David V

    Tripadvisor

    Helibiking

    Our helibike expedition with Icebike Adventures was over the top amazing. My sons and I ride awesome Colorado rocky mtns Moab Utah but Iceland’s volcanic terrain, drops, along waterfalls and crossings, unique vegetation and natural beauty is like no other.

  • Jeff N

    Tripadvisor

    Helibiking,

    Absolutely awesome!. If you mountain bike and are in Iceland you need to give them a call!

  • VT

    Tripadvisor

    Helibiking

    This should be on anyone's adventure bucket list. Spectacular scenery, amazing trails, great people, helicopters, plentiful beer, excellent food, bonfires, glaciers, hot springs... an unforgettable experience.

  • Dan K

    Tripadvisor

    Helibiking

    The staff are warm and helpful, the guides are super-encouraging and safety-minded at the same time, and the terrain is both unique and challenging. All-in-all Icebike made for an unforgettable MTB experience! From start-to-finish the experience was top-notch, and they seem to have all the details covered.

  • David V

    Tripadvisor

    Helibiking

    Our helibike expedition with Icebike Adventures was over the top amazing. My sons and I ride awesome Colorado rocky mtns Moab Utah but Iceland’s volcanic terrain, drops, along waterfalls and crossings, unique vegetation and natural beauty is like no other.

  • Jeff N

    Tripadvisor

    Helibiking,

    Absolutely awesome!. If you mountain bike and are in Iceland you need to give them a call!

  • VT

    Tripadvisor

    Helibiking

    This should be on anyone's adventure bucket list. Spectacular scenery, amazing trails, great people, helicopters, plentiful beer, excellent food, bonfires, glaciers, hot springs... an unforgettable experience.

  • Dan K

    Tripadvisor

    Helibiking

    The staff are warm and helpful, the guides are super-encouraging and safety-minded at the same time, and the terrain is both unique and challenging. All-in-all Icebike made for an unforgettable MTB experience! From start-to-finish the experience was top-notch, and they seem to have all the details covered.

  • David V

    Tripadvisor

    Helibiking

    Our helibike expedition with Icebike Adventures was over the top amazing. My sons and I ride awesome Colorado rocky mtns Moab Utah but Iceland’s volcanic terrain, drops, along waterfalls and crossings, unique vegetation and natural beauty is like no other.

  • Jeff N

    Tripadvisor

    Helibiking,

    Absolutely awesome!. If you mountain bike and are in Iceland you need to give them a call!

  • VT

    Tripadvisor

    Helibiking

    This should be on anyone's adventure bucket list. Spectacular scenery, amazing trails, great people, helicopters, plentiful beer, excellent food, bonfires, glaciers, hot springs... an unforgettable experience.

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