Heli-biking down Hengill Volcano, Reykjavik
Combine the thrills of a helicopter ride and mountain biking, all rolled into one fantastic adventure. This is a half-day activity.
Practical information
This activity is available every Friday and Saturday from 12th May to 1st September.
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.
This trip is suitable for any riders up to intermediateskill level.
Will it be cold?
Again, its tough to predict. Summer months are typically 5-10C overnight and 10-20 C during the day, but this is just a rough guide. In the mountains, the weather is even harder to predict. Pack for a variety of conditions and bring layers, keeping in mind that Iceland has very little shelter in the backcountry (e.g. trees, huts etc.). You will receive a detailed kit list with practical information when you book the activity.
- 20 min+ helicopter flight
- Bike guide and Superjeep with driver
- Quality full-suspension mountain bike
- Helmet and flat pedals (can be swapped out if you bring your own)
- Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavík area
- Energy bar
- Unlimited bottled water
- Support vehicle
- Comfortable clothing adapted to the weather conditions
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
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Practical information
Go big, or go home. This is an epic 4 hours of heli-biking in the geothermal volcano area!
You'll fly out of Reykjavik, over a steamy geothermal region, and touch down on the Hengill volcano peak. Far away from population, you'll descend an ever-changing single track, pausing only to take in the majesty of this remarkable area.
As the afternoon continues, the super jeep will give you a bump up to the Edge lava trail for a final technical and flowy traverse back to Reykjavik where you'll have a local beer and a burger.
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 is an unforgettable trip suited to experienced mountain bike riders.