FROM 23,999 ISK
In our opinion, the BEST way to visit the DC Plane Wreck on the south coast is by ATV (all terrain vehicle). Cross rivers, traverse sand dunes, zoom across black sand beaches and take in spectacular views, all on the way to the iconic US Navy plane wreck that crashed back in 1973.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a meet on location tour, so you will need to find your way to the base of operations yourself.
This tour is a total of 2 hours, with over an hour on the ATV and visiting the crash site itself. It is designed for first timers, but good mobility of your upper body is recommended.
ATV & DC Plane Wreck by Arcanum. Photo By Bjorgvin-Hilmarsson
The south coast of Iceland is one of the most visited parts of Iceland, but for good reason. However, the majority of your fellow travellers will stick to Route 1, ring road. Why not go a little off the beaten path and take an ATV tour to get you to the often pictured DC Plane Wreck?
The remains of the DC Plane Wreck, a US Navy cargo plane, are more remote than the guide books may have you believe. To get there on foot, you will be walking for an hour each way over unprotected terrain. Instead, skip the queue and add some adventure by jumping on the back of an ATV and be guided to the wreck via secret tunnels, fast flowing rivers, sand dunes and incredible views. Zooming across the Sólheimasandur black sand beach with the historic Eyjafjallajökull volcano on one side and the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean on the other, is something to behold indeed.
ATV & DC Plane Wreck by Arcanum. Photo By Bjorgvin-Hilmarsson
ATV & DC Plane Wreck by Arcanum. Photo By Bjorgvin-Hilmarsson
ATV & DC Plane Wreck by Arcanum. Photo By Bjorgvin-Hilmarsson
ATV & DC Plane Wreck by Arcanum. Photo By Bjorgvin-Hilmarsson
ATV & DC Plane Wreck by Arcanum. Photo By Bjorgvin-Hilmarsson
ATV & DC Plane Wreck by Arcanum. Photo By Bjorgvin-Hilmarsson
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Single or shared ride ATV, helmet, full body overalls and face balaclava English speaking guide and all the safety equipment.
Meeting place
Arcanum Offices at Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp. 871 Vík, Iceland. This is off the main number 1 ring road. Do not search for DC Plane Wreck as this will take you to the wrong place. You must meet at the Arcanum offices first.
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You need to be at least 17 years of age and hold a fully valid driving license to operate an ATV. Age limit for passengers is min. 8 years.
There are scheduled departures (at least) twice a day most days. We recommend arriving half an hour earlier at their base of operations to check in and get suited and booted. There are generally a max of 7 ATVs for every guide on the tour. You can drop us an email to learn about their private options.
GOOD TO KNOW:
Appropriate layers are necessary to keep warm under the overall. Thermal wear, wool and fleece are recommended. Jeans are not suitable clothing; Waterproof shoes, warm socks and a warm sweater are recommended.
You can expect any kind of weather in Iceland, and your ATV tour might be cancelled with short notice due to weather. Just like us, our partners have your safety as their number one priority!
This tour can change depending on weather conditions, so this tour needs to be flexible.
This tour is operated by our friends at Arcanum / Icelandic Mountain Guides.
