Riders on a winding highland track above blue mountains

Hosted adventure · 18 to 23 July 2027

Iceland Highlands by Motorcycle

DatesSun 18 to Fri 23 July 2027
Riding6 days off-road, 5 nights in mountain huts
Start and finishHella, with Reykjavík hotel pick-up and drop-off
GradeAdvanced
Group3 to 12 riders
PriceFrom €7,500
Book with Ride With LocalsChoose 18 to 23 July 2027 (Hosted by Ryan Pyle) when you book. Questions: [email protected]

Ride the Icelandic highlands with Ryan. Ryan filmed an episode of Extreme Treks in the highlands of Iceland and has been back many times since. In July 2027 he is hosting a six-day off-road ride across the interior: lava fields, volcanic craters, glacier rivers, the black sands of Mælifellssandur and the mountain huts in between.

The tour is run by Ride With Locals, an Icelandic motorcycle tour company: the bikes, guides, support vehicle, huts, meals and bookings are theirs. Ryan rides with the group the whole way.

The route

  1. Day1

    Hella to Jökulheimar

    A Historical Experience of the Mountains

    Mt. Hekla, Hjálparfoss, Háifoss, Gjáin and Þórisvatn lake, ending at the Jökulheimar mountain hut.

  2. Day2

    Jökulheimar to Rjúpnavellir

    Venture Into the Untamed Wilderness

    The Veiðivatnahraun lava field and the Veiðivötn lakes, past Hrauneyjar to the Rjúpnavellir mountain hut.

  3. Day3

    Rjúpnavellir to Hungurfit

    The Land of Volcanoes

    Around Mt. Hekla to the Ljótipollur and Hnausapollur craters, ending at the Hungurfit mountain hut.

  4. Day4

    Hungurfit to Álftavötn

    Between Glaciers and Geothermal Wonders

    Landmannalaugar, Langisjór lake and the Eldgjá fissure.

  5. Day5

    Álftavötn loop

    Some Things Must Come as a Surprise

    Eldgjá, Langisjór, Breiðbakur mountain and Blautulón lake.

  6. Day6

    Álftavötn to Hella

    Majestic Mountain Goodbyes

    Under Mýrdalsjökull, across the black sands of Mælifellssandur past the green cone of Mælifell, and through the Markarfljót canyon.

Route as published by Ride With Locals.

The highlands

A rider below a snowfield and a dark peakA rider splashing through a highland riverA rider on black sand beneath snow-capped mountainsA rider on tyre tracks across black sandRiders on a winding track above blue mountains and braided riversRiders on a green ridge above a lava cliffRiders beneath a moss-covered peak in mistRiders crossing a river with Mælifell behindThe group lined up beneath MælifellA rider crossing a fast riverA rider crossing a wooden bridge over a lava gorgeTwo riders in a green moss valley

Photographs: Ride With Locals

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What's included

Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at any Reykjavík hotel on the first and last riding day
  • 5 nights in mountain huts (sleeping-bag accommodation with mattresses)
  • 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners, plus food while riding
  • Snacks, coffee and water for 6 days
  • KTM 350/450, Husqvarna 450 or Honda CRF 300L for 6 days, with a backup bike when needed
  • Fuel
  • Support vehicle with driver
  • Basic liability and medical insurance

Not included

  • Flights to and from Reykjavík/Keflavík
  • Reykjavík hotel the night before and after
  • Riding gear and helmet
  • Optional CDW cover for damage to the motorcycle, €300 per rider (recommended)
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

Riding with Ryan

Ryan rode around China, India and Brazil for his television series Tough Rides. His ride around China set a Guinness World Record for the longest motorcycle journey in a single country.

On this tour he rides with the group the whole way, and at the end of the tour hosts the riders for a drink and an optional visit to the JS Watch Co. Reykjavik boutique on Laugavegur, to see the craftsmanship of Icelandic watchmaking. There is no obligation to buy anything.

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Ryan riding his motorcycle in BrazilRyan celebrating with his motorcycle at the end of the ride in Brazil

The tour is operated by Ride With Locals ehf., Iceland, which takes all bookings and payments under its own booking terms. It runs with a minimum of 3 riders. Prices are set by Ride With Locals and shown in euros.

Book with Ride With LocalsChoose 18 to 23 July 2027 when you book.

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