Mountain biking in Iceland is a magical experience that is difficult to describe in words. This bike trip has it all: elegant singletracks in steam valleys; chasing volcanoes in the otherwordly landscapes; a climb through world’s largest volcanic canyon; biking on moon-like surfaces and black deserts; and rides along numerous waterfalls and massif glaciers. Check out these videos to get a glimpse of the adventures that await you.

REYKJADALUR STEAM VALLEY & FJALLABAK RESERVE

We’re into XC riding, but here, thanks to enduro helibiking, you’ll get stunning helicopter views of the Fjallabak reserve and the Reykjadalur steam valleys.

FIMMVÖRÐUHÁLS PASS & FJALLABAK RESERVE

Yeti Cycles tested the new Yeti SB4.5c on the breathtaking Laugavegur trail from Thorsmork to Landmannalaugar. It truly feels like you are in the middle of a Planet Earth movie.

FIMMVÖRÐUHÁLS PASS

This Red Bull movie shows the true nature of Iceland. You’ll get a glimpse of Fimmvörðuháls Pass and Mælifelssandur glacier. Mind you, this is a freeride movie.

FJALLABAK NATURE RESERVE

Watch these three guys ride the multicoloured mountains of the Fjallabak Nature Reserve, in and around the Landmannalaugar area.

THE FORGOTTEN CRATERS OF LAKI

Lakigigar is unlike anywhere else on earth. In this video, you’ll get an amazing view of the black ash roads you will be biking on, all around you is a carpet of green moss.

HIP REYKJAVIK

Reykjavik is one of Europe’s hippest party capitals. This video shows us what the nightlife is like in a city where the sun never goes down.

THE BLUE LAGOON

The Blue Lagoon hot springs near Reykjavik is a world famous geothermal spa. After a week of biking in the wilderness, it is the ideal pitstop.