Top 7 Zip Line Rides in Iceland

1.Zipline and Hiking Adventure Tour in Vík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Near Vík, you’ll hike between four scenic zip lines, cross a stream, and glide above a waterfall with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Alex, Alexandra, Barbara, and Sammi set a relaxed pace and adjust the experience to your comfort level. Expect wet trails, big views, and a possible surprise finish.

“The tour guides were so lovely and made for such a positive experience. The zip lines aren’t too scary and there is a lovely surprise at the end! I highly recommend doing this if you are in Vik.”

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2.Zipline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 275 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $95

Meet Zipline Akureyri near the back of the parking area and cross Glerárgil five times by zipline. Guides such as Stefan, Jana, Stephanie, and Helgi handle the safety gear, explain each ride, and add local stories. Expect light hiking, changing weather, and about 1.5 hours of family-friendly fun.

“It was so much fun! The guides were great. I felt very lucky given I was in Akureyri between seasons it was quieter and had a private tour as such. The guides were fantastic and we had a really good time. They gave me loads of info on the less tourist spots in town and given our interests we didn’t stop talking. They taught me how to go upside down and happily videoed me doing all the zip lines, something they wouldn’t be able to do in larger groups. The zip lining itself, the first time I’ve done it and it was a blast! Time flew by and it was…”

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3.Zipline and Hiking Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

Join Zipline Iceland near Vík for a two-hour route of ziplines, canyon hiking, waterfalls, and a secured Leap of Faith. Guides such as Alex, Barbara, Sam, and Katla are known for clear safety help and good humor, while the Grafargil rock formations and Hundafoss waterfall give this outing more substance than a simple zipline ride.

“We did the zip lining as a family and really enjoyed it - especially the children aged 12 and 14. Lovely guides. Highly recommended.”

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4.Zipline Adventure Through Glerárgil River Canyon in Akureyri Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $95

You’ll cross Akureyri’s Glerárgil River Canyon on five zip lines linked by short forest walks. English-speaking guides such as Elfa, Sabrina, Stephen, Yana, and Stephie lead the route, explain local history and geology, and keep the pace calm and safe. The outing lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes.

“Absolutely Unique, Bang for time and money, both for adults and kids, very well conducted by Yana & Stephie”

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5.Mega Zipline Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · from $67Best value

Meet beside Reykjadalur Café, ride a van to the Black Canyon, then walk about 500 meters to Iceland’s longest and fastest zip lines. Seated in a special harness, you fly more than 1 kilometer at up to 90 to 100 km/h. The small English-speaking group is limited to 10 people, and a 13-meter free-fall option adds another burst of thrill.

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6.The Falcon : Superman ride with Mega Zipline Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 50 min · from $100

At Mega Zipline Iceland, you’ll hike about 500 metres through the Black Canyon, receive safety guidance, then fly headfirst for roughly 1 kilometer at speeds that can exceed 100 km/h. The 50-minute experience costs $100 per person, uses small groups of up to six, and is led in English. Victoria is one of the staff members praised for her friendly, professional manner.

“Wow! The best attraction in Iceland! Victoria is perfect, thank you!”

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7.Mega Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $168

From Reykjavik, ride to the Kambar plateau near Hveragerði, gear up, and fly one kilometer toward Reykjadalur valley. You’ll cross above Svartagljúfur gorge on Iceland’s longest, fastest zipline, with parallel lines for side-by-side rides. Transfers, Wi-Fi, safety gear, and an English-speaking instructor are included.

“The Zip line was beautiful just short. I would recommend to anyone who loves this type of activity.”

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