Mega Zipline is suspended over Svartagljúfur canyon, starting atop the Kambar plateau overlooking Hveragerði and leading down to a cafe near the trailhead to the Reykjadalur hot spring valley. Two lines, each 1 km long, run parallel to each other at an average of 10° slope, giving those travelling together a chance to take flight simultaneously.
The adventure begins at Mega Zipline’s reception area by the Reykjadalur trailhead. There, Mega Zipline staff walk guests through all safety precautions and outfit them with the appropriate equipment for their flight. All guests are provided with safety harnesses and a helmet. Those embarking on the “Fast as a Falcon” flight also receive goggles.
From the reception, guests are driven to the start of the “Svartagljúfur” canyon and from there – there is about 10 – 15 minutes walk to the flight tower on Kambar. The walk is approximately 600 meters with an elevation gain of approximately 70 meters. During this walk, the guests will enjoy the breathtaking view of the Canyon, including its waterfalls and columnized basalt. When arriving at the fall tower, they will be met by Mega Zipline pilots and briefed again on the safe use of the zipline. Guests are then sent down the zipline — one on each line — for the flight of their life.
Automatic cameras positioned along the line will snap pictures of the experience. When the flight is over, guests return to the reception area (less than 2 minutes walk) to drop off their gear, view their video (or photographs), peruse the gift shop and wish they could go again and again.
Soaring Free as a Bird (seated in custom-made harnesses) is the most popular way of riding the Mega Zipline. Fly at a more relaxed speed (where you can partially control the speed), making it easier to take in the scenery along the way and enjoy the flight with your travel buddy on the other line.
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Flying Fast as a Falcon (lying front-down on a custom-made harness) is how the most daring zoom down the Mega Zipline, soaring headfirst over the gorge. Some “falcons” have reached up to 120 km/hr speeds, with the more competitive flyers racing their travel buddy on the side-by-side lines. Are you brave enough?
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Get the adrenaline rushing through your veins before your flight with a turn on Mega Zipline’s freefall line. Like a puffin plunging from its cliffside nest into the sea below, you’ll freefall 15 metres from Mega Zipline’s tower, secured to a freefall device that will slow your fall and brake in the final metres.
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Mega Zipline’s reception centre is located in “The Lodge” – The coffeehouse in beautiful Reykjadalur in Hveragerði, near the trailhead of the hike to the Reykjadalur hot spring valley. Take the northbound exit off Route 1 at the Hveragerði roundabout and follow that road (Breiðamörk) through town. It will take you to Reykjadalur. The reception area is just 4 km from the roundabout, so Mega Zipline is also within walking or cycling distance for those already in Hveragerði.
Reykjadalur valley is known for its natural beauty, and the area’s hot spring river has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southwest Iceland. The area offers several marked hiking trails, and the town swimming pool (Sundlaugin Laugaskarði) is one of the most beautiful in the country.
There is a lot to do and see in Reykjadalur. Here are some other excellent services and experiences in the vicinity:
Reykjadalur Hot Spring River
Take a hike after your flight. The trail to Reykjadalur’s beautiful hot spring river is well tended to throughout the summer months. Pack a bathing suit to treat yourself to a dip in the geothermal river running through the valley. This trailhead is also a great start and endpoint for longer hikes over Hengil and down to Nesjavellir and Þingvallavatn.
Food & Drink
The Reykjadalur Café next to Mega Zipline’s service desk offers excellent food for you to enjoy before or after the flight. Or before and after. You do you.
There are several other restaurants in the immediate vicinity. The food hall in Gróðurhúsið is home to a number of great restaurants, and there are other fun places to grab a bite in the village, like Ölverk Pizza & Brewery.
Other Experiences
Stay
For a small town, Hverageði has an excellent selection of accommodation options, including Gróðurhúsið, Frost og Funi and Hótel Örk.
Gd2023-12-30Απίστευτη εμπειρία, άψογη εξυπηρέτηση. Υπέροχο προσωπικό, άψογη εξυπηρέτηση φανταστική εμπειρία, ήρθαμε χωρίς να έχουμε κάνει κράτηση για το zip line και μας εξυπηρέτησαν αμέσως, η εμπειρία θα μας μείνει αξέχαστη, τους περιμένουμε όλους Σαντορίνη..
stephensoliver2023-12-29Fantastic ride - book it. Amazing experience. Great welcome and an incredible buggy ride up to the tower. Absolutely exhilarating. I did the superman and Elaine used the seated method. Cannot recommend enough. Run by a great bloke and the younger lad was superb. Get it booked. It has left a smile on our faces all day long.
Nicole B2023-11-13Fun ride - sad we couldn't get video AMAZING ride! Would absolutely do again. Only downside was electricity was out at the site due to local construction so we couldn't get a video of the ride. Would absolutely do it again though and plan on it for the next trip!
Tom R2023-11-08Great experience Brilliant experience, Tom and the team were great hosts. Some wicked waterfall sights on the way to the tower top aswell. Head wind slowed us down but we couldn't change mother nature!! Kids enjoyed it as much as the big kids!!
Sherina M2023-09-03Such fun Really fun activity to do. The scenery was incredible as you zip line down a waterfall. The walk up had some amazing views. Was a bit scary when the gate first opened at the top but was fine once I got going. Went with my partner on the other line so we could do it as a couple.
Margreet P2023-08-25Great experience! Beautiful view! Great experience! Part of our group will do the falcon next time!! But for the 'oldies' the fly like a bird was a great experience already!
Camden P2023-08-19Awesome time with Mega Zip My fiancé and I are from the United States and visited the Mega Zipline on August 15th. We had an amazing time flying over the beautiful canyons, admiring the waterfalls from above. While we are both quite adventurous, I have an occasional fear of heights. The staff was incredibly friendly and professional, putting our minds perfectly at ease and making the best experience for us possible. I can not sing their praises enough, we had such an amazing time. Highly recommended for anybody visiting the Selfoss/Reykjavik area that wants to see the landscape from a different perspective
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