Skaftafell: Laki Craters & Surroundings Airplane Tour
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Overview
Fly across Iceland’s volcanic highlands and discover the famous Laki Craters from above - a spectacular chain of eruption sites stretching through mossy lava fields and glacial landscapes.
What's included?
50-minutes pilot-guided airplane tour
Free parking at Skaftafell Terminal
Great view for all passengers
Small personal group experience
Coffee or tea after the flight
What to expect?
Depart Skaftafell Terminal on a one-hour flight that combines glacier scenery with Iceland’s volcanic heritage during this 50-minute flight. Trace the 25 km-long Laki fissure, see the vast lava fields of the 1783 eruption, and enjoy breathtaking views of Vatnajökull and the surrounding highlands.
What to Expect
Fly over the Laki volcanic fissure and crater chain.
View moss-covered lava fields from the 1783 eruption.
Admire Vatnajökull’s ice caps and highland peaks in the distance.
Discover Iceland’s striking contrasts of fire and ice.
Why Choose This Tour
A journey through Iceland’s dramatic natural history - from ancient glaciers to one of the world’s most significant volcanic eruptions.
Please note
Minimum passenger requirement: 3 passengers. You’re welcome to book even if fewer - we’ll do our best to match you with other travelers. Atlantsflug reserves the right to adjust departure time or route depending on weather and aircraft type.
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Meeting point Skaftafell Terminal, Flugvallarvegur 5, Öræfi