Reykjavík: Essential Iceland Helicopter Tour
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Overview
See a whole new Iceland from up high! Journey with us to the skies and see Iceland's many attractions.
What's included?
Authorized English-Speaking Guide
Guided 2–3 hour helicopter flight
15–20 minutes scenic landings
Expert pilot and guide commentary
Personal insurance or extra gear
Food or drinks are not included
What to expect?
This half-day helicopter tour offers a thrilling way to see the essence of Iceland from above. Fly over iconic landmarks including Þingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area, Landmannalaugar, Þórsmörk, Eyjafjallajökull Glacier Volcano, Gullfoss, and Háifoss waterfalls. Two short landings allow you to experience Iceland’s landscapes up close.
Discover Iceland’s unique natural and cultural highlights, from glaciers, volcanoes, and waterfalls to historic sites and geothermal power plants. Marvel at the Golden Circle from the sky and witness the Landmannalaugar region’s vast colorful landscapes. This tour combines Iceland’s geological wonders with a bird’s-eye view of its engineering feats.
The total duration is 3–3.5 hours, with 2–2.5 hours of guided flight and two 15–20 minute landings. Winter tours depend on daylight and weather, but the tour operates year-round with updates provided. Prepare for an unforgettable aerial adventure that captures the true spirit of Iceland.
Please note
After submitting the booking we will inform you about the exact starting time for the tour. We will ask for additional information. If you can kindly provide us your phone number, email and approx. weight on each passenger. Please note that during winter this tour is highly depending on weather and daylight. We are constantly monitoring the weather and we give updates in the hours before the tour. But don´t be discouraged! We operate all year long – the weather is an exciting part of the experience Please note that this tour is weather dependent and if the weather forecast is not looking promising at the time of your booked tour we always try to A) Try to change the time on the same day (e.g. go in the afternoon instead of the morning). B) Offer you to go on a different date (e.g. they day before or the day after). C) If we are fully booked and can not offer options A and B we always give a full refund!
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Good to know
Meeting point: Norðurflug, Nauthólsvegur 58d, Reykjavík
What to bring
We recommend that you wear good shoes, warm jacket, a hat and gloves. It does cold not get cold inside the helicopter (similar to sitting in a car) but it can get cold and windy on Icelandic mountain tops.