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Helicopter Tour over the Reykjanes Volcano Area from Reykjavik

Reykjavik, Iceland
  • 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)
  • Flight time: 35 to 45 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get a bird's eye view of Iceland's volcanic landscapes on this helicopter tour that takes you over the Reykjanes Peninsula from Reykjavík. See the peninsula’s most recent eruption zone and its crater formations, lava fields, and geothermal colors, and see how old and new lava flows meet rugged ridge lines, valleys, and the coastline. If conditions allow, your pilot may include a landing stop on a safe lava-field area for photos.
  • Soak in unique views of Iceland you won’t get anywhere else
  • Hear your pilot's in-flight insights clearly through headsets
  • Enjoy the exclusive feel of an experience limited to just five guests
  • A fun way to understand Iceland’s unique geological forces

What's Included

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Professional pilot-guide
  • Headsets for in-flight communication
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and additional beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Outdoor clothing and footwear

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Atlantsflug I flightseeing I Reykjavik Base
    Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), Nauthólsvegur, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland

    REYKJAVIK FBO, building is marked on the outside with a sign saying REYKJAVIK FBO. Our meeting point in Reykjavik is at REYKJAVIK FBO, here is a link to google maps showing the location: https://goo.gl/maps/w2eahcBpYxcjUhLE8 Check-in is 30 minutes before the departure.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Reykjavik (Pass By)

Mount Keilir (Pass By)

Fagradalsfjall Volcano (Pass By)

Sundhnukur Volcano (Pass By)

Reykjanes Peninsula (Pass By)

Blue Lagoon (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Total weight per passenger: 265 lbs
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0
based on 4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This was exciting and...

Carrie_C, Jan 2026
This was exciting and breathtaking!!!!!!!! Worth the money. I would recommend doing it even if volcanos are not active.

Amazing

Gareth_L, Dec 2024
The whole flight was amazing and very professionally oganised we felt completely safe in the air.The pilot. Made every effort to make sure we all had a very good look at the volcano.

From $651.49

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 14 days in advance.

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