ICELAND
13 Tours Reviewed
Want a faster way to see Iceland’s north? This short helicopter tour links Reykjavik’s city grid with a real landing on Mount Esja. You get about 20–25 minutes in the air to take in the colorful rooftops, parks, and neighborhoods,…
Reykjavik flies like a movie set. From the moment you leave the domestic airport, this Reykjavik helicopter tour turns the Hengill volcanic-geothermal zone into something you can actually understand from above, with an on-site landing for real ground time. I…
You’ll get two thrills in one morning. This ATV and helicopter combo gives you off-road action minutes from central Reykjavik, then a sky-high view few visitors ever see. I love that you’re provided with ATV safety gear (helmet, gloves, overalls,…
Quad bikes meet a chopper today. This ATV-and-helicopter combo keeps you close to Reykjavik while still giving you big-mountain thrills: a guided ride up to Reykjavik Peak with skyline views, then a helicopter hop where the city looks completely different…
Helicopter volcano spotting is a fast hit of awe. This 45-minute flight from Reykjavik Airport takes you over the Reykjanes Peninsula for bird’s-eye views of Iceland’s newest lava areas, including Sundhnúkahraun from March 2024. I like that you get strong…
Fire and ice sounds like a theme. In Iceland, it’s also the flight plan. This helicopter tour pairs a Þórisjökull Glacier landing with a stop at the Hengill Geothermal Area, so you get snow-and-steam contrasts in a tight 2-hour window.…
Helicopter landings change how you see Iceland. This small-group Fire and Ice flight strings together glacier drama and geothermal strangeness in about two hours. You get a pilot-focused ride over key sights, plus time on the ground where you can…
Reykjavik looks different from above. This is a short helicopter flight that pairs a panoramic city flyover with a summit landing, so you get both the wow factor in the air and the big photo moment on top of a…
Reykjavik goes quiet fast. In about an hour, you trade city views for volcanic craters, steaming vents, and bubbling ground in the Hengill geothermal area. I like the small-group feel (maximum 15) and the way you get a pilot who…
Volcano day, from a bird’s-eye seat. This Iceland helicopter tour is built for people who want real geology up close, fast. You fly over the Reykjanes Peninsula volcano area near Reykjavík and then see the city from above, with pilot…
A helicopter landing on a mountain changes everything. This Reykjavik flight with Nordurflug adds a rare twist: you don’t just look from above, you step out on a flat summit near Mt. Esja for photos and wide-open views. I especially…
Steam, stone, and sparks from the sky. This 50–60 minute Geothermal helicopter tour turns Iceland’s heat and fire into something you can actually see up close: bubbling springs, lava fields, volcanic craters, and geothermal power plants. Two things I really…
A new volcano view from above is hard to beat. This short helicopter tour targets Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, where fresh lava fields and active-looking terrain can sit surprisingly close to the capital. I especially like the small-group setup and the…
