Reykjavik · HELICOPTER TOURS
Good helicopter tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Join GlacierHeli at Ace FBO Reykjavik for a 40-minute flight over Litli Hrutur, Geldingadalir, Fagradalsfjall, and Grindavik. Your English-speaking pilot, including Laura, Tamas, or Tashi on some flights, circles the volcanic area for clear views and may land near old lava when conditions allow.
“Fabulous trip - pilot was friendly and full of info. Only problem was it went too quickly! Amazing experience.”
Join Norðurflug at Reykjavik Domestic Airport for a 50 to 60-minute helicopter trip over lava fields, volcanic craters, hot springs, colorful mountains, and geothermal power plants. Your English-speaking pilot explains the terrain, then lands for about 15 minutes near a remote geothermal area.
“I booked the trip for our family of four including an 8 &10 year old. One of my kids was very nervous and they were so kind and patient and talked to her to calm her down. She ended up going on the trip and said it was the best day ever! Thank you for an amazing day!!”
Fly from Reykjavik’s domestic airport over Faxaflói Bay, Mt. Esja, and city sights including Harpa, Perlan, and Hallgrímskirkja. You will land on a mountain summit for about 15 minutes, guided by your pilot. Max and Jan have been praised for calm, engaging commentary, but the landing site depends on weather.
“Very home and friendly company. Great Pilot ! do the best saiftly and profetional. All the staff were exellent. Full recomended.”
Fly 35 to 45 minutes from Reykjavík with GlacierHeli over the Reykjanes Peninsula and the capital’s rooftops and bay. Your English-speaking pilot explains recent eruptions and may land near a lava field when conditions allow. Flights carry no more than five people and leave from Reykjavík’s Glacier HeliACE FBO.
“Amazing experience. Pilot was excellent. Passed by the active volcano several times so everyone had multiple times to see the volcano”
Ride a two-seat ATV from Reykjavik toward Lake Hafravatn and Reykjavik Peak, then fly above the city with a mountaintop landing. You get protective gear, hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a pilot. Bring your driving license, sturdy shoes, and warm layers.
“Beide tours waren echt geweldig! Vriendelijke gidsen en alles was goed geregeld. Alleen jammer dat er geen vervoer terug was vanaf de helikopter. Wel was dit al duidelijk aangegeven dus daar hadden we rekening mee gehouden. We zijn terug gelopen en dat was prima te doen.”
Pick a road out, a boat or a hot spring.
