Volcanic Craters Helicopter Tour
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Availability
All year
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DURATION
1.5 Hours
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Difficulty
Easy
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Pickup
No
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Minimum Age
None
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Price
ISK 79.900
Tour Highlights:
- Helicopter experience
- Reykjanes Peninsula
- Eldvörp Crater Row
- Blue Lagoon from above
- Seltún Geothermal area
- And more
Included:
- Professional helicopter pilot
- 40 – 60 minutes flight time
- 1 viewpoint landing (15 minutes)
The Volcanic Craters Helicopter Tour
Take off on an unforgettable helicopter ride over Iceland’s volcanic wonders. The Volcanic Craters Helicopter Tour offers breathtaking views of the Reykjanes Peninsula, a region known for geothermal activity, lava fields, and rugged coastlines.
One of the main highlights is the Eldvörp crater row. This chain of craters stretches for 10 kilometers, with steam rising dramatically from the ground. Seeing it from above changes your perspective completely. Even better, the tour includes a landing near Eldvörp, so you can step out and experience this geothermal marvel up close.
In addition, you will fly over the colorful Seltún geothermal area, where bubbling hot springs and vibrant mineral deposits create otherworldly scenery. Moreover, the famous Blue Lagoon comes into view from the sky, its bright blue waters standing out against dark lava landscapes.
The journey also includes aerial views of Lake Kleifarvatn and the striking green waters of Lake Grænavatn. Both lakes sit in volcanic surroundings, making them perfect examples of Iceland’s dramatic terrain. While you enjoy the flight, you will also see the peninsula’s coastline. Its rugged cliffs and crashing Atlantic waves create a spectacular contrast to the geothermal areas inland.
The entire tour lasts between 65 and 90 minutes. Flight time is usually 40 to 60 minutes, while the landing stop adds another 15 minutes to the adventure. As a result, travelers enjoy both an exciting flight and the chance to connect with nature on the ground.
Overall, the Volcanic Craters Helicopter Tour combines adventure, natural beauty, and unique experiences. Therefore, it is perfect for visitors who want to see Iceland’s landscapes in a thrilling and memorable way.
Frequently Asked Questions
For this tour, bookings are without timings for maximum flexibility.
There are various departure times available. Morning departures vary from 08:00 to 13:00, and the evening departures from 13:00 to 20:00.
Please note that during the winter months, this tour starts operating later in the day due to the limited amount of daylight in Iceland.
As soon as your booking is received, you will get an email confirmation with the exact departure time of your tour and any extra information you will need.
If you have a preference or specific time in mind, please mention it in the booking comments or let us know by writing an email to info@iat.is and we will do our best to accommodate it.
The meeting point for this tour on the East side of Reykjavik Domestic Airport. Note that it is not beside Air Iceland, but on the other side by the domestic airline Eagle Air. It is behind the hotel “Icelandair Reykjavik Natura” next to the airport control tower.
The address is Nauthóslvegur 58d. It is a short 5 minutes drive from the City Center.
We recommend taking a taxi to the meeting point, but alternatively, you can also take the Strætó public transport.
If you are on a private day tour with us, you can start or end your day with this tour. In that case, your guide will transport you to and from the meeting point.
If you are interested in a private day tour, please contact us at info@iat.is
No, there is no age limit for this tour.
Any passengers over 120 kg / 265 lbs / 19 stone are required to pay for 1.5 seats in the helicopter. This will ensure that everyone on the tour has a comfortable and safe ride.
If you only have 2 persons in your group and the minimum number of passengers has not been filled already, please email us at info@iat.is. We can check if there are other two-person groups or solo travelers waiting to book this tour.
Alternatively, you have the option to book 3 seats on the tour to guarantee a departure.
We recommend that you wear warm layered clothing. The wind can be cold although it’s is sunny outside.
From October to mid-April we recommend winter clothing. The volcanic ground in Iceland is uneven, rocky and rough. Sturdy toe-covering shoes like good sneakers or hiking boots are highly recommended.
In the winter and on glacier landing tours it is especially important to wear good shoes since you’ll be walking on the snow. You are of course welcome to wear sneakers but your feet will most likely get wet and cold.
If weather causes a tour to be canceled we will either find a new time and/or date for your tour, if possible.
If it is not possible to re-schedule your tour, you will be offered a full refund.
Reservations can be canceled 14 days prior to departure without penalty.
If canceled less than 14 days prior to departure, tours are refundable as follows:
Canceled less than 14 days prior, but more than 72 hours before departure: 90% refund
Canceled less than 72 hours prior, but more than 24 hours before departure: 50% refund
Cancellations received less than 24 hours prior to departure are non-refundable.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@iat.is.
Please be mindful of possible time zone differences. Iceland is in the GMT time zone and cancellations must be submitted at least 24 hours before departure in Icelandic local time (GMT).
If you do need to cancel your tour, we recommend that you contact us as soon as possible.
