Glacier & Lava Field Landing Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

Take off from Reykjavík on this ~140-minute helicopter tour in Iceland and explore Iceland’s contrasting landscapes shaped by ice and recent volcanic activity. This experience combines a glacier landing with a landing on a lava field formed during recent eruptions, along with aerial views of waterfalls, volcanic terrain, and inland landscapes.

What to Expect

After departure, your pilot will guide the route based on weather, visibility, and current conditions, flying inland across mountains and valleys.

The flight may include views of Glymur waterfall, cascading through a narrow canyon, before continuing toward the glacier area. The landing takes place on or near the glacier, where you can step out and experience the stillness and scale of the ice-covered landscape.

The tour then continues across volcanic terrain toward the Reykjanes Peninsula. Along the way, you may see rift landscapes and open terrain before reaching lava fields shaped by recent eruptions. A second landing takes place on or near the lava field, offering a contrasting setting with rugged volcanic ground shaped by recent eruptions. Here, you can step out and experience the raw texture and scale of Iceland’s newest landscapes.

Together, these landings highlight the contrast between ancient ice and newly formed volcanic terrain.

You may experience:

• A helicopter flight across Iceland’s inland and volcanic landscapes
• Aerial views of Glymur waterfall and the surrounding canyon
• Landing on or near a glacier
• Landing on or near a lava field shaped by recent eruptions
• Views of mountain ranges, valleys, and coastline

Why Choose This Tour

This tour offers a dynamic helicopter experience combining glacier landscapes with recently formed lava fields. It’s ideal for those who want to experience Iceland’s contrast between ancient ice and newly created volcanic terrain in a single flight.