Elements of Iceland Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

Take off from Reykjavík on this ~120-minute helicopter tour in Iceland and experience Iceland’s natural contrasts in a single journey. This tour combines a glacier landing with a geothermal landing, offering a unique perspective on the forces that shape the landscape.

What to Expect

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

The first landing takes place on or near a glacier, where you can step out and experience the stillness and scale of Iceland’s ice-covered landscape. After returning to the helicopter, the tour continues toward the Hengill geothermal area.

Here, you’ll land in a remote geothermal valley shaped by steam vents, hot springs, and mineral-rich ground. This second landing offers a contrasting environment, highlighting the difference between Iceland’s glacial and geothermal landscapes. Together, these landings reveal the contrast between ice and heat that defines Iceland’s landscape.

The return flight offers views over varied terrain, including mountains, lava fields, and the wider Reykjavík region.

You may experience:

• A helicopter flight across Iceland’s inland landscapes
• Landing on or near a glacier
• Landing in a geothermal area with steam vents and hot springs
• Aerial views of mountains, valleys, and volcanic terrain

Why Choose This Tour

This tour offers one of the most complete helicopter experiences from Reykjavík, combining two distinct landings in contrasting environments. It’s ideal for those who want to experience Iceland’s defining contrast between glacier and geothermal landscapes in a single flight.