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Black Sands & Riverbeds Airplane Tour from Skaftafell – Braided Rivers & Glacier Views

Black Sands & Riverbeds Airplane Tour from Skaftafell – Braided Rivers & Glacier Views

Black Sands & Riverbeds Airplane Tour from Skaftafell – Braided Rivers & Glacier Views

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Take off from Skaftafell Terminal and glide over the immense outwash plains that stretch from Vatnajökull Glacier to the Atlantic coast during this 45-minute flight. Watch as braided rivers wind and split across the sands below, revealing the dynamic meeting of ice, water, and volcanic terrain that defines Iceland’s south.

What to Expect
  • See the glacial river systems that sculpt Iceland’s southern plains.
  • Admire intricate patterns of black sand, silt, and meltwater from above.
  • View distant glaciers feeding the rivers below.
  • Experience one of Iceland’s most dramatic contrasts of land and water.
Why Choose This Tour

This tour offers an unforgettable look at Iceland’s natural artistry — a unique opportunity to see how glaciers, rivers, and volcanic forces shape the land. Perfect for travelers who want to witness Iceland’s elemental landscapes in motion

Please note that this is not a dedicated photo flight.
For information about our photography flights, contact us at info@flightseeing.is.

  • Up to a 45-minute pilot-guided airplane tour
  • Free parking at Skaftafell Terminal
  • Window seats for all passengers
  • Coffee or tea after the flight

Minimum passenger requirement: 3 passengers. You’re welcome to book even if fewer – we’ll do our best to match you with other travelers. Atlantsflug reserves the right to adjust departure time or route depending on weather and aircraft type.

Please note that this is not a dedicated photo flight. For information about our photography flights, contact us at info@flightseeing.is

Difficulty:
Easy
Duration:
45 minutes
Price From:
49.900 ISK

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