Reykjavik Attractions
  • Attractions
  • Tours
  • Food & Drinks
  • Where to stay?
  • From the Airport
menu

Things to explore

  • Attractions
  • Tours
  • Accommodations
  • Food & Drinks

Getting around

  • Next Buses from KEF Airport to RVK
  • Next buses from RVK to KEF Airport
  • Airport Transfers

Rent a car

  • Enterprise
  • Lotus Car Rental

About

  • Exploring Iceland
  • Our Blog
Volcano Eruption

Volcano Eruption

Volcano Eruption

Book now
Description
  • Details
  • Itinerary
  • Meeting Point

Experience the magnificent view of the newest volcanic eruption in Iceland! Start your trip from Reykjavik Domestic Airport, just a 5 minute drive from the center of the city. Expect to be amazed at the incredible sights you will see from an Icelandic volcano helicopter tour. On this round trip to an active volcano, you will be gazing down on the pouring hot lava.

Latest eruptions in Reykjanes Peninsula: 

  • March 19th – September 2021 (Fagradalsfjall)
  • August 3rd, 2022 (Meradalir)
  • July 10th/August 2023 (Litli-Hrútur)
  • December 2023 (Sundhnúkur)
  • January 14th, 2024 (Hagafell)
  • February 8th, 2024 (Sundhnúkur)
  • March 20th, 2024 – May 8th, 2024 ((Sundhnúkur)
  • May 29th – June 22nd, 2024 (Sundhnúkur)
  • August 22nd – September 5th, 2024 (Sundhnúkur)
  • November 20th – December 8th, 2024 (Sundhnúkur & Stóra Skóg­fell)
  • July 16th, 2025 (Sundhnúkur

The total duration of the tour is 35-40 minutes, and overflying the oldest eruption site and the newest one.

Please note that landing is not guaranteed at the eruption site, this will depend on weather conditions and restrictions in the area, but we will give you the best viewing experience from the air.

All our flights are weather dependent and we have to abide by the rules and regulations set in place by the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management. 

Please keep in mind that eruptions are an event of nature and it may or may not be active at the time of your tour.

After submitting the booking we will inform you about the exact starting time for the tour. 

We will ask for additional information. If you can kindly provide us your phone number, email and approx. weight on each passenger.   

Please note that this tour is weather dependent and if the weather forecast is not looking promising at the time of your booked tour we always try to 

A) Try to change the time on the same day (e.g. go in the afternoon instead of the morning). 

B) Offer you to go on a different date (e.g. they day before or the day after). 

C) If we are fully booked and can not offer options A and B we always give a full refund!

  • A 100% charge applies if canceled within 1 days of the start time.
  • A 50% charge applies if canceled within 3 days of the start time.
  • A 10% charge applies if canceled within 15 days of the start time.
  • Norðurflug Helicopter Tours
    We start and end our tours in Reykjavik Domestic Airport, just a few minute drive from the city centre.

Camera 

The focal length of a lens recommendation for your camera: 

24-105mm OR 70-200 mm

We will be in touch with you through email as soon as possible to give you an exact starting time of your tour.
If by any chance you do not hear back from us within 24 hours, please contact us through [email protected] or call (+354) 562 2500 at any time.

Difficulty:
Very Easy
Duration:
40 minutes

Other tours you might like

Golden Circle & Fontana Spa Experience

Golden Circle & Fontana Spa Experience

Book Now
Waterfall & Warmth: Gufufoss & Vök Baths Tour from Seyðisfjörður Port

Waterfall & Warmth: Gufufoss & Vök Baths Tour from Seyðisfjörður Port

Book Now
Stuðlagil Canyon Explorer: Private Day Tour from Seyðisfjörður

Stuðlagil Canyon Explorer: Private Day Tour from Seyðisfjörður

Book Now
Puffins & Peaks: Borgarfjörður Eystri Tour from Seyðisfjörður Port

Puffins & Peaks: Borgarfjörður Eystri Tour from Seyðisfjörður Port

Book Now
Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour from Grundarfjörður

Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour from Grundarfjörður

Book Now
All tours
Reykjavik Attractions
Reykjavik Attractions

NEWSLETTER

Reykjavik Attractions

At Reykjavik Attractions, we’re building out a new corner of the Internet specifically designed for people who want to experience everything that Iceland has to offer. Read tips from the locals, explore and book your next adventure with us.

Things to explore

  • Our Blog
  • Contact us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Info

  • Our Blog
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Contact us

Reykjavik Attractions
Sóltún 24
105 Reykjavik
Iceland
[email protected]

© Hello Goodbye ehf. All rights reserved. ID: 6302170400 VAT: 127507