Top Reykjavik In the Air

Enjoy awe-inspiring aerial views of Reykjavik and its mountains on this Iceland helicopter tour. Choose a morning or afternoon flight, and thrill as your helicopter whirrs upwards and soars over Reykjavik and the mountains north of the city. Touch down on the flat summit of Mt Esja or a nearby mountain, step out of your helicopter, and take photos of the panoramas that stretch down over Reykjavik, the Atlantic and the nearby peaks. These Iceland helicopter tours take off from and touch back down at the Reykjavik domestic airport.

Discover Iceland’s volcanic history on a helicopter tour over the magnificent, moon-like Reykjanes Peninsula. Soar over the bubbling mud baths and geothermal hot springs of Seltún, and see bright-green Lake Grænavatn, which fills an ancient volcanic crater. Soak up unbeatable aerial views while your pilot provides narration on the stunning landscape below.

Get a birds’-eye view of Iceland’s unearthly scenery with a 1.5-2 hour helicopter flight from Reykjavik to Thingvellier National Park and Thórisjökull Glacier, and swoop above volcanic craters, craggy peaks and jostling glaciers. Leave the city behind and peer into a gaping crack that divides the American and European tectonic plates, then land on the slopes of the country’s second-largest glacier. Hover above a vast shield volcano that dominates the rugged skyline before flying back to Reykjavik’s domestic airport.

Soar above Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull Glacier and craggy volcanoes on a 2-hour helicopter flight from Reykjavik, and get an aerial view over the country’s rugged landscape. See a steaming geyser from above, fly over the Thórsmörk ridge, then touch down for a walk between looming peaks and ice. Return to civilization along the stark coast, watch waves crash on dark sand beaches and steer above the rolling Blue Mountains that shelter Reykjavik’s southern edge.

Soar above the rugged geothermal landscape of Iceland on a thrilling helicopter tour from Reykjavik. Learn about the area’s volcanic history while taking in an amazing aerial perspective of steaming geysers, vents, craters and hot springs. Fly over the otherworldly lava fields of Hengill geothermal area for Icelandic homes on this unforgettable ride.

Soar above Iceland’s snowy glaciers and active volcanic terrain on an exciting helicopter tour from Reykjavík. Fly past the country’s highest waterfall on your way to touch down on a scenic glacier, and capture stunning images of the frozen terrain. Explore Thingvellir National Park’s raw plate tectonics from the air, then land at Hengill geothermal area where boiling mud and steaming springs are hidden in a remote, roadless valley. Enjoy the trip back towards the coast with sweeping lines of sight from the helicopter’s viewing windows.

Paraglide over the rugged Icelandic landscape during this 2-hour adventure in Reykjavík. Flying tandem with an expert instructor, soar over snowy mountains, the Atlantic Ocean, active geothermal areas and vast lava fields. No prior experience is necessary to see the world from a bird's eye view on this exciting, 20-minute flying excursion. Use of all safety equipment is included; round-trip transportation from select Reykjavík hotels is available.

This flight offers a magnificent sight of the very active geothermal area at Mt. Hengil volcanoe. Very picturesque and colorful area where bubbling mud pools can be seen (and smelled) up front and personal. Keep in mind this is not a common public tourist place, there are no structures around to keep curious visitors in safe distance from the powerful and delicate area so tread carefully and listen to your pilots directions. Total duration is about 50-60 minutes or about 25-35 min guided helicopter flight and a 20 min landing. We can fit up to 6 passengers on our helicopter and in order for this tour to be flown, we need a minimum of 4 passengers. *If you are a solo traveler, let us know to see if we can find a convenient option for you to share rides with other groups.

See the best of Southern Iceland on a 5-hour helicopter tour from Reykjavik that explores rugged coastlines, volcanoes and ice fields. Touch down at the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, where seals and icebergs swim in the frigid, blue water. Fly above the stark landscape of Vatnajökull National Park, swoop past Iceland’s highest peak and see the iconic springs, falls and canyons of the ‘golden circle.’ Choose two additional landing spots; spot a steamy geyser, take a walk over the craggy terrain or enjoy your picnic lunch on Fimmvorouhals Pass. 

Enjoy some amazing views as we fly towards Iceland´s tallest waterfall, Glymur. We fly past valleys and some dramatic mountain tops, waterfalls and even some old dormant volcano craters on our way to Langjokul, second largest glacier in Europe where we make a landing for our guests to enjoy the views. As we head towards Hengil Geothermal area for our 2nd landing, we fly over the Tectonic plates in Thingvellir. If you look closely you might even be able to see some divers in the crystal clear fissure rift Silfra below. At Hengill we walk around and get up close and personal with hissing vents and bubbling mud pools. Total duration is roughly 90-130 minutes. Guided helicopter flight time is 60-75 min We can fit up to 6 passengers on our helicopter and in order for this tour to be flown, we need a minimum of 4 passengers. *If you are a solo traveler, let us know to see if we can find a convenient option for you to share rides with other groups.

Enjoy aerial views of Reykjavik’s top attractions such as Hallgrímskirkja church, Harpa concert hall and the famous Videy Island, the location of the Imagine Peace Tower, which is a "Tower of Light" envisioned and built by Yoko Ono, widow of Beatle John Lennon. Touchdown at Langjokull glacier. Fly over Thingvellir National Park and see the European and American continents which are slowly drifting apart from each other. Touchdown at the very active geothermal area Hengill. Bubbling pools and beautiful colors that make a perfect photo. Maximum group size of 6 guests.

Adventurous travelers looking for a thrilling way to spend some time in Iceland won't want to miss this ATV and helicopter combo tour. You'll start with an ATV ride through the wilderness (suitable for all levels), all the way up to nearby mountains for excellent views. Then you'll hit the skies in a helicopter; you'll even get to land on the top of a mountain to check out even more incredible views.

Soar over Iceland’s famous waterfalls, glaciers, and geysers on a helicopter tour that combines two of the country’s most popular aerial excursions. Ideal for busy travelers who want to see as much as possible, this helicopter tour lets you see all the island highlights even if your time in Reykjavik is limited. Plus, choosing a two-in-one adventure ensures you don’t have to make difficult decisions or miss out.

This helicopter flight offers a unique and fascinating perspective on Reykjavík. Stunning aerial views of the capital and its surroundings reveal everything from colorful rooftops to charmingly untamed city planning and the inspirational mountainous raw nature. Surprisingly close to the capital you may witness craters and lava formation only moments away from the buzzing city life. We will fly you to a nice viewpoint and make a short landings for a scenic overlook.

Visit Lake Mývatn on a unique day tour from Reykjavik. The day starts with a short domestic flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Akureyri Airport. From there you will go on a small group day tour with a local guide. You will visit local highlights such as Goðafoss Waterfall, Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir Lava Fields, Hverir Geothermal Area and Mývatn Nature Baths. The day ends with a return flight to Reykjavik.

Did you know that on the outskirts of Reykjavik, numerous active volcanoes lie hidden in the vast lava field and colorful moss. As we depart from Reykjavik Domestic Airport, we get closer to the powerful Reykjanes Peninsula. We fly towards the beautiful Lake Kleifarvatn but a row of active volcanoes run along its length as well as Búrfellsgjá, a lava tunnel that was formed over 8.000 years ago in a single eruption. Great place for photographers because of the volcanic surroundings. Get your loved ones together in this picture with Lake Kleifarvatn as the perfect backdrop. Total duration is about 40-45 minutes or about 20 min guided helicopter tour and a 20 minute landing. We can fit up to 6 passengers on our helicopter and in order for this tour to be flown, we need a minimum of 4 passengers. *If you are a solo traveler, let us know to see if we can find a convenient option for you to share rides with other groups.

Take in this unforgettable journey that spans volcanic landscapes, thermal swimming pools and glacial rivers, ancient Viking villages, and coastal towns rich in tradition with your private experienced guide.

Take in this unforgettable journey that spans volcanic landscapes, thermal swimming pools and glacial rivers, ancient Viking villages, and coastal towns rich in tradition with your private experienced guide.