Fire and Ice Helicopter Tour Glacier and Hengill Geothermal Area
About this tour
The Tales of Fire and Ice Tour brings together our most iconic aerial experiences, crowned with two unforgettable landings, one on a glacier and another at the Hengill Geothermal Area. Please not that the landings are weather and safety dependent.
Highlights
- ✓English Guide
- ✓2 Landings
Itinerary
Stop 1
Your adventure will commence at the Reykjavik Domestic Airport. Our experienced pilot will greet you with the warmest welcome and whisk you straight towards the Þórisjökull glacier for our first landing. During the journey towards the glacier we will fly you across the highest most bedazzled waterfall in all of Iceland; the famed Glymur.
Stop 2
This helicopter tour will save you hours of hiking and you will enjoy the panoramic view from your comfortable seat high in the sky. Once we reach our designated landing stop atop the vast glacier; you will have a chance to meander across the glacier, take photos and make countless memories! Throw snowballs, have a snowball fight! Build your very own snow angel and try making an snowman! Just simply enjoying the stunning view is enough in its own right as well! The crisp fresh glacier air is tantalizing to your senses.
Stop 3
We will take you the Þingvellir National Park, on the Golden Circle, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The place is of considerable historical importance as it proudly boasts being the birthplace of the oldest existing parliament in the world. Here, You will also have a chance to gaze upon the sparkling waters of Iceland’s largest lake. The area weaves a colorful tapestry of Icelandic history. You will gaze upon the imprints of the Vikings when looking down the Canyon that splits the American and the Eurasian continents at the Þingvellir National Park. You will also have a chance to see the continental drift of the Eurasian and the North American tectonic plates that’s fully visible from above.
Stop 4
The second landing of this tour would be at the Hengill Geothermal Area. The area received its name from the Hengill volcano which is situated in a remote valley that can only be accessed by a helicopter or a hike. The valley boasts hot springs, boiling mud pots that you can walk towards and observe from very up close. The magical place will wrap you around its enchanted little finger and make you fall in love with the otherworldly beauty surrounding you.
Stop 5
Hallgrimskirja chruch.
Stop 6
Glimpse of Mount Esja
Stop 7
The Icelandic popular Whale Fjordur.
Included
- ✓ English Guide
- ✓ 2 Landings
Not included
- ✕ Food & Drinks
From
$916.77 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- ↩️ Free cancellation available
- 📍 Reykjavik, Iceland
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Helicopter tours in Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland's volcanic landscape, glaciers, and geothermal fields make for one of the most otherworldly helicopter routes anywhere, and many tours include a landing on a glacier or near a volcano.
When's the best time to fly?
June to August brings the mildest weather and nearly 24-hour daylight for photography. Tours running September to March sometimes combine a scenic flight with a chance to see the northern lights on clear evenings, though Icelandic weather can change quickly at any time of year.
What should I bring?
Warm, windproof layers and gloves year-round, since Iceland's weather stays cool even in summer, especially near glaciers.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Reykjavik have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
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| Fire and Ice Helicopter Tour Glacier and Hengill Geothermal AreaThis tour | Duration varies | 4.8 (111) | Yes | From $916.77 | |
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From
$916.77 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- ↩️ Free cancellation available
- 📍 Reykjavik, Iceland
As an affiliate partner, we may earn a commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Prices and availability are set and provided by Viator.
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