4 Helicopter Tours in Iceland for a First Visit

1.New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 500 reviews · 40 min · from $577Our pick

Fly from Reykjavik over Reykjanes volcanoes, lava fields, Mount Esja, and Faxafloi Bay on a small-group helicopter tour.

“my tip is to book this one early in your holiday so if it needs to be rescheduled because of the weather, you still have other days left to try again. My initial booking had to be rescheduled because of bad weather (safety first!) and the company was very flexible and great in scheduling a different day and time. it was expensive but worth it! just absolutely magical to see the mountain and volcanic areas from above. And we even got to land on a volcano, it was so cool! I am glad I did this so I could see the volcanic craters up close. So so beautiful”

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2.1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 263 reviews · 1 hour · from $479

Review of Iceland’s one-hour geothermal helicopter tour, with hot springs, craters, lava fields, a remote landing, price, tips, and practical details.

“Pilot Thor was great!! Really enjoyed the flight a lot!! Strong recommend to others!!”

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3.Helicopter Tour with Mountain Summit Landing from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $329Best value

Fly from Reykjavik to a mountain summit, step out for panoramic views, and see Harpa, Perlan, and Hallgrimskirkja from above.

“What an awesome experience! We made a reservation months ago, not knowing the volcano would errupt and give us fabulous helicopter ride of our lives over it! Couldn't ask for a better pilot, more accomodating service from the office as I tried to plan this pretour of another company. Was totally worth the extra day in Iceland!!!”

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4.Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 35 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $592

Fly from Reykjavík over Iceland’s volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula, with city views, pilot insight, and possible lava-field landing.

“Definitely a must do! Bucket list trip for sure. Great trip and wonderful pilot. Would highly recommend to anyone.”

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