Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Fly over magnificent natural Icelandic sites and land on the Þórisjökull glacier during a panoramic helicopter flight!
On arrival at Reykjavik domestic airport, you'll meet your pilot who will accompany you on this helicopter flight to the Þórisjökull glacier. Once the safety instructions have been given, you'll set off on your 80-minute adventure in the air aboard an AS350 B2 Ecureuil helicopter with seating for 5 passengers or an Airbus EC130 with 6 seats.
You'll admire Langjokull, the country's 2nd largest glacier, and Thórisjökull, a small glacier and volcano in west-central Iceland, with a peak culminating at 1350m. These two sites are covered in ice all year round, offering a unique panorama in both summer and winter!
Set foot on a glacier and smell the fresh Arctic air! Walk on the fresh snow and enjoy this special moment for 15 minutes. You'll then head back to the air base, while admiring the dormant crater of the Skjaldbreiðu volcano, the Þingvellir national park and the city of Reykjavik... You'll discover some magnificent scenery during this 80 to 100min helicopter flight!
Don't miss this 80 to 100-minute helicopter flight and landing on the Þórisjökull glacier, a unique experience you won't want to miss!
Total duration: 80 to 100 minutes. Guided helicopter flight of 45 to 65 minutes and 15-minute landing on a glacier.
Course of events
- Arrive at the aerodrome and meet the pilot
- Departure for the flight to the Þórisjökull glacier
- Flight over Langjokull, Thórisjökull, Skjaldbreiðu and Þingvellir national park
- 15-minute landing over the craters of the Eldvörp volcano
- Return to the aerodrome and end of the activity
Activity requirements
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Lap-held children under 1 y/o free of charge.
Weight limit 120 kg per passenger. This will ensure that everyone on the tour has a comfortable and safe ride! Any passengers over 120 kg / 265 lbs / 19 stone are required to pay for 1.5 seats in the helicopter.
Special terms
Departure times are subject to confirmation: morning departures vary from 08:00 to 13:00, and evening departures from 13:00 to 20:00.
All flight times are to be determined by the instructor according to the weather forecast.
The duration depends on the size of the helicopter and the weather conditions - 3 people minimum per flight.
- Scenic helicopter flight & summit landing
- Transport to airfield
- Warm Clothing
- Suitable footwear
- Camera/GoPro
