Top 12 Reykjavik Helicopter Tours

1.New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

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

Fly from Ace FBO Reykjavik on a 40-minute helicopter tour over the Reykjanes volcanic area, including Fagradalsfjall, Geldingadalir, Litli Hrutur and Grindavik. Your English-speaking pilot points out the terrain, and the small group is limited to six. You may see fresh lava if an eruption is active, but that is never guaranteed.

“This was an absolutely incredible, unforgettable experience. We would 100% recommend this to anyone. Laura was brilliant and made the experience really interesting with her knowledge and obviously expertise on flying the helicopter. I’d like to give a special thanks to Usman for picking us up from BSI after a mistake made by myself. He really did go out of his way to help us so we didn’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Thanks so much to you guys. Love Sarah and John x”

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2.1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour

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

From Reykjavík Domestic Airport, take a small-group helicopter flight over colorful mountains, lava fields, craters and geothermal power plants. Your pilot explains the volcanic activity below, then lands for about 15 minutes near hot springs. The flight lasts 50 to 60 minutes in total, including the stop.

“this was a once in a lifetime experience for us. with a young child we struggled to get onto certain trips due to his age, so opted to go see things via air! the pilot was fab! the views breathtaking! the geothermal fields just awesome. only about a 20 minute walk from the Lutheran church with the added bonus of seeing the areas famous elf castle stone!!”

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3.Helicopter Tour with Mountain Summit Landing from Reykjavik

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

Take off from Reykjavik’s domestic airport with a professional pilot, circle the city and nearby mountains, and land on a summit for about 15 minutes. The landing spot depends on the weather. Pilots such as Max and Jan have been praised for calm flying and clear commentary, but you cannot request a specific pilot.

“Great fun and a fantastic way to see some of Iceland from a different perspective. Highly recommended if you are in Reykjavik.”

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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 to the geologically active Reykjanes Peninsula, where recent eruptions have left lava fields, craters, and shifting ground. Your English-speaking pilot points out volcanic features and shares context on Iceland’s geology. The 35-to-45-minute flight also offers views of Reykjavík and Faxaflói Bay. An eruption or landing is not guaranteed.

“great experience. although the volcano had stopped, we still got some amazing views of the past eruption. .”

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5.Panoramic Helicopter Flight with Summit Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 86 reviews · 40 min · from $321Best value

Take a 30 to 45-minute helicopter flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport, with views of Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja, the city rooftops and the president’s home. The flight includes a landing on a nearby mountain summit for photos and wide views back toward Reykjavik. Groups are limited to six, and the pilot speaks English.

“Amazing experience. In the air for around 30 minutes in total and 15 on top of the mountain to take pictures and enjoy the scenery. Nothing like flying in a plane, much more comfortable and less scary. The pilot was very calm and even had a joke about on the way back”

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6.Fire and Ice Helicopter Tour: Glacier and Hengill Geothermal Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $953

From Reykjavik Domestic Airport, a small-group helicopter flight heads past Glymur and Þingvellir to a 15-minute landing on Þórisjökull glacier, then another at Hengill’s hot springs and mud pots. Expect views of Reykjavik, Mount Esja, Hvalfjörður and more. The tour lasts about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours and includes an English-speaking pilot.

“Just flying with an experienced pilot Words can not describe the trip. It was breathtaking Great trip”

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7.Fire And Ice Helicopter Tour with 2 Landings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · from $867

From Reykjavik’s domestic airport, fly over Glymur waterfall and Þingvellir National Park, then land on Þórisjökull Glacier and in the Hengill Geothermal Area. The two-hour flight has an English-speaking pilot and guide, with space for up to six participants. You can walk on the glacier and approach steaming ground and mud pots at Hengill.

“Incredible experience, well worth the money. Guides were excellent. I was extremely anxious about being in a helicopter but it was nothing to be anxious about at all, had a fantastic time and would book again.”

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8.45-Minute Volcano Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · from $624

Fly 45 minutes from Reykjavik Domestic Airport over old lava fields, the Fagradalsfjall and Geldingadalir eruption craters, and the Sundhnúkahraun site associated with the March 2024 eruption. Your English-speaking pilot explains the volcanic terrain. The group is limited to five, but visible flowing lava is never guaranteed.

“Excellent way to see this beautiful area. Had a blast. Everything was easy and on time.”

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9.ATV & Helicopter combination tour From Reykajvik

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $500

Pair a guided ATV ride near Lake Hafravatn with a helicopter flight over Reykjavik. You’ll climb to a mountain viewpoint by quad, then fly from the domestic airport and pause for a 20-minute mountaintop landing. Pickup is included; return transport is not.

“En el helicóptero no hubo opción lamentablemente el día que lo contraté, pero gracias a eso tuvieron disponibilidad otro día que yo también estaba disponible y además con mejora y en los quads los 2 guías super agradables y me dieron también la posibilidad de hacer otra mejora, asique fue mejor imposible. Volvería a hacer ambas, son unas experiencias increibles.”

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10.ATV & Helicopter Adventure Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $489

Safari Quads pairs a one-hour guided ATV ride near Reykjavik with a helicopter trip over the city and nearby mountains, including a planned mountain landing. You get riding gear and instruction, then transfer to the helicopter base. A valid driver’s license is required to drive, and weather can affect the flight.

“The atv experts awesome and so was the helicopter ride! This was so much fun and to do both together was an amazing way to start my day.”

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11.Helicopter tour from Reykjavik: Hengill Area with at site landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $599

Take a 50- to 70-minute helicopter flight from Reykjavik with a pilot who points out Hengill’s geothermal features, power stations, Bláfjöll and the capital from above. You’ll land for about 25 minutes in the Hengill area, where you can walk near a thermal pond. Fuel surcharges and landing fees are included.

“We loved this helicopter tour! Clements (sp?) was an outstanding pilot, the helicopter was modern & clean, the weather was perfect & the Icelandic scenery from the air was simply spectacular! Thank you!”

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12.Helicopter Tour to Hengill with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews · 1 hour · from $529

Join an English-speaking pilot for a 50-to-70-minute helicopter flight from Ace FBO Reykjavík across the Hellisheiði plateau, with views of lava fields, basalt mountains and geothermal areas. The tour includes about 15 minutes on the ground near Hengill. Groups are limited to five, and Laura is one of the guides who has led the flight.

“Laura is friendly and professional guide, she shared a lot of useful and interesting information relating to volcanos. Highly recommended”

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