Helicopter tour to see the volcanic eruption in Iceland

Reykjavik

Availability: All year
Duration:: 30 – 35min
Level: Easy
Meeting Place: Nauthólsvegur, 102 Reykjavik. We have several departures every day. We will come back to you on your e-mail, with a precise time.
Clothes: Warm clothes and good footwear
Age limit: No limit
Included: Sightseeing flight in a helicopter around the volcano eruption site in Sundhnjukagigaröd. Guidance in English. The flight is 30-35 minutes, no landing.
NB. This tour is very popular and there is limited availability. Please book this tour in good time.

People over 120kg (264lb) pay 50% additional fee

Magnificent Volcanic Eruption in Iceland near Reykjavik - Fagradals mountain

There is a lot of Volcanic activity in Reykjanes peninsula. It started first in March 2021 and has been on and off several times since. Volcano experts foresee that this will continue for several years now. Activities Iceland are offering helicopter tours to view the area. Please be aware of when the volcano is active the spots sell out very fast.

Could you be interested to experience something extra unique, something you might not have the possibility to experience ever again in your live?

We offer helicopter tours that fly over the magnificent natural phenomenon, where you can observe the new bursting, fiery lava. There is a great demand for these tours, and it is therefore important to contact us as soon as possible if interested.

This type of volcanic eruption is called basaltic lava eruption and it flows from long, parallel fissures. This type of eruption could go on for many years, even decades. It is amazing scenic sights to see the glowing lava run slowly in a lava river throughout the valley of Geldingadalir.

This area is very close to the Keflavik international airport and the Blue Lagoon. It is only about 30 km from Reykjavik city and the smoke from the volcano can often be seen from the capital, especially at night. The area is a very volcanic active area with bubbling hot springs in some places, although the last actual volcano eruption was in this area in the year 1240.

On the helicopter tour you will experience mother nature’s power on a close range. It should not be missed out on, when travelling to Iceland.

About the tour:

We will meet you in Reykjavik, where we head off flying south west towards the eruption in Geldingadalir / Merardalir / Sundhnjukagigar. This tour takes about 30 - 55 minutes. This is an experience for all the senses, not only the view is magnificent, but the smell and the sounds of the lava bursting out of the volcano play´s also a huge roll here.

Important information:

We only have two helicopters, with 5 - 6 seats in each one. We recommend that you book in good time, as this is a very popular tour, and it gets sold out quickly.
We will cancel the tour if the conditions on the site are not safe

We are obliged to charge cancellation fees to passenger(s) as follows:
Less than 2 weeks and more than 72 hours – 10%
Less than 72 hours– 100%