Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Want Reykjavik from above the clouds? This helicopter tour is built for big views in a short time. You meet the team at Ace FBO Reykjavík right at Reykjavík Airport, then lift off for a flight that shows the capital from the sky—colorful rooftops, parks, and neighborhoods—before you touch down on Mount Esja for a … Read more
Steam beats the view. Fast. This helicopter tour from Reykjavik is built around one simple idea: you don’t just look at Iceland’s geothermal world from the air, you land in Hengill and get a guided look at steaming activity. I like the focus on Iceland’s raw volcanic energy, with big aerial views over lava fields … Read more
This flight over the Hengill volcanic and geothermal region is all about getting a view you cannot fake. From Reykjavik, you’ll lift off and soon glide above Hellisheiði Plateau before heading into the geothermal heart of the Hengill area, where steam and power infrastructure sit right beside raw volcanic terrain. Two things I’d put at … Read more
There are days in Iceland that feel like cheating time. This ATV & Helicopter Adventure from Reykjavik stacks an off-road quad ride with a Reykjavik Summit Helicopter flight, so you see the region from two angles without losing a full day. Two things I especially like: you get all the gear for the ride (helmet, … Read more
Above Reykjavik, volcanoes make sense. This private helicopter tour is a fast, high-view way to see Iceland’s volcanic power and Reykjavik’s coastline from the air, without spending your whole day driving. You’ll get a private ride with your own group, flying the Reykjanes peninsula area where recent eruptions and older lava flows have shaped the … Read more
One day, two ways to see Iceland. This ATV and helicopter combo keeps you close to Reykjavik while still throwing in serious altitude and wide-open skies. You’ll start on rocky quad trails up toward Lake Hafravatn and Reykjavik Peak, then switch to a helicopter for an aerial view of the city and coastline that just … Read more
Volcanoes, up close, without the hike. This helicopter tour is built for one thing: getting you above the Reykjanes Peninsula so you can see Sundhnúkahraun and older eruption scars from the air, fast. I like that the flight is short enough to fit most Reykjavik days, yet long enough to actually linger over lava fields … Read more
Helicopter time makes Iceland click. This private flight over the Reykjanes Peninsula gives you a high-altitude view most people never get, with your pilot talking you through what you’re seeing as you fly. You can even sit right up by the cockpit for a close, front-row perspective. Two things I really like: you get Seltun … Read more
Fire and ice look better from a rotor. This tour strings together Þórisjökull Glacier walking time with a second stop in the Hengill geothermal area, so you feel like you’re hopping between two different planets. You’ll also fly over big names you’d normally drive to, like Glymur waterfall and Þingvellir’s rift valley, but you’ll see … Read more
A helicopter ride over Iceland is the fastest way to feel huge scenery in your bones. This Fire and Ice tour strings together Þórisjökull glacier and the Hengill geothermal area in one tight circuit, so you get both ice and heat without spending a full day driving and hiking. I love the small-group feel (max … Read more
Reykjanes looks different from the sky. This Nordurflug helicopter tour takes you over Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, where recent eruptions reshaped the ground with fresh lava fields and steaming vents. Two things I really like: the small group limit (6 or fewer), and the pilot-led focus on what’s happening volcanically, so you’re not just flying for … Read more
Reykjavik looks different from the sky. This helicopter tour gives you bird’s-eye panoramic views of the city and a rare summit landing where the skyline suddenly feels huge. You glide above the harbor and landmarks, then touch down on a mountain for photos from a true lookout point. What I like most is how the … Read more
Geothermal Iceland looks better from above. This small-group helicopter flight gives you a front-row view of steam vents, bubbling mud, and volcanic craters as the city fades behind you. You’ll also get a short ground stop near the geothermal area around Hveragerði, so it’s not just wing-and-a-prayer sightseeing from the air. Two things I especially … Read more
Reykjanes is the kind of place you can’t fake. This short helicopter tour turns Reykjavík’s setting into a front-row seat for Iceland’s living geology, with a flight that includes the volcano zone and aerial views of the capital. I like that you’re not stuck looking at a frozen postcard; you get real-scale context for how … Read more
A summit landing changes everything. This helicopter tour from Reykjavik pairs short flight time with the big wow factor of stepping out on a nearby summit, weather-permitting. I love how it stays small-group (max 15) so the pilot can actually point things out, not just rush through. I also like that you get a clear … Read more