Geothermal Helicopter Tour in Iceland

Is your trip to Iceland too short to go on full day tours? Well, then we can offer you this amazing one hour long, from the birds eye experience.

We will fly over one of the most active volcanic areas in Iceland, the Hellisheiði plateau, you’ll see moss covered lava fields stretched out to the horizon, interspersed with colorful basalt mountains, steaming hot springs and the very geothermal power plants that supply Reykjavik it’s renewable energy.

On this tour we make sure to land off the beaten track and away from the crowds to witness the regions raw energy first-hand.

In the landing place of Hengill geothermal area – named after the Hengill volcano – you can witness upfront the untouched Icelandic nature.

We bring you close to hot springs and boiling mud pots, and you might even see some sheep wandering around the valley in the summer. Note that this is not a regular tourist site, there are no safety ropes etc. – it is just how nature created it.

Furthermore, no matter the season or time of year, this area always brings magical, colorful and beautiful views. On our way back we make a scenic pass over Reykjavik, to give you a unique aerial view of Icelands capital.

Highlights

• Hellisheiði Plateau
• Hengill Geothermal Area
• Nesjavallavirkjun & Hellisheiðarvirkjun Geothermal Plants
• Bláfjöll mountain range
• Reykjavik City
• Kristnitökuhraun Lava Field & Craters

The total duration of the tour is 50-60 minutes. 25-35 minute guided helicopter flight and a 15 minute landing by a remote geothermal area on an old volcano. Landing part always depends on the weather forecast.

This tour is operated in a shared group. Groups are no bigger than 6 pax.

Meeting point

Address: Nauthólsvegur 58d, Bygging 313. 101 Reykjavik. It is a short 5 minutes drive from the City Center. The taxis usually know where we are located.

Our base is on the East side of Reykjavik Domestic Airport. Note that we are not where the local airline Air Iceland Connect is but on the other side behind hotel “Icelandair Reykjavik Natura.”
The address is Nauthólsvegur 58d.

Our  GPS coordinates are: Latitude: 64.12941853 Longitude: -21.93335652.

In the following link you can find a map of the location: https://goo.gl/maps/41rOp

For a private tour inquiries please contact us via: booking@iceland-highlights.com.