Incredible 30-Minute Airplane Tour of Vatnajokull National Park

Discover Vatnajokull National Park from above with this fantastic airplane adventure tour over the glaciers and ice caps of the Skaftafell Nature Reserve. Adventurous travelers who want to see Iceland’s largest glacier and its many outlets from above will love this 30-minute airplane tour.

Your adventure begins at the Skaftafell Terminal meeting point in the Vatnajokull National Park. You’ll check in at reception and meet the experienced pilot taking you on the tour.

The pilot will give you a comprehensive safety briefing to ensure your journey will be as safe as it is exciting. They’ll also tell you about the flight path before you take to the skies.

The tour needs a minimum of three participants to go ahead. If you’re traveling solo or as a pair, the provider will try to combine your booking with that of another small group. There’s a maximum of five people in the group, so you’ll still enjoy a personal experience.

When your group is ready, the engines will roar to life and take you up above the mesmerizing landscapes of the Skaftafell Nature Reserve. As you soar higher, the wonders of the Vatnajokull ice cap and its numerous outlet glaciers will reveal themselves below.

The 30-minute flight will take you over the Skatfafellsjokull, Skeidararjokull, and Svinafellsjkoull outlet glaciers.

From the plane, you’ll be able to see the icy expanses stretching out far below you and can take photos of this spectacular winter wonderland. Make sure you remember your camera.

The pilot will take you up over the rugged terrain of Hrutsfjall mountain before continuing over the Virkisjokull, Falljokull, Korarjokull, and Oraefajokull outlet glaciers. Marvel at the dramatic ice and take photographs of the spectacular scenery.

After about 15 minutes in the air, you’ll turn around and start the return journey. Your pilot will now fly at a lower altitude, giving you a different perspective and a closer look at the rugged terrain of the Icelandic Highlands.

You’ll glide over towering cliffs, dramatic canyons, and cascading waterfalls.

Each twist and turn of the journey reveals another part of Iceland’s stark beauty. A tour like this gives you a unique perspective and helps you better understand the country’s vast wilderness.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the Vatnajokull National Park from above with this exciting 30-minute airplane tour over the glaciers of the Skaftafell Nature Reserve. Check availability now by choosing a date.