Description
Summary
Description
See Vatnajokull Glacier and its rugged terrain from above on this helicopter tour. This tour suits travelers who want a short flight over some of the most varied landscapes in Iceland.
The small-group tour starts in Skaftafell Nature Reserve, an area framed by outlet glaciers of Vatnajokull Glacier. At the Skaftafell tour center, you meet your experienced, licensed pilot.
Before the flight, the pilot explains the route and gives a safety briefing.
Once you are settled in the helicopter, you lift off above Vatnajokull Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe. You fly along several of its outlet glaciers, past narrow glacier valleys, icefalls, and deep crevasses.
You then fly over the narrow, colorful valley of Skaftafellsjokull Glacier, an outlet glacier known for its glacier hiking trails.
Nearby is another outlet glacier, Svinafellsjokull Glacier, one of the most popular glaciers in Iceland, with sharp ridges that are best seen from above. It has appeared in productions such as Game of Thrones and Interstellar.
As the helicopter climbs higher, you see more of the rugged landscapes of Iceland, with green land at the foot of the mountains and snow on the peaks.
The most notable mountain is Oraefajokull Volcano, the largest active volcano in Iceland. Its summit, Hvannadalshnukur Peak, is the highest peak in Iceland at 6,923 feet (2,110 meters).
As you fly deeper over Vatnajokull Glacier, you see how varied its terrain is, with ice caps, outlet glaciers, and mountains.
On the way back to Skaftafell Nature Reserve, you see the landmarks you passed from a different angle. At a lower altitude, you can see more of the waterfalls, canyons, and cliffs of the area. Have your camera ready, as many sights are best captured from the air.
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