Helicopter Tour in Iceland with Langjokull Glacier Landing from Gullfoss Area

Lift off on a helicopter tour in Iceland and fly above landscapes that shift from steaming geothermal zones to shimmering ice fields. This experience from the Golden Circle sightseeing route takes you all the way to a landing on Langjokull Glacier, where travelers can step onto the ice, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and take in views few ever get to witness.

Landing on a glacier by helicopter is something most visitors to Iceland never experience, making this tour truly one of a kind. In just 45 minutes, you’ll fly over landscapes that usually take days to reach and step out onto the frozen surface of Langjokull.

The tour welcomes families with children as young as two, making it a rare adventure everyone can share. It‘s also perfect for couples, photographers, and adventurers who want the chance to land on Langjokull Glacier and see Iceland from above.

Your adventure begins at Tungufell Airfield, about a two-hour drive from Reykjavik and only minutes from Gullfoss Waterfall and the Geysir Geothermal Area. After meeting your pilot and completing a short safety briefing, you head to the nearby Tungufellsvegur Airstrip for takeoff.

As the helicopter lifts into the air, the landscape of the Golden Circle quickly opens into sweeping views of rivers, valleys, and volcanic terrain. You might see steaming geothermal areas, twisting waterways, and wide mountain plains from a unique perspective. From above, the contrasts of fire and ice are striking, with dark lava fields and white glaciers stretching into the distance.

The highlight of the journey comes when the helicopter lands on Langjokull Glacier, the second largest in Iceland. As you step onto the ice, you can feel the cold mountain air and see wide views of volcanic peaks in the distance.

Langjokull is also the source of some of Iceland’s most famous sights, feeding the waters of Gullfoss Waterfall, the hot springs at Geysir, and the clear springs of Thingvellir National Park. Standing here gives you the chance to walk on the glacier, take photos, and enjoy the quiet of this remote place.

After your stop on Langjokull, the helicopter takes off once again, giving you a last chance to see Iceland’s wild landscapes from above. The flight back to Tungufellsvegur Airstrip offers another perspective of the Highlands before you return to Tungufell Airfield in the Golden Circle.

Join this once-in-a-lifetime helicopter tour in Iceland with a glacier landing on Langjokull and see the country’s dramatic landscapes from above. Check availability now by choosing a date.