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Soar above Iceland’s Highlands on a Landmannalaugar helicopter tour and take in a landscape painted with colorful rhyolite mountains, steaming hot springs, and endless lava fields. This helicopter tour in Iceland is ideal for adventurers, photographers, and nature lovers who want to experience Landmannalaugar’s wild beauty without the long drive and rough mountain roads.
A 1.5-hour experience gives you a rare chance to see Iceland’s Highlands without the long drive or demanding hikes. In just minutes, you rise above lava fields, rivers, and mountains, reaching views that would take most travelers hours to access.
The landing lets you step out into the fresh mountain air and enjoy the scenery at your own pace. Because it’s suitable for children as young as two, it’s a family-friendly way to experience one of Iceland’s most colorful landscapes in comfort.
At Tungufell Airfield near the Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir Geothermal Area, you are welcomed by the staff and given a short safety briefing before stepping into the helicopter. The pilot helps with your seatbelt and headset, and then the engines start to hum as the blades pick up speed.
The moment you lift off, the view begins to change. Fields and rivers stretch below, and soon you see Haifoss Waterfall, one of the tallest in Iceland. From the air, the water looks like a white ribbon dropping into the dark canyon, and you can feel how powerful the falls are even from high above.
As the flight continues, the scenery grows wilder. You’ll pass over black lava fields, steaming hot springs, and lakes hidden deep in the Highlands.
Soon, the colors of Landmannalaugar appear, with mountains painted in shades of red, yellow, and green. Formed by rhyolite, this volcanic rock creates a palette found nowhere else in Iceland.
Landmannalaugar is known for its hiking trails, geothermal springs, and dramatic lava fields, but reaching it often means a long, rough drive and hours of hiking. From the air, its scale and beauty reveal themselves instantly, with vivid patterns that look almost unreal, as if nature painted them by hand.
The helicopter lands on a quiet peak overlooking the valley. Stepping outside, you feel the crisp air and silence of the Highlands. With the colorful mountains around you, it is easy to see why travelers have long been drawn to these hot springs and open valleys.
For about half an hour, you can take photos, walk around, or simply pause to take in the wide horizon of ridges and colorful slopes.
On the way back, you rise again over rivers and untouched valleys. The return flight is just as striking, with shifting views of mountains and open land until the helicopter touches down at Tungufell. By the time you step out, you have seen one of Iceland’s most remote landscapes in a way few travelers ever experience.
Take part in a Landmannalaugar helicopter tour and witness Iceland’s Highlands from above, where colorful mountains, lava fields, and hot springs create a view found nowhere else. Check availability now by choosing a date.
