Ultimate 7-Hour Private Helicopter Tour of Jokulsarlon Lagoon and Highlands from Reykjavik

Experience the ultimate aerial adventure in the land of fire and ice on this seven-hour private helicopter tour from Reykjavik. This itinerary highlights the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, Diamond Beach, and the Icelandic Highlands, with up to five landings in breathtaking settings.

Your adventure begins at the Reykjavik FBO at the Reykjavik Domestic Airport near the city center. Upon arrival, you'll meet your licensed pilot, who will provide a comprehensive safety briefing and an overview of the flight route, ensuring you are well-prepared for the journey.

This seven-hour tour maximizes your time, allowing you to cover extensive ground and witness spectacular attractions that would otherwise take days to explore by foot or car.

Once ready, the tour takes to the air with a flight over the iconic Golden Circle, starting with Thingvellir National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its historical significance and stunning geological formations. 

For a more immersive nature experience, your first landing experience will be in the picturesque Thjorsardalur valley, where you'll visit Haifoss waterfall. At 400 feet (122 meters), Haifoss is Iceland's third-highest waterfall. 

From Thjorsardalur, you'll head towards Landmannalaugar, flying over the northeastern part of Hekla's volcanic system. Your second landing will be in Landmannalaugar, where you'll see parts of its vibrant rhyolite mountains, black lava fields, and geothermal baths from the air and on the ground. 

Another impressive sight is Langisjor, a 12-mile (20-kilometer) long Highlands lake, surrounded by the Lakagigar crater chain, which was formed during one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. Flying over these landscapes offers a glimpse into Iceland's dynamic geological past.

Next, you'll approach the southern edge of the Vatnajokull glacier, Europe's largest ice cap, to see its majestic outlet glaciers. Here, the highlight of your helicopter tour awaits at Jokulsarlon.

From the air and on land, you'll witness the otherworldly icebergs floating in the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. The procession of different sizes and colorations of ice on the vast lagoon is a stunning spectacle you'll never forget. 

The nearby Diamond Beach, where ice chunks wash up on the black sand shore, adds to the visual splendor. It's an excellent site for photography, so make sure you take many photos.

From here, you'll have another landing to refuel and enjoy refreshments at the Skaftafell Terminal. Then, it's time to take the journey back to Reykjavik.

Before reaching Reykjavik, you'll hover above more magnificent landscapes, including the Svinafellsjokull outlet glacier, Skeidararsandur plains, Lomagnupur mountain, Fjadrargljufur canyon, and the Myrdalsjokull glacier.

Under pleasant and safe weather conditions, you may have a final landing at the Eyjafjallajokull glacier to examine its thick layers of ice and volcanic landscapes up close. Eyjafjallajokull was the site of an explosive and disruptive eruption in 2010.

Finally, you'll arrive back at Reykjavik Domestic Airport, marking the end of an unforgettable adventure.

Book your private helicopter tour today and experience the unparalleled beauty of Iceland's natural wonders from the sky. Check availability now by choosing a date.