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Witness the highlights of Iceland’s incredible landscapes in the most exciting way you can, with a helicopter tour. Those who want to pack as much sightseeing and adventure as possible into one day should make sure they book this thrilling excursion. You will take off from Reykjavík’s Domestic Airport with an experienced, knowledgeable pilot and guide; from the moment you lift into the air, you will see why this activity is so popular. The cityscapes of Reykjavík, while beautiful from the vantage points of capital, do not even come close to comparing to the views ac

Now, this was one of the most exciting experiences of my life - I got a phone call from Norðurflug Helicopter Tours, asking me to join one of their tours in half an hour!! I panicked because I was supposed to be elsewhere, but I said "YES" very quickly because I had been dreaming of a helicopter ride for ages. Top photo: by the helicopter at the geothermal area Landing in the geothermal area, on my second visit It was sunny and just a few clouds in sight on an almost clear sky - the perfect weather for a helicopter ride. I hurried down to the Re

It was with a mild, yet very real apprehension that I learnt my brother (and fellow GTI writer) Richard and I were being sent to cover a helicopter tour, midway through a rather routine day at work. Our dalliances with the whirlybird had, until now, largely been restricted to a solitary experience in childhood, flying prepubescent and barefaced over Floridian marshland. That was in the early 90s. Since then, our only connection had been watching Apache crashes on YouTube. Neither experience had done much in the way of convincing us to go near a helicopter, let alone fly in one, but it was W

Take to the skies with this exhilarating and breathtaking helicopter tour over Reykjavík and the nearby mountains. For anyone seeking city and nature sightseeing at its finest, this tour should not be missed. You will begin by meeting at the departure spot at Reykjavík’s Domestic Airport; here, your pilot for the day will give you a briefing on your plans and destination, before you sidle into the helicopter. After buckling up and putting on your earphones, it’s time for lift off. The adrenaline rush of taking to the sky, with Reykjavík and its patchwork quil

Saturday last week was a stunning day. There was not a single cloud in the sky and not even the slightest breeze. Iceland is generally a pretty windy country, so it's great when you get those fresh and clear autumn days. I was at the office, working, when I got a phone call asking if I could join a last minute helicopter tour to Mt Esjan. I didn't hesitate and said that of course I would come - and got told I had 2 minutes to get down to the domestic airport in Reykjavík. That's the beauty about the helicopter tours, even if you book them for a certain day, if the weather isn't co

Enjoy Iceland’s fascinating geothermal sights from the sky with this unique and exhilarating helicopter tour. If you are intrigued by Iceland’s mysterious subterranean forces, its spectacular nature, and if you love adventure, this excursion should not be missed. You will meet your friendly, experienced pilot and guide by Reykjavík’s Domestic Airport, who will outline your itinerary when in the air; following that, you will be led to the helicopter, hop in, and prepare for take-off. Watching the colourful tin roofs and iconic sites of Reykjavík shrink beneath

Fly across Iceland's spectacular landscapes and land on a glacier and volcano with this exciting helicopter adventure. This tour departing from Reykjavik is a perfect opportunity for those who want to see why this country is called 'the Land of Fire and Ice' in the most unique and exhilarating ways. You will meet your pilot at Reykjavik's Domestic Airport, easily accessible by car, taxi, or public bus from the city center. Your departure time, which has round-the-clock options for flexibility, depends on the schedule you choose during booking. The pilot will introduce y

Witness Iceland’s incredible waterfalls, mountains and valleys from the sky with this exciting helicopter excursion. This tour is perfect for those who crave adventure but don’t want to miss a moment of sightseeing. You will begin at Reykjavík's Domestic Airport, where, after a briefing on your route from your pilot, you will take to the skies. The capital of Iceland is spectacular from above; you will be able to enjoy its famous sites such as Hallgrímskirkja church, its incredible surrounding nature, and its beautiful architecture. Following this, you will soar

This awe-inspiring 35-minute helicopter tour from Reykjavik takes you over the recent eruption site of the Sundhnukagigar volcano and other past eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula. Travelers keen to witness Iceland's newest lava fields from above should book this tour now! Your helicopter flight starts at the Reykjavik Domestic Airport just south of the city center. It's only 0.8 miles (1.4 kilometers) from the National Museum of Iceland and 1.1 miles (1.8 kilometers) from the Hallgrimskirkja church. You'll greet your experienced pilot when you arrive at the airport.

Take flight over the lunar landscapes of the Reykjanes peninsula and see the recent volcanic eruption site of the Sundhnukagigar craters and the petrified lava fields from past eruptions on this breathtaking helicopter excursion. If you want to see Iceland’s nature at its most stark and beautiful but don’t want to miss a second of adventure, then this is the tour for you! This excursion begins when you meet your pilot at the departure point by Reykjavik Domestic Airport. They will give you a briefing on your route before taking you to your sleek helicopter, whe