Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours in Iceland

Discover Iceland's volcanic history on a 1-hour helicopter tour over the magnificent, moon-like Reykjanes Peninsula. Soar over the bubbling mud baths and geothermal hot springs of Seltún, and see bright-green Lake Grænavatn, which fills an ancient volcanic crater. Soak up unbeatable aerial views while your pilot provides narration on the stunning landscape below.

Get a unique view of the treasures of Iceland's Highland region on this scenic air tour from Akureyri. Soar above Askja caldera, training ground for NASA astronauts; Mt Herthubreith and the Vatnajökull glacier, the largest and most voluminous icecap in Iceland and the largest glacier in Europe. Over the duration of the flight, you will also experience the sight of lava fields and waterfalls from the air, giving you an unparalleled perspective of Icelandic nature, away from the tourist crowds.

Get a birds'-eye view of Iceland's unearthly scenery with a 1.5-2 hour helicopter flight from Reykjavik to Thingvellier National Park and Thórisjökull Glacier, and swoop above volcanic craters, craggy peaks and jostling glaciers. Leave the city behind and peer into a gaping crack that divides the American and European tectonic plates, then land on the slopes of the country's second-largest glacier. Hover above a vast shield volcano that dominates the rugged skyline before flying back to Reykjavik's domestic airport.

Enjoy awe-inspiring aerial views of Reykjavik and its mountains on this 40-minute shared Iceland helicopter tour. Choose a morning or afternoon flight, and thrill as your helicopter whirrs upwards and soars over Reykjavik and the mountains north of the city. Touch down on the flat summit of Mt Esja or a nearby mountain, step out of your helicopter, and take photos of the panoramas that stretch down over Reykjavik, the Atlantic and the nearby peaks. These Iceland helicopter tours take off from and touch back down at the Reykjavik domestic airport.

See the best of Southern Iceland on a 5-hour helicopter tour from Reykjavik that explores rugged coastlines, volcanoes and ice fields. Touch down at the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, where seals and icebergs swim in the frigid, blue water. Fly above the stark landscape of Vatnajökull National Park, swoop past Iceland's highest peak and see the iconic springs, falls and canyons of the 'golden circle.' Choose two additional landing spots; spot a steamy geyser, take a walk over the craggy terrain or enjoy your picnic lunch on Fimmvorouhals Pass. 

Soar above Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull Glacier and craggy volcanoes on a 2-hour helicopter flight from Reykjavik, and get an aerial view over the country's rugged landscape. See a steaming geyser from above, fly over the Thórsmörk ridge, then touch down for a walk between looming peaks and ice. Return to civilization along the stark coast, watch waves crash on dark sand beaches and steer above the rolling Blue Mountains that shelter Reykjavik's southern edge.

Soar above Iceland's snowy glaciers and active volcanic terrain on a 2-hour helicopter tour from Reykjavík. Fly past the country's highest waterfall on your way to touch down on a scenic glacier, and capture stunning images of the frozen terrain. Explore Thingvellir National Park's raw plate tectonics from the air, then land at Hengill geothermal area where boiling mud and steaming springs are hidden in a remote, roadless valley. Enjoy the trip back towards the coast with sweeping lines of sight from the helicopter's viewing windows.

Soar above the rugged geothermal landscape of Iceland on a thrilling 50-minute helicopter tour from Reykjavik. Learn about the area's volcanic history while taking in an amazing aerial perspective of steaming geysers, vents, craters and hot springs. Fly over the otherworldly lava fields of Hengill geothermal area for Icelandic homes on this unforgettable ride.

There are few better ways to admire the striking landscapes of north Iceland's Diamond Circle than from the sky. During a 1-hour flight from Akureyri, you'll enjoy aerial views of world-renowned natural landmarks including Lake Myvatn, Godafoss, and Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall. See, too, the visionary tableau of Vatnajökull National Park and relish the intimate atmosphere of this small-group tour, limited to only seven guests.