Skaftafell
Glacier Edge Helicopter Tour with Landing from Skaftafell
Explore Vatnajökull’s glacier world from both the air and the ground on this scenic helicopter experience from Skaftafell.
Fly above dramatic outlet glaciers, cascading icefalls and rugged mountain ridges as your pilot highlights the scale and character of Europe’s largest ice cap. From the air, crevasse fields, glacier tongues and sweeping valleys reveal patterns and textures that shift with the light and seasons. A glacier-area landing offers a quiet moment on the ground, giving you time to take in the stillness, capture photos and appreciate the surrounding landscape before continuing your flight over ridgelines, peaks and black-sand plains.
This experience is weather dependent, and landing locations may vary. Travelers over 120 kg may be asked to purchase an additional 50% seat for weight balance. Infants are not recommended on shared flights; please contact us for private options.
Itinerary
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Your helicopter departs from the Skaftafell Terminal at the edge of Vatnaju00f6kull National Park.
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Fly over glacier-carved valleys, outlet glaciers, and rugged peaks within this protected wilderness.
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Soar along the towering icefalls and expansive glacier fronts of Vatnaju00f6kull, Europeu2019s largest ice cap.
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Take in panoramic views of Icelandu2019s highest peak and the surrounding u00d6ru00e6faju00f6kull volcanic massif.
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View the vast black-sand outwash plain shaped by glacial rivers and historic volcanic floods.
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Your pilot will select a scenic landing spot on or near the Skeiu00f0aru00e1rju00f6kull glacier area. Landing location may vary depending on weather and safety conditions.
What's included
- Headsets for in-flight communication
- Landing and facility fees
- Professional pilot-guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Outdoor clothing and footwear
- Food and additional beverages
- Gratuities
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund 1+ days before departure
- 0% refund Within 1 days of departure
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels