Landmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Helicopter Tour from Skaftafell
Operated by Atlantsflug
About this experience
Take off from Skaftafell Terminal on this up to 120-minute helicopter tour in Iceland and travel deep into Iceland’s highlands. This route focuses on Landmannalaugar and the surrounding highland landscapes, combining colorful mountain terrain, volcanic formations, and remote highland areas with a landing along the way.
What to ExpectAfter departure, your pilot will guide the route based on weather and visibility, heading west from Skaftafell across Vatnajökull’s southern outlet glaciers toward the highlands.
As the landscape changes, you’ll pass over volcanic terrain shaped by past eruptions, including crater rows, lava fields, and wide-open valleys. The flight continues toward Landmannalaugar, known for its distinctive rhyolite mountains, where mineral-rich rock creates natural colors ranging from reds and yellows to greens and blues.
The tour includes a landing at a carefully selected location in the highlands, often near colorful terrain or open areas with wide views. Here, you can step out, take photos, and experience the scale and stillness of the landscape from the ground. The exact landing site varies depending on conditions.
You may see:- Landmannalaugar and its colorful rhyolite mountains
- Lava fields and volcanic formations
- Vatnajökull’s outlet glaciers
- Highland valleys and remote interior terrain
This tour offers a longer helicopter experience into Iceland’s interior, with a focus on colorful mountain landscapes and remote highland terrain. It’s ideal for those who want to explore deeper into Iceland’s interior and experience the highlands from both the air and the ground.
Highlights
- Helicopter/Plane
Places you may visit
What's included
- Up to a 120-minute pilot-guided helicopter tour
- 1 scenic landing in the highlands
- Free parking at Skaftafell Terminal
- Coffee or tea after the flight
Good to know
We recommend wearing closed, sturdy shoes and dressing in warm, layered clothing suitable for changing weather conditions.
- Minimum passengers: 4 per departure. You’re welcome to book with fewer — we’ll try to combine your booking with other guests. If the minimum isn’t reached, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.
- Flights and landings are always dependent on weather and safety conditions. Routes and departure times may vary accordingly.
- Landings are only performed when deemed safe by the pilot, and locations may vary.
- Flight duration may vary slightly depending on conditions and aircraft, while maintaining the overall experience.
Meeting point
Skaftafell Terminal
Flugvallarvegur 5, Öræfi
Cancellation policy
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Tour operator
Operated by
Atlantsflug
Questions & answers
How long is the tour?
2 hours
Where does the tour start?
Skaftafell Terminal, Öræfi
Is hotel pickup available?
No — guests must make their own way to the meeting point.
Is there a minimum age?
This tour is suitable for all ages.
From
169,900 ISK
per person
Select a date
Cancellation policy
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Tour operator
Atlantsflug
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