Highland Explorer — PRIVATE TOUR
Operated by Volcano Heli - Iceland Helicopter Tours
About this experience
Beyond the roads and beyond the crowds, the highlands awaken in color, silence, and ancient force. This is the vast, rugged backbone of the island, a place where volcanoes and glaciers meet under endless skies. The Highland Explorer reveals the landscapes that few ever see, offering a sense of isolation and scale that can only be found in the deep interior of Iceland.
The DetailsThis expedition covers the sapphire crater lakes of Veiðivötn and the legendary 27-kilometer-long Laki volcanic fissure, a system of over 130 craters from a massive historical eruption. We navigate the long glacial lake of Langisjór and the edge of the Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest ice cap by volume. The tour includes two remote landings, allowing you to step out into landscapes shaped by time, from volcanic plateaus to high-altitude ridges.
At A Glance- Fly over Laki craters, and the colourful Landmannalaugar mountains.
- Views of the Veiðivötn crater lakes and the 122m Háifoss waterfall.
- Unique perspective of Vatnajökull, a massive ice sheet covering 8% of Iceland’s landmass.
- Two remote landings in the deep highland interior when weather allows.
Highlights
- Glacier
- Helicopter/Plane
- Highland Tours
Places you may visit
What's included
- Approx. 3.5—4 hours helicopter tour
- Approx. two 15-minute scenic landings (weather permitting)
- Private helicopter exclusively for your group.
- Experienced pilot
- Bose noise-cancelling headsets
- Helicopter with capacity for up to 4 passengers.
Good to know
- Footwear: Sturdy hiking or winter boots are recommended, as our landings often take place on uneven mountain terrain or snow.
- Layers: We suggest wearing several warm layers regardless of the season.
- Cabin Comfort: The helicopter is heated; you are welcome to store large winter coats in our baggage compartment during the flight.
- Icelandic weather is famously unpredictable and can change quickly. Safety is our absolute priority, and all flight decisions are made with this in mind.
- Alternative Routes: If conditions prevent us from taking the planned path, we will offer an alternative route.
- Flexibility: We are often able to postpone the flight by a few hours until the weather passes or reschedule to a different date, subject to availability.
- Cancellations: If we must cancel due to weather and rescheduling is not an option, we will issue a 100% refund.
- We are based at Reykjavík Domestic Airport (not Keflavík International), a 10–15 minute drive from downtown. You can find us on Google Maps under “Volcano Heli – Iceland.”
Meeting point
Volcano Heli — Iceland
Volcano Heli - Iceland Helicopter Tours, Skýli, Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavík
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
Volcano Heli - Iceland Helicopter Tours
Questions & answers
How long is the tour?
3 hours 30 minutes
Where does the tour start?
Volcano Heli — Iceland, Reykjavík
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.
How large is the group?
Maximum 4 people per booking.
From
959,000 ISK
per person
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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,
Tour operator
Volcano Heli - Iceland Helicopter Tours
From
959,000 ISK