Reykjanes Volcano Tour — PRIVATE TOUR
Operated by Volcano Heli - Iceland Helicopter Tours
About this experience
Flying over the Reykjanes Peninsula offers a perspective you simply cannot get from the ground. This journey takes you directly over Iceland’s newest volcanic landmarks, tracing the massive lava fields and crater rows that have reshaped this region since 2021. Even when the earth is quiet, the scale of these newborn landscapes is a powerful reminder of the forces still at work beneath the surface.
The DetailsThis flight tracks the evolution of the most significant eruption sites in the southwest, specifically the Fagradalsfjall and Sundhnúkur areas. We navigate the shifting volcanic systems to show you how cooling lava and deep fissures have fundamentally altered the terrain near the Blue Lagoon and Grindavík. While volcanic activity is unpredictable, seeing these fresh geological formations from a pilot’s perspective is an extraordinary experience in any season.
At A Glance- Aerial views of the 2021 through 2026 eruption areas.
- Key landmarks like Fagradalsfjall, Meradalir, and the Sundhnúkur crater rows.
- Steaming fissures and newly formed lava fields.
Highlights
- Helicopter/Plane
- Volcano
Places you may visit
What's included
- Approx. 30–40 minute helicopter tour
- Experienced pilot
- Private helicopter exclusively for your group.
- Bose noise-cancelling headsets
- Helicopter with capacity for up to 4 passengers.
Good to know
- 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.
- Volcanic activity is a natural and unpredictable phenomenon. We can never guarantee visible or flowing red lava, but the volcanic craters and fresh lava fields are spectacular to see from above even without an active eruption.
- 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
Cancellation fees apply
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?
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.
Book this experience
Real-time availability and pricing — book directly, no extra steps.
From
270,000 ISK
per person
Select a date
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Cancellation policy
Cancellation fees apply
Tour operator
Volcano Heli - Iceland Helicopter Tours
Book with confidence
- Icelandic company — GoIceTravel is based in Iceland
- Booking by TourDesk — Booking handled through TourDesk
- TourDesk Best Price Guarantee — Found the same tour cheaper from the same operator within 72 hours of booking? TourDesk may refund the price difference, subject to their guarantee terms.
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