What to Expect on an Iceland Helicopter Tour

What to Expect on an Iceland Helicopter Tour

With a Iceland helicopter tour, you can see Iceland’s incredible landscape from a new perspective. While they can be expensive, the experience is always worth it. However, they do tend to be weather-dependent and it’s important to know what to expect before you book. The vast majority of tours offer free cancellations and/or rescheduling if you cancel or re-book with enough notice.

On this tour, you’ll start off your flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport. From there, you’ll soar over the capital city and enjoy aerial views of iconic sights like the Harpa Concert Hall and Hallgrimskirkja church. You’ll then make a smooth landing on one of the island’s western peaks. Here, you’ll be able to take in the stunning views of the Reykjanes and Snaefellsnes Peninsulas while sipping on sparkling wine from your pilot.

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You’ll then continue on your journey to Iceland’s power plants, which the country is very proud of. This will allow you to learn more about how they harness geothermal energy from the earth. Finally, you’ll visit the Hengill geothermal area where you can get out of your helicopter to walk around and explore the hot springs and boiling mud pots.

From there, you’ll hop back into your helicopter to fly over the Thingvellir National Park. This is a very important location from a geological standpoint, as this is the site where the two continental plates separate. You’ll also see the volcano Skjaldbreidur. After this, you’ll return to the Reykjavik Domestic Airport to complete your Iceland helicopter tour.