15 Helicopter Tours in Iceland Worth the Early Start

From Reykjavik: New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

/ August 4, 2026

1.New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 500 reviews · 40 min · from $577Our pick

40-minute helicopter from Reykjavik over Reykjanes lava fields, recent volcanoes, and views of Mount Esja and Faxafloi Bay.

“my tip is to book this one early in your holiday so if it needs to be rescheduled because of the weather, you still have other days left to try again. My initial booking had to be rescheduled because of bad weather (safety first!) and the company was very flexible and great in scheduling a different day and time. it was expensive but worth it! just absolutely magical to see the mountain and volcanic areas from above. And we even got to land on a volcano, it was so cool! I am glad I did this so I could see the volcanic craters up close. So so beautiful”

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1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour

/ August 4, 2026

2.1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 263 reviews · 1 hour · from $479

Reykjavik geothermal helicopter tour with a remote 15-minute landing by hot springs, plus power plants, craters, and city flyover.

“I had an amazing experience, the views were incredible and getting to land in a geothermal field was simply other worldly!”

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Helicopter Tour with Mountain Summit Landing from Reykjavik

/ August 4, 2026

3.Helicopter Tour with Mountain Summit Landing from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $329.35Top rated

Reykjavik helicopter tour with a Mount Esja summit landing. Small group flight, pilot commentary, dramatic views, and free summit time.

“This was amazing! The pilot was so calm and wonderful, due to that this was the first time for us flying helicopter. After just a few minutes the nerves was stable and the view is unforgetable so i would really recommend doing this a 100%! Dont let the nerves get to you, just do it and you Will have memories for life!!”

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Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

/ August 4, 2026

4.Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 35 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $592.82

Fly from Reykjavík over Reykjanes Peninsula eruptions, with pilot commentary and possible lava landings in a tight, high-impact helicopter hop.

“Was really nervous as never been in a helicopter and scared of heights but family wanted to go. Sadly the volcano had stopped the previous week so no lava flowing but craters still smoking and pilot had a great knowledge of dates for each and pointed out so many features of past and recent eruptions. Would highly recommend - teenagers also absolutely loved it.”

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Helicopter Flight Over Geothermal Landscapes from Reykjavik

/ August 4, 2026

5.Helicopter Flight Over Geothermal Landscapes from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $514.18

One-hour Reykjavik helicopter hop over geothermal vents and craters, with a remote landing option and English narration.

“Simply amazing and professional pilot! Superb and accommodating front desk as well. We had to reschedule our flight but the office was more than supportive and communicative in the matter. Terrific service and breathtaking photography opportunities!”

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From Reykjavik: Fire And Ice Helicopter Tour with 2 Landings

/ August 5, 2026

6.Fire And Ice Helicopter Tour with 2 Landings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews · 2 hours · from $931

Two landings, glacier and geothermal, from Reykjavik. Fly Glymur, see Þingvellir’s rift, walk on ice, then get up close to steam.

“Fantastic experience. Great experience with FBO staff and pilot. Very safe. Amazingly beautiful. Would do this again every time.”

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Reykjavik: Panoramic Helicopter Flight with Summit Landing

/ August 6, 2026

7.Panoramic Helicopter Flight with Summit Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 86 reviews · 40 min · from $321Best value

Fly over Reykjavik by helicopter, hover at top sights, then land on a summit for wide city photos and a Reykjavik selfie from above.

“Amazing experience. In the air for around 30 minutes in total and 15 on top of the mountain to take pictures and enjoy the scenery. Nothing like flying in a plane, much more comfortable and less scary. The pilot was very calm and even had a joke about on the way back”

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Helicopter Tour Over Iceland’s Reykjanes Volcano Eruption Site

/ August 7, 2026

8.Helicopter Tour Over Iceland’s Reykjanes Volcano Eruption Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 35 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $524.95

Short Reykjavik helicopter flight to Reykjanes, with pilot-led volcanic views and possible landing when conditions allow.

“We had a lovely trip with Max. He explained everything well and we felt secure the whole time. Thanks for these memories,”

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Fire and Ice Helicopter Tour: Glacier and Hengill Geothermal Area

/ August 8, 2026

9.Fire and Ice Helicopter Tour: Glacier and Hengill Geothermal Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $953.39

Small-group helicopter tour from Reykjavik with glacier and geothermal landings, snowball fun, Glymur views, and hot springs from above.

“The whole trip was awesome. The wee helicopter was amazing. But the views were spectacular. We got off into the snow and were floundering about. Great fun! The hot springs were fab too. The pilot was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful. A wee point though - it was difficult to find the starting point and I got lost in the airport. Maybe more precise directions to the starting point would be good?”

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Private Reykjavik Helicopter Flight: Reykjanes Peninsula and Volcanic Landscapes

/ August 10, 2026

10.Private Reykjavik Helicopter Flight: Reykjanes Peninsula and Volcanic Landscapes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $3,954.02

Private Reykjavik helicopter flight over Reykjanes Peninsula geothermal vents and emerald lakes, with pilot commentary and flexible timing.

“Everything about this tour was wonderful. We went out in the morning, but the weather was bad so the company organised to take us out again in the afternoon. The staff were fantastic, especially the pilots, and the tour took us over the incredible landscape, with a view of volcanos and geothermal areas that you just cant get from the ground. Landing balanced on the crater's edge of a volcano was incredible!”

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Reykjavik: 45-Minute Volcano Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

/ August 10, 2026

11.45-Minute Volcano Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · from $624

Fly from Reykjavik to the Reykjanes Peninsula on a small-group helicopter tour to see Iceland’s newest lava areas, weather permitting.

“We had an awesome experience and would highly recommend this activity! The pilot/guide was very informative sharing information on the volcano activity and Iceland. The helicopter ride was wonderful. We will do this again when we are next in Iceland!”

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ATV & Helicopter combination tour From Reykajvik

/ August 12, 2026

12.ATV & Helicopter combination tour From Reykajvik

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $500

ATV rides to Reykjavik Peak plus a helicopter flight over Reykjavik, with Lake Hafravatn views and a mid-flight photo stop.

“En el helicóptero no hubo opción lamentablemente el día que lo contraté, pero gracias a eso tuvieron disponibilidad otro día que yo también estaba disponible y además con mejora y en los quads los 2 guías super agradables y me dieron también la posibilidad de hacer otra mejora, asique fue mejor imposible. Volvería a hacer ambas, son unas experiencias increibles.”

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Reykjavik Helicopter Private Tour of Volcanoes

/ August 12, 2026

13.Reykjavik Helicopter Private Tour of Volcanoes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 40 to 50 minutes (approx.) · from $1,990

Private helicopter over Reykjanes volcanoes from Reykjavík, with lava fields, birds, and classic city views. 40 to 50 minutes.

“Truly a once in a lifetime experience for us! See the lava fields and volcanoes from the last decade. This is the only way to truly see the impact.”

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ATV & Helicopter Adventure Tour from Reykjavik

/ August 14, 2026

14.ATV & Helicopter Adventure Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $489

ATV over Icelandic terrain from Reykjavik, then a helicopter ride with a mountain landing stop for big views in a half-day.

“On the day we went, the weather was not very good. I think it is more suitable to play ATV in this kind of weather. The staff on the day explained in detail, and the helicopter trip I booked was canceled due to weather factors, and the staff also have Remind me to get a refund.”

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