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Essential Iceland Helicopter Tour

    At a glance

    Duration
    3 h 30 min
    Departure
    Meet at Reykjavík Airport
    Meeting point
    Norðurflug at Reykjavík Domestic Airport
    Minimum age
    All ages
    Operated by
    Nordurflug Helicopter Tours
    • 4 hours
    • Two scenic landings
    • Minimum 4 guests

    Overview

    A weather-dependent helicopter journey across the Golden Circle, Highlands and South Iceland, including two scenic landings.

    The itinerary covers Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, Landmannalaugar, Þórsmörk, Eyjafjallajökull, Gullfoss, Háifoss, and Two scenic landings selected for conditions. Flight line, timing and landing access can change with weather, daylight and aviation conditions.

    ISK 225,900 per person; minimum four travellers (minimum booking total ISK 903,600).

    Allow 4 hours for the full experience, including approximately 2–3 hours in the air and two 15–20 minute landings.

    Itinerary

    The shape of your day

    8 stops

    1. Start

      Meet at Reykjavík Domestic Airport

      Check in with Norðurflug at the time confirmed for your flight. Make your own way to the airport.

    2. Þingvellir National Park

      Fly over or alongside Þingvellir National Park. The pilot may adjust the exact line for weather, daylight and aviation conditions.

    3. Geysir geothermal area

      Fly over or alongside Geysir geothermal area. The pilot may adjust the exact line for weather, daylight and aviation conditions.

    4. Landmannalaugar

      Fly over or alongside Landmannalaugar. The pilot may adjust the exact line for weather, daylight and aviation conditions.

    5. Þórsmörk

      Fly over or alongside Þórsmörk. The pilot may adjust the exact line for weather, daylight and aviation conditions.

    6. Eyjafjallajökull

      Fly over or alongside Eyjafjallajökull. The pilot may adjust the exact line for weather, daylight and aviation conditions.

    7. Gullfoss

      Fly over or alongside Gullfoss. The pilot may adjust the exact line for weather, daylight and aviation conditions.

    8. Háifoss

      Fly over or alongside Háifoss. The pilot may adjust the exact line for weather, daylight and aviation conditions.

    9. Two scenic landings selected for conditions

      Two scenic landings selected for conditions is planned only when weather, wind, air traffic and site conditions permit. The pilot makes the final operational decision.

    10. End

      Return to Reykjavík Domestic Airport

      The scenic flight returns to the Reykjavík departure base.

    Your tour locationIceland
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    Tour areaNorðurflug at Reykjavík Domestic Airport

    What's included

    Included

    • Guided helicopter flight
    • Two scenic landings

    Not included

    • Hotel transfers
    • Food and drinks

    Know before you go

    Before you book

    • Duration: 4 hours; approximately 2–3 hours flying plus two 15–20 minute landings
    • Departure: Exact flight time assigned after booking; meet at Norðurflug, Reykjavík Domestic Airport
    • Group size: Minimum four participants to operate
    • No pickup
    • Warm jacket, hat, gloves and sturdy shoes recommended
    • Weather and daylight dependent; operator may change time/date or refund if it cannot operate
    • ISK 225,900 per person; minimum four travellers (minimum booking total ISK 903,600).
    • Allow 4 hours for the full experience, including approximately 2–3 hours in the air and two 15–20 minute landings.

    Cancellation

    A 10% fee applies inside 15 days, 50% inside 72 hours and 100% inside 24 hours.

    Frequently asked

    How long is the tour and when does it start?

    Allow 4 hours; approximately 2–3 hours are spent flying, plus two 15–20 minute landings. The exact flight time is assigned after booking; meet at Norðurflug, Reykjavík Domestic Airport.

    What is included?

    Guided helicopter flight and Two scenic landings. Not included: Hotel transfers and Food and drinks.

    Who can join and what should I bring?

    Minimum four participants to operate. No pickup. Warm jacket, hat, gloves and sturdy shoes recommended. Weather and daylight dependent; operator may change time/date or refund if it cannot operate.

    What is the cancellation policy?

    A 10% fee applies inside 15 days, 50% inside 72 hours and 100% inside 24 hours.

    How is the minimum booking priced?

    ISK 225,900 per person; minimum four travellers (minimum booking total ISK 903,600).

    Nordurflug Helicopter Tours

    Norðurflug seeks to please the adventurous ones, to satisfy your wanderlust and, most of all, to showcase Iceland’s raw and untamed landscape. We are proud to be the largest helicopter service in Iceland with a long reputation of exceptional customer service and high operational standards. Our job seems pretty easy when you consider the...

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