Helicopter Ride over Skaftafell or Lakagigar

Embark on a helicopter journey over the landscapes of Skaftafell or Lakagigar, discovering one of Iceland's national parks with volcanoes, glaciers, and craters.

Options for Helicopter Rides

During booking, choose your preferred helicopter ride option from the following routes:

Helicopter Ride over Skaftafell (30 minutes)

Meet at Öræfi 785 at the scheduled time for a 30-minute helicopter ride over Skaftafell. The pilot will provide insights during the flight, offering views of Skaftafell National Park, including Öræfajökull crater and Mount Hvannadalshnjúkur, the highest peak in Iceland at 2110 meters (6,922 feet). After the flight, return to the meeting point.

Helicopter Ride over Lakagigar (75 minutes)

Choose a 75-minute helicopter ride over part of Vatnajökull National Park, focusing on the Laki or Lakagigar crater chain. Fly over the Skeiðarárjökull ice cap, approaching Lakagigar to see the volcanic craters from a significant eruption. On the return, pass over the Súlutindar peaks and along the rim of Skeiðarárjökull, concluding the helicopter ride at the Skaftafell terminal after 75 minutes.