Scenic Helicopter Flight over Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon from Reykjavík

Your adventure departs from Reykjavík, the capital and largest city of Iceland, located on the southwest coast along Faxaflói Bay. The city is about 380 km (236 miles) from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, one of Iceland's most iconic and stunning natural wonders. On this helicopter flight from Reykjavík, you'll travel over Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and other mesmerising sites!

To start the glacier expedition, you'll meet your experienced pilot at the base in Reykjavík. Upon arrival, you'll go through a safety briefing and instructions, before boarding the touring helicopter. Once everyone is prepared, the helicopter flight to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon begins! The expert pilot guide will start flying along the dramatic southern coastline of Iceland, passing an endless stretch of breathtaking volcanic black sand beaches. Along the way, the pilot will share insights and facts about the different sights you encounter.

On the way to Jökulsárlón, you'll fly over the famous Eyjafjallajökull Glacier Volcano and tumbling waterfalls. Normally, you'll land on Fimmvörðuháls, a mountain pass located between Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull. Then, you'll fly to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where the helicopter will land again. You'll admire the remarkable lagoon and its large floating chunks of ice that calve off the glacier, creating an ever-changing, surreal landscape. At the lagoon, you'll have some free time to take an optional boat tour, offering a chance to weave through the icebergs up close. You can also relax and watch the icebergs and local wildlife, such as seals, from the shore.

Afterwards, the helicopter flight over Jökulsárlón continues! The flight will lead westwards, over Vatnajökull Glacier, Europe's largest glacier by volume; Hvannadalshnúkur, the highest peak of Iceland; and Fjallabak, a remote and rugged nature reserve. Throughout this exhilarating helicopter flight in Iceland, you'll witness parts of the island that are usually hidden, with unique access to incredible landscapes such as highland lakes, braided rivers, glacial-hewn valleys, towering mountains and majestic and primeval volcanic scenery.

Then, you'll pass the colourful mountains of Landmannalaugar Geothermal Area, before landing at Hrafntinnusker, a remote, highland geothermal area and mountain hut site in Iceland’s Fjallabak Nature Reserve. The final portion of the flight will take you past Mount Hekla, one of the most active volcanoes in Iceland, before returning to Reykjavík. Throughout the adventure, you'll land three times - one will always be at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and the other two will depend on your preferences. You'll also enjoy a packed lunch during the day at a scenic spot chosen by the pilot. The length of the tour will be between 5-7 hours, depending on the helicopter type and the weather conditions.

Prepare to be amazed at the most iconic natural attractions of Iceland from a unique perspective in the sky on this once-in-a-lifetime helicopter flight over Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon from Reykjavík!