Southern Iceland Film Locations Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

Reykjavík is the capital city of Iceland, located on the island's southern coast. On this helicopter tour from Reykjavík, you'll travel along the coastline and discover some of Iceland's iconic natural attractions, some of which were used as filming locations in major films and TV shows, including The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Oblivion, Flags of Our Fathers, Star Wars, Thor, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Interstellar, Noah and Prometheus!

The adventure begins at the base starting point, located on the eastern side of Reykjavik Domestic Airport. Upon arrival, you'll meet the experienced pilot guide and board the helicopter. After a quick safety overview, your helicopter flight to Southern Iceland begins! The pilot will start flying over the city of Reykjavík, passing the Hellisheiði Plateau and Hengill Geothermal Area, a steaming, otherworldly landscape used in Game of Thrones, known for active volcanoes and hot springs. You'll continue the flight over Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates drift apart. Look closely to spot the site of the 'Bloody Gate' from Game of Thrones!

The film locations helicopter tour in Iceland continues over Jarlhettur, a remote chain of volcanic peaks. Here, you'll land among the secluded volcanic ridges, used in sci-fi blockbusters including Prometheus and Oblivion. Then, you'll fly over the famous Golden Circle, with aerial views of Geysir Geothermal Area and Gullfoss Waterfall. The tour also leads you over Laxárgljúfur Canyon, a hidden, dramatic canyon used for fantasy dragon flight scenes; and Dómadalur, a beautiful valley with dark volcanic sands and craters, featured in Prometheus and Noah. Then, you'll land for the second time at Þórsmörk, a lush, glacial-carved mountain valley.

Þórsmörk Valley is a great spot for photos, the site of spaceship landings in Star Wars. Afterwards, you'll take a waterfall trail route along the southern coast, passing Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Háifoss Waterfall, Markárfljótsgljúfur Canyon, and many black sand beaches. The final view will be of Reykjanes Peninsula, home to rugged lava fields and Kleifarvatn Lake, with film sites from Flags of Our Fathers and Noah. Don't forget your camera to capture memorable photos throughout your trip! The adventure will end back at the starting point in Reykjavík.

Step straight into Hollywood's version of Iceland on this spectacular helicopter tour from Reykjavík - combining epic aerial views, remote landings, and fascinating film history with Iceland’s raw natural beauty!