What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 1 hour.

Glacier Edge Helicopter Tour with Landing from Skaftafell

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Our Skaftafell meeting point is at Skaftafell Terminal, located at our private airport in Skaftafell right next to ring-road 1. The best way to get there is to drive on road number 1 and turn off the road to the opposite side of Skaftafell National Park..

1 hour

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Overview

Explore Vatnajökull’s glacier world from both the air and the ground on this scenic helicopter experience from Skaftafell.

Fly above dramatic outlet glaciers, cascading icefalls and rugged mountain ridges as your pilot highlights the scale and character of Europe’s largest ice cap. From the air, crevasse fields, glacier tongues and sweeping valleys reveal patterns and textures that shift with the light and seasons. A glacier-area landing offers a quiet moment on the ground, giving you time to take in the stillness, capture photos and appreciate the surrounding landscape before continuing your flight over ridgelines, peaks and black-sand plains.

This experience is weather dependent, and landing locations may vary. Travelers over 120 kg may be asked to purchase an additional 50% seat for weight balance. Infants are not recommended on shared flights; please contact us for private options.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Headsets for in-flight communication
Landing and facility fees
Professional pilot-guide
Coffee and/or Tea

✗ Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Outdoor clothing and footwear
Food and additional beverages
Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Your helicopter departs from the Skaftafell Terminal at the edge of Vatnajökull National Park.

Stop 2

Fly over glacier-carved valleys, outlet glaciers, and rugged peaks within this protected wilderness.

Stop 3

Soar along the towering icefalls and expansive glacier fronts of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest ice cap.

Stop 4

Take in panoramic views of Iceland’s highest peak and the surrounding Öræfajökull volcanic massif.

Stop 5

View the vast black-sand outwash plain shaped by glacial rivers and historic volcanic floods.

Stop 6

Your pilot will select a scenic landing spot on or near the Skeiðarárjökull glacier area. Landing location may vary depending on weather and safety conditions.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Our Skaftafell meeting point is at Skaftafell Terminal, located at our private airport in Skaftafell right next to ring-road 1. The best way to get there is to drive on road number 1 and turn off the road to the opposite side of Skaftafell National Park.

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End Point