Helicopter Tour Over Iceland’s Newest Volcanic Landscapes
See Iceland’s youngest landscapes from above on a 60-minute helicopter tour from Reykjavík. This flight takes you out over the Reykjanes Peninsula, where recent eruptions have reshaped the land with fresh lava fields, craters, and steaming geothermal terrain.
When conditions allow, the experience includes a scenic landing near the lava field, giving you the chance to step out into a landscape that still feels raw, new, and very much alive. That quiet moment on the ground adds something special, letting you take in the scale, texture, and energy of this ever-changing part of Iceland. As always, the landing depends fully on safety and current volcanic conditions.
What to expect
After take-off from Reykjavík, your pilot will follow the best route based on weather, visibility, and current conditions. From there, the journey heads towards Reykjanes, where volcanic activity in recent years has dramatically changed the shape of the peninsula.
From the air, you may see wide lava fields stretching across the land, dark craters, rugged eruption sites, and geothermal areas sending steam up into the sky. Depending on the route, you may also catch views of the Blue Lagoon and the striking contrast between its bright water and the surrounding volcanic terrain.
You may see
- Recent eruption sites on the Reykjanes Peninsula
- Fresh lava fields and crater formations
- Geothermal areas and steam vents
- The Blue Lagoon and the surrounding volcanic landscape
Why choose this tour?
This is a chance to witness one of the most dramatic changes happening in Icelandic nature right now. The Reykjanes Peninsula is still telling a new geological story, and seeing it from above gives a rare sense of both scale and immediacy. With the possibility of landing near the lava field, this tour offers something especially memorable for travellers who want to experience Iceland as wild, active, and still in the making.
Please be mindful of the following:
- The visibility of lava during your tour is contingent upon the volcano’s natural activity.
- A minimum of four passengers is required for each tour.
- If your preferred departure time is unavailable or if you are part of a larger group (more than five people), kindly contact us here.
- All flights are subject to weather conditions, adhering to the regulations established by the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management. In the event of a cancellation due to weather or uncontrollable factors, we will strive to reschedule your flight or offer a full refund.
- Due to the nature of the flight, children under the age of 2 are not accommodated on this tour. Exceptions can be discussed for private tours.
Cancellation policy
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 3 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before the event
This tour is operated by a trusted partner of Midgard:
We have carefully selected very few trusted partners. We have a close relationship with each one of them and years of experience of booking tours with them.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | REYKJAVIK FBO
Nauthólsvegur, 101 Reykjavík, IS |
| DURATION | approx. 60 min. |
Do you have any questions? Contact us here, send us an email to adventure@midgard.is or call us at +354 578 3370 from 09:00 – 17:00 all weekdays.
Did you know that Midgard Adventure is also a travel agency? We will happily arrange your entire holiday for you. Contact us.
Do you need accommodation? Midgard Base Camp offers bunk beds and private rooms. It´s the ideal base camp for you adventure travel in South Iceland. Midgard Base Camp also has a restaurant, a bar and a café.
