ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Glacier Edge Helicopter Tour with Landing from Skaftafell
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Glacier Lagoon · Höfn í Hornafirði forecast
7°
Rain
Today · Wind 1 m/s
Today
8° 7°
Rain
Tomorrow
10° 7°
Overcast
Sun
11° 6°
Cloudy
Mon
11° 7°
Rain
Tue
10° 8°
Rain showers
Wed
10° 6°
Partly cloudy
Thu
9° 5°
Rain
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for South Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Snæfellsleið: Snæfell - VatnajökullMountain vehicles
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- ✓Landing and facility fees
- ✓Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
- Tour stop
Your helicopter departs from the Skaftafell Terminal at the edge of Vatnajökull National Park.
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Fly over glacier-carved valleys, outlet glaciers, and rugged peaks within this protected wilderness.
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Soar along the towering icefalls and expansive glacier fronts of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest ice cap.
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Take in panoramic views of Iceland’s highest peak and the surrounding Öræfajökull volcanic massif.
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View the vast black-sand outwash plain shaped by glacial rivers and historic volcanic floods.
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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.
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Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.
This activity may be cancelled if the minimum number of travellers is not met.