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Fire and Ice Helicopter Tour Glacier and Hengill Geothermal Area

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From Reykjavík1–4 hr, depending on stop
DAYLIGHT TODAY12h 50m
Sunrise06:54
Sunset19:45
Useful light07:24–19:15
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LOCAL CONDITIONS

Weather for this experience

Forecast near Geysir · Þingvellir forecast

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Overcast Today · Wind 3 m/s
Today 10° Overcast
Tomorrow 11° Overcast
Sat 13° Overcast
Sun 12° Partly cloudy
Mon 12° Rain
Tue Rain
Wed 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

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About this experience

The Tales of Fire and Ice Tour brings together our most iconic aerial experiences, crowned with two unforgettable landings, one on a glacier and another at the Hengill Geothermal Area.

Please not that the landings are weather and safety dependent.

Itinerary

  1. Tour stop

    Your adventure will commence at the Reykjavik Domestic Airport. Our experienced pilot will greet you with the warmest welcome and whisk you straight towards the Þórisjökull glacier for our first landing. During the journey towards the glacier we will fly you across the highest most bedazzled waterfall in all of Iceland; the famed Glymur.

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  2. Tour stop

    This helicopter tour will save you hours of hiking and you will enjoy the panoramic view from your comfortable seat high in the sky. Once we reach our designated landing stop atop the vast glacier; you will have a chance to meander across the glacier, take photos and make countless memories! Throw snowballs, have a snowball fight! Build your very own snow angel and try making an snowman! Just simply enjoying the stunning view is enough in its own right as well! The crisp fresh glacier air is tantalizing to your senses.

  3. Tour stop

    We will take you the Þingvellir National Park, on the Golden Circle, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The place is of considerable historical importance as it proudly boasts being the birthplace of the oldest existing parliament in the world. Here, You will also have a chance to gaze upon the sparkling waters of Iceland’s largest lake. The area weaves a colorful tapestry of Icelandic history. You will gaze upon the imprints of the Vikings when looking down the Canyon that splits the American and the Eurasian continents at the Þingvellir National Park. You will also have a chance to see the continental drift of the Eurasian and the North American tectonic plates that’s fully visible from above.

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  4. Tour stop

    The second landing of this tour would be at the Hengill Geothermal Area. The area received its name from the Hengill volcano which is situated in a remote valley that can only be accessed by a helicopter or a hike. The valley boasts hot springs, boiling mud pots that you can walk towards and observe from very up close. The magical place will wrap you around its enchanted little finger and make you fall in love with the otherworldly beauty surrounding you.

  5. Tour stop

    Hallgrimskirja chruch.

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  6. Tour stop

    Glimpse of Mount Esja

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  7. Tour stop

    The Icelandic popular Whale Fjordur.

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Know before you go

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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.

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