Fly over the 2023 eruption - Come see with your own eyes the newest eruption site in Iceland.
Highlights
- Active Volcano
- Helicopter Tour
- Erupting Volcano
About Tour - Active Volcano Helicopter Tour from Reykjavik
Embark on an unforgettable adventure as you take a helicopter up to the skies from Reykjavik, bound for the awe-inspiring active volcano area on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Bearing witness to this natural wonder firsthand is an experience of unparalleled marvel and an absolute must-do while in Iceland.
The first eruption, which commenced on March 19th, 2021, persisted for an impressive six months, sculpting a vast lava plateau adorned with numerous craters. Remarkably, this eruption marked the first on the Reykjanes Peninsula since the 14th century and followed three weeks of over 50,000 earthquakes in the region.
Subsequently, on August 3rd, 2022, a new eruption took hold, giving rise to a nascent crater and an infusion of fresh lava onto the already expansive lava plateau.
On July 10th, 2023, a new eruption started and this tour will take you to see that eruption. See an active volcano up close with this volcano helicopter tour.
The tour lasts approximately 40 minutes, offering an unforgettable adventure above the active volcano. Please note that the tour does not include a landing at the eruption site. Get ready for an incredible experience that will leave you in awe of Iceland’s active volcano.
Cancellation policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 3 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
Included
- 40 minutes helicopter ride to the active volcano
What to bring
- Camera
Good to know
- The volcano is a natural wonder and we cannot guarantee visible lava at the time of your tour. The recent eruption started on July 7th, 2023.
- There is a 4 person minimum passenger requirement.
- If you can’t find your desired departure time or are a larger group (+5) please contact us at info@icelandtravelguide.is
- All our flights are weather dependent and we have to abide by the rules and regulations set in place by the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management. If we have to cancel your flight due to weather or other factors out of our control, we will try to reschedule your flight or give you a full refund.
- Due to the nature of the flight, we can not accommodate children under the age of 2 years old on this tour.
Meeting Point
Nauthólsvegur, 102 Reykjavík
- 15-20 minutes walk from downtown Reykjavik (20 min from Hallgrimskirkja)
- 5 minutes drive by car or taxi
- Bus nr. 8 from downtown Reykjavik to the meeting point.
Gallery
Please note that some photos might be from earlier eruptions.
