Exciting 1-Hour Helicopter Tour to Volcano Eruption Site from Skaftafell

Get ready for an epic helicopter adventure to the Grimsvotn volcano eruption site with this 70-minute tour over the Vatnajokull National Park. Adventurous travelers who want to learn more about one of Iceland's most active volcanoes and enjoy an exciting helicopter ride will love this tour.

Your adventure begins at the Skaftafell Terminal in the Vatnajokull National Park. You'll meet the experienced helicopter pilot leading you on the volcanic excursion and any other members traveling in your group.

You need a minimum of four people for the tour to go ahead. If your group is smaller than four, the operator will try to merge your excursion with another group.

There will be a maximum of nine passengers in the helicopter, so you'll enjoy a fantastic small-group experience and can ask any questions as you go.

The pilot will deliver a comprehensive safety briefing to ensure your group is comfortable and safe during the flight. When everyone is ready, you'll board the helicopter and take to the skies.

As the rotor blades slice through the air, you'll ascend into the sky and leave the captivating landscapes of Skaftafell Nature Reserve below you. As you soar higher, you'll enjoy stunning views of the mountains, valleys, and glaciers.

Make sure you bring your camera to capture the magnificent panoramas.

You'll fly over the outlet glaciers of the Vatnajokull ice cap and see the vast expanse of the Morsardalur glacier canyon.

After about half an hour, you'll arrive at the Grimsvotn eruption site. Grimsvotn volcano is one of the most active volcanos in Iceland. It's a basaltic volcano about 5659 feet (1725 meters) above sea level.

The volcano last erupted in 2011. It was an impressive week-long eruption, causing a giant ash cloud that interrupted air travel. Your guide will tell you about the volcano as you explore the eruption site together and take photos.

Feel the power beneath your feet and connect with the forces that help to shape Iceland's landscapes. It's a fantastic way to learn more about volcanic activity and its power.

Then, it's time to fly back over the Vatnajokull National Park. The pilot will guide the helicopter over the Skeidararjokull outlet glacier, revealing the intricate patterns of the ice cap's surface. The view from above is breathtaking.

You'll return to the Skaftafell Terminal with a camera full of photos and incredible memories of your South Iceland helicopter tour.

Take advantage of this extraordinary helicopter tour over the Vatnajokull glacier and the Grimsvotn eruption site. Check availability now by choosing a date.