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Experience the very best of Iceland in a single day on this full day helicopter tour around Iceland’s Ring Road. This exclusive aerial journey showcases glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls, black sand beaches, highlands, and remote regions all without long drives or crowded stops.
With multiple scenic landings and flexible routing, this tour is designed for travellers who want to see the entire country from above, comfortably and efficiently.
This is Iceland at its grandest.
Iceland’s dramatic nickname comes to life on this helicopter tour. From Europe’s largest glaciers to some of the world’s most active volcanic systems, the contrast of ice and fire is visible everywhere beneath you.
Flying the Ring Road by helicopter allows you to experience:
Vast glaciers and ice caps
Volcanic landscapes and lava fields
Waterfalls, rivers, and deep canyons
Remote regions unreachable in one day by road
This is the ultimate way to understand Iceland’s geography in its entirety.
Driving the Ring Road normally takes 7–10 days. By helicopter, you experience the highlights of the entire country in one unforgettable day.
A helicopter tour offers:
Fast access to remote regions
Multiple landings in iconic locations
No long drives or road conditions
Unmatched aerial photography opportunities
Flexible routing based on weather and visibility
Depending on weather conditions and routing, highlights may include:
Reykjavík (departure point)
Golden Circle: Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss
Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls
Black sand beaches near Vík
Landmannalaugar rhyolite mountains
Þórsmörk valley
Vatnajökull Glacier (Europe’s largest glacier)
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall
Lake Mývatn geothermal area
Akureyri and surrounding landscapes
Each flight route is carefully adjusted to deliver the best possible experience on the day, based on weather, visibility, and safety conditions.
This full day tour includes multiple landings, allowing you to step out and experience Iceland’s landscapes firsthand. Landing locations depend on weather, safety, and site conditions, but may include:
Glacier landings
Highland viewpoints
Remote valleys
Coastal areas
Even when landings are limited, the flight itself remains extraordinary.
This tour is ideal for:
Luxury travelers
Photographers & filmmakers
Adventurous couples or families
Guests with limited time in Iceland
Once-in-a-lifetime celebrations
Duration: Full day (approx. 8–10 hours)
Season: February – October (weather permitting)
Departure: ACE FBO Reykjavík
Passengers: Minimum 4 guests
Age: Suitable for all ages (1+)
Landings: Multiple (weather & safety permitting)
At Glaicerheli.is, We are part of Shani ehf Registration # 6406210870 & VAT # 142086. which is a licensed travel agency in Iceland. We take your safety to new heights. With our highly experienced and rigorously trained pilots, we pride ourselves on providing the safest and most thrilling helicopter tours in the industry.
Phone: +354 766 3264
Email: [email protected]
Correspondence Address: Kleppsvegur 34, 105 Reykjavik
MEETING POINT:
Ace Fbo Reykjavik, Nautholsvegur 52, Behind Natura hotel
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