Glacier Expedition — PRIVATE TOUR
About this experience
The Experience From the moment the skids leave the ground, the perspective shifts. This flight is designed to take you from the city’s edge to the high-altitude silence of the nearest ice caps. It is a journey through Iceland’s rawest elements where the dark, jagged lines of volcanic rock meet the clean, white expanse of the glacier. Whether viewing the snow-covered peaks from above or stepping out for a remote landing, the scale of the landscape is a powerful reminder of the nature of the North. The Details Departing from Reykjavík, this expedition targets the Þórisjökull glacier and the mountains just beyond the city’s reach. We navigate past the vertical cliffs of Hvalfjörður and the elusive Glymur Waterfall before heading toward the ice. The flight also traces the skyline of the Skjaldbreiður volcano and the Þingvellir rift valley, allowing you to see the fracture in the earth where the tectonic plates continue their slow divide. At A Glance Aerial views of the Þórisjökull glacier. Remote landing at a scenic location determined by the day’s weather. Sightings of Glymur Waterfall, Whale Fjord, and the Þingvellir continental rift.
Itinerary
- Continental Divide · Thingvellir National Park, Selfoss, Iceland, 806 Selfoss
- Þórisjökull Glacier · Þórisjökull, Iceland
- Glymur Waterfall · Glymur Waterfall, Iceland, 301
Pick-up
Meet on location
Please note
- Icelandic weather is famously unpredictable and can change quickly. Safety is our absolute priority, and all flight decisions are made with this in mind. Alternative Routes: If conditions prevent us from taking the planned path, we will offer an alternative route. Flexibility: We are often able to postpone the flight by a few hours until the weather passes or reschedule to a different date, subject to availability. Cancellations: If we must cancel due to weather and rescheduling is not an option, we will issue a 100% refund. - We are based at Reykjavík Domestic Airport (not Keflavík International), a 10–15 minute drive from downtown. You can find us on Google Maps under “ Volcano Heli – Iceland .”
Cancellation policy
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