Fire and Ice Helicopter Tour: Glacier and Hengill Geothermal Area
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hallgrimskirja chruch.
Glimpse of Mount Esja
The Icelandic popular Whale Fjordur.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(78)
The pilot and guide was excellent. We enjoyed the experience and would recommend. We saw parts of Iceland we would not have seen!
This was a great experience. Our pilot was so nice and informative. We saw so much in the short time we had.
Great trip! The crew adapted well to the weather so we still managed to see all the main attractions. The pilot always did a few passes to everyone could see. I have add other tours in others countries, I do feel this was priced quite a bit higher than those but so is everything else in Iceland.
Only one Heli and this was at maintenance and canceled
Was really amazing ride! A good end to our Iceland trip! Clemens was a great pilot and also explaining a lot.
What a fantastic experience. The helicopter was so nice and perfectly laid out for 5 pastas very comfortable. The pilot was an expert and made sure we were all safe and comfortable I. Loved every minute of it !!
We had a blast with Glacier heli! Booking was easy and clear. We would highly recommend! Thank you Andra and Todd
My husband and I loved this helicopter tour! Absolutely amazing! Our pilot was excellent. The landing locations were perfect! We could not have asked for better weather. Highly recommend!
It was perfect. The guide ensured that we were all comfortable. I felt a bit nauseous, and he did everything to make sure it remained a great experience. I took the best photos! He took so much time to explore everything. Every cent was worth it.
Awesome!! Stunning viewpoints, unique places in the world, what Iceland does best, with a fantastic team
