Airplane Flight over Vatnajökull Volcanic Eruption Sites

Overview

Available languages

English

50 minutes

Mobile ticket

Fly over Vatnajökull and see the Grímsvötn eruption site from above on this 50-minute tour from Skaftafell. Grímsvötn is a basaltic volcano located on the northwestern side of the Vatnajökull ice cap. It has the highest eruption frequency of all volcanoes in Iceland. The most recent eruptions in Grímsvötn were in 2011, 2004, 1998 and 1996. Choose from multiple departure times to suit your schedule.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Atlantsflug

The meeting point for the flight is at Skaftafell Terminal located next to our private airstrip. Here you will be greeted by our front desk staff and pilot who will go over the flight route and everything you need to know before the flight.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Gratuities

Options

Grímsvötn AP Standard Price

Duration: 50 minutes
Aircraft

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Once in a Lifetime!
Carrie P,,Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We felt like this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to fly over an active volcano, and it did not disappoint! The helicopter was new and beautiful and the pilot was terrific. Amazing views from all the windows. Highly recommend!
Magic!
melanier433,,May 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Today we toured above the erupting volcano. It was magical! The pilot was just above the eruption and stayed there for more than 10 minutes. No matter where you were in the helicopter, you had a great view. I recommend +++ this activity
Fire in Iceland
valward2018,,Jul 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow- just spectacular over the erupting volcano- amazing views and a must do item off your bucket list - the company is reputable and our pilot John was fabulous
Experience of a Lifetime
865SusanT,,Oct 6, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very friendly, staff, professional. They struggled with the weather for our flight, being delayed on 3 occasions but they came through and what a great flight! The topography was awesome, flying over the active volcano was the best. An experience of a lifetime. Would we do it again with them, yes, at the drop of a hat we would be back to do it again.