Fire and Ice Helicopter Tour: Glacier and Hengill Geothermal Area

Overview

Available languages

English

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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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

English Guide

2 Landings

Food & Drinks

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Fire and Ice Helicopter Tour: Glacier and Hengill Geothermal Area

Reviews

4.80

64 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Bucket list worthy experience…
Ian H,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Just exceptional, the whole experience was real bucket list stuff. Laura the pilot was both a skilled pilot and a geo physicist! The perfect combination for landing on a volcano then telling your all about it. Highly recommend.
Love, love, loved it!
Linda Q,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Weather conditions might affect where you’re going. You should dress for the weather. Wear ski pants and hiking boots.
Unforgettable, amazing!
Eduardo P,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing!! The guide was very nice and gave plenty of information. Quite impressive nature, you can feel the cold from the glaciers at the same time the warm of the geysers.
Amazing way to see Iceland
PAUL G,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
The helicopter ride was spectacular, definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity. An amazing way to see this magnificent country. The pilot was first class. The only monor quibble was the staff told ys to be there for 11am, then phoned me at 1045 saying I was late.
Awesome time
BRAD M,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Phenomenal trip absolutely 💯 would recommend to everyone my girlfriend and I had the best time. So beautiful and breathtaking
Absolutely amazing
Jill W,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing. Scenery stunning, such a beautiful ride and our pilot was very informative and friendly. She did an excellent job.
Amazing!
Joe D,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing experience! Highlight of our trip! Kids loved it! Laura was the best and made it a great experience!
Great experience, especially for a photo/videographer.
svenkG3661QZ,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked the flight alone as it sounded very exciting. Been very good weather that day! Fire and ice would translate to me as glacier and volcano. It wasn't a volcano, it was geothermal springs. Nevertheless, very interesting to come a the places to which you cannot drive or walk and for me as a photographer very successful. Two landings, cozy time and no hassle, highly recommended. On the way back past the largest waterfall in Iceland, which is not easy to reach.
Best activity in Iceland!
annawW2898MB,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was our favourite activity in Iceland! Highly recommend it!! The pilot was great, we felt save the whole time and enjoyed every second of it.
Aerial Access A+
rhebner,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We saved this experience for the second last day of our trip. It was a good choice in that it provided excellent context to our ground-level explorations. In early September, the glacier landing was surprising. Unlike the PR picture on the company's site showing a smooth snow-covered surface, we were able to get a first hand introduction to the melting and surface cracking that had been occurring all summer. Walking through the rift caused by the tectonic plates motion was striking. But the aerial view made the tremendous forces involved obvious. The whole process from booking to check-in to safety instructions was flawless, easy, and professional. The pilot was highly competent and made sure that a good time was had by all. This was one of the best parts of our trip to Iceland.