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Volcano Eruption

40 minutesReykjavík areaNordurflug/Norðurflug Helicopter ToursFree cancellation on most tours

Volcano Eruption

Volcano Eruption is a 40 minutes experience run by Nordurflug/Norðurflug Helicopter Tours in Reykjavík area, from 73.500 ISK per person. Experience the magnificent view of the newest volcanic eruption in Iceland! Start your trip from Reykjavik Domestic Airport, just a 5 minute drive from the center of the city.

73.500 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
40 minutes
Season
All year
Difficulty
Very easy
Pickup
Not included
Region
Reykjavík area
Travel by
Flying
Operator
Nordurflug/Norðurflug Helicopter Tours

About this tour

Experience the magnificent view of the newest volcanic eruption in Iceland! Start your trip from Reykjavik Domestic Airport, just a 5 minute drive from the center of the city. Expect to be amazed at the incredible sights you will see from an Icelandic volcano helicopter tour. On this round trip to an active volcano, you will be gazing down on the pouring hot lava.

Latest eruptions in Reykjanes Peninsula:

• March 19th – September 2021 (Fagradalsfjall)

• August 3rd, 2022 (Meradalir)

• July 10th/August 2023 (Litli-Hrútur)

• December 2023 (Sundhnúkur)

• January 14th, 2024 (Hagafell)

• February 8th, 2024 (Sundhnúkur)

• March 20th, 2024 - May 8th, 2024 ((Sundhnúkur)

• May 29th - June 22nd, 2024 (Sundhnúkur)

• August 22nd - September 5th, 2024 (Sundhnúkur)

• November 20th - December 8th, 2024 (Sundhnúkur & Stóra Skóg­fell)

• July 16th, 2025 (Sundhnúkur

What’s included

  • The total duration of the tour is 35-40 minutes, and overflying the oldest eruption site and the newest one.
  • Please note that landing is not guaranteed at the eruption site, this will depend on weather conditions and restrictions in the area, but we will give you the best viewing experience from the air.
  • All our flights are weather dependent and we have to abide by the rules and regulations set in place by the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management.
  • Please keep in mind that eruptions are an event of nature and it may or may not be active at the time of your tour.

What to bring

  • Camera
  • The focal length of a lens recommendation for your camera:
  • 24-105mm OR 70-200 mm

Good to know

  • After submitting the booking we will inform you about the exact starting time for the tour.
  • We will ask for additional information. If you can kindly provide us your phone number, email and approx. weight on each passenger.
  • Please note that this tour is weather dependent and if the weather forecast is not looking promising at the time of your booked tour we always try to
  • A) Try to change the time on the same day (e.g. go in the afternoon instead of the morning).
  • B) Offer you to go on a different date (e.g. they day before or the day after).
  • C) If we are fully booked and can not offer options A and B we always give a full refund!

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Where it starts

Norðurflug Helicopter Tours, Nauthólsvegur, Reykjavík, Iceland

Meeting point: Norðurflug, Nauthólsvegur, Reykjavík

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Frequently
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How long is Volcano Eruption?
The tour runs about 40 minutes.
When does Volcano Eruption operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 73.500 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io