Helicopter Flight to Glymur Waterfall & Hengill Volcano from Reykjavík

On this helicopter ride to Glymur Waterfall, you'll depart from Reykjavík, Iceland's capital city. The city is built atop ancient lava fields and serves as a gateway to the stunning natural attractions on the southern coast. On this unforgettable adventure, you'll discover some of Iceland's unique landscapes!

The expedition begins at the starting point in Reykjavík, where you'll meet your experienced pilot guide. After a quick safety briefing, you'll board the comfortable helicopter and prepare for your flight from Reykjavík! Departing from the city, you'll start travelling towards Glymur Waterfall, Iceland’s second-highest waterfall (after Morsárfoss). Along the way, you'll admire panoramic views of urban Reykjavík and Esja Mountain, which lies just next to the city border.

Glymur is a popular hiking spot, with the grand waterfall plunging down a dramatic moss-covered canyon, framed by basalt cliffs and alpine vegetation. After admiring this iconic site, the helicopter flight to Þingvellir National Park continues. This UNESCO World Heritage Site forms part of Iceland's famous Golden Circle. Þingvellir lies in a sunken valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Every year, the plates slowly drift apart, creating visible cracks, fissures, and lava fields.

The pilot guide will share facts about the landmarks you encounter during the helicopter flight to Hengill Volcano. After passing over geothermal springs, power plants, and lava fields, you'll arrive at the volcano. Hengill is an extinct volcanic system covering a wide geothermal area. Here, the helicopter will land in a remote valley, only accessible by flight or a difficult hike. In this secluded geothermal area, you'll witness the authentic natural beauty of Iceland, with natural hot springs and mud pots. Afterwards, you'll fly back to the starting point in Reykjavík.

Experience Iceland's magnificent volcanic landscapes and other natural attractions from the sky on this thrilling helicopter flight to Hengill Volcano, Þingvellir National Park and Glymur Waterfall from Reykjavík!