Laki Craters Helicopter Tour from Skaftafell
A scenic flight over glaciers and volcanic terrain with a highland landing at the Laki crater system
This up to 75-minute tour takes you by helicopter from Skaftafell deep into Iceland's remote highlands for an aerial and ground-level encounter with the Laki crater chain helicopter tour, one of the most dramatic volcanic landscapes in Europe. The route crosses Vatnajokull's southern outlet glaciers before reaching the sweeping crater rows of Lakagígar.
Departing from Skaftafell Terminal, situated beside the national park, the flight heads west across lava fields and glacial outwash plains. Your pilot adjusts the route according to weather and visibility, ensuring the best possible perspective on the terrain below.
As you approach Lakagígar, the 25-kilometre row of craters stretches across the highland plateau, its scale impossible to grasp from the road. Moss-covered lava fields and volcanic ridges extend in every direction, offering a panorama shaped by one of history's most consequential eruptions.
The tour includes a landing at a selected highland location near the crater system. You step out, stand on the volcanic ground, and take in the surrounding scenery from the surface before returning to Skaftafell.
Tour Highlights
Up to 75-minute helicopter flight departing directly from Skaftafell Terminal beside the national park.
Aerial views of Lakagígar, a 25 km-long chain of craters formed during the 1783 Laki eruption.
Flight path over Vatnajokull's southern outlet glaciers and surrounding glacial terrain.
Scheduled landing in the highlands near the crater system for ground-level exploration and photography.
Views of moss-covered lava fields and volcanic formations shaped by past eruptions across the highland plateau.
Access to a remote highland region not reachable by standard road travel from the south coast.
Route adapted by the pilot based on weather and visibility to maximise scenic viewing opportunities.
Tour Itinerary
Arrive at Skaftafell Terminal, located next to the national park, at least 15 minutes before your scheduled booking. Bring a printed or digital copy of your voucher for check-in.
The helicopter lifts off from Skaftafell and heads west across the southern outlet glaciers of Vatnajokull. The pilot narrates the route and adjusts the course based on current weather and visibility conditions.
As the landscape transitions from glacial to volcanic, the flight crosses lava fields and volcanic formations. Moss-covered surfaces and highland ridges come into view as the helicopter moves toward the interior.
The 25-kilometre row of craters becomes visible from the air as the helicopter approaches the Lakagígar system. The full scale of the eruption landscape, with crater formations stretching across the highland plateau, is visible from this altitude.
The helicopter lands at a carefully selected location near the crater system. Guests step out to explore the surroundings, take photographs, and experience the scale of the volcanic terrain from the ground.
The helicopter returns to Skaftafell Terminal, completing the roughly 75-minute experience. Total flight and ground time may vary depending on conditions on the day.
What Is Included
Included
- Helicopter flight from Skaftafell Terminal
- Pilot guidance and route commentary
- Highland landing near Laki crater system
- Aerial views of Vatnajokull outlet glaciers
- Up to 75 minutes of total tour time
Not Included
- Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off
- Food and beverages
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Important Information
Reserve Your Place on This Highland Flight
Secure your seat on this helicopter tour to the Laki crater chain and experience Iceland's volcanic highlands from both the air and the ground. Availability is limited and subject to weather conditions.
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