Icelandic Expeditions
Private Glacier Hike Helicopter Tour from Skaftafell
Helicopter Tours

Private Glacier Hike Helicopter Tour from Skaftafell

Öræfi2 hours and 30 minutes

Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes

Start times

09:00 · 11:30 · 14:00

Difficulty

Moderate

Minimum age

12+

Guide languages

English

Overview

Take off from Skaftafell Terminal on this private helicopter tour in Iceland and travel across Vatnajökull’s glacier landscapes for a guided glacier hike. This experience combines a scenic flight with time on the ice, led by a professional glacier guide accompanying you throughout the journey.

This tour is offered as a private experience only. Please contact us to plan your flight and a guided glacier hike.

What to Expect

After departure, your pilot and glacier guide will plan the route based on weather and visibility, flying over Vatnajökull’s outlet glaciers and surrounding mountain terrain.

The helicopter lands directly on or next to the glacier, depending on conditions and the most suitable access point for the day. Once on the glacier, your guide will provide the necessary equipment and lead you on a guided hike across the ice. During the hike, you’ll explore glacier formations, crevasses, and the surrounding alpine landscape.

After the hike, you’ll return to the helicopter for the scenic flight back to Skaftafell.

You may experience:
  • A helicopter flight over Vatnajökull’s outlet glaciers
  • Landing on or next to the glacier
  • Guided glacier hike with a certified guide
  • Aerial views on the return flight
Why Choose This Tour

This experience combines helicopter access with guided glacier exploration in a private setting. It’s ideal for those who want to reach the glacier efficiently and explore it with a professional guide, in a more remote and less visited part of the glacier.

What's included

  • Up to a 150-minute private glacier hike and helicopter tour
  • Landing on or next to the glacier (conditions permitting)
  • Guided glacier hike with a professional glacier guide
  • All necessary glacier gear and safety equipment
  • Free parking at Skaftafell Terminal

What to bring

Proper winter clothing is required. Conditions on the glacier can be cold and change quickly, and participants must be appropriately equipped.

Dress as you would for winter hiking:

  • Thermal base layers (wool or synthetic)
  • Warm mid layers (fleece or insulated jacket)
  • Waterproof outer layers
  • Hat, gloves, warm socks
  • Sturdy hiking boots (no sneakers)
  • Small backpack for essentials

Note: Jeans are not suitable for this tour.

Please note

  • This tour is offered as a private experience and arranged on request. Departure time is confirmed based on the guide and helicopter availability.
  • Maximum group size: up to 9 passengers.
  • Recommended age: 12+ (younger on request).
  • Difficulty: Moderate; participants should be comfortable on uneven terrain and in fair hiking conditions.
  • Routes and landings are always dependent on weather and safety conditions.
  • Landings are only performed when deemed safe by the pilot.

Glaciers are dynamic natural environments. Conditions and routes vary depending on glacier conditions at the time of your tour.

Meeting point

Skaftafell Terminal

Flugvallarvegur, 785, Öræfi

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