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Activity Skaftafell, Iceland

Airplane sightseeing flight over Landmannalaugar and the highland

5.0 (one review) 1 h 15 min Free cancellation
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Airplane sightseeing flight over Landmannalaugar and the highland

About this activity

This tour takes you over the beautiful area of Lakagígar, a crater chain that created in 1783 by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. From there we fly over Landmannalaugar, the beautiful valley between the mountains,before returning to Skaftafell. On this tour passangers will see glaciers, volcanoes and the beautiful landscape north of Mýrdalsjökull glacier.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 15 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 5 people
People per booking
1–5
Guide
English
Operated by
Atlantsflug/Flightseeing

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  1. Vatnajokull National Park

    Passing by

    On this trip, your pilot will fly over Skaftafell, a popular camping site located in Vatnajökull National Park. With good luck you might be able to see Svartifoss, which is unique due to the basalt rock around it.

  2. Stop 2

    Passing by

    Skeiðarárjökull, one of many outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull, Europe‘s largest glacier

  3. Laki Craters

    Passing by

    Lakagígar crater chain - mossy green volcano craters

  4. Stop 4

    Passing by

    Beautiful lakes area

  5. Stop 5

    Passing by

    Many riverbeds - great for photography lovers

  6. Landmannalaugar

    Passing by

    Over Landmannalaugar you will see mountains and valleys reach as far as the eye can see. You might also notice hot springs below your aircraft and Hekla volcano in the distance.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Our meeting point is Skaftafell Terminal easily seen from the mail road.

    Check-in is 10 minutes before the departure.

    SKAFTAFELL meeting point:

    https://goo.gl/maps/da6ACxQ9ASH8Bg5o6

End point

  • Our meeting point is Skaftafell Terminal easily seen from the mail road.

    Check-in is 10 minutes before the departure.

    SKAFTAFELL meeting point:

    https://goo.gl/maps/da6ACxQ9ASH8Bg5o6

Using your ticket

  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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Airplane sightseeing flight over Landmannalaugar and the highland

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