Sightseeing Flight over Vatnajökull Volcanic Eruption Sites

Skaftafell, Iceland
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Fly over Vatnajökull and see the Grímsvötn eruption site from above on this 45-minute tour from Skaftafell. Grímsvötn is a basaltic volcano located on the northwestern side of the Vatnajökull ice cap. It has the highest eruption frequency of all volcanoes in Iceland. The most recent eruptions in Grímsvötn were in 2011, 2004, 1998 and 1996. Choose from multiple departure times to suit your schedule.

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Stop At: Atlantsflug, Flugvallarvegi 5, Skaftafell, Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland

The meeting point for the flight is at Skaftafell Terminal located next to our private airstrip. Here you will be greeted by our front desk staff and pilot who will go over the flight route and everything you need to know before the flight.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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