Glacier Edge Airplane Tour from Skaftafell - Icefalls & Calving Fronts
Discover the frozen beauty of Vatnajökull up close. Follow the glacier’s dramatic edges, past crevasses and shimmering icefalls, for a striking look into Iceland’s icy wilderness.
Take off from Skaftafell Terminal for a 30-minute flight that traces the glacier edges of Vatnajökull. Soar over rugged icefalls and the dramatic calving fronts where towering ice blocks break into shimmering waters - a powerful glimpse of Iceland’s living ice.
What to Expect
- Fly toward Skeiðarárjökull and Svínafellsjökull glacier valleys.
- Circle past the calving fronts where icebergs form.
- Admire views of Öræfajökull and the surrounding peaks.
- Experience Vatnajökull’s icy power from a safe aerial perspective.
Why Choose This Tour
Experience Iceland’s largest glacier from above - a perfect balance of adventure and serenity, showcasing its ever-changing forms.