Landmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour — Glaciers, Crater Chains & Rainbow Mountains
Up to a 75-minute airplane flight from Skaftafell — glaciers, crater chains & the rainbow mountains of Landmannalaugar.
Set out on an up to 75-minute flight from Skaftafell Terminal deep into Iceland’s remote highlands. Trace the icy tongues of Vatnajökull’s outlet glaciers, soar across the vast Laki Crater chain, and approach the rainbow-colored rhyolite peaks of Landmannalaugar — famed for their vivid hues and geothermal hot springs. This highland circuit reveals Iceland’s raw contrasts, from glacial wilderness to volcanic wonder, all in one unforgettable journey.
What to Expect
- Cross the outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull, with their fractured icefalls and sweeping tongues stretching into the lowlands.
- Fly above the Laki Crater chain, stretching nearly 25 km across the highlands — a vast fissure born from one of Iceland’s most significant eruptions.
- Continue inland to the colorful rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar, painted in shades of red, green, yellow, and blue, surrounded by lava fields and hot springs.
- On your return, soar above highland canyons, glacial rivers, and volcanic ridges before descending back toward Skaftafell.
Why Choose This Tour
Experience three of Iceland’s most extraordinary landscapes in a single flight. From shimmering glaciers and the vast Laki Crater chain to the rainbow-colored rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar, this journey captures the essence of Iceland’s wild interior. Perfect for travelers who want to see the highlands’ most remote and colorful regions without hiking or long drives.