Ultimate Iceland Airplane Tour — Glaciers, Crater Chains, Black Sands & Rainbow Highlands
Up to 90-minute flight from Skaftafell - glaciers, crater chains, braided rivers, black sands & the rainbow highlands of Landmannalaugar.
Take off on the ultimate up to 90-minute flight from Skaftafell Terminal and witness Iceland’s full spectrum of natural wonders. Soar across Vatnajökull’s mighty glaciers, trace the vast Laki Crater chain, and admire the sweeping braided rivers and black-sand plains of Skeiðarársandur — before heading inland to the rainbow-colored rhyolite peaks of Landmannalaugar in the remote highlands.
What to Expect
- Cross the mighty Vatnajökull outlet glaciers, with fractured icefalls and icy tongues spilling into the lowlands.
- Fly over the Laki Crater chain, nearly 25 km long, created by Iceland’s largest recorded eruption in 1783–1784.
- Admire the sweeping patterns of braided glacial rivers carving their way across Skeiðarársandur.
- Soar above Iceland’s vast black-sand plains, shaped by volcanic ash and glacial floods.
- See the colorful rhyolite peaks of Landmannalaugar, adding a highland jewel to your flightseeing adventure.
Why Choose This Tour
Discover the best of Iceland in a single flight. From Vatnajökull’s towering glaciers and the vast Laki Crater chain to braided glacial rivers, sweeping black-sand plains, and the rainbow-colored peaks of Landmannalaugar, this is the most comprehensive Skaftafell flightseeing experience. Perfect for travelers who want to see Iceland’s greatest natural contrasts - from ice to fire, from ash to color - all in one unforgettable journey.