Laki Craters And Surroundings

Top Attractions:

Skaftafell Nature Reserve

Vatnajökull Glacier National Park

Overview

You will fly over the many volcanoes of Lakagígar crater chain created by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history.

Tour Snapshot

Duration

~ 40 min

Level

Easy

Availability

All year

Group

Small (2)

Starting point

Skaftafell Nature Reserve

End point

Skaftafell Nature Reserve

Languages

English

Trip style

One-day tours

Minimum age

All ages

What to expect

On tour

Plane Ride
English Speaking Guide
All required safety equipment

Transportation

Meet on location
The tour is operated from Skaftafell Terminal – Tour Center. The best way to get there is to drive on road nr. 1 and turn off the road to the opposite side of Skaftafell National Park. GPS coordinates: 64°00’10.7″N 16°56’29.4″W
Pick & up drop-off in Reykjavik

Accommodation & Meals

Meals
Accommodation

Itinerary

~ 40 min

Route Overview

Explore massive glaciers, rugged lava fields, snowy mountain peaks, and much more!

This incredible tour will take us to the west of Skaftafell in Iceland’s iconic Vatnajökull National Park – to an outlet glacier, known as Skeiðarárjökull, which unfurls from the main body of Europe’s largest glacier. It is a vast sheet of ice that is sadly retreating, offering a fascinating insight into some of the environmental forces that are challenging our world.

From there, we will fly to the Grænalón glacial lake (the green lagoon) – a magnificent expanse of crystalline water that is surrounded by imposing glacial walls.

We will then press on to the impressive Síðujökull Glacier, before flying over the fascinating Lakagígar volcano craters, which were carved into the landscape by a massive volcanic eruption in 1783.

We will then head back to base along the southeast edge of Skeiðarárjökull – providing more stunning views of its enormous size.

Your expert pilot will tell you everything you need to know about all the spectacular things that you are seeing, ensuring that this adrenaline-pumping flight is educational as well.

If you want to fly over a diverse landscape that epitomizes the land of fire and ice, then this is the perfect tour for you.

Packing List

Get ready for your trip, here are some items, you should not forget.

What to bring (Required)

Warm outdoor clothing
Sturdy shoes

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