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The 15 Best Volcano Helicopter Flights

23 tours  ·  from $107 a head

The expensive answer, and sometimes the only one. These 15 fly the Big Island flows, the Icelandic fissures and the Kamchatka cones, compared on flight minutes, doors-off options and the weather that grounds them.

From Reykjavik: New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour - Leaving Ace FBO for Mount Esja and Faxafloi Bay
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From Reykjavik: New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

1.From Reykjavik: New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 500 reviews · 40 min · from $577Our pick

Take a 30 to 40 minute helicopter flight from Ace FBO Reykjavik over Litli Hrutur, Geldingadalir, Fagradalsfjall, and Grindavik. Your English-speaking pilot may circle eruption sites for clear views, and weather permitting, land near recent lava. Pilots including Laura and Tamas are praised for calm, clear commentary.

“NIce pilot. We had a wonderful time. Despite the fact that the volcano we came to see was dead, the pilot allowed us to appreciate the view. Really wonderful”

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Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour - Entering Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

2.Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $202

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Thurston Lava Tube, steam vents, Akaka Falls, and Rainbow Falls. A professional guide such as Dexter may lead the day, with an optional helicopter ride offering views of craters, waterfalls, coastline, and forest from above.

“This was a very interesting trip and Dexter was very informative. I would recommend this trip plus the lunch was great”

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Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík - The Reykjanes Peninsula from the air
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Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

3.Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 35 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $592

From Glacier HeliACE in Reykjavík, fly with a pilot such as Laura, Robert, Oliver, or Aleksander over the Reykjanes Peninsula and the capital. Expect a 35 to 45 minute flight, a maximum of five people, possible views of active lava, and, when conditions allow, a landing on a recent lava field.

“Fantastic. Our pilot made sure we all had a great view of the erupting volcano. Would absolutely go again!!”

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Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater Helicopter Tour - What the pilots add to the experience
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Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater Helicopter Tour

4.Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $332

Fly from Kahului Heliport over East Maui’s rainforest, coastal waterfalls, hidden pools, and Haleakala’s cinder cones in a six-seat A-Star helicopter. Your pilot narrates the route, which may change with weather. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“The up close and aerial view of Haleakala crater and the waterfall by the oceans were mesmerizing. It's such an unforgettable experience. Loved it!! Absolutely worth every single minute on this journey!!”

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Helicopter Tour Over Iceland’s Reykjanes Volcano Eruption Site - Seeing lava, steam, and craters from above
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Helicopter Tour Over Iceland’s Reykjanes Volcano Eruption Site

5.Helicopter Tour Over Iceland’s Reykjanes Volcano Eruption Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 35 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $524Top rated

From Norðurflug’s Reykjavik base, fly with up to six people over the Reykjanes Peninsula. Your pilot points out fresh lava, craters, steam vents, and recent eruption sites. If conditions and restrictions allow, you land near cooled lava for a short walk. Coffee and tea are included.

“We ended up going with another tour because our company had issues but the new tour operator and Pilot were amazing we had the most incredible flight!”

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Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour

6.Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 59 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $987

Fly from Oahu to Hilo for a full day of volcano country with a 45-minute Blue Hawaiian helicopter tour, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, steam vents, Thurston Lava Tube, Akaka Falls, lunch, and guided transport. Guides such as Dexter, Hugh, Anthony, and Everett have led this route.

“This was a comprehensive way to get to see Kilauea and other interesting Hilo sites. Tourguide Dexter was excellent.”

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Helicopter flight over Reunion's volcanoes and cirques from St Pierre - Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport and the early start
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Helicopter flight over Reunion’s volcanoes and cirques from St Pierre

7.Helicopter flight over Reunion’s volcanoes and cirques from St Pierre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 45 min · from $359

From Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport, you’ll share a 45-minute helicopter flight over Cilaos, Mafate, Salazie, Trou de Fer, Piton de la Fournaise, and the Saint-Pierre lagoon. Your French or English-speaking pilot provides commentary, with coffee or tea before takeoff.

“Very disappointing experience due to an unfair cancellation policy. We were informed that because of weather conditions, only certain parts of the island would be visible, which was completely understandable and acceptable for us. However, when other tourists in the group decided to cancel, our helicopter tour was automatically canceled as well — even though we clearly wanted to continue. It’s not fair that one part of the group can decide for everyone else. A better approach would be to allow the tour to go ahead for those who still want it, offer partial refunds, or clearly explain from the start that visibility depends on weather and luck. Waking up…”

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Private Reykjavik Helicopter Flight: Reykjanes Peninsula and Volcanic Landscapes

8.Private Reykjavik Helicopter Flight: Reykjanes Peninsula and Volcanic Landscapes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

Fly from Reykjavik Domestic Airport with a professional English-speaking pilot over the Reykjanes Peninsula, Lake Kleifarvatn, Seltun, Grænavatn, lava fields, and the Blue Lagoon. This private flight lasts about an hour and gives your group up to six a clear aerial view of Iceland’s volcanic terrain.

“Everything about this tour was wonderful. We went out in the morning, but the weather was bad so the company organised to take us out again in the afternoon. The staff were fantastic, especially the pilots, and the tour took us over the incredible landscape, with a view of volcanos and geothermal areas that you just cant get from the ground. Landing balanced on the crater's edge of a volcano was incredible!”

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Reykjavik: 45-Minute Volcano Sightseeing Helicopter Tour - Taking off from Reykjavik Domestic Airport
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Reykjavik: 45-Minute Volcano Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

9.Reykjavik: 45-Minute Volcano Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · from $624

Fly from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to the Reykjanes Peninsula in a helicopter limited to five people. Your English-speaking pilot points out old lava fields, the 2021 to 2022 Fagradalsfjall eruptions, and Sundhnúkahraun from March 2024. Flowing lava is possible, but never guaranteed.

“We had an awesome experience and would highly recommend this activity! The pilot/guide was very informative sharing information on the volcano activity and Iceland. The helicopter ride was wonderful. We will do this again when we are next in Iceland!”

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Fiumefreddo: Group Flight Helicopter Tour over Etna - Piedimonte Etneo, Linguaglossa, and Etna’s northern forests
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Fiumefreddo: Group Flight Helicopter Tour over Etna

10.Fiumefreddo: Group Flight Helicopter Tour over Etna

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · from $339

Join a small group of up to five for a 30-minute helicopter flight over Etna. From Fiumefreddo, you’ll pass Piano Provenzana, Silvestri Craters, Valle del Bove, Monti Sartorius, and the 1992 lava flows, with English guidance and sweeping views at 3,500 meters.

“Truly one of my best experiences of my life, staff are absolutely amazing and have made my holiday My children and me thank you X”

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Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing - The Northern Lakes from a helicopter
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Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

11.Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $417

Fly from Rotorua’s lakefront helipad to Mt. Tarawera with a pilot-guide, circle the 8-kilometer volcanic rift, then land for a 20-minute walk among craters and domes. The small aircraft carries no more than six people, giving you clear views and personal commentary before the return flight.

“The whole tour was amazing from start to finish, landing on the volcano and seeing it up close was the highlight! Commentary was fun and informative, would thoroughly recommend!”

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Rotorua: Scenic Flight over Mt Tarawera & Waimangu Valley - Starting at Lake Rotorua with a floatplane takeoff
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Rotorua: Scenic Flight over Mt Tarawera & Waimangu Valley

12.Rotorua: Scenic Flight over Mt Tarawera & Waimangu Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 40 min · from $236

Take off and land on Lake Rotorua in a small floatplane, then fly over Mokoia Island, Mount Tarawera’s 8-kilometer crater rift, Waimangu Valley, and Pohutu Geyser. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary, with window seats for every passenger and room for up to 10 people.

“Toller Flug, 40 min Dauer, abwechslungsreiche Landschaft mit super Fotomotiven, interessanter Vortrag des Piloten”

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Tokyo: Guided Helicopter Ride - A private flight instead of a shared tour
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Tokyo: Guided Helicopter Ride

13.Tokyo: Guided Helicopter Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 20 - 30 minutes

Take a private helicopter over Tokyo with an English-speaking guide and a professional planner. Choose a 20-minute route over Tokyo Tower and Skytree, a 30-minute flight adding Shinjuku, or ask about the longer 90-minute option covering Fuji, Hakone, Yokohama, and Enoshima.

“Tout a été parfait du début a la fin , le professionnalisme jusqu’au bout, et une vue que vous ne pouvais pas voir ailleurs”

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From Oahu: Big Island Volcano Adventure & Helicopter - Halema‘uma‘u Crater and the power of Kīlauea
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From Oahu: Big Island Volcano Adventure & Helicopter

14.From Oahu: Big Island Volcano Adventure & Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 23 reviews · from $843

Fly from Honolulu to Hilo, then explore Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Nāhuku Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, and 442-foot ʻAkaka Falls with guide Dexter. Add a 45-minute Blue Hawaiian helicopter flight for views of lava fields, craters, waterfalls, and black-sand beaches.

“I really liked my guide Dexter - he told us a lot of interesting facts about the Island, volcanos and Hawaii nature. Unfortunately my helicopter flight was cancelled due to bad weather.:( However Dexter took us to a beautiful park and beach with black sand and knew how to entertain us. Thank you for an amazing experience!:)”

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Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater 45-min Helicopter Tour - Haleakala Crater from above
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Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater 45-min Helicopter Tour

15.Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater 45-min Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 45 min · from $346

From Kahului Heliport, your pilot flies you over Haleakala’s 10,000-foot crater, Hana rainforest, waterfalls, and Maui’s north shore. The six-passenger flight includes English narration and music, with pilot Drew among the guides praised for pointing out views on both sides.

“Attività stupenda per poter ammirare tutta l’isola dall’alto: specialmente la parte delle cascate è stata molto suggestiva!”

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