The 12 Best Volcano Helicopter Flights

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

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

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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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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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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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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $654

Take a small-group helicopter flight from Rotorua over Mount Tarawera, crater lakes, Tarawera Falls, Wai-O-Tapu, and Waimangu. Your pilot-guide uses a headset to explain the views, then lands on the dormant volcano for a short guided walk. The tour lasts about an hour, with 20 minutes in the air.

“Helicopter landing on the amazing volcano and views from up high over the stunning scenery below, dramatic contrasts”

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12.Rotorua: Helicopter Flight and Guided Walk on Mt Tarawera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 40 min · from $376

Fly from Rotorua’s lakefront over lakes, parks, and mountains, then land on Mt Tarawera for a guided walk among the 1886 eruption craters. Your English-speaking pilot and guide explain the volcano’s geology, culture, and past. The flight lasts about 40 minutes.

“An amazing bucket list experience. Stunning landscape. Ian our pilot was a fabulous narrator. Cannot recommend this enough.”

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