6 Volcano Helicopter Tours Worth Flying For

1.New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

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

Review of Reykjavik’s 40-minute helicopter tour over Reykjanes volcanoes, lava fields, Mount Esja, and Faxafloi Bay, with practical booking advice.

“This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to get so close to not one, but several recent volcanoes, to look right down into the craters, and to actually touch down on a recent lava field and walk on it. Even though the most recent eruption was over, every minute looking down on the whole terrain of the area was literally a feast for the eyes, so interesting and other-worldly! Our guide, Laura, was a highly trained pilot and we knew we were in good hands from start to finish. She was knowledgeable and pleasant, and it all made for an amazing experience. I totally recommend this tour!”

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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

Review of Hilo’s 10-hour Volcano Adventure, with Kilauea, lava tubes, waterfalls, lunch, guide tips, and optional helicopter flight details.

“Highly recommend! Very comprehensive tour of all the major sites on the east side of the Big Island. Dexter was wonderful, thoughtful, caring, and very informative. We learned a lot while enjoying every stop. Thank you, Dexter!”

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3.Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

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

Fly from Reykjavík over Iceland’s volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula, with possible lava-field landings, city views, and expert pilot commentary.

“The helicopter ride is an amazing experience. We flew over eruption sites from the past several years and got close enough to see inside a volcanoes expected to erupt in weeks.”

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4.Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater Helicopter Tour

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

Review of Air Maui’s 45-minute Hana rainforest and Haleakala helicopter tour, with practical tips on views, weather, price, seating, and value.

“Such a memorable experience. Captain Kirk was amazing and very experienced. Actually saw my teenagers smile!! We loved every minute.”

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5.30 minutes Etna volcano private helicopter tour from Fiumefreddo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Soar over Mount Etna from Fiumefreddo on a private 30-minute helicopter tour with crater views, lava flows, and villages below.

“Pilot was friendly with excellent knowledge and ensured that people on both sides of the helicopter could take amazing photos and enjoy the views. A fabulous experience and well worth the money”

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

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

Review of Iceland’s Reykjanes volcano helicopter tour, with fresh lava fields, pilot insights, small groups, practical costs, and booking advice.

“Our Tour left over an hour after it was supposed to go. The only thing we saw for a few craters in the city of Reykjavík. The pictures on the website are deceiving as it would appear you would fly directly over a volcano and had a chance of seeing actual heat or lava, always saw black rocks and some steam. Also, there were several people on our trip who were supposed to be on a summit trip and stopped on the summit, however, due to the trip being started too late we were not able to do this.”

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