HELICOPTER SERVICE OF ICELAND

THE WONDERS OF ICELAND

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:51:44 +0000

Helicopter Service of Iceland offers unique tours to the most beautiful destinations in Iceland.Bath in a hot spring or have a picnic on top of a glacier. We offer package tours from 30 minutes to 3 hours as well as customized tours and charter flights. Make your honeymoon unique or celebrate your wedding anniversary with an unforgettable sunset helicopter flight.

To book your helicopter flight in Iceland call (+354) 561 6100.

GULLFOSS – GEYSIR – LANGJÖKULL

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:03:15 +0000

This summer the Helicopter Service of Iceland offers sightseeing tours from Geysir, including Gullfoss waterfall, Langjökull glacier & Laxárgljúfur canion.

We offer 3 standard sightseeing tours or you can create your own trip. The helicopter lands close to Hotel Geysir. We recommend you try lunch or dinner and enjoy the fantastic service at Hotel Geysir after the flight. You can get more information here: www.geysircenter.is

Gullfoss & Geysir – 20 minutes

We takeoff from Geysir and fly up the Tungu river and past the Haukadalur tree farm. From there over to Gullfoss waterfall and down the Hvita river canyon before arriving at Geysir hot springs.

(marked with magenta on map)

Price: 39.000 kr. per. Passenger
(Minimum 4 passengers)

Laxargljufur – 30 minutes

The flight takes us from Geysir to Gullfoss to enjoy a unique view of this fantastic waterfall. We now head east to the magnificent Laxargljufur canyon where we glide along the precipice. After this roller-coaster ride we set sail back to Geysir for a tranquil landing.

(marked with blue on map)

Price: 49.000 kr. per. Passenger
(Minimum 4 passengers)

Langjokull – 40 minutes

We depart Geysir and take aim at Hagavatn lake under Langjokull glacier. From there we soar over the glacier and enjoy its splendor. Jarlhettur formation awaits us at the next location, then on to Gullfoss waterfall with a return to Geysir, where the hot springs will possibly clear us for landing by sending a column of water towards us.

(marked with red on map)

Price: 59.000 kr. per. Passenger
(Minimum 4 passengers)

Helicopter Flight Over Geysir – Iceland from Helicopter Service of Iceland on Vimeo.

Pilot Reynir Petursson put his GoPro HeroCam on the front of the Bell 206 Long Ranger.

AERIAL FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 02:36:13 +0000

Some of the movie projects we have worked on through the years are: James Bond, Batman, Flags of our Fathers, Jar City, A Little Trip To Heaven, HOME, and Blue Fire, to name a few.

We have also been involved in many TV projects such as, shows, commercials and documentaries. We offer a suitable helicopter and experienced helicopter pilots for the task. Professionalism and safety is always our priority.

The Helicopter Service of Iceland has many years of filming experience. Our experienced and knowledgeable pilots help you get the shots you need.

Here is pilot Reynir Petursson showing off his GoPro HEROcam over the geothermal area of Geysir.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1MLwx4SxKQ

VOLCANO TOUR EYJAFJALLAJOKULL

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 03:03:32 +0000

See the aftermath of the volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajokull from the best possible place – our helicopters!

As the world knows the Icelandic glacier volcano, Eyjafjallajoekull, is dormant at the moment after sending ash over half the world. The Helicopter Service of Iceland offers specialized tours to the Volcano from Reykjavik. See the eruption site in all its glory from our helicopter.

Eyjafjallajokull Volcano Aftermath Helicopter Tour Iceland from Helicopter Service of Iceland on Vimeo.

Helicopter flight over Eyjafjallajokull volcano aftermath on July 28, 2010. Helicopter Service of Iceland pilot Reynir Petursson with his GoPro HeroCam.

Lately the conditions for volcano tours have been excellent, come and experience out of this world scenery.

Check the links to the webcams from the area near the volcano:

Webcam in the town of Hvolsvollur about 25 miles west of the Volcano.

Webcam on Mt Thorolfsfell 5 miles of the Volcano.

These web cams give a good idea of the conditions around the volcano.

HAPPY CUSTOMERS

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 03:08:26 +0000

“We went on a tour with the Helicopter Service of Iceland and it was simply great. Our pilot took us to some fantastic places and was very knowledgeable about Iceland.”

PASSENGER FLIGHTS

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:34:36 +0000

Get around Iceland quickly, comfortably and safely. Land where ever you need and experience Iceland in style.