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Volcano Helicopter Flights: the 12 Best Worldwide

12 tours  ·  from $203 a head

A vent that nobody is allowed to walk to is still twenty minutes away by air. The 12 below cover Iceland’s eruption areas and the Hawaiian flow fields, with flight length, price per seat and whether the doors come off.

From Reykjavik: New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour - Leaving Ace FBO Behind Reykjavik Hotel Natura
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From Reykjavik: New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

1.New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

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

See Iceland’s Reykjanes volcanoes by helicopter, with lava fields, Mount Esja, Faxaflói Bay, and expert pilot commentary.

“Immense. Didn’t realise that we would be stopping and getting out of the helicopter to see the lava fields close by.”

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Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kilauea
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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 $202Best value

Review the Hilo Volcano Adventure, with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, lava tubes, waterfalls, lunch, guides, and optional helicopter views.

“The forest with magical and giant plants,the waterfalls made my day. I was hoping to See. Active volcanos and lavas but unfortunately didn't happen”

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1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour - Reykjavik from above
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1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour

3.1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 263 reviews · 1 hour · from $479

Review of Iceland’s geothermal helicopter tour, with hot springs, lava fields, craters, a remote landing, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Absolutely unbelievable - pilot gave us the option to go to the volcano instead of the geothermal area, which we jumped at. An amazing experience to see an active volcano from close above. The company, pilot, helicopter, safety and everything else were excellent and when will you ever get an opportunity to see new land being created. The pilot ever showed us how manoeuvrable the helicopter is on the way back, including negative G. All in all absolutely brilliant value for money”

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Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík - The small helicopter changes the experience
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Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

4.Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

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

See Iceland’s volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula and Reykjavík from a small helicopter, with pilot commentary, lava fields, and possible landing.

“Was really nervous as never been in a helicopter and scared of heights but family wanted to go. Sadly the volcano had stopped the previous week so no lava flowing but craters still smoking and pilot had a great knowledge of dates for each and pointed out so many features of past and recent eruptions. Would highly recommend - teenagers also absolutely loved it.”

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Helicopter Flight Over Geothermal Landscapes from Reykjavik - The 15-minute stop near Hveragerdi
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Helicopter Flight Over Geothermal Landscapes from Reykjavik

5.Helicopter Flight Over Geothermal Landscapes from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $514Top rated

Review of Reykjavik’s one-hour helicopter tour over Iceland’s craters, geysers, and Hengill geothermal area, including costs, weather, and practical tips.

“Very professional operation, expertly narrated and flown by very experienced pilot. Great way to see the sights from a unique perspective -- from above and then up close. First flight for my son, who loved it. I have a couple of thousand flight hours as an Army flight surgeon and I could tell these guys knew what they were doing. Great!”

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Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater Helicopter Tour - Hana’s coast, waterfalls, and valleys
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Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater Helicopter Tour

6.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 scenic highlights, costs, weather tips, and booking advice.

“Absolutely loved this experience! Drew was an exceptional pilot and guide—professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. The views were breathtaking, and the entire flight was incredibly smooth. I highly recommend it!”

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30 minutes Etna volcano private helicopter tour from Fiumefreddo - Starting at HeliSicily in Fiumefreddo
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30 minutes Etna volcano private helicopter tour from Fiumefreddo

7.30 minutes Etna volcano private helicopter tour from Fiumefreddo

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

Review of a private 30-minute Etna helicopter tour from Fiumefreddo, with crater views, lava fields, pricing, tips, and booking advice.

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

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

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

Review this Oahu to Hilo day trip with volcanoes, helicopter views, waterfalls, flights, lunch, costs, limits, and booking advice.

“Day trip through the volcano national park was excellent, Hugh our guide was clearly enthusiastic about his job. Was slightly disappointed to not be able to walk through the lava tube, this has been closed for over a year and this should have been noted on the site. Would like to see a tour that does not involve funneling tourists to nut farms, coffee farms, chocolate factories etc. Helicopter part was actually very uncomfortable, with myself being forced up against the door and one of the other tourists partially sitting on my lap in the front. Husband was very comfortable in the back as only two of them were sitting…”

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Helicopter flight over Reunion's volcanoes and cirques from St Pierre - Mafate and the View from Piton Maïdo
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Helicopter flight over Reunion’s volcanoes and cirques from St Pierre

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

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

See Réunion’s volcanoes, cirques, waterfalls, and Saint-Pierre lagoon on a 45-minute helicopter flight with expert commentary.

“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

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

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

Review of Reykjavik’s private helicopter flight over Reykjanes, geothermal vents, volcanic craters, lakes, and the Blue Lagoon.

“I highly recommend this tour. Eventhough the weather wasn’t the greatest we had amazing views. The helicopter pilot was very professional and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the experience and would use this company again. The only thing I was disappointed in was that we had one person that was sick so couldn’t make it last minute and they wouldn’t give me a refund. It’s an expensive ride and 5 people still went so not sure why they wouldn’t give us a refund for the 1 person.”

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Reykjavik Helicopter Private Tour of Volcanoes - Recent eruption sites at Fagradalsfjall, Meradalir, and Litli Hrutur
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Reykjavik Helicopter Private Tour of Volcanoes

11.Reykjavik Helicopter Private Tour of Volcanoes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 40 to 50 minutes (approx.)

Review of Reykjavik’s private volcano helicopter tour, with lava fields, craters, coastal cliffs, city views, price, tips, and booking advice.

“Such a great start for our trip to Iceland. Amazing way to see the lava flows and craters. Great pilot as well - all around fantastic experience.”

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From Oahu: Big Island Volcano Adventure & Helicopter - Meeting the day at Honolulu Airport
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From Oahu: Big Island Volcano Adventure & Helicopter

12.Big Island Volcano Adventure & Helicopter

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

Explore Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Nāhuku Lava Tube, ʻAkaka Falls, and an optional helicopter flight from Oahu in one long day.

“A fantastic trip from start to finish. Dexter, our guide was very informative and provided loads of information about the island, customs and tradition as well as living on Big Island today. We were fortunate to see a volcanic eruption whilst on the trip which made it extra special. As a result of the eruption, traffic in the Volcano National Park was horrendous which meant we didn’t get to see all the sights advertised, however this was completely out of the control of the tour company. Dexter did the best he could in the circumstances. The helicopter trip was a highlight of the tour. Chewy, our pilot was fantastic. We…”

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