Hverfjall Volcano

Lake Mývatn, Iceland

Hverfjall Volcano

Lake Mývatn, Iceland

Explore stunning vistas, volcanoes, and lava fields in this geothermal hotbed.

Fly over the enormous Hverfjall Volcanic Crater, snow-capped in winter, and visit the Dimmuborgir Lava Fields, castle-like structures formed during a volcanic eruption 2,700 years ago. Follow the continental rift where tectonic plates intersect to Grjótagjá Cave, made famous by a scene in the Game of Thrones, before flying back with a view of Lake Mývatn glistening in the distance.

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Things to know

You may have heard Iceland called the land of fire and ice because of its dramatic volcanoes and glaciers, but it’s also known as the land of light and darkness. Long summer days allow for many flight options, while winter darkness and snow permit just a few hours per day of flights.

Aug–Oct: Mostly dry with chance of rain or snow
Nov–Feb: Snow-capped mountains with Arctic sunlight
March–April: Snow melts and daylight hours increase
May–July: Long days with midnight sun

Features

Volcanoes

Lakes

Lava Fields

Geysers

Birds

Filming Locations

Birkilauf

Birkilauf is a boutique nature lodge and guest house situated in the heart of Lake Mývatn’s Laxárhraun lava-field. Family owned and built from local materials, Birkilauf offers accommodation in this quiet and peaceful area.

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Meet your guide

Johann Thor Stefansson

Johann has been tinkering with remotely piloted vehicles since his youth, so flying drones is second nature. As a native Icelander and lodge owner, he has vast knowledge of the area and its culture, geology, and history. You’re sure to have an educational and entertaining experience with Johann as your guide.

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Read reviews from other explorers

Absolutely incredible experience! I am so impressed with the quality of the flight and the total lack of latency. It felt like I was really there in person and got a wonderful geologic overview of the whole area. Thanks for a great experience!

Susan K

That was awesome! There is nothing like a local to give you all the history of where you fly and help you maximize your time in the air. The whole process was well-organized and explained.

Caroline G

Super! Perfect day for flying! Engaging and knowledgeable on-site pilot! Being able to invite a guest to join the expedition was an additional plus!

Margaret T

Really enjoyable experience, particularly thanks to the insights from our local guide who knew a huge amount about the geography and history of the area and would point out all the features of interest.

Tristan R

Fantastic experience! My flight guide was excellent, he was very knowledgeable, friendly, it was a wonderful experience. I will certainly be doing this again.

Allen V

I was blown away by NatureEye’s virtual drone tour of Iceland. The tech aspects of the flight were flawless, the pilot was excellent, and the overall experience was absolutely amazing. Iceland has always been on my bucket list, but I’ve never been. NatureEye let me see the country’s beautiful scenery without having to leave the house. I can’t wait to do it again!

Kaitlyn S

Embarking on a remote drone flight adventure in Iceland from the comfort of my home was nothing short of awe-inspiring. It’s a virtual journey I highly recommend to anyone seeking a unique and exhilarating way to explore Iceland, even from thousands of kilometers away.

Marco M

A thrilling experience! So unique to get a live birds-eye view of the beautiful Hverfjall volcano. It got us amped up to plan our trip to Iceland and add this to our visit list and do the hike around the rim like we saw people doing from the drone. Our tour guide was so helpful and shared a history of the site with us.

Robyn G

My flight experience exceeded my expectations. I felt like I was on my own personal tour—the guide was extremely knowledge and friendly! The ability to see such a variety of breathtaking landscapes within a short 30-minute period made me feel like I was there in person. I highly recommend this experience!

Kristen H