Premium Private Air Balloon Flight from Selfoss Iceland

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is one of Iceland’s most exclusive and intimate aerial experiences, operating only for a short summer season from Selfoss. With the entire balloon basket reserved exclusively for your group of up to six guests, there are no strangers onboard.

Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience gives you 90 minutes of uninterrupted flight over South Iceland’s most dramatic landscapes, including glaciers, rivers, volcanic terrain, and vast open valleys. The silence of drifting in a hot air balloon makes the scenery feel even more powerful and immersive.

Every flight is carefully timed with Iceland’s unique summer light, from bright morning clarity to the golden glow of the midnight sun. Combined with limited departures and small group exclusivity, it creates a truly rare and once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The journey is completed with a traditional champagne toast after landing, turning your flight into a memorable celebration rather than just a sightseeing tour.

What's Included

Parking fees and local taxes
Experienced flight crew with over 30 years of expertise and full international certification
Light refreshments after the flight
Traditional champagne toast upon landing
All flight safety equipment and pre-flight briefing
Private 90-minute scenic hot air balloon flight
Food and drinks beyond the included champagne and refreshments

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You’ll be collected about 1 hour before departure and driven to Selfoss launch site. After the 90-min balloon flight and champagne toast, you’ll be returned to your accommodation.

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Meeting point
Selfoss

Self-drive option to the Selfoss launch site. Guests meet our team directly at the location. Full directions and GPS details are provided after booking. Includes safety briefing, 90-minute flight, champagne toast, and return assistance after landing.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Reykjavik (Pass by)

    Your driver collects you directly from your accommodation anywhere in the Capital Area approximately one hour before your scheduled flight time. The transfer to the launch site near Selfoss takes approximately 45 minutes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the Icelandic scenery on the way. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed individually at least 24 hours in advance.

    Admission ticket free
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    Selfoss

    After a short safety briefing from the experienced flight crew, you board the balloon for a 90-minute flight over the breathtaking South Iceland landscape. Drift above green valleys, glacial rivers, and volcanic terrain in near-total silence. Following landing, enjoy a traditional champagne toast and light refreshments with your fellow guests.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Reykjavik (Pass by)

    Your driver takes you back directly to your accommodation in the Capital Area. The full experience, from pickup to drop-off, takes approximately 3 hours. A perfect half-day adventure that leaves you with the rest of the day to explore.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Varen

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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