Sightseeing flight (whale spotting) around Hrisey island

3 passengers max. • 30m flight time Cessna 180

Sightseeing flight

You will fly from Akureyri and come back. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes along the way.

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Private pilot

A private individual flying in their own free time who contributes to the total price through cost sharing.

4.9 • 15 reviews
99 € per person

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Description

Take off from Akureyri airport for a flight over the west coast of Eyjafjordur towards and around the island of Hrisey. Return route over the east coast of Eyjafjordur, passing by a new man made 50 centigrade hot waterfall falling from the cliffs and straight into the ocean. Whale spotting is possible on good days as the flight passes over over the most popular whale watching routes.

Flight plan

  1. Departure
    Akureyri, Akureyri (BIAR)
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  2. Return
    Akureyri, Akureyri (BIAR)
Sightseeing points
Hrísey, Hrisey, Iceland

Aircraft

Meet your pilot Hörður

Registered since 2017

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Private pilot

A private individual flying in their own free time who contributes to the total price through cost sharing.

Flight Log

1260 total flying hours • 60 flight hours in the last 12 months

General manager and owner of Asco ehf, small specialized workshop for eletronics in Cars, Trucks and Boats in Akureyri. Flying since young boy in Isafjordur in the Westfjord of Iceland; mostly to remote airstrips and small airfields, transporting people and goods. Flying is a highly rewarding sport despite being a little on the expensive side, like most good things in life.

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4.9 • 15 reviews

    Things to know

    Total experience time

    The total experience time is 30m as it includes briefings and 30m for flying.

    Weather

    Good weather conditions are required for this flight to take place. The pilot may need to postpone or cancel your booking.

    Cancellation policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours before the flight date.

    What to bring

    Feel free to bring your camera and sunglasses onboard.

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    4.9 • 15 reviews
    99 € per person
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