Askja Day Tour on Private Jeep

New To The Site! Reykjahlíð, Iceland

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10 to 11 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

This tour is a simply unforgettable adventure in the wild highlands. Mount Herðubreið, a majestic table mountain of a truly peculiar cake or pot shape, is the gate to the Askja area, location of two Apollo astronauts trainings in the '60, in preparation for the missions to the Moon. The dark silhouette is unmistakable even from very far away when appears in all its charm. The most precious gem of the region, though, is Askja, the caldera, a volcanic depression formed by the collapse of a magma chamber. The magnificent lunar landscape, one of the windiest and most desolate place of Iceland, is dominated by the metallic blue lake Öskjuvatn and the milky blue crater lake, Viti.

What's Included

  • Private experienced, English-speaking, guide
  • Private transportation
  • Food and drinks

Meeting Location

Meeting point

N1 Self-service, Reykjahlíð, 660 Mývatnssveit, Iceland

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Meeting point is the parking lot of the gas station N1 in the village Reykjahlíð, next to the grocery store VERSLUN SUPERMARKET.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 08:30 AM

What To Expect

Herðubreið

From the lake Mývatn we drive road 1 towards the crater Hrossaborg, where we turn on road F88 (inland gravel road). After a while, we cross the rivers Grafarlandaá and Lindá and have break in the nature reserve Herðubreiðarlindir (close to mt. Herðubreið), a small oasis right in the middle of the most barren landscape one can imagine.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Drekagil

Head to Dyngjufjöll (circle of mountains where Askja is located in), first stop is Dreki, location of the mountain hut and where the Apollo astronauts set their camp for the trainings in the '60, in preparation for the missions to the Moon. Next to Dreki is Drekagil, the "dragon canyon".
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Öskjuvatn

The most precious gem of the region, though, is Askja, the caldera, a volcanic depression formed by the collapse of a magma chamber. The magnificent lunar landscape, one of the windiest and most desolate place of Iceland, is dominated by the metallic blue lake Öskjuvatn and the milky blue crater lake, Viti.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Öskjuleið

One of the most spectacular dirty roads in one of the most barren areas of the country, going across rugged lava fields, mighty spring rivers and a huge, astonishing pumice field.
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6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-120811P5

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