Private Askja Caldera and Viti Crater 4x4 Tour from Lake Myvatn

New To The Site! Reykjahlíð, Iceland

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10 to 12 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

On this 4x4 tour with an expert guide we head off from your pick up location in North Iceland, usually Akureyri or Lake Myvatn and travel though stunning landscapes passing glacial rivers, moutains and lava fields deep into the highlands to visit the amazing Askja volcanic area.
We visit the Hrossborgir explosion crater and film location of oblivion and Gljúfrasmiður 'canyon builder' Waterfall. We then move on to Herðubreið, a flat top volcano where the beautiful Herðubreiðarlindir Springs are situated at the foot and are considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the wilderness in Iceland. We also visit the otherworldly Drekagil or 'Dragon's Gully'. Of course the highlight of the trip is the magnificant Askja Caldera in the Dyngjufjoll Mountains, it is a 50 km2 subsidence cauldron formed when an eruption caused the roof of the magma chamber in the central volcano to subside. The caldera contains Víti crater where it is sometimes possible to swim in the Summer.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

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Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Reynihlid, 660 Mývatn, Iceland

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Lake Askja

We visit the highlands of Iceland and the landscape is almost lunar like. Crossing rivers and black sand dessert to find small oasis of life nestled in the barren landscape, waterfalls, lava fields, off course Askja caldera and Viti Crater
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hrossaborg

Explosion crater Filming spot of Oblivion
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Herðubreið

Rest stop and a litle hike into a lava field.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gljúfrasmiður (=Canyon Builder) (on Jökulsá á Fjöllum)

Walk to the waterfall and the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Drekagil

Stop for lunch and walk into Dragon ravine, warerfall is at the end bur only if conditions allow.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Vikraborgir Car Park

Drive into the Askja caldera and get ready for the walk to Lake Askja
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Viti

view Viti Crater and Lake Askja. Swimming is allowed if the conditions are okey.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Vatnajokull National Park

We drive though parts of it and some of the stop are in the National park.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vatnajokull Glacier

We can see the Glacier from our travel though the park
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We don't allow children under the 6 years old on the tour
  • 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-121093P15

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