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Askja Caldera and Viti Crater 4x4 Tour from Akureyri

New To The Site! Akureyri, 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 nd 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
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

Port of Akureyri

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Meeting point

Hafnarstræti
600 Akureyri, Iceland

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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 Hrossaborgir is 500 metres in diameter where we will have time to walk and take pictures. Even walk up to the ring to see the landscape around the crater and one of the Filming spot of Oblivion with Tom cruise
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Herðubreið

Stop at the Herðubreið mountain, queen of moutains in Iceland. Walk into a lava field and rest stop. Story about outlaw Fjalla Eyvinur
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

Stop at glacial river and Waterfall and take in the destructive power of nature. Water carved the landscape and left the canyon waterfall behind.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Drekagil

Rest stop and food stop, offer people to walk into the dragon ravine and see a waterfall nestled in the end of it.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Vikraborgir Car Park

Lava field and start of the walk to Askja
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Viti Crater

Stop to view and go swimming if conditions allow, people are given time to explore and walk down to Lake Askja.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Vatnajokull National Park

We are traveling through parts of the national park and some stops are in the park.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vatnajokull Glacier

We are able to see Vatnajokull Glacier and are traveling in the park.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Askja

Hike to the wonderfull Askja and see how the second Caldera has become a beautiful Lake.
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2 hours • 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 pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under the age of 7 years old are not allowed on the tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Askja Caldera and Viti Crater 4×4 Tour from Akureyri?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under the age of 7 years old are not allowed on the tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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