Askja Caldera and Viti Crater 4x4 Tour from Akureyri
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
Meeting and Pickup
Hafnarstræti
600 Akureyri, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Hrossaborg
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Herðubreið
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gljúfrasmiður (=Canyon Builder) (on Jökulsá á Fjöllum)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Drekagil
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Vikraborgir Car Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Viti Crater
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Vatnajokull National Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vatnajokull Glacier
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Askja
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
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
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-121093P8
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