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

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10 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hrossaborg

    Explosion crater Filming spot of Oblivion

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Rest stop and a litle hike into a lava field.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Gljúfrasmiður (=Canyon Builder) (on Jökulsá á Fjöllum)

    Walk to the waterfall and the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Drekagil

    Stop for lunch and walk into Dragon ravine, warerfall is at the end bur only if conditions allow.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Vikraborgir Car Park

    Drive into the Askja caldera and get ready for the walk to Lake Askja

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Lake Viti

    view Viti Crater and Lake Askja. Swimming is allowed if the conditions are okey.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Vatnajokull National Park

    We drive though parts of it and some of the stop are in the National park.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Vatnajokull Glacier

    We can see the Glacier from our travel though the park

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We don't allow children under the 6 years old on the tour
Supplied by Imagine Iceland Travel

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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