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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
Meeting and pickup
Port of Akureyri
Itinerary
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1Lake 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 -
2Hrossaborg
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
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Stop at the Herðubreið mountain, queen of moutains in Iceland. Walk into a lava field and rest stop. Story about outlaw Fjalla Eyvinur
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Gljúfrasmiður (=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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Drekagil
Rest stop and food stop, offer people to walk into the dragon ravine and see a waterfall nestled in the end of it.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Vikraborgir Car Park
Lava field and start of the walk to Askja
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Viti Crater
Stop to view and go swimming if conditions allow, people are given time to explore and walk down to Lake Askja.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8Vatnajokull National Park
We are traveling through parts of the national park and some stops are in the park.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Vatnajokull Glacier
We are able to see Vatnajokull Glacier and are traveling in the park.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Lake Askja
Hike to the wonderfull Askja and see how the second Caldera has become a beautiful Lake.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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