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Enjoy a day trip Jeep tour to the heart of the Icelandic Highlands. See attractions such as Askja Caldera, Víti Explosion Crater, Drekagil Gully, Holuhraun Lava Field, Glacier River and Vatnajökull National Park. Start your Askja Holuhraun day tour from Lake Mývatn the morning and head for the highlands where the wilderness, wide spaces, geology and natural freshwater springs are awe inspiring. On this enlightening tour you will focus on nature, experience the geology, history and biology of the area in a most interesting and exciting way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our starting point is in front of Icelandair Hotel in Mývatn Area - for other pickup locations please contact
Itinerary
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1Gljúfrasmiður (=Canyon Builder) (on Jökulsá á Fjöllum)
Stop for a visit of this small but impressive waterfall
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Vikraborgir Car Park
Parking at Vikraborgir for the Hike to Askja Caldra. The parking is located at the Eruption sight from 1961
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Viti Crater
Enjoy a soak in the Víti Crater
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Dreki
Drekagil "dragon Canyon" Canyon and mountain station is the lunch stop. Here guests can either enjoy a walk into the canyon or sit down at the mountain hut for a picknic luch stop.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Askja Tours
The main stop of the Day is Askja Caldera. the stop time depends on the group. 2.5-3.5 hours depending on weather and conditions
2 hours 40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Vatnajokull Glacier
Visit the National park
1 minute • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Maximum is 10 people per booking
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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