Askja Caldera and Viti Crater 4x4 Tour from Akureyri
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.
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Askja Caldera and Viti Crater
Pickup included
What's included in Askja Caldera and Viti Crater 4x4 Tour from Akureyri
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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
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
Stop at the Herðubreið mountain, queen of moutains in Iceland. Walk into a lava field and rest stop. Story about outlaw Fjalla Eyvinur
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
- Lunch
- 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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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Port of Akureyri
