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Askja Caldera and Viti Crater 4x4 Tour from Akureyri
Product code 121093P8
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From EUR 460
Dates
Jun 30, 2026 to Oct 31, 2027
Start times
7:00 AM, 8:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 6-12, Adult ages 13-85
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Askja Caldera and Viti Crater
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Duration
10 hours to 12 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
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From
From EUR 460
Askja Caldera and Viti Crater 4x4 Tour from Akureyri
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Duration
10 hours to 12 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Why Travelers Love This
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.
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
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Not included
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hours
Stop 1
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
Stop 2
20 minutes
Stop 2
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 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
Stop at the Herðubreið mountain, queen of moutains in Iceland. Walk into a lava field and rest stop. Story about outlaw Fjalla Eyvinur
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
Stop at glacial river and Waterfall and take in the destructive power of nature. Water carved the landscape and left the canyon waterfall behind.
Stop 5
1 hour
Stop 5
Rest stop and food stop, offer people to walk into the dragon ravine and see a waterfall nestled in the end of it.
Stop 6
15 minutes
Stop 6
Lava field and start of the walk to Askja
Stop 7
1 hour
Stop 7
Stop to view and go swimming if conditions allow, people are given time to explore and walk down to Lake Askja.
Stop 8
30 minutes
Stop 8
We are traveling through parts of the national park and some stops are in the park.
Stop 9
15 minutes
Stop 9
We are able to see Vatnajokull Glacier and are traveling in the park.
Stop 10
2 hours
Stop 10
Hike to the wonderfull Askja and see how the second Caldera has become a beautiful Lake.
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Children under the age of 7 years old are not allowed on the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
