Private Askja Caldera and Viti Crater 4x4 Tour from Lake Myvatn
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About the Activity
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.10 hours to 12 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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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 Crater3 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Walk to the waterfall and the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Stop for lunch and walk into Dragon ravine, warerfall is at the end bur only if conditions allow. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Drive into the Askja caldera and get ready for the walk to Lake Askja15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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view Viti Crater and Lake Askja. Swimming is allowed if the conditions are okey. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Vatnajokull National Park
IcelandWe drive though parts of it and some of the stop are in the National park.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Travelers will be picked up 5 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Atlantic/Reykjavik time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by Imagine Iceland TravelCreated on 13 Apr 2022Created on 03 Jul 2024
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