Askja the Caldera - My favorite day tour

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About this activity

What is Askja and where is it?

Lake Askja and the crater Víti, both inside the caldera in the center highland of Iceland.

Askja is a caldera located in the center highland of Iceland, in the mountains Dyngjufjöll. Inside the caldera is a deep lake, and a crater with geothermal water. It is sometimes suitable to bathe in it although the path down to the crater is often impassable due to how steep it is.

The trip it self to the Caldera is through the biggest desert of Iceland, called Ódáðahraun, along the glacier river Jökulsá á Fjöllum.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Kristinn Ingi Pétursson

What is included

Included

Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Included is fully guided tour and transportation with a professional local guide, Mr. Kristinn Ingi Pétursson.

Not included

Not included: Refreshments are not included in price.
Not included: Children car seats are not included, please bring one if needed

Itinerary

Iceland

12 hours

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Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

The gravel parking lot at Hlíðarvegur, Reykjahlíð, Iceland. It's on the side of Hlíðarvegur, opposite of Hlíðarvegur 6.

End point

The gravel parking lot at Hlíðarvegur, Reykjahlíð, Iceland. It's on the side of Hlíðarvegur, opposite of Hlíðarvegur 6.

Pickup points

Fosshotel Myvatn
Myvatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Laugar
Sel Hotel Myvatn
Myvatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Laxa
Stadarholl Motel & Guesthouse
Hotel Gigur by Keahotels
Icelandair Hotel Myvatn
Icelandair Hotel Myvatn
Berjaya Myvatn Hotel

Using your ticket

Not recommended for pregnant women
The duration of transfers are approximate
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Minimum age is 6 years. Please contact me with email if young children will be members of the tour.
Please contact me directly with email before departure about any special needs or medical issues.
Please note that there are no shops in the highlands so please bring a lunch package and drinking water along with warm clothes and hiking boots. Please send me an email few days before departure to to establish communication and to have everything in order.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.