Askja & Holuhraun, Super Jeep Day Tour from Lake Myvatn

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Askja and Holuhraun — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Geology in the making — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

Day Trips Full-day Tours Private and Luxury 4WD Tours Small Group Excellent Quality Top Product Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Operated by: Geo Travel ehf

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: National Park fees
Included: Local taxes
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge

Not included

Not included: Drinks
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

Stop for a visit of this small but impressive waterfall
Stop 2

15 min

Parking at Vikraborgir for the Hike to Askja Caldra. The parking is located at the Eruption sight from 1961
Viti Crater

35 min

Enjoy a soak in the Víti Crater
Stop 4

25 min Admission included

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.
Askja Tours

2 h 40 min

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
Vatnajokull Glacier

1 min

Visit the National park

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our starting point is in front of Icelandair Hotel in Mývatn Area - for other pickup locations please contact

End point

Our starting point is in front of Icelandair Hotel in Mývatn Area - for other pickup locations please contact

Using your ticket

Departure at 08:00am

Remember to bring:

packed lunch and Drinks

please note it is important to bring allot of food as the day is around 12 hours and there are no snacks provided along the way and no shops or restaurants in the highlands.

Warm and waterproof clothing

Good shoes

Pickup starts at 07:35 and departure is 08:00 from Icelandair hotel Myvatn