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Askja Caldera and Viti Crater 4x4 Tour from Akureyri

Akureyri, Iceland
  • 10 to 12 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Iceland is known for its spectacular outdoor wonders, but without local knowledge and a specialist vehicle, it can be tricky to know which areas are safe to explore alone. Save yourself the stress, and discover lots of magnificent vistas in a day with this small-group 4WD tour. Along the way, see the Askja caldera, the Viti crater, the Vatnajokull glacier, lava fields, and plenty more stunning spots.
  • Check off multiple outdoor wonders in just one day
  • Travel off-road with ease in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
  • No worries about getting lost: Enjoy having someone else navigate
  • Small-group experience that’s capped at 11 travelers

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Port of Akureyri

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Meeting point

  • Hótel Kea by Keahotels
    Hafnarstræti 87-89, 600 Akureyri, Iceland

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Lake Askja

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

2

Hrossaborg

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Gljúfrasmiður (=Canyon Builder) (on Jökulsá á Fjöllum)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Drekagil

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

6

Vikraborgir Car Park

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Viti Crater

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

8

Vatnajokull National Park

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Vatnajokull Glacier

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10

Lake Askja

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Children under the age of 7 years old are not allowed on the tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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