Description
Summary
Description
Explore North Iceland and the Highlands on this full-day 4x4 tour to Askja Caldera and Viti Crater. It suits nature lovers who want to see less-visited landscapes in the Highlands.
The tour begins with pickup in Akureyri, the largest town in North Iceland, or at Lake Myvatn, about 48 miles (78 kilometers) away.
From either starting point, you travel in a sturdy 4x4 vehicle or a super jeep across a varied landscape of glacial rivers, mountains, and lava fields.
Your guide shares stories and local lore about North Iceland and the Highlands along the way.
Your first stop is Hrossaborg Crater, an explosion crater about 1,640 feet (500 meters) across. It was once a full circle before flooding broke open one of its sides, and it shows the volcanic history of the country up close.
Next, you see Gljufrasmidur Waterfall, known as the "canyon builder" because of its powerful flow. It lies on the Jokulsa a Fjollum River, the same river as Dettifoss Waterfall.
Another sight in the region is Herdubreid Volcano, sometimes called the "Queen of Icelandic Mountains," with its distinctive flat top rising to 5,518 feet (1,682 meters).
At the foot of Herdubreid Volcano are the Herdubreidarlindir Springs, surrounded by lava fields.
Nearby, your guide takes you to Drekagil Canyon, the "dragon's gully," with its rock formations and rugged wilderness.
The highlights of the tour are Askja Caldera and Viti Crater, in the Dyngjufjoll Mountains north of Vatnajokull Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe. Askja Caldera is known for its size and lunar landscapes, which is why Apollo astronauts once trained in the area.
Viti Crater, a crater lake with turquoise water inside Askja Caldera, is sometimes warm enough to swim in during summer, depending on conditions.
After your day in the Highlands, your guide drives you back to your drop-off location in Akureyri or at Lake Myvatn.
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