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Askja the Caldera - My favorite day tour

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews12 hBy Kristinn Ingi Pétursson
Askja the Caldera - My favorite day tour

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.

What's included

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

Not included

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

Meeting and pickup

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

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is not suitable for infants.
  • Minimum age is the age of a person that can hike inside the caldera.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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