Askja Caldera and Viti Crater 4x4 Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatn

Experience an unforgettable 4x4 adventure into the remote Icelandic highlands with an expert local guide. Discover dramatic landscapes as you travel from your pick-up location in northern Iceland, usually Akureyri or Lake Myvatn, passing glacial rivers, vast lava fields, and rugged mountain terrain. Explore the Hrossborgir explosion crater, known as a filming location for Oblivion, and visit the striking Gljúfrasmiður “canyon builder” waterfall. Learn about the powerful geological forces that shaped this wild region as you journey deeper into one of Iceland’s most isolated and awe-inspiring areas.

Discover the iconic Herðubreið volcano, a majestic flat-topped mountain rising from the highlands, and explore the beautiful Herðubreiðarlindir springs at its base, often considered one of the most stunning oases in Icelandic wilderness. Explore the otherworldly Drekagil, also known as Dragon’s Gully, before reaching the highlight of the tour, the magnificent Askja Caldera in the Dyngjufjöll Mountains. Learn how this vast subsidence caldera was formed by volcanic eruptions and admire Víti crater within the caldera, where swimming is sometimes possible during summer. Experience the raw power, beauty, and isolation of Iceland’s volcanic heartland on this truly remarkable journey.