Private Jeep Tour and Hiking Excursion to Askja from Akureyri

Hop on this road trip from Akureyri and hike at Askja, a vast volcanic caldera in Iceland’s central highlands!

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From€2,662/ group
12 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 18 years-old and up
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Practical information

On this excursion, you'll depart from Akureyri and embark on a jeep tour and hike at Askja Caldera. Your private group will be alone with the guide.

Course of events

- Arrive at the starting point in Akureyri (or pick-up from your chosen location)

- Meet the guide and board the Super Jeep

- The jeep tour begins!

- Drive through the Mývatn area

- Arrive at Herðubreiðarlindir

- Explore the lava field

- Continue to Askja Caldera

- The hiking adventure begins!

- 2.5 km / 1.6 mi hike to Víti Crater (approximately 35-45 minutes)

- Bathe in the geothermal pool (optional)

- Enjoy own packed lunch

- 2.5 km / 1.6 mi hike back to the parking lot (approximately 35-45 minutes)

- Return drive to the starting point in Akureyri

Total time in Askja: approximately 2.5 - 3.5 hours

Special terms

Pick-up is included from the following accommodations in Akureyri. Please specify your location when booking:

- Akureyri Airport
- Akureyri Backpackers
- Akureyri Backpackers
- Akureyri Domestic Airport
- Akureyri Harbour
- Akureyri Hostel HI
- Akurinn
- Akurinn Guesthouse
- Berjaya Akureyri Hotel
- Centrum Guesthouse
- Eimskip Akureyri
- Gula Villan Guesthouse - Brekkugata 8
- Gula Villan Guesthouse - Þingvallastræti 14
- Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
- Hof Cultural Center - Meeting point
- Hotel Akureyri
- Hotel Akureyri Dynheimar
- Hotel Edda Akureyri
- Hotel Ibudir
- Hotel Kea by Keahotels
- Hótel Kjarnalundur
- Hotel Kjarnalundur
- Hotel Nordurland
- Hótel Norðurland
- Hrafninn Guesthouse
- Icelandair Hotel Akureyri
- Icelandair Hotel Akureyri
- KEA Hotel
- Lava Apartments
- Place To Read
- Stórholt Hostel
- Súlur Guesthouse - Klettastígur 6
- Súlur Guesthouse - Þórunnarstræti 93
- Sæluhús (Reception)

Meeting point:
Star Travel Iceland, Brekkugata 5, 600 Akureyri, Iceland (pick-up is available from listed locations, please specify when booking)
Spoken languages:Icelandic, English
Included
  • Guide
  • Transfers
Excluded
  • Food & drink
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Hiking boots
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Gloves
  • Camera
  • Packed lunch
  • Water