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Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tour

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SUPER JEEP TOUR TO THE NEW VOLCANIC ERUPTION SITE IN ICELAND HOLUHRAUN AND ASKJA, ICELAND’S MOST FAMOUS CALDERA We start our day tour from Lake Mývatn North Iceland early morning and head for the highlands where the wilderness, wide spaces, geology and natural freshwater springs are awe inspiring.

Duration
12 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
June to September
Getting there
Jeep / 4x4
Book by
1 hour before
Cancellation
Free up to 24 h before

from

59.900 ISK

per adults

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Next departures

  • Tue 15 Jun · 08:00
  • Wed 16 Jun · 08:00
  • Thu 17 Jun · 08:00
  • Fri 18 Jun · 08:00

Runs: June to September

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
  • No account needed

The Grapevine's take

Askja By Super Jeep

No amount of reading and scrolling over Instagram posts will prepare you for an adventure in the otherworldly landscape of Askja. This caldera formed centuries ago from a massive eruption, and it has since been the perfect place to get lost in pure nothingness, from canyons and craters to vast stretches of red and black lava. Enjoy a hike during summertime, but make sure you rent a Super Jeep tour during the winter or opt for the stunning aerial view from a helicopter.

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Prices

Adults13+ years59.900 ISK
Children3 - 12 years49.900 ISK

Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.

About this tour

SUPER JEEP TOUR TO THE NEW VOLCANIC ERUPTION SITE IN ICELAND HOLUHRAUN AND ASKJA, ICELAND’S MOST FAMOUS CALDERA We start our day tour from Lake Mývatn North Iceland early morning and head for the highlands where the wilderness, wide spaces, geology and natural freshwater springs are awe inspiring. On this tour we will focus on nature experience that makes the geology, history and biology of the area most interesting and exciting. It´s a long tour but we will have time to stop and stretch our legs and enjoy nature. We will make two longer stops, at Holuhraun as well as Askja caldera. Tour duration is 12 to 13 hours in total. The longest hike on the tour is from the parking area at “Vikraborgir” in the “Askja caldera” to “Víti” crater. It is a 2,5 km hike that takes 35 to 45 minutes. The hike difficulty level is easy to moderate depending on snow levels and weather conditions. The area is in the mid-highlands of Iceland where snow can linger the better part of the summer.

What's included

Driver/Guide, fare to and from Askja. Guided tour.

What to bring

The weather in the highlands can change very fast and it is important to have good shoes and warm and preferably waterproof clothes. Bring food and drinks with you as there is no restaurant in this area of the highlands.

Good to know

Departure: 8:00 AM from the Parking of Icelandair Hotel Myvatn, located in Reynihlid 660 Myvatn. Minimum: 2 adult passengers. Do to road- ore weather condition the tour might take longer time than planned or in some cases force us to cancel the trip. In snow the walk from the car to the crater Víti will be longer and more difficult. When trips are cancelled before departure a full refund will be provided. Personal insurance is not included. Food and drinks are not included.

Where it starts

Mývatn Berjaya Iceland HotelsReykjahlíð

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Questions

How long is Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tour?
About 12 hours.
How much does Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tour cost?
From 59.900 ISK. Adults (13+ years): 59.900 ISK. Children (3 - 12 years): 49.900 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
Where does it start?
There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Mývatn Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Reykjahlíð. Most people drive there themselves.
When does it run?
June to September, going by the departures listed for the next twelve months.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it moderate.

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