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Privé Highland-tour naar Askja Caldera

Privé Highland-tour naar Askja Caldera
Moeilijkheid

Matig

Duur
12 uur
Prijs vanaf

375.000 ISK

Highland jeep tour to Askja

We depart from Akureyri following route number 1 throug Mývatn area to Hrossaborg crater before taking the mountain road F88 Crossing Rivers & trailing gravel trails to Herðubreiðalindir – a beautiful green oasis situated in the midst of a barren volcanic landscape.

This is also the place where Fjalla-Eyvindur – Iceland´s most famous outlaw – took shelter in the winter of 1774-1775. From Herðubreiðalindir we continue our journey to Askja, crossing through the lunar-like landscapes where NASA trained their astronauts in preparation for the Apollo moon landings.

Upon arrival at Askja, we park at the Vikraborgir craters which erupted in 1961. From there we walk the A1 trail (2.4 km) to Askja lake and Viti, a smaller lake that has formed inside a crater. Visiting Askja is an amazing and unforgettable experience. It is quite simply one of the most breathtaking sights in the whole of Iceland. If you are feeling adventurous you can bathe in the warm waters of the Víti crater (don’t forget to bring your towel).

In the mountains that surround Askja lies Drekagil – the Canyon of the Dragons, and that´s where we head to next. Drekagil contains some strange yet intriguingly beautiful rock formations.

after Drekagil we drive back to Akureyri.

This tour includes comfortable private transportation (4×4 Jeep), a complimentary pickup service, and an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.

We raden aan om de volgende items mee te nemen voor een comfortabele en plezierige ervaring:

  • Warme kleding om gezellig te blijven bij wisselend weer
  • Goede wandelschoenen voor stabiliteit en comfort
  • Handschoenen om je handen warm te houden
  • Een waterfles om gehydrateerd te blijven
  • Lunch pack voor een extra energieboost onderweg

    Goed voorbereid zijn helpt je om het meeste uit je avontuur te halen!

  • Drekagil

    Drekagil or Dragons Gully bears a rightful name. It is a dark and narrow place loaded with geological formations that can only remind you of another world with dragons and fairy tails. Although not exactly difficult to walk from the jaws of the gully to the end where you find a beautiful waterfall, it is a bit of a climb. Along the way you enjoy all the interesting formations. If you look up, you might see some of the dragons that watch over the canyon as if there is a hidden treasure somewhere.

  • Askja

    Askja is an active volcano situated in a remote part of the central highlands of Iceland. The name Askja refers to a complex of nested calderas within the surrounding Dyngjufjöll mountains, which rise to 1,510 m. Askja meaning box or caldera in Icelandic.

  • Een 100%-heffing geldt indien deze binnen 2 dagen na de starttijd wordt geannuleerd.
  • Een 20%-heffing geldt indien deze binnen 7 dagen na de starttijd wordt geannuleerd.

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