Top Reykjahlíð Adventure Tours

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.

During this tour we travel off the beaten path from Lake Mývatn. Our Side by side UTV buggies are a fantastic way to head into the wilderness. The tour starts by our Snowmobile and Buggy base camp by Lake Mývatn. There you will have an introduction to your ride before heading out, exploring, volcanoes, lava fields, deserts and much more along with a local guide. During the tour we make sightseeing stops, step out of our UTV and learn abut the incredible geology and history of the region. The UTV buggies are very easy to drive & surprisingly comfortable. The only thing you need is a driver license and a smile on your face.

The Askja Caldera tour brings out the essence of Iceland nature experience. The day begins early, heading into the barren wastelands of Iceland´s interior. Our ride is a Jeep and the CO2 impact of the whole trip is offset by a certified agent. There will be stops along the way in order to meet locals who show us the “hows” and “whats” of living in this wonderful place of contrasts. Along the way there will be plenty of photo ops, offering the chance to capture the incredible beauty and landscapes that go from lush to lunar. Lunch stop is en-route depending on conditions on the way, including delicious locally sourced ingredients. We will stop by to visit the place that NASA used as a training ground for astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin for the Apollo 11 lunar landing in 1969. Askja is an active volcano, which last erupted in 1961. The tour includes a hike to the explosion crater Víti (e. Hell) where it is possible to bathe in the geothermal lake in the crater.

This tour is a simply unforgettable adventure in the wild highlands. Mount Herðubreið, a majestic table mountain of a truly peculiar cake or pot shape, is the gate to the Askja area, location of two Apollo astronauts trainings in the '60, in preparation for the missions to the Moon. The dark silhouette is unmistakable even from very far away when appears in all its charm. The most precious gem of the region, though, is Askja, the caldera, a volcanic depression formed by the collapse of a magma chamber. The magnificent lunar landscape, one of the windiest and most desolate place of Iceland, is dominated by the metallic blue lake Öskjuvatn and the milky blue crater lake, Viti.

Make the most of your stay in Iceland by taking this 6-day Ring Road trip. Throughout the journey, enjoy guided tours of waterfalls, glacial lagoons, volcanic beaches, and more. A whale-watching excursion, a glacier trek, and a trip to a thermal bath are just a few of the featured activities that you may take part in.