Askja and Holuhraun Super Jeep Day Tour

Introduction

Join a guided day trip into the rugged lunar landscapes of Iceland’s interior, visiting the Askja crater, where NASA trained the Apollo astronauts in preparation for the moon landings and also a hideout for Icelandic outlaws during the middle ages.

Departing from Lake Mývatn you will head for the highlands where the wilderness, wide spaces, geology and natural freshwater springs are awe inspiring. It´s a long tour but you will have time to stop and stretch your legs and enjoy nature. You will make two longer stops, at Holuhraun as well as Askja caldera. The longest hike on the tour is from the parking area at “Vikraborgir” in the “Askja caldera” to “Víti” crater where the more adventurous can take a dip in the warm water (don’t forget a towel!) 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.