Askja the Caldera - My favorite day tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Included is fully guided tour and transportation with a professional local guide, Mr. Kristinn Ingi Pétursson.
- Refreshments are not included in price.
- Children car seats are not included, please bring one if needed
Meeting and Pickup
Hlíðarvegur 6
660 Reykjahlíð, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is not suitable for infants.
- Minimum age is the age of a person that can hike inside the caldera.
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Activity code: C-106585P1
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- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Included is fully guided tour and transportation with a professional local guide, Mr. Kristinn Ingi Pétursson.
- Refreshments are not included in price.
- Children car seats are not included, please bring one if needed.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Askja the Caldera - My favorite day tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Askja the Caldera – My favorite day tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Included is fully guided tour and transportation with a professional local guide, Mr. Kristinn Ingi Pétursson.
- Refreshments are not included in price.
- Children car seats are not included, please bring one if needed
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is not suitable for infants.
- Minimum age is the age of a person that can hike inside the caldera.
