Jeep Tour of Askja Northern Highlands, Northern Iceland

Deep in Iceland's Northern Highlands is the Askja area, where Mount Herðubreið, a majestic table mountain of a truly peculiar shape, acts as the gateway to the wild region. The peak's dark silhouette is unmistakable, even from very far away. Still, the area's most precious gem is Askja itself, the caldera of a volcanic depression formed by the collapse of a magma chamber. Further, the magnificent lunar landscape, one of Iceland's windiest and most desolate places, is dominated by the metallic blue Lake Öskjuvatn and a milky blue crater lake.

A Jeep tour of Askja is the ideal way to experience this unique landscape, as it allows you to explore deeper into the Icelandic Highlands. From scenic Lake Mývatn, Askja is just down Route 1, the country's famed Ring Road. Other scenic highlights include the Grafarlandaá and Lindá Rivers, the Herðubreiðarlindir Nature Reserve, and the entire Dyngjufjöll Mountain Range.

The tour will also take you to the Drekagil Canyon before arriving at the Askja caldera. Then, enjoy a scenic walk from the Vikraborgir craters to Askja's crater lake, Víti.

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