Full-Day Askja Hike and Holuhraun Lava Tour
- Overview
Askja is a famous volcano in central Iceland and you will hike up to and take a look at the cradle. After that we will go to Holuhraun lava and take a bath in the warm river that runs under the lava field.
Askja volcano is situated in very remote part of the central highland. Askja is one of Iceland's best known volcanoes and was used to prepare astronauts for the lunar missions. We will hike up to the cradle of Askja and take a look of the cradle.
After visiting Askja we go to Holuhraun lava. The lava field was made in a large eruption in the year 2014 –2015. It is the largest lava field in Iceland since the year 1783. Under the lava is a hot river that we can take a bath in.
The longest hike is around 5 km long.