Dedicate the entire day to an epic self-drive 4x4 journey from Möðrudalur to the Askja caldera, a remote and powerful volcanic landscape in the heart of the Highlands.
Drive to Askja via F905 & F910
Navigate the challenging F-roads through a lunar-like landscape of lava fields and glacial rivers. This is a true 4x4 adventure requiring careful driving and river crossings.
Dreki Hut & Canyon
A remote mountain hut and campsite, Dreki is a good place to stretch your legs and use facilities before continuing to Askja. Explore the nearby Dragon Canyon.
Askja Caldera & Víti Crater
From the parking area, walk about 45 minutes across the caldera floor to the massive, cold Öskjuvatn lake and the smaller, geothermal Víti explosion crater.
Return Drive to Dreki Hut
Begin your return journey, retracing your route back towards the Dreki Hut.
Return Drive to Möðrudalur
Continue your return journey to Möðrudalur, enjoying the vast, empty landscapes of the Icelandic interior.