Mývatn-Askja - IMG45
Five-Day Backpacking Tour - The Askja trail. Guaranteed departure 2nd of July 2010.
Lake Mývatn’s celebrity is well deserved, its natural beauty, variety of flora, fauna and landscape shaped by volcanic activity, make it a truly unique place in the world. This part of the Iceland traverse takes us from Mývatn through the black desert of Ódáðahraun to another world famous volcanic area, Askja and its huge caldera. The multiplicity of volcanic formations, the desolation and the variety of colors will make this portion of the trek unforgettable.
Guaranteed departure 2nd of July 2010.
Backpacking: Five days
Walk per day: 6-8 hours
Total walking distanse: 95 km (60 miles)
Altitude: 300-1200 m (985 - 3940 feet)
Maximum ascent: 600 m (1970 feet)
Groups: 6-12 participants

Included : Guide for 5 days, food for 5 days (from lunch day 1 to lunch day 5), cooking gear, tents, huts and camping fee.
Note : The tour ends at Askja/Drekagil mountain hut.
Meeting Point : Mývatn.
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