Off Road Driving Experience · Mývatn

Off Road Driving Experience · Mývatn

2 offers 288.01€ – 432.37€ Verified March 2026
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How to choose

Both tours run out of Mývatn with Geo Travel and operate in Icelandic and English, but the gap between them is substantial. The Dettifoss option covers Europe's most powerful waterfall in 5h for 288 €, rated "Occasionally sporty" so expect some rough terrain. The Askja caldera excursion runs 12h for 432 €, crossing the Highlands interior via F-roads that only a Super Jeep can handle, though the physical level is listed as "Everybody welcome." The 144 € price difference buys you seven extra hours deep in one of Iceland's most remote volcanic landscapes. Pick Dettifoss for a punchy half-day hit. Book Askja if you want a full-day immersion into Iceland's raw interior.

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Best value Super Jeep Sightseeing Tour to the Dettifoss Waterfall from Mývatn

Super Jeep Sightseeing Tour to the Dettifoss Waterfall from Mývatn

288.01€ See offer
Guided Super Jeep Excursion to the Askja Volcanic Caldera and Herdubreidarlindir from Mývatn

Guided Super Jeep Excursion to the Askja Volcanic Caldera and Herdubreidarlindir from Mývatn

432.37€ See offer

Our picks

Best rush for the price

Super Jeep Sightseeing Tour to the Dettifoss Waterfall from Mývatn

288 € for 5h of Super Jeep terrain and direct access to Dettifoss delivers maximum impact per euro spent.

288.01 €See offer

Full-day extreme adventure

Guided Super Jeep Excursion to the Askja Volcanic Caldera and Herdubreidarlindir from Mývatn

12h deep into the Icelandic Highlands to the Askja volcanic caldera, a destination unreachable without a Super Jeep.

432.37 €See offer

Frequently asked questions

What makes a Super Jeep different from a regular 4x4?
Super Jeeps run on heavily modified, oversized tires that can deflate on the fly to grip volcanic rock, lava fields and river crossings that standard vehicles cannot attempt. They are the only legal and practical way to reach interior destinations like Askja.
How intense is the off-road ride itself?
The Dettifoss tour is rated "Occasionally sporty," meaning you will feel the terrain through the vehicle, with jolts and inclines along unmaintained tracks. The Askja excursion is rated "Everybody welcome," but 12 hours in a Super Jeep across Highland F-roads is still a full physical commitment.
What is the most dramatic moment on the Dettifoss tour?
Reaching the edge of Dettifoss, where the sheer volume of glacial water thundering into the canyon below creates a permanent mist cloud and ground vibration you feel through your boots.
What is the most extreme point of the Askja caldera excursion?
Arriving at the Askja caldera itself, a vast volcanic depression in the **Icelandic Highlands**, accessible only after crossing black lava deserts and river fords that cut off the area to all but Super Jeep traffic.
Can I join either tour without driving experience?
Yes. A professional guide from Geo Travel handles all the driving. You are a passenger throughout, which is why no driving licence or off-road experience is required for either tour.

Practical info

Season

All year

Equipment

Bring waterproof outer layers and sturdy closed-toe shoes for both tours. The Dettifoss tour is rated "Occasionally sporty" so grip matters on wet basalt. For the 12h Askja excursion, pack extra food, water and warm mid-layers as Highland temperatures drop sharply even in summer.

Getting there

Both tours meet at the Parking Lot of Mývatn Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Reynihlid, 660, Mývatn, with pick-up from select locations available on the Dettifoss tour if specified at booking.

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Updated on 3 March 2026