Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour
Overview
Lake Myvatn and Goðafoss waterfall present stunning landscapes and rich Icelandic culture. Qualified guides share their extensive knowledge of the area, including history, folklore, and local humor.
- 🌊 A total 6-7 hour tour covers picturesque landscapes in North Iceland, with all travel time included.
- 🚗 After a 35-minute drive from Akureyri, the first stop is the beautiful Goðafoss waterfall for scenic enjoyment.
- 🕒 Following a 30-minute drive from the waterfall, Lake Myvatn is reached, starting at Skutustadir's Pseudo Craters.
- 🌋 The tour includes around 3 hours in the Lake Myvatn area with multiple stops such as Dimmuborgir lava field and Grjotagja cave.
- ⚠️ At the end of the day, expect a return drive of about 1 hour and 15 minutes back to Akureyri.
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- free wifi
- Lunch
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GodafossAfter around 35 min drive from Akureyri we come to Godafoss, one of Iceland´s most beautiful and uniquely shaped waterfalls. Here we tell you why the falls are important in Icelandic history and give you enough time to explore the area close up.
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SkutustaoagigarSkútustaðagígar are definatly one of the Icelandic gems. One of the landmarks in Lake Myvatn area are these unique and beautifully formed crater. They are called pseudo craters as they are not caused by the actual explosion of volcanos, but our guide will tell you all about them.
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Dimmuborgir Lava FormationsWe take our time to drive around the lake during the day and visit many different places. Dimmuborgir is a unique and very interesting area. Visitors are given time to walk among the unusual lava sculptures, pillars and caves. Our guides know everything about this area and will be happy to walk with you to explain how the area was created 2,500 years ago, as well as tell you a few folktales about the local trolls.
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Namafjall HverirHverir is a geothermal area at the foothill of Namaskard near Lake Myvatn. Features include colorful sulphur mud pits, steam vents, cracked mud and fumaroles. This area is colorful, mystic and extremely beautiful...but a bit smelly of all the sulphur
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.