About this experience
Embark on a Lake Myvatn tour from Akureyri and enjoy some of the most spectacular landscapes in Iceland. Visit Goðafoss waterfall, the lava sculptures at Dimmuborgir, and the mud pits at Hverir.
Highlights
- Lake Myvatn- stunning surronding
- Goðafoss Waterfall- beautiful waterfall
- Dimmuborgir - unusual Lava formations
- Psuedo Craters at Skutustadir
- Hverir - bubbling sulphur mud pits
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transfer in a mini bus
- Local tour guide
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Lake Myvatn Classic tour travels through some of the most spectacular and unique landscapes in Iceland. On this tour you will see waterfalls, lava sculptures, bubbling mud pits and steaming vents, underground caves, volcanoes and craters.
This 4th biggest lake in Iceland is surrounded by lava fields, craters, panoramic views and amazing bird life. This tour takes you to: Dimmuborgir a unique area of lava sculptures and rock formations, Hverir where you can explore the steaming and bubbling mud pits. A day at Lake Myvatn is a day to remember.
The tour departs from Akureyri. The first stop gives you the best views over Akureyri and Eyjafjörður. After a short photo stop we drive on to Goðafoss waterfall. 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.
Then we head on to Myvatn. We stop at the pseudo craters for a short while before continuing on to Dimmuborgir.
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 and explain how the area was created 2,500 years ago, as well as tell you a few folktales about the local trolls.
After a lunch break overlooking Dimmuborgir, we visit the former nature baths located on the tectonic plates between Europe and America. The last volcanic eruption in Myvatn was in 1984 from the volcano Krafla and lava from this eruption is visible everywhere you look.
Hverir is an area of bubbling sulphur mud pits and steaming vents, watch your step as you explore this unique area.
You will have the option to go into the geothermal Forest lagoon and soak in the picturesque nature lagoon just on the outskirts of Akureyri. Note that entrance fee for the lagune is not included in tour price.
During the winter months the frost, low lying sun and often snow add something extra to this amazing tour of Myvatn.
Things to note
- Warm clothing
- Reusable water bottle
- Comfortable shoes
Terms & conditions
Lunch is not include but we do stop for lunch break
Entrance fee for the Forest lagoon is not included but you can ask for ending the tour there.