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A rocky formation with a cloudy sky. 1
A cave with a pool of clear water surrounded by rocky formations. 2
A large, circular crater surrounded by green vegetation and distant mountains. 3
A geothermal area with hot springs and mineral deposits. 4
A sunset over a sandy beach with a calm ocean in the background. 5
By The Traveling Viking

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 11,314 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Our guides are fully qualified and have extensive knowledge of the Lake Myvatn area. Not only will you learn about the history, landscape and present day life, on this tour you will also hear about Icelandic folktales, humor and culture.
    This is a total 6-7 hour tour trough some of the most picturesque landscape in North Iceland. All travel time is included in that length. After about 35 minute drive from Akureyri we come the beautiful waterfall Goðafoss. We stop here for a good time for you to enjoy the scenery before we continue our drive to Lake Myvatn. After around 30 minute drive from the waterfall we come to Lake Myvatn itself and our first stop is at Skutustadir, Psuedo Craters. We then stay in the area for around 3 hours with many different stops during the day like at Dimmuborgir lava field, and Namaskard fumerols. At the end of the day we drive for an hour and 15 minutes back to Akureyri.

Activity location

  • Godafoss
    • Akureyri, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
    • 12 Strandgata
    • 600, Akureyri, Akureyrarbær, Iceland

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Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 11,314.33 x 1 AdultP 11,314.33
Total
Price is P 11,314.33

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    free wifi
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Godafoss

  • 40m
After 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.

Skutustaoagigar

  • 15m
Skútustaðagígar 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.

Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

  • 45m
We 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.

Namafjall Hverir

  • 20m
Hverir 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

Location

Activity location

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    Godafoss
    • Akureyri, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
    • 12 Strandgata
    • 600, Akureyri, Akureyrarbær, Iceland

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