Iceland · Geological Wonders

Grand Lake Mývatn & Powerful Dettifoss (jeep/van)

8 Hours Pickup service provided in Akureyri. to Drop-off service provided in Akureyri. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Goðafoss, the famous Waterfall of the Gods
  • 02 Explore the volcanic landscapes around Lake Mývatn
  • 03 See the pseudo craters of Skútustaðagígar
  • 04 Walk among the lava formations of Dimmuborgir
  • 05 Experience the steaming geothermal area at Hverir
  • 06 Visit Dettifoss, one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls
  • 07 Travel through North Iceland by jeep or van with a guide

Discover some of North Iceland’s most striking natural highlights on this full-day journey through the Lake Mývatn region and beyond. Travel along Eyjafjörður, visit the famous Goðafoss waterfall, and explore a landscape shaped by volcanic eruptions, lava fields, geothermal activity, and dramatic canyon scenery.

Along the way, experience the pseudo craters at Skútustaðagígar, the dark lava formations of Dimmuborgir, and the steaming geothermal area at Hverir. The tour also includes a visit to Dettifoss, one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls, for a day filled with geological wonders and unforgettable views.

You can see many smoking fumaroles and boiling mud pots, surrounded by sulphur crystals of many different colours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Akureyri, Mývatn, Vatnajökull National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Goðafoss

Goðafoss Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Nicknamed the Waterfall of the Gods due to its history. In the year 1000, Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði made Christianity the official religion of Iceland and proceeded with throwing his statues of gods into the waterfall.

The water falls from a height of 12 meters over a width of 30 meters.Goðafoss Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Nicknamed the Waterfall of the Gods due to its history. In the year 1000, Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði made Christianity the official religion of Iceland and proceeded with throwing his statues of gods into the waterfall.

The water falls from a height of 12 meters over a width of 30 meters.

Skútustaðagígar

Pseudo craters are geological formations that are rare nationally as well as globally. Pseudo craters are rare lava formations formed by steam explosions where thin-flowing lava flows over lakes and swamps. The craters are among the most significant natural monuments in Iceland and by Lake Mývatn they are particularly beautiful in shape and form the framework of the lake.

Dimmuborgir

Dimmuborgir was formed in an eruption that occurred

in the area 2,300 years ago.

As lava flowed across the area, it passed over a lake, causing it to boil. This both quickened the cooling of the lava and caused pillars of steam to shatter parts of it. After it solidified, Dimmuborgir area became defined by large stacks of rock and many caves and caverns, caused by bubbles of intense steam.

As such, many have compared Dimmuborgir to a medieval castle, with its many hidden chambers and its rising towers.

Hverir

Hverir Geothermal Area is located in Northeast Iceland.

You can see many smoking fumaroles and boiling mud pots, surrounded by sulphur crystals of many different colours. Sulphur gives the area an overwhelming smell.

Dettifoss

Dettifoss is powered by glacier river which flows from the largest glacier in Iceland, Vatnajökull.

Dettifoss is about 100 meters (300 feet) wide and the water falls about 45 meters (150 feet) down into the canyon.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Pickup service provided in Akureyri. to Drop-off service provided in Akureyri. 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

This tour includes comfortable transportation in a off road vehicle, a complimentary pickup service, and English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Akureyri.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Akureyri.
Tour end
Drop-off service provided in Akureyri.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours run from Pickup service provided in Akureyri. to Drop-off service provided in Akureyri..

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