Iceland · Geological Wonders

Lake Myvatn Private tour & Godafoss Waterfall from Akureyri

6 Hours Round trip from Akureyri Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private tour from Akureyri with a local guide
02 Visit Goðafoss, the “Waterfall of the Gods”
03 Explore the Lake Mývatn area’s volcanic landscapes
04 See bubbling mud pools and steam vents at Námaskarð
05 Walk among the lava formations of Dimmuborgir
06 Visit Grjótagjá cave and the continental rift
07 Optional stop at the Mývatn Nature Baths
08 Pickup and drop-off in Akureyri included

Discover North Iceland’s dramatic volcanic landscapes on a private journey from Akureyri to Goðafoss and the Lake Mývatn area. Travel with a local guide as you explore some of the region’s most striking natural sights, from the powerful “Waterfall of the Gods” to steaming geothermal fields and otherworldly lava formations.

Along the way, visit highlights such as Námaskarð and the bubbling Hverir mud pools, Dimmuborgir lava formations, and Grjótagjá cave and rift. If time allows, you can also stop at the Mývatn Nature Baths to relax and enjoy the café, with the flexibility that comes with a private tour.

Discover North Iceland’s dramatic volcanic landscapes on a private journey from Akureyri to Goðafoss and the Lake Mývatn area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Akureyri, Mývatn

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Akureyri

We start by driving through Akureyri eastwards.

Goðafoss

We visit the stunning Godafoss waterfall, the 'Waterfall of the Gods' on our way from Akureyri to Lake Myvatn

Lake Mývatn

We visit the main sites in Lake Myvatn including Námaskarð where you can see the bubbling Hverir mud pools and natural steam vents (fumaroles), the Dimmuborgir Lava formations and the Myvatn Nature Baths (please note the entrance fee to the Nature Baths is not included). For those who do not want to use the Nature Baths we can take you to Grótagjá cave and rift while others use the Nature Baths.

Mývatn Nature Baths

We stop at the Nature Baths to enjoy the baths and cafe. (Please note the entrance fee to the Nature Baths is not included) for entrance fee prices check

Námaskarð

We stop at the Námaskarð area where you can view the bubbling Hverir Mud pools and pots and the Natural steam vents (fumaroles)

Dark Castles, Dimmuborgir

We visit the beautiful lava formations in an area also known as the 'Dark Castle'

Grjótagjá

We visit this old bathing cave and part of the rift between the Eurasian & American Continents

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private guided tour, transport, pick up and drop off

What's Not Included

Food and drink

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not wheelchair accessible
Please meet at the Akureyri Port Visitors Centre. Your guide will be carrying an 'Imagine Iceland Travel' sign. You can call us if you cannot find the guide or encounter any problems.
Please meet near the double metal gates on the Pier where you dock (Oddeyrarbryggia or Tangabryggia Pier). The guide will be carrying an 'Imagine Iceland Travel' sign.

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