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Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri

4.8 (39 reviews) 7–9 hours Free cancellation
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Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri

About this activity

Discover the Natural Wonders of Lake Myvan, Nature Baths, Goddafoss waterfall AND the spectacular Dettifoss waterfall all in one day on this popular and great value tour with an experienced local guide. We set off from Akureryi stopping at the beautiful Godafoss waterfall also known as 'The Waterfall of the Gods' and then onto the famous Lake Myvatn. In Lake Myvatn we visit popular destinations including the Myvatn Nature baths, a geothermal lagoon with mineral rich water in the middle of lava fields, Skútustaðagígar, the psuedocrater area, with stunning views of the Lake Myvatn area, the Dimmuborgir Lava formations also known as 'The Dark Castle', Game of thrones filming locations, the Mount Námafjall area where you can view the bubbling Hverir Mud pools and Natural steam vents/fumaroles and also the Grjotagja rift and cave. We also visit Dettifoss waterfall, Europes most powerful waterfall (conditions dependant). *Please note the entrance fee to the Nautre Baths is not included*

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At a glance

Duration
7–9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 17 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Imagine Iceland Travel

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Guided tour, Transport, Pick up and Drop off

Not included

  • Not included: Food and Drink
  • Not included: Admission fees: Myvatn Nature Baths

Itinerary

  1. Lake Myvatn

    5 hours

    We visit the main sites in the Lake Myvatn area.

  2. Earth Lagoon Myvatn (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)

    1 h 20 min Admission not included

    We visit the Nature Baths. Please note the entrance fee is not included.

  3. Dettifoss Waterfall

    40 min

    We visit Europes most powerful waterfall and Selfoss waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park (conditions dependant)

  4. Godafoss

    15 min

    We visit the stunning 'Waterfall of the Gods'

  5. Namafjall Hverir

    20 min

    We visit the Hverir mud pools and Natural steam vents/fumeroles in Lake Myvatn

  6. Grjotagja Caves

    20 min

    We visit the Grjotagja Cave and Rift, an old bathing cave featured in Game of Thrones and part of the rift between the Eurasian & American Continents

  7. Skutustaoagigar

    10 min

    We visit this Pseudocrater area with stunning views of the Lake

  8. Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

    20 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Acco Luxury Apartments
  • Akureyri Backpackers
  • Hotel Kea by Keahotels
  • Amma Guesthouse
  • Apotek Guesthouse
  • Akureyri Central Rooms
  • Akureyri Central Luxury House
  • Akureyri FP Guesthouse
  • Akureyri Downtown Apartments
  • Akureyri Hostel
  • Akurinn
  • Akureyri Port

and 28 more pickup points

Additonal pick up points:

No pick up - Meeting point: Hotel Kea, Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri 600

No pick up - Meeting Point: Old Town Akureyri, Brynja Ice Cream shop

No pickup - Meeting point: Hof Cultural and Conference Centre

Hotel Kea by Keahotels, Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Acco Hostel, Skipagata 2-4, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Akureyri Backpackers, Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Akurinn, Brekkugata 27a, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Akureyri Hostel HI, Storholt 1, Akureyri 603 Iceland

Akureyri FP Guesthouse, Radhustorg 300, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Akureyri Downtown Apartments, Nordurgata 43, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Akureyri Central Rooms, Graenagata 2, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Akureyri Central Luxury House, Thingvallastraeti 4, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Amma Guesthouse, Skolastigur 5, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Apotek Guesthouse, Hafnarstraeti 104, Akureyri 600 Iceland

B91 Apartments Akureyri, Byggdavegur 91, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Centrum Hostel, Hafnarstraeti 102, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Centrum Apartment, Solvellir 5, Akureyri 600 Iceland

FE Accommodation, Thingvallastraeti 2, Akureyri 600 Iceland

G19 Boutique Apartments, Granufelagsgoetu 19, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Guesthouse Akureyri, Skipagata 4, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Gastehaus Akureyri, Hafnarstraeti 108, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Gula Villan B&B, Brekkugata 8, Akureyri 600 Iceland

H 81 Apartments, Hafnarstraeti 81, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Hafdals Guesthouse, Stekkjarlaekur, Akureyri 601 Iceland

Hafnarstraeti Hostel, Hafnarstraeti 99-101 2nd Floor, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Hotel Akureyri, Hafnarstraeti 67, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Hotel Akureyri Dynheimar, Hafnarstraeti 73, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Hotel Edda Akureyri, Thorunnarstraeti, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Hotel Ibudir, Geislagata 10, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Hotel Kjarnalundur, Kjarnalundur, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Hotel Nordurland by Keahotels, Geislagata 7, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Hrafninn Guesthouse, Brekkugata 4, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Ice Apartments Akureyri, Hafnarstraeti 106, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Icelandair Hotel Akureyri, Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Lava Apartments, Glerargoetu 3b, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Lonsa Guesthouse, Lonsa, Akureyri 601 Iceland

Our Guesthouse, Hafnarstraeti 82, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Saeluhus Hotel Akureyri, Sunnutroed 2, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Solgardar Guesthouse, Brekkugata 6, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Sulur Gistiheimili 1, Thorunnarstraeti 93, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Torg Guesthouse, Brekkugata 1b, Akureyri 600 Iceland

Town Square Apartments, Radhustorgi 3, Akureyri 600 Iceland

6 Ravens (6 Hrafnar) Guesthouse, Hrafnagilsstraeti, Akureyri 600

AK Apartments, Geislagata 12, Akureyri 600

Brekkusel Guesthousem, Byggðavegur 97, Akureyri 600

Briet Apartments Akureyri, Munkaþverárstræti, Akureyri 600

City Square Apartments, Brekkugata 3, Akureyri 600

Guesthouse Akureyri, Hafnarstræti 108, Akureyri 600

Gula Villan Guesthouse, Þingvallastræti 14, Akureyri 600

Halllandsnes Apartments, Halllandsnes, Akureyri 601

K16 Apartments, Kaupvangsstræti 16, Akureyri 600

Pearl of the North Apartments, Mödruvallastræti 5, Akureyri 600

Pearl of the North Apartments, Munkathverárstræti 33, Akureyri 600

Strandgata 11 Apartments, Standgata 11, Akureyri 600

Sulur Guesthouse, Klettastígur 6, Akureyri 600

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Please check with your doctor is if have any medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate with the tour and hike to Dettifoss waterfall in cold conditions.

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 39 reviews
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Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri

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