Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
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This full-day bus tour lasts about eight hours and travels from Akureyri to several main sites around Lake Myvatn and the nearby Godafoss Waterfall. The trip begins with a stop at Godafoss, known as the Waterfall of the Gods, where visitors spend about 20 minutes. Next, the tour continues to Lake Myvatn, where multiple stops cover the area’s key natural features. Visitors explore Grjotagja Cave and Rift, Hverir mud pools with steaming vents, pseudocraters at Skutustaoagigar, and the Dimmuborgir lava formations. The tour also includes a visit to the Myvatn Nature Baths, where guests can relax for about an hour; the entrance fee and any food or drink at the baths are not included. The tour is led by an experienced local guide who provides transportation and free pickup and drop-off from hotels, guesthouses, the airport, or port in Akureyri.
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Itinerary
Lake Myvatn
The tour visits several main sites around Lake Myvatn over about six hours. Stops include Grjotagja Cave and Rift, Hverir mud pools with natural steam vents, locations used in Game of Thrones, Dimmuborgir lava formations, pseudocraters, and the Myvatn Nature Baths.
360 min
Earth Lagoon Myvatn (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)
This stop allows about one hour at the Myvatn Nature Baths where visitors can use the baths and visit the café. Entrance fees and any food or drink purchases are not included.
60 min
Godafoss
The tour includes a 20-minute visit to Godafoss, a waterfall called the Waterfall of the Gods, located on the route from Akureyri to Lake Myvatn.
20 min
Namafjall Hverir
A 20-minute stop at the Hverir mud pools in the Lake Myvatn area, featuring mud pots and natural steam vents.
20 min
Grjotagja Caves
Visitors spend about 20 minutes exploring Grjotagja Cave and the nearby rift.
20 min
Skutustaoagigar
A 15-minute visit to the pseudocrater area known as Skutustaoagigar.
15 min
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
The tour stops for 30 minutes at the Dimmuborgir lava formations, an area also called the Dark Castle.
30 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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