Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri
Description
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*
Tour Options
Itinerary
We visit the main sites in the Lake Myvatn area.
We visit the Nature Baths. Please note the entrance fee is not included.
We visit Europes most powerful waterfall and Selfoss waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park (conditions dependant)
We visit the stunning 'Waterfall of the Gods'
We visit the Hverir mud pools and Natural steam vents/fumeroles in Lake Myvatn
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
We visit this Pseudocrater area with stunning views of the Lake
We visit the beautiful lava formations in an area also known as the 'Dark Castle'
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(38)
We had the most wonderful day on this visit. It was snowing in Akureyri, which made the tour an ideal way to cover a lot of ground without the stress or risk of driving in wintery conditions. Pick-up and drop-off were both punctual, which we really appreciated. Our highlight was a dip in the thermal waters, which was not crowded on the day we visited. The landscape throughout was simply breathtaking, moving between dramatic waterfalls and ancient lava fields. Norbert was an excellent guide - we felt very safe with him and he was knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the area. We would absolutely book again with Imagine Iceland Travel. Highly recommended!
Great experience. extremely competent and friendly guide, wonderful experiences and extremely exciting destinations
Our guide Nordbert was amazing. He cared for everyone in the group and was very cautious about the weather conditions all the time. He even provided the group with spikes for the slippery terrains around Goddafoss and Dettifoss. He also told us so many curious facts about Iceland. Not the whole group wanted to visit the thermal baths, so he immediately found another thing for us to do. I would recommend this experience to anyone!
Our guide was amazing. This was a small group and much better than the massive tour buses. He was a local, certified guide. It was a perfect day and a comprehensive tour of the area. Highly recommend!
Arman was a very good guide. He drove safely and had a positive attitude. I don’t recommend Myvatn Baths. It smells like sulfur and therefore made us smell like sulfur for days. It is expensive and there is not enough time to enjoy it. It is also under construction, so you will have a cranes in your pictures. Be ready and outside by 8:30am, not 9am. The other tours tell you this. The tour is really only 8 hours long. Good locations!
This tour was INCREDIBLE!!! I was travelling with my nephews ages 11 and 14. We all had an incredible day! The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because getting to Dettifoss was frankly dangerous. We should have been advised to wear crampons before the tour. As it was we had 1 hour to see the falls. It took us a full 30 mins to get there as it was solid ice paths. We had literally 2 mins to enjoy the falls (which were INCREDIBLE) and then had to get ourselves back. It was a really dangerous walk!
The walk from the car park to the Detti Foss Watetfall was so treacherous that for most people crampons would be essential.
This tour aim for too many places within a 9 hour duration is not practical. Dettifloss need more time as more than 1/2 of the group could not come back on time. Is no fault of the group as the walking path to the waterfall is far and flooding in certain part of path which nèed detour. Myvatn bath, 1 hour to experience is very rush and either you skip your lunch and do the bath or you skip the bath and take your lunch.
Just returned from a fantastic day out with Imagine Iceland Travel. Our driver and guide Norbert was friendly, professional and went the extra mile in making this day trip truly memorable. He is an ambassador for the company. Thank you
We loved the small group tour. Tweety took his time and explained the Icelandic life. Great experience!
