Shore excursion: Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Tour From Akureyri Port
Description
Discover the magical wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide. We set off from Akureryi Port stopping at the stunning Godafoss waterfall and then onto the famous Lake Myvatn area. in Lake Myvatn area we visit the Dimmuborgir Lava formations and the Námafjall area where you can view the bubbling Hverir Mud pools and Natural steam vents or fumaroles. We also stop at Myvatn Nature Baths where you can enjoy the baths and cafe (Please note the entrance fee to the Nature Baths is NOT included). Passengers can also opt to skip the Nature bath and visit Grjotagja cave and rift instead. This great value tour includes a small group tour with an experienced local tour guide and transport. We offer free pick up and drop off to Akureyri Port.
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Itinerary
We visit the stunning Godafoss waterfall, the 'Waterfall of the Gods' on our way from Akureyri to Lake Myvatn
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 Grotcaja cave and rift while others use the 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 and MUST be reserved beforehand. We recommend booking the tickets 3 hours after the tour start
We stop at the Námaskarð area where you can view the bubbling Hverir Mud pools and pots and the Natural steam vents (fumaroles)
We visit the beautiful lava formations in an area also known as the 'Dark Castle'
We visit this old bathing cave and part of the rift between the Eurasian & American Continents
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(12)
The tour was well run & is was good to be in a small minibus (though this meant there was no toilet but facilities were available at a few of the stops). The stops did feel quite rushed at times but we did manage to visit the whole itinerary. Pickup & drop off at the port was straight forward
Very good and thoughtful tour. Knowledge is good and nice person . Accommodating to all kinds of people
The primary picture for this excursion shows the Myvatn Nature Baths. When we inquired about this stop, we were told that there would not be much time and that we would need to find our own transportation back to our cruise ship. Upon returning home, I find that the now-renamed "Earth Lagoon" is "currently closed due to construction and will reopen this summer." We booked this tour specifically because the excursion included a one-hour stop at the geothermal pool. Very disappointing to find out that this highlight activity was not included. Overall, the mud pools and vents were the only real highlight. The cave and rift are interesting, but overall not worth the long drive without the expected stop at the geothermal pool.
Really great company. Booked from a cruise ship and accidentally booked the wrong date, was sorted out by Viator and the company with ease. Whole tour was great, lake myvatn was a dissapointment in our opinion a bit of a wasted spot would have preferred longer at the geological sites which are far more spectacular
Óli was an amazing guide and we thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Óli was knowledgable, friendly and brilliant to every passenger. Our start was perfect. Off the cruise ship, straight to the clearly signed kiosk, picked up a car seat for our 4yo and onto the minibus. There were 14 of us and we had an amazing time. Every stop was a wonderful sight and Óli gave us in depth knowledge and humour at each. We had bought tickets for the Myvatn baths and were the only ones to stop here. Everyone else went to the tectonic plates and caves and the photos looked amazing. However, we loved going to the baths. It would have been brilliant to have done both and we had hoped the itinerary allowed this but we really weren't disappointed. Óli was a great guide, the kiosk staff very helpful, and whilst this experience was not cheap, the sights were amazing and it was a lot cheaper than a cruise excursion.
Much better than the tour provided by cruise line. Much cheaper, minivan with local, very knowledgable guide who was an excellent driver. No worries about missing the cruise ship departure time as he had been well briefed. he was able to answer all questions and made several useful suggestions to help us get the most out of our various stops. We were met and delivered back to within 100 metres of cruise terminal.
Wonderful tour around the main spots in the area. Norbert is such a lovely guide, he will give you some insights of Iceland like a true local! He also is very attentive to timing and makes sure you come back to the cruise port on time. Well worth it, would do it again!
Brilliant, small group tour of waterfalls and magnificent scenery. Safe courteous driver and guide made it a memorable experience. Value for money.
Well worth it. We were just going to check out Godafoss Waterfall but decided to do the full tour. Amazing landscapes, moonscape, lava fields, we were transported onto a film set and so pleased we did this. Iceland and nature at its best. Our guide had a very dry sense of humour, which we appreciated.
The sites on this excursion were awesome. The guide (Birkim) surpassed our expectations with his knowledge and driving skills were top notch. So many cool places to see and got them in during this 6 hour tour.
