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Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss and powerful Dettifoss

Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss and powerful Dettifoss
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Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss and powerful Dettifoss

Lake Mývatn and the surroundings are a must-see while exploring the North!

First, we drive along the coast of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland. We begin by stopping at GoPGafoss waterfall, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, on our way to Lake Mývatn, the lake was created by a large basaltic lava eruption 2300 years ago, and the surrounding landscape is dominated by volcanic landforms, including lava pillars and rootless vents.

We will stop at the hot spring area at Hverarönd in Námaskarð. Then it comes to one of the most powerful waterfall in Europe, Dettifoss.

On the way back we come to the unique lava formations of Dimmuborgir which are among the most popular tourist attractions in the Mývatn area and also in Skútustaðagígar (pseudo craters area).

Our last stop is in Eyjafjörður where you can see over the fjord to Akureyri.

This tour includes comfortable transportation in a minibus, a complimentary pickup service, and an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.

We recommend bringing the following items for a comfortable and enjoyable experience:

  • Warme Kleidung to stay cozy in changing weather
  • Good hiking shoes for stability and comfort
  • Handschuhe to keep your hands warm
  • Eine Wasserflasche to stay hydrated
  • Light snacks for an extra energy boost along the way

Being well-prepared will help you make the most of your adventure!

  • GoPGafoss

    Goðafoss Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Nicknamed the Waterfall of the Gods due to its history. In the year 1000, Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði made Christianity the official religion of Iceland and proceeded with throwing his statues of gods into the waterfall.

    The water falls from a height of 12 meters over a width of 30 meters.

  • SkútustaMPagígar

    Pseudo craters are geological formations that are rare nationally as well as globally. Pseudo craters are rare lava formations formed by steam explosions where thin-flowing lava flows over lakes and swamps. The craters are among the most significant natural monuments in Iceland and by Lake Mývatn they are particularly beautiful in shape and form the framework of the lake.

  • Dimmuborgir

    Dimmuborgir was formed in an eruption that occurred

    in the area 2,300 years ago.

    As lava flowed across the area, it passed over a lake, causing it to boil. This both quickened the cooling of the lava and caused pillars of steam to shatter parts of it. After it solidified, Dimmuborgir area became defined by large stacks of rock and many caves and caverns, caused by bubbles of intense steam.

    As such, many have compared Dimmuborgir to a medieval castle, with its many hidden chambers and its rising towers.

  • Grjótagjá

    Grjótagjá is a small lava cave near Lake Mývatn in Iceland. It has a thermal spring inside. In the early 18th century the outlaw Jón Markússon lived there and used the cave for bathing. Until the 1970s Grjótagjá was a popular bathing site.

  • Hverir

    Hverir Geothermal Area is located in Northeast Iceland.

    You can see many smoking fumaroles and boiling mud pots, surrounded by sulphur crystals of many different colours. Sulphur gives the area an overwhelming smell.

  • Dettifoss

    Dettifoss is powered by glacier river which flows from the largest glacier in Iceland, Vatnajökull.

    Dettifoss is about 100 meters (300 feet) wide and the water falls about 45 meters (150 feet) down into the canyon.

  • Selfoss

    Selfoss is a waterfall in the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum in the North of Iceland. The river drops over a number of waterfalls over about 30 km before flowing into Öxarfjörður, a bay of the Arctic Sea.

If no pick up is listed we meet at 09:00 at Hotel Kea, Hafnarstræti 87-89, 600 Akureyri 

  • Bei Stornierung innerhalb von 1 Tagen nach Beginn wird eine Gebühr von 100% erhoben.

Bitte beachten Sie

You have the option to be dropped off at the Waldlagune on the way back, giving you the perfect opportunity to unwind and relax after your day tour. Conveniently located just outside of Akureyri, the lagoon offers a serene geothermal bathing experience, as well as an on-site restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious meal. When you're ready to head into the city center, taxis are readily available for an easy and hassle-free ride. Contact us at [email protected] to reserve your spot at the Waldlagune, or visit the Activities section on our website to make a booking quickly and easily. Expected arrival time is 17:00

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