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Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss and powerful Dettifoss

Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss and powerful Dettifoss

Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss and powerful Dettifoss

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Lake Mývatn and the surroundings is a must see while exploring the north!
First we drive along the coast of Eyjafjordur, We begin by stopping at Goðafoss, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, on our way to Dettifoss and 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 Myvatn area and also in Skútustaðagígar (pseudo craters area). Our last stop is in Eyjafjordur where you can see over the fjord to Akureyri.

• Not included:
Meals and beverage

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Goðafoss waterfall (waterfall of the gods)
• Dettifoss waterfall (Europe´s most powerful waterfall)
• Hverarönd in Námaskarð (hot spring area)
• Skútustaðagígar (pseudo craters area)
• Unique lava formations in Dimmuborgir

Note: This tour depends on weather and road conditions, changes to the itinerary might happen with short notice.
We recommend you bring:
Warm clothes, Good hiking shoes, Gloves, Water bottle and it´s good to bring also some Light snacks

DURATION:
Approximately around 8 hours. 

Lake Mývatn and the surroundings is a must see while exploring the north!
First we drive along the coast of Eyjafjordur, We begin by stopping at Goðafoss, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, on our way to Dettifoss and 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 Myvatn area and also in Skútustaðagígar (pseudo craters area). Our last stop is in Eyjafjordur where you can see over the fjord to Akureyri.

• Not included:
Meals and beverage

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Goðafoss waterfall (waterfall of the gods)
• Dettifoss waterfall (Europe´s most powerful waterfall)
• Hverarönd in Námaskarð (hot spring area)
• Skútustaðagígar (pseudo craters area)
• Unique lava formations in Dimmuborgir

Note: This tour depends on weather and road conditions, changes to the itinerary might happen with short notice.
We recommend you bring:
Warm clothes, Good hiking shoes, Gloves, Water bottle and it´s good to bring also some Light snacks

DURATION:
Approximately around 8 hours. 

We recommend you bring:
Warm clothes, Good hiking shoes, Gloves, Water bottle and it´s good to bring also some Light snacks 

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

SMALL GROUP TOUR max. 16 person: Lake Mývatn •Goðafoss waterfall • Dettifoss waterfall (Europe´s most powerful waterfall) •Hverarönd in Námaskarð (boiling mud pits) • Dimmuborgir

Difficulty:
MODERATE
Duration:
8 hours
Price From:
29.900 ISK

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