ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Lofthellir Lava Cave · Mývatn forecast
9°
Overcast
Today · Wind 9 m/s
Today
9° 7°
Overcast
Tomorrow
8° 6°
Light rain
Fri
10° 4°
Overcast
Sat
9° 5°
Light rain
Sun
8° 5°
Overcast
Mon
12° 4°
Rain
Tue
9° 7°
Partly cloudy
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
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Hólsfjallavegur: Dettifoss - SigtúnMountain vehicles
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About this experience
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*
What's included
Not included
- –Myvatn Nature Baths
Itinerary
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We visit the main sites in the Lake Myvatn area.
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We visit the Nature Baths. Please note the entrance fee is not included.
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We visit Europes most powerful waterfall and Selfoss waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park (conditions dependant)
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We visit the stunning 'Waterfall of the Gods'
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We visit the Hverir mud pools and Natural steam vents/fumeroles in Lake Myvatn
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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
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We visit this Pseudocrater area with stunning views of the Lake
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We visit the beautiful lava formations in an area also known as the 'Dark Castle'
Know before you go
- 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.
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.
This activity may be cancelled if the minimum number of travellers is not met.