Myvatn Mystery and Magic: A Game of Thrones Experience in Iceland
Walk the landscapes that shaped Beyond the Wall, from volcanic craters to steaming hot springs at Lake Myvatn.
The Myvatn Game of Thrones tour takes you across one of Iceland's most otherworldly regions, where HBO filmed the iconic Beyond the Wall sequences during Season 3. Over 8 hours, a specialist guide leads you through volcanic formations, hidden caves, and geothermal pools that have captivated filmmakers and travelers alike.
Lake Myvatn sits in northeast Iceland and offers a landscape unlike anywhere else on earth. Lava fields, mud pools, and ancient rock formations stretch across the terrain, providing the dramatic backdrop that drew the Game of Thrones production crew to Iceland in late 2012. The Traveling Viking guides were among those who led crew members through the region during that shoot.
Beyond its television fame, the Myvatn area carries deep literary and historical significance. The region's volcanic geology and Norse mythology are said to have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's vision of Middle-earth, and the waterfall Goðafoss holds a defining moment in Iceland's conversion to Christianity around the year 1000.
The tour concludes at the Myvatn Nature Baths, where geothermal waters offer a fitting end to a day spent in Iceland's volcanic interior. Entrance fees to the baths are included in the tour price.
Tour Highlights
Visit Dimmuborgir, the dramatic lava castle formations that doubled as Wildling territory in Game of Thrones Season 3.
See the waterfall Goðafoss, one of Iceland's most historically significant natural landmarks and a site of national memory.
Explore Hverir, the geothermal field of bubbling mud pools and sulfurous steam vents on the slopes of Mount Námafjall.
Descend into Grjotagja, the underground lava cave with a geothermal spring that appeared in a memorable scene of the series.
Relax at the Myvatn Nature Baths, a geothermal lagoon in northeast Iceland, with entrance fees included in the tour price.
Discover the Tolkien connection to Iceland and how the volcanic scenery of Myvatn influenced the world of Lord of the Rings.
Hear firsthand accounts from guides who worked with the Game of Thrones production crew during filming in November 2012.
Tour Itinerary
The tour begins at Goðafoss, the Waterfall of the Gods, where Icelanders symbolically cast their Norse idols into the water during the country's adoption of Christianity around 1000 AD. The horseshoe-shaped falls are among the most visited natural sites in Iceland.
Dimmuborgir, meaning dark castles, is a field of unusual lava pillars and archways formed during a volcanic eruption roughly 2,300 years ago. This location served as the Wildling encampment Beyond the Wall in Game of Thrones Season 3.
Grjotagja is a small lava cave near Lake Myvatn containing a geothermal pool. The cave was featured in Season 3 of Game of Thrones and remains one of the most atmospheric stops on the route.
Hverir is a high-temperature geothermal field where boiling mud pools and steam vents create a landscape that looks otherworldly. The site sits beside the active volcanic system of Krafla in the northeast.
The tour ends at the Myvatn Nature Baths, a geothermal lagoon fed by alkaline waters from the Bjarnarflag power plant. Entrance to the baths is included, giving guests a relaxing conclusion to the day.
What Is Included
Included
- Expert Game of Thrones specialist guide
- Entrance fee to Myvatn Nature Baths
- Visits to all filming locations at Lake Myvatn
- Guided stops at Goðafoss, Dimmuborgir, Grjotagja, and Hverir
- Tolkien and Iceland cultural commentary
Not Included
- Personal meals and beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless specified)
- Gratuities for guides
- Travel insurance
Important Information
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Spaces on this specialist tour are limited. Secure your spot to explore the Game of Thrones filming locations, Iceland's volcanic landscape, and the Myvatn Nature Baths with an expert guide.
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