Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss, Godafoss and Nature Baths Full-Day Tour from Akureyri
Waterfalls, geothermal wonders, and ancient lava fields — all in a single unforgettable day.
This Lake Myvatn full-day tour brings together the most iconic natural landmarks in North Iceland, from the thundering force of Dettifoss to the soothing warmth of the Myvatn Nature Baths, guided by an experienced local who knows this landscape intimately.
Departing from Akureyri, the tour covers a remarkable range of geological and scenic highlights across the Lake Myvatn region, one of Iceland's most active volcanic areas. The route is carefully planned to make the most of the day while keeping the pace comfortable for all participants.
Throughout the journey, guests encounter evidence of Iceland's raw geological power — steaming fumaroles, ancient craters, dramatic lava formations, and cascading waterfalls that have shaped both the land and the stories told about it for centuries.
The tour is rated easy in terms of physical difficulty, making it accessible to a wide range of travellers who want to experience North Iceland's most celebrated natural sites without strenuous hiking or specialist equipment.
Tour Highlights
Stand before Dettifoss, widely regarded as Europe's most powerful waterfall, and feel the ground vibrate beneath your feet.
Relax in the Myvatn Nature Baths, a geothermal lagoon surrounded by lava fields with mineral-rich water (entrance fee not included).
Visit Godafoss, the Waterfall of the Gods, one of Iceland's most photographed and historically significant waterfalls.
Explore the Dimmuborgir lava formations, dramatic black rock structures known as the Dark Castle and a former Game of Thrones filming location.
Walk among the Skutustaðagígar pseudocraters, a protected natural area offering panoramic views over Lake Myvatn.
Witness the bubbling mud pools and natural steam vents at the Hverir geothermal area on the slopes of Mount Namafjall.
Discover the Grjotagja cave and rift, a hidden geothermal spring inside a lava cave with an otherworldly atmosphere.
Itinerary
The tour begins in Akureyri and heads south toward Godafoss, one of Iceland's most celebrated waterfalls. Known as the Waterfall of the Gods, it holds deep historical significance in Icelandic culture and offers a striking introduction to the day.
Arriving at Lake Myvatn, the group visits the protected pseudocrater area at Skutustaðagígar, where volcanic activity formed crater-like structures along the lakeshore. The tour continues to Dimmuborgir, where towering lava pillars and arches create a labyrinthine landscape that served as a backdrop for Game of Thrones.
The Mount Namafjall slope hosts the Hverir area, where sulphurous mud pools bubble and steam vents release natural gases from deep within the earth. After exploring the nearby Grjotagja lava cave, guests have the opportunity to bathe in the Myvatn Nature Baths (entrance fee not included).
The day concludes with a visit to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe by water discharge, where the Jokulsa a Fjollum river plunges dramatically into a deep canyon. The group then returns to Akureyri, completing the full circuit of North Iceland's most extraordinary natural sites.
What Is Included
Included
- Guided tour with an experienced local guide
- Transport throughout the tour
- Stops at Godafoss waterfall
- Visit to Skutustaðagígar pseudocraters
- Dimmuborgir lava formation exploration
- Hverir mud pools and fumaroles
- Grjotagja cave and rift visit
- Dettifoss waterfall visit (conditions dependent)
- Selfoss waterfall visit
Not Included
- Myvatn Nature Baths entrance fee
- Food and beverages
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
Important Information
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