Akureyri & Mývatn Private Tour from Reykjavík
Glaciers, geothermal wonders, and volcanic landscapes on a journey to the heart of North Iceland.
This private 3-day tour to Akureyri and Mývatn from Reykjavík takes you through some of Iceland's most extraordinary natural landscapes, from the vast ice tunnels of Langjökull to the boiling mud fields of Námaskarð and the serene geothermal waters of Mývatn Nature Baths.
The journey begins with a drive through the Borgarfjörður region and a guided descent into the world's largest man-made ice tunnel inside Langjökull glacier. En route to Akureyri, the route passes the twin waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss and the ancient volcanic crater of Grábrók, offering a preview of the geological spectacle ahead.
The second day centres on the Mývatn region, where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge surfaces in a dramatic display of calderas, lava pillars, pseudocraters, and fumaroles. Sites such as Dimmuborgir, Krafla volcano, and the Námaskarð geothermal field paint a picture of Iceland's raw volcanic interior. A soak at Jarðböðin Nature Baths rounds off the day before returning to Akureyri.
The third day traces the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on the return to Reykjavík, taking in the black pebble beach of Djúpalónssandur, the ancient fishing villages of Hellnar and Arnarstapi, the basalt sea stacks of Lóndrangar, and the iconic silhouette of Kirkjufell mountain with its accompanying waterfall.
Tour Highlights
Explore the world's largest man-made ice tunnel inside Langjökull, Iceland's second-largest glacier, aboard a monster truck ascent to the ice cap.
Stand before Goðafoss, the Waterfall of the Gods, whose name recalls the pivotal moment Iceland adopted Christianity in the year 1000.
Walk through Dimmuborgir's surreal lava labyrinth and survey the Krafla caldera, a 10-kilometre-wide testament to Iceland's ongoing volcanic activity.
Unwind in the alkaline mineral waters of Jarðböðin Mývatn Nature Baths, surrounded by a geothermal landscape unlike anywhere else in Europe.
Discover Námaskarð's ever-changing terrain of boiling mud pools, hot springs, and fumaroles in an otherworldly arctic desert setting.
Photograph Kirkjufell, one of Iceland's most recognisable mountains, paired with its cascading waterfall on the northern shore of Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Visit the black pebble beach of Djúpalónssandur, where ancient lifting stones used to test fishermen's strength still rest among shipwreck remains from 1948.
Tour Itinerary
Depart Reykjavík and travel through Borgarfjörður to Langjökull glacier, where a monster truck carries you to the summit before a guide leads you through the man-made ice tunnel. Stop at Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, then continue north past Grábrók crater to Akureyri, the self-styled Capital of North Iceland, for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, visit the legendary Goðafoss waterfall before reaching the Mývatn lake area, which straddles the divergent boundary of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Explore Dimmuborgir's volcanic rock formations, walk the sterile sulphurous terrain of Námaskarð, survey Krafla caldera, and finish the afternoon relaxing at Jarðböðin Nature Baths. Return to Akureyri for a second overnight.
Drive south via the Tröllaskagi Peninsula, taking in open Arctic ocean views, before reaching the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Visit Hellnar and Arnarstapi fishing villages, Djúpalónssandur black beach, Lóndrangar basalt sea stacks, and Kirkjufell mountain with its waterfall. Return to Reykjavík in the evening.
Iceland's second city offers colourful wooden houses, a distinctive hillside church, and harbour-front streets. The famous heart-shaped red traffic lights and compact city layout make it an engaging place to explore between the day's natural highlights.
What Is Included
Included
- Private guided transport throughout
- Into The Glacier ice tunnel experience at Langjökull
- Monster truck ride to the glacier summit
- Jarðböðin Mývatn Nature Baths entry
- Two nights accommodation in Akureyri
- Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavík
Not Included
- Meals and beverages (unless specified)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guide
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Important Information
This is a private tour suitable for travellers of all fitness levels. Temperatures inside the glacier ice tunnel remain around 0°C (32°F); warm, layered clothing is essential on all three days.
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