Private Tour: Godafoss, Lake Myvatn & Dettifoss Day Trip

Private Adventure! Goðafoss Waterfall, Lake Mývatn & Powerful Dettifoss Waterfall!

Overview

Experience a full-day Private Tour from Akureyri through North Iceland’s most dramatic natural sights, from legendary waterfalls to volcanic landscapes. This Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn Tour blends iconic stops with time to enjoy each location at a comfortable pace.

🗺️ What to Expect

Your day begins with pickup at the Akureyri Cruise Ship parking lot, then a scenic drive along Eyjafjörður, one of Iceland’s longest fjords. First, you will visit Goðafoss, a waterfall deeply tied to Icelandic history, where your guide can help you find the best photo angles and, if conditions are right, capture a rainbow. Next, the landscape shifts into the ever-changing world of Lake Mývatn, shaped by a massive basaltic lava eruption around 2300 years ago. You will explore the pseudo craters of Skútustaðagígar, walk among the striking lava formations of Dimmuborgir, and feel the raw geothermal energy at Hverir, where bubbling mud pots and steaming fumaroles paint the ground with mineral colors. After that, the adventure continues to Dettifoss, known as one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe. The visit includes a moderate walk and, on the return, you can also see Selfoss. If time allows, you will make an additional stop at Grjótagjá cave to admire the hot blue geothermal river, and you may even take a photo standing between two tectonic plates. On the way back, there is also an opportunity to stop at Eyjafjörður for a final fjord-view photo across to Akureyri.

✨ Highlights

• 🌊 Goðafoss, a historic waterfall with excellent photo opportunities
• 🛶 Lake Mývatn scenery on a memorable Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn Tour
• 🌋 Skútustaðagígar pseudo craters, a rare natural phenomenon
• 🏜️ Dimmuborgir lava formations, with an optional short walk or viewpoint alternative
• ♨️ Hverir geothermal area with mud pots, fumaroles, and vivid mineral colors
• 💥 Dettifoss, one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls, with a moderate hike
• 🧭 Grjótagjá cave and the rift between the Eurasian and American continents

📍 Itinerary

• Pickup, Akureyri Cruise Ship parking lot
• Goðafoss Waterfall, drive about 35 minutes, spend about 40 minutes. Small food and souvenir shop nearby. Toilet is inside the shop.
• Skútustaðagígar Pseudo Craters, drive about 35 minutes, spend about 40 minutes. Toilets, a visitor center, and a small shop selling food and souvenirs.
• Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, travel time 15 minutes, spend about 40 minutes. Optional small walk at the bottom of the evaporated lake to see lava formations, or view from Borgir Cafe restaurant. Toilets next to the restaurant.
• Grjótagjá Cave, travel time about 12 minutes, spend about 30 minutes. Cave between two tectonic plates with a hot blue geothermal river. Photo opportunity standing between plates.
• Hverir Geothermal Area, travel time about 8 minutes, spend about 30 minutes. Bubbling pots and steam fumaroles. Strong smell of rotten eggs.
• Dettifoss Waterfall, travel time about 40 minutes, moderate hike about 10 minutes each way. Not wheelchair accessible. Toilets available. On the way back you can see Selfoss Waterfall.
• Return to Akureyri port, drive around 1 hour 50 minutes. If time allows, stop at Eyjafjörður for a fjord-view photo across to Akureyri.

✅ What’s Included

• Private Tour from Akureyri with pickup at the Akureyri Cruise Ship parking lot
• Guided visits to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn area stops, Hverir, and Dettifoss
• Time for photos and exploration at each location based on the itinerary

❌ Exclusions

• Food and drinks
• Souvenirs and personal purchases

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration: 9 hours
• Difficulty: MODERATE
• Meeting point: Pickup at Akureyri Cruise Ship parking lot
• Walking requirements: Dettifoss requires a moderate hike of about 10 minutes each way and is not wheelchair accessible.
• Facilities: Toilets are available at multiple stops, including shops and visitor areas as noted in the itinerary.
• Environmental note: Hverir has a strong smell of rotten eggs due to geothermal activity.
• Group size: For groups more than 8 people, contact info@foxadventure.is.
• Availability: This tour is also available as a regular tour.

🚀 Ready to Explore North Iceland in Comfort?

Book your Private Tour from Akureyri and enjoy a seamless day of waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, and geothermal power, with the flexibility and personal attention that make a private experience truly special.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1: How long is this tour and where does it start?
A: The tour lasts about 9 hours and starts with pickup at the Akureyri Cruise Ship parking lot. It is designed as a Private Tour from Akureyri with a full-day itinerary.

Q2: What is the difficulty level, and is there any hiking?
A: The difficulty is MODERATE. At Dettifoss, there is a moderate hike of about 10 minutes each way.

Q3: Is Dettifoss accessible for wheelchairs?
A: No, the Dettifoss location is not wheelchair accessible. The visit requires a moderate hike and includes walking on site.

Q4: What are the main stops on the itinerary?
A: Key stops include Goðafoss, Skútustaðagígar pseudo craters, Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá cave, Hverir geothermal area, and Dettifoss. This Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn Tour also includes a return drive to Akureyri port, with an Eyjafjörður photo stop if time allows.

Q5: Are there restrooms and places to buy snacks during the day?
A: Yes, toilets are available at multiple stops, including shops and visitor areas noted in the itinerary. Some locations also have small shops selling food and souvenirs.