Private Tour Lake Mývatn and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port or Accommodation in Akureyri

Duration

5 hours

Language

English

Guests

1-3

Discover the magical wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide. We set off from Akureyri Port (or hotel) with a stunning drive along Eyjafjord to Godafoss waterfall and then onto the famous Lake Myvatn. The tour stops at top popular attractions in Lake Myvatn and the Myvatn Nature Baths.

Highlights:

Lake Myvatn and Myvatn Nature Baths
Hverir Mud pools
Natural steam vents
Dimmuborgir Lava formations
Godafoss Waterfall

Includes:

An experienced local tour guide
Transportation by Car
Pick up and drop-off Akureyri Port (or hotel)

Not included:

Lunch
Entrance fee to the Nature Baths

Please note: Duration is 4-6 hours (depending on docking time). Departure Time from Akureyri varies on different cruise ship days to suit cruise ship arrival times.

Please, bring with you:

Warm clothing and extra layers
Waterproof layer and umbrella
Water bottle
Walking shoes/boots (suitable for snow and ice if weather necessitates)
Camera
Swimsuit and Towel for Nature bath (can be rented)
Sunglasses
ID if discount needed at the nature baths

Itinerary:

Pick up from Akureyri Port or Hotel.

Drive along the stunning Eyjafjordur, the longest fjord in Iceland on the way to Godafoss waterfall, the famous 'The Waterfall of the Gods'.

Visit Lake Myvatn Area including:

Lake Myvatn: A lake formed 2300 years ago by a basalt lava eruption
Hverir Mud Pools
Hverarönd in Námaskarð natural steam vents
Dimmuborgir Lava fields and formations with lava pillars known as the Dark Castles
Myvatn Nature Baths. A wonderful geothermal lagoon in lava fields. Enjoy the bath or relax in the Kvika Restaurant (please note food, drink and entrance fee are not included in the price).
If you do not use the Nature Baths the guide can take you to visit Grjótagjá rift and cave: Part of the rift between the Eurasian & American Continents and an old bathing cave while others in the group use the Nature Baths.