Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Guided Tour with Lunch

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Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Guided Tour with Lunch
Top rated
4.805263 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.805263 out of 5 stars
190 reviews

Explore the geothermal landscapes of the north of Iceland on a full-day shore excursion to Lake Mývatn from Akureyri Port. Admire fascinating lava fields and boiling mud pools and enjoy a light lunch.

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Duration 6.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 14 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

J
Jaime – United States

We enjoyed our trip, and there was a lot to see. Our guide was very good and informative.

L
Leigh – United States

This was an extraordinary tour! Our guide, Daba, was so knowledgeable and provided all we needed to make the day wonderful. We will definitely use this company again!

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Laufásgata 1

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Goðafoss Waterfall

    Visit (45 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Mývatn

    Visit (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Dimmuborgir

    Visit (50 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Hverir

    Visit (20 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Grjótagjá Cave

    Visit (20 minutes)

  • Local restaurant

    Lunch (45 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    Laufásgata 1

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit the Goðafoss waterfall
  • See the pseudo craters of Skútustaðagígar
  • Stand on the continental rift between Europe and the Americas
  • Marvel at the lava fields of Dimmuborgir
  • Enjoy a relaxing lunch away from the big bus crowds

Full description

Benefit from pick-up from your cruise ship in Akureyri Port, and then drive to Lake Mývatn and the surrounding wetlands area near Krafla volcano. Stop at Goðafoss waterfall and hear about its important role in the history of Iceland.

Continue to the pseudo craters of Skútustaðagígar, formed when hot flowing lava met with ice-cold water from the lake. See the lava fields of Dimmuborgir, rich in mythical sagas and stunning to look at for the lava pillars and rock formations.  
Stop at the boiling mud pools of Hverir and gaze in awe at the steaming fumaroles and sulfur pits.
Discover the thermal waters of an underground river at Grjotagja, where you will stand on the continental rift between Europe and America.
Stop for a quiet and relaxing lunch at Mývatn Heritage and Nature Museum away from the big bus crowds. A light soup lunch and admission to the museum is included in the tour.

Return to Akureyri Port at least 1 hour before your ship’s departure for the end of the tour services.

Includes

  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Tour guide
  • Transportation by minibus
  • Onboard WiFi
  • Admission to Mývatn Heritage and Nature Museum
  • Light lunch

Meeting point

We have a hut at the main port in Akureyri (Tangabryggja) marked with "Saga Travel". Our guides wear red jackets marked with "Saga Travel". If your ship arrives at the secondary port (Oddeyrarbryggja) our staff will meet you right outside the ship and walk you to our meeting point.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera
  • Water

Know before you go

  • There will be a break for refreshments at a local restaurant or café
  • The itinerary may be altered due to the weather or road conditions
  • You will get dropped off at the port at least 1 hour before your cruise ship's departure time
  • Please check if your ship’s arrival and departure times fit with the schedule before booking

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 190 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
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Jaime – United StatesJuly 16, 2023 – Verified booking
We enjoyed our trip, and there was a lot to see. Our guide was very good and informative.
L
Leigh – United StatesAugust 15, 2023 – Verified booking
This was an extraordinary tour! Our guide, Daba, was so knowledgeable and provided all we needed to make the day wonderful. We will definitely use this company again!
S
Susan – United StatesAugust 25, 2023 – Verified booking
Tora was great! she had both the knowledge and personality to be engaging and informative.

Product ID: 133107

Activity provider:Saga Travel

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