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Gullfoss WaterfallAttraction in Southern Region, Iceland, Iceland

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Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall Day Trip

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Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall Day Trip
Top rated
4.7971015 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.7971015 out of 5 stars
69 reviews

Experience the magnificent Goðafoss Waterfall and the unique and surreal lunar like landscapes of Lake Mývatn on a guided day trip from Akureyri with a scenic cruise from the port.

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Duration 7 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Nancy – United States

Agust was the best! we had an amazing day ! He was very accommodating and went above and beyond our expectations! We would highly recommend!!

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Ara – Sweden

Absolutely amazing. We had Siggi as a guide and he made it an absolute joy from start to finish.

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Akureyri Cruise Terminal

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

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    Goðafoss Waterfall

    Sightseeing (45 minutes)

  • Van

    (45 minutes)

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    Skútustaðagígar

    Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Van

    (5 minutes)

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    Dimmuborgir

    Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Van

    (5 minutes)

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    Hverir

    Shopping (30 minutes)

  • Van

    (5 minutes)

    Mývatn Nature Baths

    Swimming (1.5 hours)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Van

    (75 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Akureyri Cruise Terminal

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Majestic Godafoss Waterfall
  • Pseudocraters in a lunar like landscape
  • Dimmuborgir Lavafield tense landscape
  • Geothermal fields with their boiling mud pools and fumaroles
  • The impressive scenery of Lake Mývatn area

Full description

Explore the natural beauty of Iceland during a day tour of Goðafoss Waterfall and Lake Mývatn.

The tour starts with a drive and photo stops along the scenic coast of Eyjafjordur, one of the longest fjords in the country. The first stop will be at Goðafoss, a breathtaking 39-foot-tall waterfall, located in the Skjálfandafljót River.

From Goðafoss Waterfall the tour continues to Lake Mývatn driving around the lake stopping at Pseudo Craters, Lavafields, Geothermal mud pools and the Divergent Plate Tectonics.
A lunch stop at a local restaurant before continuing the sightseeing around the Lake

Depending on the Cruise Ship's departure time from Akureyri Port an additional option can be to stop at the Myvatn Nature Baths for a relaxing soak in the geothermal pool.

Includes

  • Pickup at Akureyri Port
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fee to Mývatn Nature Baths

Meeting point

Meeting point in parking lot just outside your port terminal. Look for a Star Travel Guide and bus.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • This is a tour for cruise ship passengers
  • If your cruise ship's berthing time allows, and you wish to enter the Myvatn Nature Baths, please remember to bring swimsuit and a towel

From $202 per person

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 69 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
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Nancy – United StatesMay 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Agust was the best! we had an amazing day ! He was very accommodating and went above and beyond our expectations! We would highly recommend!!

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May 26, 2025

Thank you so much! We are glad you had an amazing day with us. I will forward this also to August!

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Ara – SwedenOctober 27, 2024 – Verified booking
Absolutely amazing. We had Siggi as a guide and he made it an absolute joy from start to finish.
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Carol – United StatesMay 21, 2024 – Verified booking
Fantastic trip we all learned so much! Guide was amazing. Showed us so much and explained everything.

Product ID: 418400

Activity provider:Star Travel
  • Iceland
  • Northeastern Region, Iceland
  • Mývatn

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