Enjoy this Lake Mývatn tour that takes you on a full-day journey through an area of extreme contrasts. You’ll marvel at the bird life, the local flora, and the area’s geothermal activity and geology. Enjoy the informative commentary of your expert guide.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Please be ready at your pickup location 15 minutes prior to tour departure.

Highlights

Stop to see the spectacular Goðafoss Waterfall
Marvel at the Dimmuborgir lava formations
Relax and rejuvenate in the Mývatn nature baths

Full description

The Lake Mývatn area is considered by many to be the most beautiful place in Iceland. Begin your 8-hour tour with a stop at Goðafoss Waterfall, a picturesque and iconic site located on the Skjálfandafljót River. Your next stop in the Lake Mývatn area will be the pseudo-craters of Skútustaðagígar. You’ll also see more of the area’s highlights, including the Hverir mud pools, Grjótagjá rift and the Dimmuborgir lava fields among others. The final stop of the day is at the Mývatn nature baths, where you’ll have the option of relaxing in a natural pool of geothermal water, located in the middle of lava fields and with great area views.

Includes

Fully guided tour
Transportation

Mývatn nature baths fee
Hotel pickup

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

Know before you go

There will be a break for refreshments at a local restaurant or café
Due to weather and/or road conditions the itinerary may be altered, there may be longer journey times or the tour may be canceled

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4.8 /5

based on 52 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.8/5

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A somewhat packed program, but very eventful.

We were picked up on time by the cruise ship and drove with a minibus and a very nice tour guide. The program was very extensive and we would have liked more time at some stops. The lake, the adjacent volcanic landscape with surface activity and the natural pool were particularly worth seeing. On the way we could enjoy the great landscape. In the end we were dropped back on time at the ship. Cheap and worthwhile alternative to the excursions of the cruise lines.

July 29, 2019

The guide was very knowledgeable and planned our day in order to avoid the crowds. We were in a small group of 16 on a minibus, so we were able to explore some hidden gems where the coaches didn’t go. A spectacular day and back in plenty of time to pick up our cruise.

July 21, 2019

The guide who took us in charge was really nice and friendly. You could tell that he was proud of his country and history and we learned a lot thanks to him. I would definitely recommend this tour, it’s an easy and very friendly way to visit a lot of beautiful sites of Iceland in one day, learning a lot of anecdotes you would miss just on your own.

September 24, 2021

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Lake Mývatn Classic Tour from Akureyri

Lake Mývatn Classic Tour from Akureyri

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A somewhat packed program, but very eventful.