Mývatn Nature Baths Entrance & Góðafoss Waterfall Tour Akureyri: Mývatn Nature Baths & Góðafoss Waterfall Tour
ID: GYG462743-827093
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Country: Iceland
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
On the perfect shore excursion from Akureyri, visit Godafoss waterfall, Namaskard geothermal area, Mývatn and luxuriate in the warm and healing thermal waters of Mývatn Nature Baths. Lunch included.
On this wonderful 6 hour tour from Akureyri, visit some of the highlight of North Iceland and enjoy the quintessential Icelandic experience, soaking outdoors in the natural heated waters of a geothermal hot-springs.
Your tour begins at Akureyri´s cruise ship terminal. Our tour schedule is tailored to fit your docking times so you needn´t worry about being back late to the docks. We also provide packed lunches so that we can devote more time to sightseeing.
You can choose between a chicken or vegan packed lunch. Just tell your guide at the start of the tour.
The first stop of the day is to the picturesque surrounding of Góðdafoss waterfall. The waterfall is winder than it is high and curves in a crescent shape. Góðafoss is noteworthy for a symbolic role in Icelandic history, when a local chieftain threw his pagan statues into the falls, representing the moment Icelanders adopted christianity.
We continue onto Lake Mývatn and view this unique landscape from a special viewing point. The Mývatn area and its strange landscape was heavily affected by volcanic forces, with ancient eruptions resulting in the pseudo craters that dot the lake and surrounding areas.
The highlight of the day is arguably our visit to Mývatn Nature Baths, the blue lagoon of the north. The water here is naturally heated by geothermal forces below the surface and is said to have healing properties. Lounge and relax in the various pool areas and enjoy spectacular views of Mývatn.
Our last stop of the day is at Námaskarð geothermal area. Here mud-pools and hot-pools dot the area. Steam and the smell of sulphur lingers in the area. This barren landscape seems a world away from the green craters on Lake Mývatn.
We return to Akureyri and our tour ends at your cruise ship.
Highlights
- Góðafoss waterfall, one of Iceland´s most beautiful
- Lake Mývatn´s strange and other-wordly landscape
- Mývatn Nature Baths is a great introduction to Iceland´s geothermal pool culture
- Námaskarð geothermal area with bubbling hot-pools
- Delicious packed lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Towels and swimwear can be rented at extra cost from Mývatn Nature Baths
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.