From Akureyri: Hverir and Lake Myvatn Geothermal Baths Tour Lake Myvatn Classic
ID: GYG444913-802884
Category:
Country: Iceland
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a classic Lake Myvatn tour and travel through some of the most spectacular and unique landscapes in Iceland. Visit Goðafoss waterfall, lava sculptures at Dimmuborgir, and mud pits at Hverir.
Lake Myvatn Classic tour travels through some of the most spectacular and unique landscapes in Iceland. On this tour you will see waterfalls, lava sculptures, bubbling mud pits and steaming vents, underground caves, volcanoes, craters and end the day relaxing in the geothermal waters of the Nature baths.
This 4th biggest lake in Iceland is surrounded by lava fields, craters, panoramic views and amazing bird life. This tour takes you to: Dimmuborgir a unique area of lava sculptures and rock formations, Hverir where you can explore the steaming and bubbling mud pits, the underground caves at Grjótagjá. Ending the day at the Myvatn Nature Baths where you can enjoy a relaxing soak in the geothermal waters. A day at Lake Myvatn is a day to remember.
The tour departs from Akureyri. The first stop gives you the best views over Akureyri and Eyjafjörður. After a short photo stop we drive on to Goðafoss waterfall. One of Iceland´s most beautiful and uniquely shaped waterfalls. Here we tell you why the falls are important in Icelandic history and give you enough time to explore the area close up.
Then we head on to Myvatn. We stop at the pseudo craters for a short while before continuing on to Dimmuborgir.
Dimmuborgir is a unique and very interesting area. Visitors are given time to walk among the unusual lava sculptures, pillars and caves. Our guides know everything about this area and will be happy to walk with you and explain how the area was created 2,500 years ago, as well as tell you a few folktales about the local trolls.
After a lunch break overlooking Dimmuborgir, we visit the former nature baths located on the tectonic plates between Europe and America. The last volcanic eruption in Myvatn was in 1984 from the volcano Krafla and lava from this eruption is visible everywhere you look.
Hverir is an area of bubbling sulphur mud pits and steaming vents, watch your step as you explore this unique area!
The Myvatn Nature Baths is our final stop and we recommend you enjoy this optional extra. The geothermal waters are the perfect place to relax before driving back to Akureyri. During the winter months the frost, low lying sun and often snow add something extra to this amazing tour of Myvatn.
Highlights
- Goðafoss Waterfall
- Lake Myvatn
- Psuedo Craters at Skutustadir
- Dimmuborgir - unusual Lava formations
- Hverir - bubbling sulphur mud pits
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Lunch is not include but we do stop for lunch break
Entrance fee for the Myvatn Nature Baths is not included in tour price, it is an optional extra
The pickup starts 15 minutes before departure , please wait in the hotel lobby or outside your accommodation 15 minutes before departure.
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.