Godafoss Waterfall, Natural Wonders of Lake Myvatn, and Museum Visit with Lunch

Experience overview

This small-group tour offers a personalized journey through nature's wonders, including lunch, from the remarkable Akureyri Port. The eastward journey across the spellbinding Eyjafjorour fjord offers breathtaking views of the town, the vast ocean, and the sculpted mountainous landscape. A short 30-minute drive brings you to the legendary Gooafoss Waterfall, a significant site in Icelandic history associated with the adoption of Christianity. Traverse a diverse landscape resplendent with birdlife, local flora, expansive lava fields, geothermal wonders, and fascinating tales from Icelandic sagas. Your exploration of the Lake Myvatn region begins with a tour of the Skutustaoagigar Pseudo Craters, created by the explosive meeting of hot lava and icy lake waters, providing awe-inspiring panoramic vistas. Your route then snakes through the renowned Dimmuborgir Lava Fields, home to unique lava formations and mythical legends. Further narrow the gap between fantasy and reality by visiting the warm underground river in Grjotagja Rift, where you can observe the striking geological split between the Eurasian and American continents. Your final stop at Lake Myvatn leads to Namafjall and the Hverir Mud Pools, featuring natural steam vents, bubbling mud pools, and sulfur pits. Your journey also includes a relaxing break for a light lunch at the serene Myvatn Nature and Heritage Museum, an ideal spot to delve deeper into the region's unique natural and cultural heritage. The museum admission is included in the tour price, and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Come aboard and get lost in the captivating beauty of Lake Myvatn, an unforgettable Icelandic experience that intertwines the sublime magic of nature with the enchanting allure of local lore.