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Godafoss and Lake Myvatn special 6 hour cruise tour
1 day
About this activity
Lake Mývatn tour description
Tour starts with a departure from Akureyri Port were we drive towards the magnificent Lake Mývatn area. Our first stop is by Goðafoss Waterfall. Goðafoss plays an important role in the Icelandic history, particularly in connection with the introduction of Christianity. Our first stop at the Lake Mývatn area are the picturesque Skútustaðagígar Psuedo Craters, formed from explosions when the flowing hot lava met with the ice cold water from the lake. We continue to Dimmuborgir Lava Fields, full of lava-pillars and formations that are rich of mythical sagas and ghoulish trails. We come to the warm underground river in Grjótagjá Rift, where you will stand on the continental rift between Europe and America. The final stop by Lake Mývatn is the geothermal area of Hverir, with boiling mud pools, steaming fumaroles and sulphur pits. Various photo stops are added to the tour depending on the weather. The tour ends with a return back to port in Akureyri, in time for your ship’s departure.
Tour type
shore or Day Tour from Akureyri Harbour.
Highlights
• Goðafoss Waterfall
• Skútustaðagígar Pseudo Craters
• Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
• The Rift Between the Eurasian & American Continents
• Mt. Námafjall
• Hverir
DepartureTailor made for each Cruise Ship
Departure timeTailor made for each Cruise Ship
Duration 6- 7 Hours
Included
Fully guided tour
Transportation
Refreshments, during the tour we break for refreshments at a local restaurant or café
Note
• Reservation is necessary
• We return at least 1 hour before Cruise Ships departure timeWe recommend you bring
• Water bottle
• Camera
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Tour starts with a departure from Akureyri Port were we drive towards the magnificent Lake Mývatn area. Our first stop is by Goðafoss Waterfall. Goðafoss plays an important role in the Icelandic history, particularly in connection with the introduction of Christianity. Our first stop at the Lake Mývatn area are the picturesque Skútustaðagígar Psuedo Craters, formed from explosions when the flowing hot lava met with the ice cold water from the lake. We continue to Dimmuborgir Lava Fields, full of lava-pillars and formations that are rich of mythical sagas and ghoulish trails. We come to the warm underground river in Grjótagjá Rift, where you will stand on the continental rift between Europe and America. The final stop by Lake Mývatn is the geothermal area of Hverir, with boiling mud pools, steaming fumaroles and sulphur pits. Various photo stops are added to the tour depending on the weather. The tour ends with a return back to port in Akureyri, in time for your ship’s departure.
Tour type
shore or Day Tour from Akureyri Harbour.
Highlights
• Goðafoss Waterfall
• Skútustaðagígar Pseudo Craters
• Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
• The Rift Between the Eurasian & American Continents
• Mt. Námafjall
• Hverir
DepartureTailor made for each Cruise Ship
Departure timeTailor made for each Cruise Ship
Duration 6- 7 Hours
Included
Fully guided tour
Transportation
Refreshments, during the tour we break for refreshments at a local restaurant or café
Note
• Reservation is necessary
• We return at least 1 hour before Cruise Ships departure timeWe recommend you bring
• Water bottle
• Camera
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 25 people per booking
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
55%
Original
40%
Aquatic
20%
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This was a fantastic tour and we did even more than was on the itinerary. We saw Goðafoss Waterfall, Skútustaðagígar Pseudo Craters, Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, The Rift Between the Eurasian and American Continents, Mt. Námafjall, Hverir and one of my personal favorites that was not listed: Grjótagjá Cave - the famous scene from Game of Thrones where Jon Snow sealed the deal with Ygritte. Our tour guide was excellent and not only was he very informative but went out of his way take us to a few extra stops that were very cool such as Grjótagjá Cave. You pretty much can't go wrong visiting anywhere in Iceland but make sure you take the time to see the northern part as well because the scenery up there was just spectacular as you can see in the photos!