Lake Mývatn Classic Tour Through Areas of Geological Wonders and Breathtaking Nature

The Lake Mývatn area is by many considered the most beautiful place in Iceland. This has been one of Iceland’s most popular tourist destinations for years. An amazing journey through an area of extreme contrasts and nature’s diversity. The lake area has been a filming location for major Hollywood films and TV shows, such as Game of Thrones, Fast & Furious and Star Wars.

Highlights

• Goðafoss Waterfall
• Skútustaðagígar Pseudo Craters
• Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
• The Rift Between the Eurasian & American Continents
• Mt. Námafjall
• Game of Thrones filming locations by Lake Myvatn

Tour Description

Tour starts with a departure from Húsavík Port. We drive south from Húsavík , cross BárðardalurValley and enjoy the view of the beautiful valley.

After only a half hour drive, we arrive at the picturesque Goðafoss Waterfall. Goðafoss plays an important role in the Icelandic history, particularly in connection with the introduction of Christianity. From there we go on an amazing journey through areas of extreme contrasts, bird life, flora, lava fields, geothermal activity, geology, and saga.

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 enjoy the great panoramic view of the area.

After that we arrive at Dimmuborgir Lava Fields, full of lava-pillars and formations that are rich of mythical sagas and ghoulish trails. Next, we drive to the warm underground river in Grjótagjá Rift, where the rift between the Eurasian & American Continents is very visible. The final stop by Lake Mývatn is at Námafjall and the geothermal area of Hverir Mud Pools, with steaming fumaroles, boiling mud pools and sulphur pits.

Various photo stops are added to the tour depending on the weather. The tour ends with a return to port in Akureyri, in time for your ship’s departure.

We adjust the departure time and length so it will fit the docking time of each cruise ship at Húsavík Port. The return time is minimum 30 minutes before ship’s departure.