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Skip the stress of winter driving and enjoy North Iceland's scenery on this 6-hour guided Lake Myvatn tour from Akureyri, which also visits the mighty Godafoss Waterfall. It's a relaxed choice for travelers of all ages who want the region's famous waterfall, craters, and geothermal fields without braving icy roads themselves.
This tour runs from October to April, when North Iceland turns into a snow-covered landscape, with ice clinging to the waterfalls and geothermal steam rising in the crisp, cold air. Your guide handles navigation and shares local insights, letting you enjoy the journey without worrying about driving.
Your day starts the easy way, with pickup from your Akureyri accommodation about 15 minutes before the 9:30 AM departure. Then, settle in for a comfortable ride east along the Eyjafjordur Fjord, passing snow-dusted farmland, horse pastures, and mountains on the 28-mile (45-kilometer) drive toward Godafoss Waterfall.
Parking fees and taxes are all covered, and free Wi-Fi keeps you connected on board. With a minimum age of just three years, the tour works well for families.
The first stop is Godafoss Waterfall, known as the Waterfall of the Gods. This 39-foot (12-meter) curtain of water spreads across a 98-foot (30-meter) arc. Legend ties it to the moment Iceland turned to Christianity around the year 1000.
In winter, ice frames the falls while the water still thunders below. The viewing paths along the canyon edge make for unforgettable photos.
Next, you reach the Skutustadagigar Pseudocraters on the shore of Lake Myvatn. Over 50 grassy, cone-shaped craters formed about 2,300 years ago.
They formed when hot lava flowed over wetlands, causing steam explosions that created crater-like formations across the landscape. Short walking paths loop among them and open up wide views across the frozen lake.
The tour continues to the Dimmuborgir Lava Formations. Here, you'll see a maze of dark pillars, arches, and hollow caves whose name means Dark Castles.
You can walk among the towering shapes while your guide shares the folklore that makes this place special, including tales of trolls and the mischievous Yule Lads said to live here.
Your last stop is the Hverir Geothermal Area at the foot of Mount Namafjall. Bubbling mud pots, hissing steam vents, and earth stained red, orange, and yellow create an otherworldly scene.
The strong smell of sulfur reminds you that you are standing within the highly active Krafla volcanic system. Stay on the marked paths here, as the ground is hot and soft.
After Hverir, you settle in for the relaxing drive back to Akureyri, arriving in the afternoon.
Make the most of winter in North Iceland on a guided Lake Myvatn tour from Akureyri with visits to Godafoss Waterfall, Dimmuborgir, and Hverir Geothermal Area. Check availability now by choosing a date.
