Description
Summary
Description
Explore North Iceland on this private sightseeing tour to Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall. It suits travelers who want to see geological formations and geothermal areas.
Your tour starts in Akureyri or at Lake Myvatn, where you meet your guide. You can be picked up from your accommodation, the airport, or the port. A private vehicle suited to the terrain of the north takes your group to some of Iceland's best-known sights.
On the way to your first stop, you travel along the coast of Eyjafjordur, the longest fjord in Iceland, which is surrounded by tall mountains.
The first stop on your tour is Godafoss Waterfall, also known as the "Waterfall of the Gods." Here, you see the water drop 39 feet (12 meters) while your guide tells you about its folklore and history.
Lake Myvatn, about 43 miles (70 kilometers) from Akureyri, is the highlight of the tour. It is the fourth-largest lake in Iceland and covers 14 square miles (37 square kilometers).
Some of the best-known features of the Myvatn area are its pseudocraters, the Skutustadagigar Pseudocraters. They range from a few feet to several hundred yards across and are surrounded by green vegetation.
These pseudocraters and the islands in the lake support as many as 13 nesting species of birds and ducks, especially in spring and summer. With luck and the right weather, you may spot some of them during your trip.
Next, you see the Dimmuborgir Lava Fields and Grjotagja Cave, both near the shores of Lake Myvatn.
Dimmuborgir is a large lava field with unusual rock formations formed as molten lava cooled and hardened. It is also known as the "Dark Fortress" or "Dark Castle" because of its tall pillars and arches.
Grjotagja Cave is a lava cave known for its warm water, heated by a nearby volcanic fissure. The water is not suitable for bathing, but the cave is a popular stop since it was featured in the TV series Game of Thrones.
The last stops on your itinerary are Namafjall Mountain and the Hverir Geothermal Area at Namaskard Pass, an active geothermal area with mud pools and steam vents.
After exploring the Myvatn area, you're dropped off in Akureyri or at Lake Myvatn, as you choose. Since the tour is private, you can ask for photo stops along the way if time allows.
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