Góðafoss & Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in German
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This German-speaking small group tour leads from the port in Akureyri to the Goðafoss waterfall and the volcanic lake Mývatn. The tour starts along the fjord and overlooks the town of Akureyri via the Vikurskarð mountain pass to the beautiful Góðafoss waterfall. From there, the journey continues across two plateaus to Lake Mývatn, where we make several stops. You will experience pseudo-craters, bizarre lava formations, boiling mud springs, craters and the warm-water-filled Gjrotagjá cave known from the Games of Thrones series. The duration of the tour is about 8 hours; the departure times are adapted to the berth times of the cruise ships.
Inclusions
What's included
- German speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Food & drinks
Itinerary
German-speaking Shore Excursion to Góðafoss & Mývatn from Akureyri in Small Group
Mývatn is Iceland's fourth largest lake and surrounded by various natural wonders. The area of Mývatn is characterized by volcanism, there are bizarre lava formations, craters and hot springs. Their first stop here are the pseudo-craters in Skútustagigar. These unusual geological formations were formed 2300 years ago when hot lava flowed over damp ground, then the water evaporated abruptly and hurled up the lava.
Next, head to Dimmuborgir (or Dark Castles), where you can walk amid some of Iceland's most fascinating lava formations. According to legend, the 13 Icelandic Santa Clauses also live in Dimmuborgir.
Grjotagjá, considered the home of an outlaw in the 18th century, was used as a local hot spring until the 1970s. Although it is too warm to bathe after the Krafla eruptions, the caves are very popular due to the deep blue color of the water and its mystical surroundings, especially since they became one of the filming locations of the series Game of Thrones.
To get to the colourful Solfatars of Hverarönd, cross the Námaskarð mountain pass. Here you can experience the power of nature amid sulphurous cracks in the cracked earth, steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud pools.
The last volcanic eruption was in the Krafla area in 1984/85. There is a large geothermal power plant here and the crater lake Víti impresses with its turquoise water.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The bus is parked in the bus parking lot by the port. The bus has a sign saying "SPS-Travel / Kria-Tour - Mývatn & Goðafoss" in the windscreen.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 19 travellers
- Operated by
- SPS-Travel
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests with reduced mobility are kindly requested to consult. If you need a rollator or wheelchair, please contact us in advance. Child seat for children from 15 kg can be placed, please inform us in advance if you need child seats. Unfortunately, baby car seats cannot be provided, please bring your own baby car seat, which can be attached with a 3-point belt.
How it compares in Akureyri
- Its from-price is 28% below the median of the 48 day trips we list in Akureyri.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 35 of 48.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Akureyri
Akureyri, at the head of a long fjord in North Iceland, is a small northern town with a hillside church, a botanical garden and big mountain views.
Akureyri lies at the head of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland, with snowy mountains rising on both sides. It is the largest town in the north and is often called the capital of North Iceland. The Akureyri Church, a stark concrete building designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, stands on a hill above the centre at the top of a broad flight of steps, and the botanical garden is one of the most northerly in the world.
Top-ranked sights in Akureyri: Godafoss, Dimmuborgir, Earth Lagoon Mývatn.
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