Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss tour from Akureyri: Winter sights
See four distinct landscapes in one morning: lava, geothermal steam, a waterfall and a crater rim
This six-hour tour from Akureyri visits Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss Waterfall with a live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. You stop at Dimmuborgir Lava Fields, Hverir Mud Pools, Skútastaðagígar Craters and Grjótagjá Grotto, the Game of Thrones filming location, then break for lunch before heading to Goðafoss, one of Iceland's most visited waterfalls. The route adjusts for weather and light to catch the best photography angles each day.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn area
- Stop at Goðafoss Waterfall
- Visit Dimmuborgir Lava Fields
- Explore Hverir Mud Pools and Námafjall Mt.
- See Skútastaðagígar Craters
- Visit Grjótagjá Grotto
- Enjoy local lunch in Mývatn
- Godafoss 30m
- Hverir Entry included 30m
- Dimmuborgir Entry included 1h
What’s included
- Pickup from your Akureyri hotel.
- air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
- live guide in English.
- all fees and taxes.
Times
- Every day 09:00
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The experience
How do you fit Iceland's most dramatic geology into a single morning without a rental car? This tour leaves Akureyri and heads straight into the Lake Mývatn area, where the landscape shifts from one extreme to the next. The guide picks the stops and timing based on that day's conditions, so you're not locked into a fixed schedule when the light or weather changes.
The Lake Mývatn stops make up the heart of the day. Dimmuborgir's lava fields sprawl across the ground in jagged black formations; Hverir's mud pools and Námafjall Mt. release steam and sulfur into the air; Skútastaðagígar Craters rise from the lake's edge. You also visit Grjótagjá Grotto, the cave where Game of Thrones filmed its Season 3 love scene. A lunch break happens during your time at Mývatn, giving you a chance to rest before the drive to Goðafoss. The waterfall sits on the Skjálfandafljót Glacier river and ranks among Iceland's most photographed attractions. The name means "Goddess of the Falls."
The van is air-conditioned and carries WiFi, so you can download photos or message home between stops. Children from age three ride along, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Pickup happens at your Akureyri hotel, and the whole route takes about six hours from start to finish.
Is this one for you?Pickup from your Akureyri hotel means you don't need a rental car to reach the Lake Mývatn area, and the six-hour loop gets you back in time to explore the town or rest before evening. The guide adjusts the route and timing for weather and light each day, so you're not following a rigid schedule when conditions shift.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What exactly is Dimmuborgir and why do people spend time walking through it?
Dimmuborgir is a sprawling field of lava formations that cooled into jagged black rock shapes across the ground. It's one of Iceland's most visited destinations because the landscape is unlike anywhere else. You walk among the formations and see how the lava fractured as it hardened.
Is Grjótagjá Grotto the only Game of Thrones filming location on this tour?
Grjótagjá Grotto is the named stop from the show. It's where the Season 3 love scene was filmed. The Lake Mývatn area as a whole has been used for major Hollywood films and TV shows including Fast & Furious and Star Wars, so you're moving through landscapes that have appeared on screen.
What do the mud pools at Hverir actually look like, and can you walk right up to them?
Hverir's mud pools bubble and steam from geothermal activity, releasing sulfur into the air. Námafjall Mt. sits nearby and offers views across the otherworldly landscape of the pools and vents. It's a place where the ground itself seems alive.
Does the tour stop at Goðafoss Waterfall for photos, or is it just a quick drive-by?
Goðafoss is a full stop on the route. Located on the Skjálfandafljót Glacier river, it's one of Iceland's most popular attractions, and the guide builds in time for you to photograph it and take in the scale of the water falling.
What happens during the lunch break? Do you eat at a restaurant, or bring your own food?
A lunch break happens during your time at Lake Mývatn. You arrange and pay for your own meal at that point in the day.
Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss tour from Akureyri: Winter sights
6h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 182 per person
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