Lake Mývatn Small Group from Akureyri Port

Lake Mývatn Small Group from Akureyri Port is a tour specially designed with the needs of Cruise Ship passengers. Visit the highlights of the area, such as Goðafoss Waterfall, Dimmuborgir Lava Fields and Grjótagjá Cave. We adjust the departure time and length so it will fit the docking time of each cruise ship at Akureyri Port. We also have special lunch stop at Lake Mývatn Nature & Heritage museum where you can enjoy an included lunch away from the crowds. Entrance fee to the museum is also included. The return time is always 1 hour before ship's departure.

Tour Description

Tour starts with a departure from Akureyri Port were we drive towards the magnificent Lake Mývatn area. Our first stop is by Goðafoss Waterfall. Goðafoss plays an important role in the Icelandic history, particularly in connection with the introduction of Christianity. 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 continue to Dimmuborgir Lava Fields, full of lava-pillars and formations that are rich of mythical sagas and ghoulish trails.  We come to the warm underground river in Grjótagjá Rift, where you will stand on the continental rift between Europe and America. The final stop by Lake Mývatn is the geothermal area of Hverir, with boiling mud pools, steaming fumaroles and sulphur pits. Depdending on departure time we also have added a special lunch stop at the Lake Mývatn Nature & Heritage Museum. The admission to the museum is included, along with a light lunch. The tour ends with a return back to port in Akureyri, in time for your ship's departure.