Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour

4.8(71)6 hFree cancellationBy The Traveling Viking

About this activity

Our guides are fully qualified and have extensive knowledge of the Lake Myvatn area. Not only will you learn about the history, landscape and present day life, on this tour you will also hear about Icelandic folktales, humor and culture.

This is a total 6-7 hour tour trough some of the most picturesque landscape in North Iceland. All travel time is included in that length. After about 35 minute drive from Akureyri we come the beautiful waterfall Goðafoss. We stop here for a good time for you to enjoy the scenery before we continue our drive to Lake Myvatn. After around 30 minute drive from the waterfall we come to Lake Myvatn itself and our first stop is at Skutustadir, Psuedo Craters. We then stay in the area for around 3 hours with many different stops during the day like at Dimmuborgir lava field, and Namaskard fumerols. At the end of the day we drive for an hour and 15 minutes back to Akureyri.

What's included

✓free wifi

Not included

✕Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pick up starts 15 minutes before the departure time of the tour. Our vehicles are marked with our name : The Traveling Viking.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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