⭐ 4.6 out of 5 · across 4,280 traveller reviews
Reykjahlíð at Lake Mývatn is about 84 km from central Akureyri, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes without stops in summer. Most tours combine the lake with Goðafoss; crater, lava-field and bathing stops vary by product.
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.6 (871)
Explore the North Iceland region of Mývatn, with its vast lava fields, volcanic craters, geothermal hot-springs, and mud-pools. Enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off on this day-trip…
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.8 (528)
Discover the natural wonders of Northern Iceland's landscapes on a shore excursion to Lake Mývatn and the Godafoss Waterfall, directly from Akureyri Port. Visit Dimmuborgir…
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.7 (361)
Embark on a Lake Myvatn tour from Akureyri and enjoy some of the most spectacular landscapes in Iceland. Visit Goðafoss waterfall, the lava sculptures at Dimmuborgir, and the mu…
from €182 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.7 (349)
Discover Lake Mývatn and Godafoss Waterfall on this day trip from Akureyri for cruise ship passengers. Experience the natural beauty of Iceland as you make your way to these two…
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.6 (255)
Discover North Iceland and the Diamond Circle on a guided day trip from Akureyri. See the Dettifoss waterfall, Mývatn Lake, the charming fishing village of Húsavík, and much mor…
from €193 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.5 (241)
Join a shore excursion from Akureyri to Godafoss waterfall, the otherworldly Lake Mývatn, and Mývatn Nature Baths, with lunch included. Treat yourself to the mineral-rich therma…
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.7 (99)
Explore the volcanic landscapes surrounding Lake Mývatn on a shore excursion from Akureyri. Visit Goðafoss, see the Skútustaðagígar pseudo-craters, and discover the lava formati…
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.8 (98)
Discover the natural wonders of North Iceland on a half-day tour from Akureyri. Visit Goðafoss, Hverir, Grjótagjá, Dimmuborgir, and Skútustaðagígar with a guide.
from €124 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.9 (92)
Lake Mývatn is a must when exploring the north of Iceland! It is a geothermally active area where huge volcanic eruptions over 2000 years ago created beautiful landscapes and un…
from €185 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.8 (80)
Discover Goðafoss waterfall, Lake Mývatn, lava formations and bubbling mud pools on a guided shore excursion from Akureyri Port, designed for cruise ship passengers.
from €152 per person
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⏱ 7h 30m · 4.9 (58)
Embark on a small group, nature-packed day excursion to Goðafoss Waterfall and Lake Mývatn. Enjoy relaxation at its finest in the geothermal water of the nearby nature baths.
from €151 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.7 (57)
Enjoy this Lake Mývatn tour that takes you on a full-day journey through an area of extreme contrasts. Enjoy commentary from your expert guide about the area’s geothermal activi…
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (47)
Experience the Mývatn Nature Reserve on a snowmobile tour from Reykjahlid. Learn how to drive a snowmobile, enjoy a landscape sculpted by volcanic eruptions, and hear local stor…
from €192 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.9 (36)
Discover the Diamond Circle on a guided tour from Akureyri. Visit the most beautiful places in North Iceland, including Godafoss Waterfall, Asbyrgi Canyon, Dettifoss Waterfall,…
from €280 per person
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⏱ 8h 30m · 4.3 (26)
Explore North Iceland’s Diamond Circle on a small-group shore excursion from Akureyri Port. Visit Dettifoss, Námafjall, Lake Mývatn, and Goðafoss with a local guide
from €210 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (17)
A hidden permafrost Ice-Cave, inside the largest lava cave in North Iceland\nVery limited guests number due to protection of the cave.\nExplore an underground world of Ice and d…
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.7 (12)
Discover the wonderful landscapes of North Iceland with this guided tour in German from Akureyri Port. Visit Lake Mývatn, explore volcanic landscapes, steaming geothermal fields…
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⏱ 7 hours · 5.0 (11)
Discover the raw natural beauty of Iceland on a 7-hour adventure from Akureyri with packed lunch. Visit the Goðafoss Waterfall, Hverfjall Crater, and Dettifoss Waterfall.
from €240 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (9)
Explore Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn's pseudo craters, Dimmuborgir lava formations, Hverir's geothermal area, Dettifoss waterfall, and Grjótagjá cave, ending with a view across…
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (5)
Experience the thrill of snowmobiling on a guided tour of Lake Mývatn. Enjoy a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants and benefit from a convenient pickup in A…
from €259 per person
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⏱ 1 day · 5.0 (3)
Explore Iceland’s highlands on a 4x4 bus tour from Lake Mývatn. Visit the stunning Askja caldera and the crater lake Víti, discover the oasis Herðubreiðarlindir, and so much mor…
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 4.6 (3)
Experience the thrill of snowmobiling through the Arctic night on this tour in Mývatn. Explore the Mývatn Nature Reserve and enjoy the chance to see the Northern Lights.
from €203 per person
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⏱ 2h 30m · 4.0 (1)
Enjoy a guided sunrise hike to the edge of Hverfjall crater and experience panoramic views over Lake Mývatn Nature Reserve.
from €102 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.0 (1)
Discover Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss, and powerful Dettifoss on a private North Iceland journey. Explore volcanic landscapes, geothermal fields, and dramatic scenery with a local guide.
from €1,999 per group up to 4
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Good to know
Reykjahlíð is about 84 km away, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes without stops in summer. Most guided trips are full-day tours because they add Goðafoss and several lake sights.
Yes. Boats leave from the pier below the centre. Some catalogue offers depart from Hauganes, Árskógssandur or Húsavík instead, so check the meeting point before booking.
No. Tours need darkness and clear sky, and no operator controls either. Summer’s bright nights are not aurora season; routes may change with the cloud forecast.
No. The waterfall is about 35 km east of town, around 35 minutes by road in summer. Express tours and longer Mývatn combinations offer very different time on site.
Akureyri has a harbour on Eyjafjörður and geothermal pools, but no ocean bathing beach. Forest Lagoon is just outside town; the volcanic and waterfall landscapes are day trips.
Guided tours do, but it is a long day linking several distant stops. Read the itinerary: some products use the Diamond Circle name for a shorter selection.
Northern lights from €68.4 · available today
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