Akureyri Cruise Port: Mývatn Lakes, Waterfalls & Nature Trip

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Namafjall Hverir

  Get ready to witness nature’s raw power as we venture into one of Iceland’s most active geothermal zones. Surrounded by vivid ochre hills, you'll walk among steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud pools that seem to breathe with the earth itself

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)

  We’ll visit the stunning blue waters of the Mývatn Nature Baths, where you can relax in the soothing geothermal pools or unwind at the cozy café. If you choose to bathe, you'll experience the rejuvenating warmth of these natural hot springs. (Please note: entrance to the Nature Baths is not included and must be reserved in advance.)

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Grjotagja Cave

  For those who choose to skip the Nature Baths, an enchanting experience awaits: we’ll visit Grjótagjá, a hidden volcanic cave where a luminous blue lagoon glows beneath ancient lava fields. Once a secret bathing spot and now a legendary Game of Thrones filming location, Grjótagjá is a place where nature and myth meet — a must-see wonder of Lake Mývatn

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

  For those skipping the Nature Baths, a world of wonder awaits. We’ll explore surreal lava formations born from a fiery clash between molten rock and an ancient swamp — creating arches, animal shapes, and even a natural Gothic cathedral. Wander along scenic trails and let your imagination soar in this otherworldly landscape

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Skutustaoagigar

  We’ll pick up those who chose to relax in the geothermal baths and continue our adventure toward a truly unique landscape: the spectacular Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters, located in the Lake Mývatn region. Though they may resemble traditional volcanic craters, these formations weren’t created by magma eruptions. Instead, they were formed around 2,300 years ago by steam explosions when scorching lava met the cool, wet ground. Today, this fascinating area is ideal for exploring on foot, with well-marked trails that guide you through these incredible natural formations—offering a chance to experience a landscape that feels like it’s from another world.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Godafoss

  Godafoss — the Waterfall of the Gods — is where Iceland’s pagan past was cast into the falls, marking the rise of Christianity. One of the country’s most iconic and awe-inspiring waterfalls, it’s a place where nature and legend collide. Don’t forget to stop by the souvenir shop for a piece of Iceland to take home.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Boosters available for children
• The extra hours on the itinerary will be assigned for travelling from one spot to another
• Not apt for babies under 3 years old

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