From Akureyri: Myvatn Lake, Craters, & Waterfall Tour｜Iceland

On our Myvatn Lake, Craters & Waterfall Tour from Akureyri we will explore the highlights of this magical region and its unique landscape. This region has experienced intense volcanic activity over the millennia and this has shaped and influenced the landscape in fascinating ways.

We enjoy a stop at Góðafoss waterfall, where the water falls in a 30m wide semicircle. The contrast between the foaming angry falls and the black volcanic rock is really striking to behold. Góðafoss, or waterfall of the gods, symbolises the switch from worshiping the pagan gods and following Christianity.

We explore the remarkable pseudo craters that border Lake Mývatn. These numerous grassy knolls are not, as they may appear, volcanic craters. No lava spewed or flowed from them. Rather they were formed when lava flowed into the wetlands bordering the lake. The meeting of boiling magma and the waters of the lake resulted in steam explosion in the ground here, giving them their crater shape.

We enjoy a walk through Dimmuborgir lava fields and admire the distinct and strange formations of lava rock. It is common in Iceland for children to see troll-like shapes in lava rock.
Námaskarð is a barren landscape scarred by boiling geothermal water with mud pools. Experience the strong smell of sulfur which hangs in the air here but be sure to stick to the marked walking paths.

After this wonderful day exploring Mývatn, we return to Akureyri and drop you to the same place you started the tour in the morning. We are confident that you will have loved your day with us and will take great memories of Iceland onward with you.