Explore the geothermal landscapes of the north of Iceland on a full-day shore excursion to Lake Mývatn from Akureyri Port. Get dropped off directly at your cruise ship in plenty of time for its departure.

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Duration 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Visit the Goðafoss waterfall
See the pseudo craters of Skútustaðagígar
Stand on the continental rift between Europe and the Americas
Marvel at the lava fields of Dimmuborgir
Gaze in awe at the volcanic mountain of Namafjall

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Benefit from pick-up from your cruise ship in Akureyri Port, and then drive to Lake Mývatn and the surrounding wetlands area near Krafla volcano. Stop at Goðafoss waterfall and hear about its important role in the history of Iceland. Continue to the pseudo craters of Skútustaðagígar, formed when hot flowing lava met with ice cold water from the lake. See the lava fields of Dimmuborgir, rich in mythical sagas and stunning to look at for the lava pillars and rock formations. Discover the thermal waters of an underground river at Grjotagja, where you will stand on the continental rift between Europe and America. End with a look at the boiling mud pools of Hverir and gaze in awe at the steaming fumaroles and sulfur pits. Return to Akureyri Port at least 1 hour before your ship’s departure for the end of the tour services.

Includes

Pick-up and drop off
Transportation
Guided tour

Refreshments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Important information

Know before you go

There will be a break for refreshments at a local restaurant or café
The itinerary may be altered due to the weather or road conditions
You will get dropped off at the port at least 1 hour before your cruise ship's departure time
Tours depart at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. The duration of the tour is 5 to 6 hours. Check if your ship’s arrival and departure times fit with the schedule before booking
Bring good walking shoes, a water bottle and your camera

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 80 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.9/5

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Such a memorable trip! We were picked up right at the cruise ship and Thor our guide kept us informed the whole trip not just with ‘official’ facts about this wonderful country but with his own family history. Made it come alive! On top of that, I left my spectacles on the bus, discovering this only when the ship sailed away from Akureyri. Thinking they were gone forever, I was totally amazed to be able to pick them up at Reykjavik where they had been sent first class post. This was way and above any service expected and I was so grateful! Totally recommend this company - you will not be disappointed!

March 25, 2022

Great shore leave! - Definitely recommendable to every crusader.

Great, perfect pick-up at the port and on time, very informative native guide, return offered the opportunity to explore Akureyri for 2 hours. The tour showed us everything that was promised, small group size (approx. 12 people) many short photo stops, the guide chose and planned the stops so that we were at the points before the "big" mass buses of the shipping line, so that they were not yet overrun.

July 21, 2019

First class tour which gave a great flavour of this wonderful country.

Paul was an excellent guide giving us all a well balanced tour of this area with a good amount of relevant information without overloading us. We were fortunate that we had our best day of weather on our cruise and we made the most of it enjoying the incredible views from the mighty Godfoss falls, geyser's and lava fields to the panama's around each bend in the road.

July 12, 2019

From Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn Shore Excursion

From Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn Shore Excursion

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Great shore leave! - Definitely recommendable to every crusader.

First class tour which gave a great flavour of this wonderful country.