Lake Mývatn and Powerful Dettifoss Day Tour from Akureyri: Exploring Northern Iceland Landscapes

Begin a 4x4 Jeep or van journey to Lake Mývatn and its vicinity. Discover the Northern part of Iceland and visit captivating locations like Goðafoss waterfall (also known as waterfall of the gods), Dettifoss waterfall (recognized as Europe´s most forceful waterfall), thermal spring and pseudo crater regions and beyond.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Godafoss - Goðafoss waterfall, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Unique lava formations at Dimmuborgir
  • Witness Europe’s most powerful waterfall - Dettifoss
  • Explore Skútustaðagígar pseudo craters
  • Visit Hverarönd in Námaskarð, a geothermal hot spring area
  • See the majestic Goðafoss, known as the ‘waterfall of the gods’
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Location
Hótel Kea by Keahotels
Hafnarstræti
Cancellation Policy

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

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Yuan_my
Jul 29, 2023
Stunning landscape and magnificent waterfalls - We had a very friendly and knowledgeable guide named Hjalmar. As there were only three of us in the group so the timing for visiting the sights were more flexible. He rearranged the sequence of the sights so to avoid the crowds. He was very kind getting us some delicious local geothermal bread with smoked trout to try. Also gave a helping hand with the photographing. Overall it was a very enjoyable tour and with great travel group.
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Compass19836395774
Jul 7, 2023
A full day of amazing sights. Waterproofs needed! - This was a really big tour! Five of us in a land rover or similar. Guide Hjalmar put a lot of effort into showing us the sights and a few extras. It turned into a long day but well worth it. A stop off to see puffins, great lunch place, got totally soaked at the majestic Dettifoss, bubbling mud, a geothermal plant, more waterfalls, views of the lake and the fjord coming back into Akureyri. He then offered to take us to an ice cream place but most of us were too exhausted to go! I went later though (after a soak in the town pool), and it was a good recommendation. Great tour.
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Pathfinder814279
Apr 19, 2023
Great day in the Diamond Circle! - We had a wonderful day taking in north Iceland’s beauty! Reynir was an excellent guide and very communicative in lead up to the trip. We had to change our itinerary due to road closures, and the alternate sites did not disappoint! On top of it all, Reynir brought us to a great restaurant for lunch that is owned and operated by a local farm. Highly encourage you to book!
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Boardingpass802648
Aug 31, 2022
Great tour and guide - We had been fearful that this tour had too much for one day, but Thor's calm demeanor and well-timed stops made it all easy. As a local, Thor had some great stories about the area and its people, but was quiet when he didn't have anything interesting to say. We made a special trip to Akureyri to take this tour, but the combination of great things to see (waterfalls, thermal areas & beautiful scenery) and sunny weather made it all worthwhile.
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Tom_v
Aug 7, 2022
Stupendous - It was amazing. Very packed day, so so much that we saw, and had wonderful ice cream and lunch. Such a packed day!
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97pc97
Aug 1, 2022
First class! Wonderful Introduction to North Iceland - I arranged a tour with Reynir at Star Tour's before our Iceland tour. Very responsive to emails and quick response - perfect! We were picked up at the Port in Akureyri on time and our tour guide was Thor. There were only 7 of us on the tour of mixed nationalities and we went off for out 8 hour tour in a large land cruiser to lake Myvatn and Godafoss along with multiple other magnificent places! Our tour was a perfect pace and Thor was an excellent guide. Whilst the weather was not perfect for us, somehow it didnt matter as destination was just so beautiful and contrasting, we saw so much! I would not hesitate to Recommend Star Travel to anyone travelling to this part of Iceland, they are fabulous. Thank you to Reynir and all the team at Star Travel 👏👌👍
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Anthony
Feb 26, 2022
Terrific tour and guide - Weather and travel conditions caused us to miss our scheduled tour but the guide was very helpful and willing to accommodate. The tour covered all the sights in Akureyri and the guide explained everything. The guides driving was excellent and our safety was always a priority. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Mark552
Nov 23, 2021
Superb tour! - Me and my pal had an awesome time with Reynir! We booked through Nonnie travel (who were very helpful) the day before and Reynir came highly recommended and he certainly didn’t disappoint! Full of interesting info, both in terms of scientific facts and history about what we were seeing and more general stuff like what had been filmed in the locations and associated myths and legends, he was a really genial host! We saw so many great places on the trip and never felt hurried or rushed - it felt more like a road trip with friends rather than an organised trip and I’m definitely hoping to do some more trips with Reynir the next time I can afford to go back to Iceland!
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Norikoh576
Oct 4, 2021
Wonderful Tour - This was one of our favorite tours in Iceland. We were the only people who signed up for the tour that day and Reynir kindly tailored the tour towards our interests. He was very knowledgeable in terms of history, culture, geology and any other questions we had. Highly recommend this tour!
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Jennifer_m
Oct 11, 2022
Pissed off I would of love to see that side - Well I booked a flight with Iceland air to fly there for the day. The night before less than 24 hr the tour was canceled due to weather. I’m out the flight money for 2 people can’t get that back. Very upset that they didn’t canceled 24 hrs before I feel some one should at less give me some money back Don’t book with Iceland air no refund and no he tour company should of cancelled why before less then 8 hrs before that flight. We all see the weather on the tv new the storm was coming.
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