Private Day Tour from Akureyri to Lake Mývatn

Join our private day tour for 1-7 people from Akureyri, and let us help you plan the perfect day around Akureyri, including Lake Mývatn or any other destination in the area. North Iceland is a treasure trove of natural beauty that appeals to visitors of all ages. The tour lasts approximately 7-8 hours.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Godafoss - Waterfall
  • Lake Myvatn - Lake
  • Namafjall Hverir - mud pits
  • Skutustaoagigar - crater
  • Viti Crater - crater
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Hótel Kea by Keahotels
Hafnarstræti
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Christinecn7894zc
Oct 2, 2024
Excellent Refund Experience After Cruise Itinerary Change Due to Hurricane - As cruise passengers, we were initially hesitant about booking a local tour instead of an official cruise excursion. However, after emailing the owner, Reynir Már Sigurvinsson, he assured us "if the cruise ship can't dock, it is a full refund." I booked the "All in One" 9-hour private tour for my family. Unfortunately, due to Hurricane Ernesto, the cruise altered its itinerary and was no longer stopping in Akureyri, so I had to cancel the tour. The cancellation process was seamless. After emailing Star Travel to cancel, I promptly received a full refund, following their quick response. They are a highly reliable and trustworthy company.
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Macgyver1983
Sep 1, 2024
Private northern lights tour - We did a private northern lights tour that WAS AMAZING! Erwin was as absolute jem of a guide it was truly amazing and completely unforgettable!
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Heide_m
Aug 13, 2024
Excellent Tour Guide! - Christian was our tour guide and he was excellent. He thoroughly explained many aspects of living in Iceland and provided a flexible itinerary that made it easier on our younger 2 children as well. Highly recommend.
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Taylor_w
Jul 12, 2024
Unforgettable day with the best local guide! - I cannot recommend this tour highly enough! Our guide, Runar, absolutely exceeded our expectations in every way - his knowledge and stories were captivating; he was patient, kind, and adaptable to our needs and interests; and he fit so much incredible sightseeing into a day that still felt leisurely and fun. It's clear how much he loves his homeland, and what pride he takes in sharing it. The waterfalls were stunning, the mud pots were fascinating, and the extra stops we made just filled our hearts with joy (I won't spoil them for you!) We did bus tours elsewhere, and the private experience is so much better. Book this tour, ask for Runar, and just trust him to take you on an adventure.
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Karen_k
Oct 8, 2022
My family visited... - My family visited Akureyri for the day from a cruise ship in August. We had an amazing tour of the Lake Myvatn area. By the end of the day, our guide Petur had become a member of the family. He took the time to stop and show us Iceland beyond moving from one landmark to the next. We explored streams, little shops, and horses. We tasted local chocolates, bread baked in the earth and Icelandic Coca Cola. He told us about living in the area and we learned about everything- the waterfalls, animals and local culture. We were sad to return to the ship! This tour was just what we were looking for and we will always remember the fun we had in Akureyri!
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Andrewpl99
Sep 2, 2022
Great Private Tour in Northern Iceland - Lovely private tour with Star Travel that we had booked with them for when our cruise stopped at Akureyri. Our tour included visiting Godafoss, the Myvatn Nature Baths and Dettifoss (which was especially amazing). Our guide Guðrún was terrific and went out of her way to show us a few sites that she thought we would be interested in. She even gave us a great recommendation for a local restaurant for dinner. Highly recommend!
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Diane_k
Jun 9, 2022
Great Knowledgeable Guides who are Native Icelanders! Loved it. - Wonderful guide! Our guide was phenomenal - he had grown up in Iceland as had his parents and grandparents and...way far back. As such, we got an exceptionally knowledgeable tour guide. We particularly enjoyed his personal and family stories of growing up in Iceland - at the lake in the summers, helping on the farm... What a great day we had.
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Adventure01929710209
Sep 24, 2021
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide Reynir made our trip super memorable! We took multiple packages with the company - Me and my wife are on honeymoon in Iceland from India. We did a lot of tours in the same day with reynir and he is so helpful and kind. He explained everything, answered all our questions patiently and most of all- guided us about things even outside the tours. His English is very good, and he is passionate about what he does. He took some great pictures of us as well! We wish his company all the best! 100% choose this company for a nice and convenient tour around Iceland!
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Stanley
Aug 2, 2020
Fantastic - Absolutely fantastic 10 hours private tour from Akureyri with Reynir our driver-guide. He was attentive and informative, organised a superb sightseeing tour to visit numerous sites in northern Iceland, such as Godafoss, Myvatn lake, lava fields, Viti crater lake, Dettifoss, Hafragilsfoss, Husavik. We also had many stops to visit interesting attractions with plenty of photo taking of the beautiful landscape features and scenery. Lots of happy memories.
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Amanda
Mar 1, 2020
Star Travel, and Reynir, is the BEST way to explore Northern Iceland! - We (four adult women) booked a private tour from Akureyri with Star Travel after exploring the options available. It was the best daytime experience of the trip! Reynir picked us up on time, made sure we were comfortable, talked openly but not too much, and followed our lead with regard to how much time to spend places. We saw SO MANY THINGS in a single day - it was amazing. While there were other groups some places, most places we went we were among few others, or in some cases, had the sights to ourselves! I particularly wanted to see Dettifoss, and Reynir let me know the road conditions might hinder us. Despite the warning, we were able to get there - with just a slightly longer hike - and saw the amazing waterfall. Being there, just the five of us, was an awesome experience, in every sense of the word. After that hike (some of it in knee-deep snow!) we were able to wind down a bit at the Nature Baths, all without feeling rushed. Reynir is a fantastic guide, a fantastic ambassador for Iceland and Akureyri, and a fantastic person to spend a day with. This was my first trip to Iceland, but I'll definitely go back, and would even schedule around being able to travel with Reynir again. If you're looking for a travel company in Northern Iceland, look no further - this is the group to go with.
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From $2,261 (Per Vehicle)
up to 7 guests
1 Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).