Private All in one: Mývatn, Goðafoss, Dettifoss, Selfoss, cave and the Nature baths
Lake Mývatn and the surroundings are a must-see while exploring the north!First, we drive along the coast of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland. We begin by stopping at Goðafoss waterfall, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, on our way to Lake Mývatn, the lake was created by a large basaltic lava eruption 2300 years ago, and the surrounding landscape is dominated by volcanic landforms, including lava pillars and rootless vents.We stop in Skútustaðagígar (pseudo craters) on the way to the unique lava formations of Dimmuborgir which are among the most popular tourist attractions in the Mývatn area. We also go to Grjótagjá Rift, an old natural bathing spot filled with naturally heated water coming out of a rift.We will stop at Selfoss Waterfall and Dettifoss, one of the most powerful waterfall in Europe.You get the chance to take a bath in the geothermal water. After the stop in the Nature Baths we drive back to Akureyri. Our last stop is in Eyjafjordur where you can see over the fjord to Akureyri.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Goðafoss Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Nicknamed the Waterfall of the Gods due to its history. In the year 1000, Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði made Christianity the official religion of Iceland and proceeded with throwing his statues of gods into the waterfall. The water falls from a height of 12 meters over a width of 30 meters.
- ✓Pseudo craters are geological formations that are rare nationally as well as globally. Pseudo craters are rare lava formations formed by steam explosions where thin-flowing lava flows over lakes and swamps. The craters are among the most significant natural monuments in Iceland and by Lake Mývatn they are particularly beautiful in shape and form the framework of the lake.
- ✓Dimmuborgir was formed in an eruption that occurred in the area 2,300 years ago. As lava flowed across the area, it passed over a lake, causing it to boil. This both quickened the cooling of the lava and caused pillars of steam to shatter parts of it. After it solidified, Dimmuborgir area became defined by large stacks of rock and many caves and caverns, caused by bubbles of intense steam. As such, many have compared Dimmuborgir to a medieval castle, with its many hidden chambers and its rising towers.
- ✓Grjótagjá is a small lava cave near Lake Mývatn in Iceland. It has a thermal spring inside. In the early 18th century the outlaw Jón Markússon lived there and used the cave for bathing. Until the 1970s Grjótagjá was a popular bathing site.
- ✓Hverir Geothermal Area is located in Northeast Iceland. You can see many smoking fumaroles and boiling mud pots, surrounded by sulphur crystals of many different colours. Sulphur gives the area an overwhelming smell.
- ✓Selfoss is a waterfall in the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum in the North of Iceland. The river drops over a number of waterfalls over about 30 km before flowing into Öxarfjörður, a bay of the Arctic Sea.
- ✓Dettifoss is powered by glacier river which flows from the largest glacier in Iceland, Vatnajökull. Dettifoss is about 100 meters (300 feet) wide and the water falls about 45 meters (150 feet) down into the canyon.
- ✓Drawing on a centuries-old tradition, the tastefully designed complex offers bathers a completely natural experience that begins with a relaxing dip amidst clouds of steam rising up from a fissure deep in the Earth's surface, and ends with a luxurious swim in a pool of geothermal water drawn from depths of up to 2.500 meters.
What's included
- ✓This tour includes comfortable private transportation, a complimentary pickup service, and an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.
What's not included
- ✓Entry to the Mývatn Nature Baths is not included in the tour price. However, you can easily add it during the booking process or by contacting us at info@startravel.is.
Good to know
This tour includes a stop at the beautiful Mývatn Nature Baths, you have the option to purchase entry during the booking process or add it later.
If you’d rather stay dry, you can still make the most of your visit by unwinding at the cozy restaurant "Kvika," located within the Nature Baths. Here, you can indulge in a delightful selection of sweet and savory treats, as well as a variety of refreshing local drinks, all while enjoying the serene atmosphere of this unique destination.
Requirement
Remember to bring your towel and swimsuit for the Mývatn Nature Baths. If you forget, don’t worry—you also have the option to rent them on-site.
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Very easy
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 7 days before the activity start time.
- •A 80% refund will apply if you cancel more than 48 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity start time.
Private All in one: Mývatn, Goðafoss, Dettifoss, Selfoss, cave and the Nature baths
Lake Mývatn and the surroundings are a must-see while exploring the north!First, we drive along the coast of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland. We begin by stopping at Goðafoss waterfall, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, on our way to Lake Mývatn, the lake was created by a large basaltic lava eruption 2300 years ago, and the surrounding landscape is dominated by volcanic landforms, including lava pillars and rootless vents.We stop in Skútustaðagígar (pseudo craters) on the way to the unique lava formations of Dimmuborgir which are among the most popular tourist attractions in the Mývatn area. We also go to Grjótagjá Rift, an old natural bathing spot filled with naturally heated water coming out of a rift.We will stop at Selfoss Waterfall and Dettifoss, one of the most powerful waterfall in Europe.You get the chance to take a bath in the geothermal water. After the stop in the Nature Baths we drive back to Akureyri. Our last stop is in Eyjafjordur where you can see over the fjord to Akureyri.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Goðafoss Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Nicknamed the Waterfall of the Gods due to its history. In the year 1000, Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði made Christianity the official religion of Iceland and proceeded with throwing his statues of gods into the waterfall. The water falls from a height of 12 meters over a width of 30 meters.
- ✓Pseudo craters are geological formations that are rare nationally as well as globally. Pseudo craters are rare lava formations formed by steam explosions where thin-flowing lava flows over lakes and swamps. The craters are among the most significant natural monuments in Iceland and by Lake Mývatn they are particularly beautiful in shape and form the framework of the lake.
- ✓Dimmuborgir was formed in an eruption that occurred in the area 2,300 years ago. As lava flowed across the area, it passed over a lake, causing it to boil. This both quickened the cooling of the lava and caused pillars of steam to shatter parts of it. After it solidified, Dimmuborgir area became defined by large stacks of rock and many caves and caverns, caused by bubbles of intense steam. As such, many have compared Dimmuborgir to a medieval castle, with its many hidden chambers and its rising towers.
- ✓Grjótagjá is a small lava cave near Lake Mývatn in Iceland. It has a thermal spring inside. In the early 18th century the outlaw Jón Markússon lived there and used the cave for bathing. Until the 1970s Grjótagjá was a popular bathing site.
- ✓Hverir Geothermal Area is located in Northeast Iceland. You can see many smoking fumaroles and boiling mud pots, surrounded by sulphur crystals of many different colours. Sulphur gives the area an overwhelming smell.
- ✓Selfoss is a waterfall in the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum in the North of Iceland. The river drops over a number of waterfalls over about 30 km before flowing into Öxarfjörður, a bay of the Arctic Sea.
- ✓Dettifoss is powered by glacier river which flows from the largest glacier in Iceland, Vatnajökull. Dettifoss is about 100 meters (300 feet) wide and the water falls about 45 meters (150 feet) down into the canyon.
- ✓Drawing on a centuries-old tradition, the tastefully designed complex offers bathers a completely natural experience that begins with a relaxing dip amidst clouds of steam rising up from a fissure deep in the Earth's surface, and ends with a luxurious swim in a pool of geothermal water drawn from depths of up to 2.500 meters.
What's included
- ✓This tour includes comfortable private transportation, a complimentary pickup service, and an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.
What's not included
- ✓Entry to the Mývatn Nature Baths is not included in the tour price. However, you can easily add it during the booking process or by contacting us at info@startravel.is.
Good to know
This tour includes a stop at the beautiful Mývatn Nature Baths, you have the option to purchase entry during the booking process or add it later.
If you’d rather stay dry, you can still make the most of your visit by unwinding at the cozy restaurant "Kvika," located within the Nature Baths. Here, you can indulge in a delightful selection of sweet and savory treats, as well as a variety of refreshing local drinks, all while enjoying the serene atmosphere of this unique destination.
Requirement
Remember to bring your towel and swimsuit for the Mývatn Nature Baths. If you forget, don’t worry—you also have the option to rent them on-site.
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Very easy
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 7 days before the activity start time.
- •A 80% refund will apply if you cancel more than 48 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity start time.