Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Discover the magical wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide. We set off from Akureryi Port stopping at the stunning Godafoss waterfall and then onto the famous Lake Myvatn area. in Lake Myvatn area we visit the Dimmuborgir Lava formations and the Námafjall area where you can view the bubbling Hverir Mud pools and Natural steam vents or fumaroles. We also stop at Myvatn Nature Baths where you can enjoy the baths and cafe (Please note the entrance fee to the Nature Baths is NOT included). Passengers can also opt to skip the Nature bath and visit Grjotagja cave and rift instead. This great value tour includes a small group tour with an experienced local tour guide and transport. We offer free pick up and drop off to Akureyri Port.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Guided tour, transport, pick up and drop off

Food and drink

Myvatn Nature Baths

What To Expect

Godafoss

We visit the stunning Godafoss waterfall, the 'Waterfall of the Gods' on our way from Akureyri to Lake Myvatn

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Lake Myvatn

We visit the main sites in Lake Myvatn including Námaskarð where you can see the bubbling Hverir mud pools and natural steam vents (fumaroles), the Dimmuborgir Lava formations and the Myvatn Nature Baths (please note the entrance fee to the Nature Baths is not included). For those who do not want to use the Nature Baths we can take you to Grotcaja cave and rift while others use the Nature Baths.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

Pickup included

Reviews

4.54

473 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

352

A very solid and enjoyable tour
Yury B,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We did this during a cruise stop in Akureyri and were happy with how the day went. Pickup was easy, the pacing was comfortable, and the stops felt well-planned. Goðafoss was impressive, and our guide shared helpful background without overloading us with information. The Lake Mývatn area was interesting and offered a nice variety of scenery. The tour didn’t feel rushed, and we had enough time at each stop to look around and take photos. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and everything ran on schedule, which mattered since we had to be back at the ship. Overall, it was a good, well-organized way to see the highlights in a limited amount of time. We’re glad we did it.
Expertly run and good...
Jamie B,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Expertly run and good value for money as many different sites are visited. Highly recommend booking a ticket for the baths
Truly the land of fire and ice
Heidi F,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful trip to see an amazing waterfall and areas where lava continues to heat the surface with the funk of sulfur
Great guide & tour for cruise passengers!! =:)
Donna B,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great tour that covered beautiful scenery & points of interest! Our guide gave us even more of a tour that advertised! Could not have asked for a better tour in this port! Covered more than the ship offered in a small group & for far less than the ship charged! Our guide was knowledgable, engaging & entertaining! 😃 wonderful day!! =:)
Fantastic booking
Tim W,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Godafoss is a must see when visiting here. The guide was amazing, the views are breathtaking, and this experience is well worth booking the excursion.
Great experience
floridagirl83,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This place was so nice! They thought of everything. Your entrance includes a locker, use of the showers, high quality shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. They have water set out for you when you get out. They have wet bags for your swimsuit when you get out. Towels are not included, so bring your own. There are different levels of heat in the two pools and hot tub. The food for sale looks good quality and there was a good variety of it, including local ice cream. The main thing we liked about this place was that going in September it was not crowded at all, like Blue Lagoon- a great alternative to it.
Super day trip
Ted T,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful day touring out of Akureyri. Small group tour is the way to go. Our guide Johannes was exceptional. He timed stopping at all of the tour points to arrive ahead of the large bus tours to beat the crowds. If you have a short time in Akureyri this is the tour to take. Unfortunately our cruise schedule was a bit off with a 6:00 AM arrival and departure at 3:00 PM. The thermal baths at Lake Mývatn did not open until noon leaving not enough time to enjoy them. Not the fault of the tour operator. Many tour operators tried to arrange for an earlier opening but were refused because the schedule had been switched to winter hours. The itinerary was modified with some additional time and stops. Johannes is friendly, humorous and very knowledgeable. He has spent his life in Akureyri and is proud to show the area to visitors. Meeting point is at the cruise pier. On time to check in and on time to depart.
Good excursion for a day in Akureyri via Cruise Ship
paulsJ7644ZG,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a great tour. Our driver (toti) was very informative and explained what we were doing and seeing. He answered any question asked. It was a fun day and the weather was nice as the day progressed. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore the highlights of this wonderful place.
A Great Way to Spend the Day
Paul S,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were up and out early where we met out driver and tour guide, Toti. Toti was fantastic, he was knowledgeable, friendly, and spoke English very well. He gave us a lot of background and historical information as we drove from the falls, the lake, the caves and the steam vent field.
The black castle
Connector64055,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The terrain was out of this world. Bobby was a great tour guide, full of information about how the geological land was formed. The lake, the black castle, geo-thermal fields and then the spectacular falls. Even got free coffee and donut!