Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri
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Discover the Natural Wonders of Lake Myvan, Nature Baths, Goddafoss waterfall AND the spectacular Dettifoss waterfall all in one day on this popular and great value tour with an experienced local guide. We set off from Akureryi stopping at the beautiful Godafoss waterfall also known as 'The Waterfall of the Gods' and then onto the famous Lake Myvatn. In Lake Myvatn we visit popular destinations including the Myvatn Nature baths, a geothermal lagoon with mineral rich water in the middle of lava fields, Skútustaðagígar, the psuedocrater area, with stunning views of the Lake Myvatn area, the Dimmuborgir Lava formations also known as 'The Dark Castle', Game of thrones filming locations, the Mount Námafjall area where you can view the bubbling Hverir Mud pools and Natural steam vents/fumaroles and also the Grjotagja rift and cave. We also visit Dettifoss waterfall, Europes most powerful waterfall (conditions dependant). *Please note the entrance fee to the Nautre Baths is not included*
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check with your doctor is if have any medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate with the tour and hike to Dettifoss waterfall in cold conditions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake Myvatn
We visit the main sites in the Lake Myvatn area.
Earth Lagoon Myvatn (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)
We visit the Nature Baths. Please note the entrance fee is not included.
What‘s Included
Guided tour, Transport, Pick up and Drop off
Food and Drink
Myvatn Nature Baths
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Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri
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Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide Nordbert was...
Kremena K,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Nordbert was amazing. He cared for everyone in the group and was very cautious about the weather conditions all the time. He even provided the group with spikes for the slippery terrains around Goddafoss and Dettifoss. He also told us so many curious facts about Iceland. Not the whole group wanted to visit the thermal baths, so he immediately found another thing for us to do. I would recommend this experience to anyone!
Our guide was amazing....
Alexandra B,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was amazing. This was a small group and much better than the massive tour buses. He was a local, certified guide. It was a perfect day and a comprehensive tour of the area. Highly recommend!
Good Overall
J D,,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Arman was a very good guide. He drove safely and had a positive attitude. I don’t recommend Myvatn Baths. It smells like sulfur and therefore made us smell like sulfur for days. It is expensive and there is not enough time to enjoy it. It is also under construction, so you will have a cranes in your pictures. Be ready and outside by 8:30am, not 9am. The other tours tell you this. The tour is really only 8 hours long. Good locations!
Fabulous Northern Iceland
Anna W,,Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This tour was INCREDIBLE!!! I was travelling with my nephews ages 11 and 14. We all had an incredible day! The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because getting to Dettifoss was frankly dangerous. We should have been advised to wear crampons before the tour. As it was we had 1 hour to see the falls. It took us a full 30 mins to get there as it was solid ice paths. We had literally 2 mins to enjoy the falls (which were INCREDIBLE) and then had to get ourselves back. It was a really dangerous walk!
The walk from the car...
BAPROCTOR P,,Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The walk from the car park to the Detti Foss Watetfall was so treacherous that for most people crampons would be essential.
Schedule timing too tight
TuckMing K,,Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00This tour aim for too many places within a 9 hour duration is not practical. Dettifloss need more time as more than 1/2 of the group could not come back on time. Is no fault of the group as the walking path to the waterfall is far and flooding in certain part of path which nèed detour. Myvatn bath, 1 hour to experience is very rush and either you skip your lunch and do the bath or you skip the bath and take your lunch.
Excellent customer Service and Trip Content
U3581DQchrisa,,Jun 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just returned from a fantastic day out with Imagine Iceland Travel. Our driver and guide Norbert was friendly, professional and went the extra mile in making this day trip truly memorable. He is an ambassador for the company. Thank you
Great experience!
Laura W,,May 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved the small group tour. Tweety took his time and explained the Icelandic life. Great experience!
A Great Day Out
karenf333,,Mar 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daniel ensured that this trip was way above what I expected. He promptly replied to my messages when I booked in Australia. Nothing was too much for him. The itinerary was fabulous. The 2 waterfalls were stunning as was the view over Lake Myvatn. Daniel provided home made rye bread as a snack which was very welcome and yummy. The stop at Jardhitabad was divine. We could have stayed longer bathing in this beautiful Lagoon but Daniel assured us it would be bad for our health. The walk through Myndun Dimmuborga was breathtaking. Nature truly is beautiful. Make sure you wear warm clothing and be prepared to walk.
Fantastisch sightseeing tour in North of iceland
Rubyanne,,Mar 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a perfect day I had on this tour. Guide Daniel was the best guide I could wish. Very pleasant - secure- carefull and just very nice. We had an amazing trip and stay at all the places of the tour. I have learned a lot about everything. Thank you very much
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