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Fantastic excursion....
Fantastic excursion. Everything was explained wonderfully and we had a super nice tour guide. Because we were making good time, we even got an extra sightseeing tour through Akureyri 👍👍
Góðafoss & Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $195 / person
- Location
- Akureyri, Iceland
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 3 reviews
- Languages
- DE
- Group
- Small group, up to 19
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- SPS-Travel
- Meeting point
- The bus is parked in the bus parking lot by the port. The bus has a sign saying "SPS-Travel / Kria-Tour - Mývatn & Goðafoss" in the windscreen.
Description
This German-speaking small group tour leads from the port in Akureyri to the Goðafoss waterfall and the volcanic lake Mývatn. The tour starts along the fjord and overlooks the town of Akureyri via the Vikurskarð mountain pass to the beautiful Góðafoss waterfall. From there, the journey continues across two plateaus to Lake Mývatn, where we make several stops. You will experience pseudo-craters, bizarre lava formations, boiling mud springs, craters and the warm-water-filled Gjrotagjá cave known from the Games of Thrones series. The duration of the tour is about 8 hours; the departure times are adapted to the berth times of the cruise ships.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 8:05 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:00 AM
- Season
- Starts May 1, 2027
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $195
- Child (ages 0–11)
- $195
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Godafoss
German-speaking Shore Excursion to Góðafoss & Mývatn from Akureyri in Small Group
Skutustaoagigar
Mývatn is Iceland's fourth largest lake and surrounded by various natural wonders. The area of Mývatn is characterized by volcanism, there are bizarre lava formations, craters and hot springs. Their first stop here are the pseudo-craters in Skútustagigar. These unusual geological formations were formed 2300 years ago when hot lava flowed over damp ground, then the water evaporated abruptly and hurled up the lava.
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
Next, head to Dimmuborgir (or Dark Castles), where you can walk amid some of Iceland's most fascinating lava formations. According to legend, the 13 Icelandic Santa Clauses also live in Dimmuborgir.
Grjotagja Caves
Grjotagjá, considered the home of an outlaw in the 18th century, was used as a local hot spring until the 1970s. Although it is too warm to bathe after the Krafla eruptions, the caves are very popular due to the deep blue color of the water and its mystical surroundings, especially since they became one of the filming locations of the series Game of Thrones.
To get to the colourful Solfatars of Hverarönd, cross the Námaskarð mountain pass. Here you can experience the power of nature amid sulphurous cracks in the cracked earth, steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud pools.
Krafla Lava Fields
The last volcanic eruption was in the Krafla area in 1984/85. There is a large geothermal power plant here and the crater lake Víti impresses with its turquoise water.
What's included
Included
German speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Food & drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
3 reviews
How it compares in Akureyri
- Starting price $195 is 29% below the typical $275 for tours of similar length in Akureyri
Excurgo comparison of 128 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests with reduced mobility are kindly requested to consult. If you need a rollator or wheelchair, please contact us in advance. Child seat for children from 15 kg can be placed, please inform us in advance if you need child seats. Unfortunately, baby car seats cannot be provided, please bring your own baby car seat, which can be attached with a 3-point belt.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Góðafoss & Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri take?
Góðafoss & Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Góðafoss & Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri cost?
Prices start at $195 per person for this Akureyri experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Góðafoss & Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 8:05 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:00 AM.
How much does Góðafoss & Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri cost for children?
Children aged 0–11 pay from $195, adults from $195.
Can I cancel Góðafoss & Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The bus is parked in the bus parking lot by the port. The bus has a sign saying "SPS-Travel / Kria-Tour - Mývatn & Goðafoss" in the windscreen. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Góðafoss & Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri offered in?
The experience is available in DE.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 19 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available Guests with reduced mobility are kindly requested to consult. If you need a rollator or wheelchair, please contact us in advance. Child seat for children from 15 kg can be placed, please inform us in advance if you need child seats. Unfortunately, baby car seats cannot be provided, please bring your own baby car seat, which can be attached with a 3-point belt.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Guests with reduced mobility are kindly requested to consult. If you need a rollator or wheelchair, please contact us in advance. Child seat for children from 15 kg can be placed, please inform us in advance if you need child seats. Unfortunately, baby car seats cannot be provided, please bring your own baby car seat, which can be attached with a 3-point belt.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(3)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
C
It was a super great trip with Ari.
We were also very lucky with the weather (brilliant sunshine), which made the wonderful trip even better. We learned a lot about Iceland from Ari. Great trip, the...
M
Great trip, the stops are very beautiful.
We only did not stop at the blue Viti Lake with the power plant. Instead, we took a lunch break in a tiny village where there was only a gas station-sized supermarket and a fish and chips shop. That was unnecessary. Our tour guide was very nice and informed us in excellent German. Our tour guide was very nice and informed us in excellent German. I would repeat the excursion at any time.
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