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Private Lake Mývatn Classic

Our Most Popular Destination in North Iceland

Private Lake Mývatn Classic Tour is an exclusive way to experience this “must see” area.

You control the pace and focus according to your interests and you have complete access to your private guide.

The Lake Mývatn area is by many considered the most beautiful place in Iceland. This has been one of Iceland’s most popular tourist destinations for years. An amazing journey through an area of extreme contrasts and nature’s diversity. The lake area has been a filming location for major Hollywood films and TV shows, such as Game of Thrones, Fast & Furious and Star Wars.

The tour guides are local experts that know the area like the back of their hands and are storytellers at heart.

The tour is a private excursion customized to your needs, for example to Cruise Ship arrival and departure.

Tour Description

Tour starts with a departure from Akureyri. We drive east from Akureyri, cross Eyjafjörður fjord and enjoy the view of the town, the ocean and the mountains surrounding the fjord.

After only a half hour drive, we arrive at the picturesque Goðafoss Waterfall. Goðafoss plays an important role in the Icelandic history, particularly in connection with the introduction of Christianity. From there we go on an amazing journey through areas of extreme contrasts, bird life, flora, lava fields, geothermal activity, geology, and saga.

Our first stop at the Lake Mývatn area are the picturesque Skútustaðagígar Psuedo Craters, formed from explosions when the flowing hot lava met with the ice-cold water from the lake. We enjoy the great panoramic view of the area.

After that we arrive at Dimmuborgir Lava Fields, full of lava-pillars and formations that are rich of mythical sagas and ghoulish trails. Next, we drive to the warm underground river in Grjótagjá Rift, where the rift between the Eurasian & American Continents is very visible. The final stop by Lake Mývatn is at Námafjall and the geothermal area of Hverir Mud Pools, with steaming fumaroles, boiling mud pools and sulphur pits.

In summertime we are able to visit Mt. Krafla volcano area and Víti explosion crater but in winter time this visit depends on weather and road conditions.

Various photo stops are added to the tour depending on the weather.

Lake Mývatn Nature Baths

Before returning back to Akureyri we visit the Mývatn Nature Baths. The baths are located in the between lava fields where you can soak in a relaxing geothermal lagoon.

Entry to the Mývatn Nature Baths is not included in the tour. We arrive at the Nature Baths at 2:00PM it is possible to buy a ticket at the lobby at arrival, however tickets can sell out, so we highly recommend booking tickets in advance. Book the nature baths ticket at www.myvatnnaturebaths.is

We offer a number of other tours that take you to, from or around the Lake Mývatn area.

Frequently Asked Questions on Private Tours

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We will pick you up at your accommodation or other predefined location. You select the Pick-up location upon booking your tour.

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No worries, it is a private tour. If you know you will be running late, please contact us as soon as possible. We can either postpone the tour or change the schedule, depending how late you are.

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If we cancel the tour, you will receive an email and offered to reschedule. If rescheduling does not work out, we refund the booking.

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Yes, please bring your ticket, you can either have it on your phone/tablet or print it out. Make sure the QR barcode is visible and readable.

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Price from

199.900 ISK per vehicle

Location

Akureyri

Highlights

  • Goðafoss Waterfall
  • Skútustaðagígar Pseudo Craters
  • Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
  • The Rift Between the Eurasian & American Continents
  • Mt. Námafjall
  • Game of Thrones filming locations by Lake Myvatn
  • Mývatn Nature Baths (Entry fee not included)

Available

All Year

Departure

Upon Request

Departure time

09:00 AM or upon request

Duration

8 Hours

Included

icon v Free WiFi on board
icon v Fully guided tour
icon v Transport in Comfort Vehicle
icon v Pickup at your Accommodation

Note

  • Due to weather or road conditions we might have to alter the itinerary, have longer journey time or cancellation
  • Changes to itinerary or cancellation are notified only via email, so be careful to use a functional email and follow it on departure day
  • During tour we break for refreshments at a restaurant or café
  • Refreshments are not included in Tour Price
  • We return at least 30 minutes before Cruise Ship departure time, if needed
  • Fee for the Mývatn Nature Baths is NOT included

We recommend you bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Walking shoes
  • Water bottle and refreshments
  • Camera
  • Bathing suit and towel (can be rented)
  • Sunglasses