Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss and Nature Baths Tour
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Description
A Lake Mývatn tour with Goðafoss, geothermal landscapes and time for warm North Iceland bathing when included in the route. The geothermal bathing element makes the day feel less rushed and more memorable, especially after the lava fields and waterfall stops.
This is the route for travellers who want North Iceland to feel big: waterfalls with power, volcanic landscapes with steam and colour, and the quieter drama around Lake Mývatn. It is especially strong if you want more than a simple Goðafoss stop.
Itinerary
Game of Thrones Landscapes
Mývatn mystery and lava scenery
Mývatn's lava formations, caves and geothermal atmosphere make it easy to see why the area attracts film and fantasy fans. This route leans into the region's mysterious, otherworldly side.
Lake Mývatn
Volcanic lake and birdlife
Lake Mývatn is the heart of the region: a volcanic lake surrounded by lava fields, pseudocraters, birdlife and geothermal landscapes. The area feels completely different from the south and west of Iceland, which is exactly why it is worth the journey.
Dettifoss
Europe's most powerful waterfall
Dettifoss is famous for sheer force. The waterfall is wider, louder and more raw than Goðafoss, and it gives Diamond Circle tours a dramatic wilderness edge.
Selfoss
Waterfall canyon scenery
Selfoss sits close to Dettifoss but has a very different shape, with water spilling over a broad rocky edge. When included, it makes the waterfall section feel richer than a single quick stop.
Mývatn Nature Baths
Geothermal bathing
Mývatn Nature Baths offer warm geothermal water, open views and a more northern, relaxed alternative to the famous bathing spots near Reykjavík. Bring swimwear and a towel if your tour includes time to bathe.
Goðafoss
Waterfall of the Gods
Goðafoss is one of North Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls, where wide glacial water drops into a horseshoe-shaped canyon. It is a powerful first impression of the Diamond Circle and a classic stop between Akureyri and Lake Mývatn.
Dimmuborgir
Lava castles
Dimmuborgir is a maze of dark lava pillars and strange rock formations. It gives the tour a dramatic, almost mythical landscape and is one of the best places to understand the volcanic character of Mývatn.
Skútustaðagígar
Pseudocraters
Skútustaðagígar are unusual pseudocraters formed when hot lava moved over wet ground. They are easy to view and add a softer, open-lake contrast to the darker lava fields around Mývatn.
What is included
- Professional local guide
- Transport for the booked route
- Online booking and instant confirmation
- Geothermal bathing stop if included in your selected tour
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Sturdy shoes
- Camera or phone
- Swimwear and towel for the geothermal pool
Good to know
- Bathing time depends on the exact version of the tour you book; bring swimwear if geothermal bathing is part of your selected option.
- Exact pickup details are confirmed on your voucher after booking.
Highlights
- Game of Thrones-style Mývatn landscapes
- Dettifoss waterfall
- Mývatn Nature Baths
- Goðafoss waterfall
- Lake Mývatn volcanic scenery
Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss and Nature Baths Tour - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Goðafoss is part of the route on this tour. It is one of North Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls and a major highlight between Akureyri and Lake Mývatn.