Description
A North Iceland shore excursion to Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss, planned for strong scenery within cruise timing.
Built for a port day, the experience turns limited time ashore into a beautifully balanced journey through North Iceland’s most distinctive volcanic and waterfall scenery.
Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá, Hverir at Námafjall, Lake Mývatn create a richly varied experience designed to make the landscapes of the north feel vivid, accessible and genuinely memorable.
Itinerary
Dimmuborgir
Lava castles, arches and Icelandic legends
Enter a labyrinth of lava towers, caves, arches and natural bridges left behind when a lava lake drained away more than two thousand years ago. The formations feel like a ruined fortress, while stories of trolls, hidden people and Iceland’s Yule Lads add a playful layer of folklore to the volcanic drama.
Grjótagjá
A secret fissure filled with blue geothermal water
Peer into a rift cave where dark lava frames luminous geothermal water and the North American and Eurasian plates pull slowly apart beneath the landscape. The intimate setting became internationally recognisable through Game of Thrones, but its vivid colour and raw geology are even more striking in person.
Hverir at Námafjall
Steam, ochre colour and bubbling earth
Step onto an otherworldly geothermal plain streaked with yellow, red and grey mineral colour. Hissing fumaroles, steaming vents and restless mud pots reveal the immense heat still shaping North Iceland underground, while the barren slopes of Námafjall create one of the region’s boldest photographic scenes.
Lake Mývatn
A volcanic lake alive with colour and birdlife
Shallow blue water, green wetlands, black lava and crater-shaped hills meet around Lake Mývatn, creating one of Iceland’s richest volcanic landscapes. The lake is internationally celebrated for birdlife, yet its greatest appeal is the constantly changing contrast between water, lava and open northern sky.
What is included
- German-speaking guide
- Comfortable coach transport
- Akureyri port pickup and drop-off
- Cruise ship return planning
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Waterproof and windproof outerwear
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water and refreshments
- Swimwear and towel when a geothermal lagoon option is selected
- Camera or phone
Good to know
Pick-up: Akureyri cruise port. Use the exact berth-side meeting point and departure time shown on your voucher.
- The order of stops follows the confirmed departure, daylight and current access.
- Food, drinks and lagoon admission are not included unless selected in the booking options.
Highlights
- Dimmuborgir
- Grjótagjá
- Hverir at Námafjall
- Lake Mývatn
Lake Mývatn Shore Excursion in German – Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The departure is designed for cruise guests and the route is managed around the confirmed docking window. Always enter correct ship details and follow the meeting and return instructions on the voucher.
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