Lake Mývatn Mystery & Magic – Game of Thrones Tour
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Description
The volcanic world around Lake Mývatn became a natural stage for scenes beyond the Wall, and this tour reveals the lava, caves and wintry mythology behind the screen.
Goðafoss, Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá and Hverir blend cinematic recognition with Icelandic history, folklore and fascinating geology.
The day ends with a relaxing geothermal bath, creating a memorable finale after the region’s mysterious formations and epic northern views.
Itinerary
Akureyri departure
Across the beautiful Eyjafjörður fjord
Leave Akureyri and follow the coast of one of Iceland’s longest fjords, with broad mountain views and the colourful northern town receding across the water. Your guide adds local stories and geological context while there is time to enjoy the view and take photographs.
Goðafoss
The spectacular Waterfall of the Gods
See the river sweep across a broad horseshoe of dark rock in a powerful white cascade, one of North Iceland’s most beautiful and historically resonant natural landmarks. The stop adds another vivid layer to a day shaped by fire, water and the open landscapes of North Iceland.
Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters
A shoreline sculpted by steam explosions
Walk or pause among green crater-like cones formed when hot lava crossed wetlands, creating an extraordinary landscape beside the blue water of Lake Mývatn. The stop adds another vivid layer to a day shaped by fire, water and the open landscapes of North Iceland.
Dimmuborgir
Lava castles, arches and legends
Explore a maze of towers, caves and natural bridges created by an ancient lava lake, a landscape so dramatic it has inspired folklore and international screen productions. The stop adds another vivid layer to a day shaped by fire, water and the open landscapes of North Iceland.
Grjótagjá
A rift cave filled with blue geothermal water
Peer into a fissure where lava walls frame clear geothermal water and the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates pull slowly apart beneath the volcanic terrain. The stop adds another vivid layer to a day shaped by fire, water and the open landscapes of North Iceland.
Hverir at Námafjall
Steam, colour and bubbling earth
Enter a vivid geothermal plain where ochre hills, hissing fumaroles and bubbling mud reveal the immense heat still working close beneath the surface. The stop adds another vivid layer to a day shaped by fire, water and the open landscapes of North Iceland.
Geothermal lagoon
Warm water surrounded by lava
Add a restorative pause in mineral-rich geothermal water, with views across volcanic surroundings that make bathing in North Iceland feel wonderfully otherworldly. The stop adds another vivid layer to a day shaped by fire, water and the open landscapes of North Iceland.
Scenic return
Fjords, mountains and northern light
Relax on the return through Lake Mývatn country and Eyjafjörður, with final views across the mountains before arrival at the confirmed drop-off point. The stop adds another vivid layer to a day shaped by fire, water and the open landscapes of North Iceland.
What is included
- Professional themed guide
- Comfortable transport
- Pickup and drop-off
- Geothermal lagoon admission
- Scheduled filming-location stops
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: Hof Cultural Centre, Strandgata 12, 600 Akureyri. Check the voucher for the exact departure time.
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- 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
- Game of Thrones filming locations
- Goðafoss waterfall
- Dimmuborgir and Grjótagjá
- Hverir geothermal area
- Geothermal lagoon admission
Lake Mývatn Mystery & Magic – Game of Thrones Tour – Frequently Asked Questions
It brings together North Iceland’s thundering waterfalls, volcanic formations and geothermal landscapes in one carefully planned experience.