Akureyri: Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss & Lava Fields Cruise Tour

by Magic Iceland Travel · Boat tours · Volcanoes & lava · cruise-excursion · North Iceland

4.80(177) · operator on Google
Akureyri: Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss & Lava Fields Cruise Tour — Magic Iceland Travel

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  • Duration

    6 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Akureyri

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN, DE, ZH, KO, PT, EN, JA, IT, FR, PL, ES, ZH

  • Departs

    08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 10:30 …

  • Minimum age

    6

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Discover the dramatic volcanic landscapes surrounding Lake Mývatn on this unforgettable shore excursion from Akureyri. This tour has been carefully designed for cruise passengers, allowing you to experience some of North Iceland’s most spectacular natural wonders within a comfortable timeframe.

Your journey begins with a scenic drive from Akureyri through the beautiful northern countryside. The first stop is Ljósavatn, a peaceful lake offering a quick photo opportunity and a chance to enjoy the tranquil Icelandic scenery.

Next, you will visit one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls, Goðafoss - the Waterfall of the Gods. Here you’ll have time to walk along the viewing paths, take photos and admire the powerful turquoise water cascading into the canyon below.

Continuing towards the Lake Mývatn region, you will explore the Skútustaðagígar pseudo-craters, unique volcanic formations created by steam explosions thousands of years ago. The area offers beautiful panoramic views over the lake and surrounding landscapes.

The tour continues to Dimmuborgir, often called the “Dark Castles”, where dramatic lava formations create a mysterious maze of towers, caves and arches. This stop also includes time for lunch, with local restaurants and cafés available nearby.

Another scenic stop is Grjótagjá, a small lava cave with a geothermal hot spring inside. The crystal blue water and volcanic surroundings make this a fascinating and photogenic location. Visitors are asked to respect the fragile environment and keep the area clean.

Before returning to Akureyri, you will experience the otherworldly terrain known as the Fly Lands, where geothermal activity and volcanic forces have shaped a landscape unlike anywhere else in Iceland.

After a day filled with natural wonders, you will relax on the drive back to Akureyri with plenty of time before your ship’s departure.

Description from the operator, Magic Iceland Travel . Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Ljósavatn
  2. Godafoss
  3. Myvatn Craters
  4. Dimmuborgir
  5. Grjótagjá
  6. The Fly Lands

Included

• Pickup and drop-off at Akureyri Cruise Port
• Comfortable transportation
• English-speaking guide
• German-speaking guide
• Scenic stops around Lake Mývatn

Not included

• Food and drinks
• Lunch

Good to know

• Warm layers and windproof jacket
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Camera
• Water bottle
• Food for the day

• This tour is designed specifically for cruise ship passengers.
• Return to the port is guaranteed before your ship departs.
• The itinerary may adjust slightly depending on cruise arrival times and weather conditions.
• Icelandic weather can change quickly, so please dress appropriately.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is sea state — the skipper decides an hour or two before departure. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Magic Iceland Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Puffins & Reykjavík Bay Sailing from Iceland Discover is €54 — €104 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Magic Iceland Travel · €158Iceland Discover · €54
How long it runs6 hours1.5 hours
Getting therePicks you upYou make your own way
Changing your mindFree until 24 h beforeNo free cancellation

The €104 buys you 4.5 more hours out and hotel pickup and free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Who this is not for

  • Children under 6 cannot join this one.

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Why we list it

Magic Iceland Travel is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Magic Iceland Travel

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Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Julian Thompson

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    What a great tour at such a reasonable price! Went on the Golden Circle 9 hour tour today with Daniel (the guide) and Pavel (the driver). We survived so Pavel's obviously a good driver 😉 but the amount of information Daniel knew (despite not being a native Icelander) was astounding and presented in a very accessible manner. We had the cruise ship terminal pickup tour but they also pickup all around Reykjavík. Highly recommended to anyone looking for excellent value for money and a really interesting tour. We'll definitely use them again when we return to Iceland.

  • Elaine Low

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    I did the Golden Circle with Surprise Tour in Reykjavik with tour guide Viktoria and driver Pawel on June 10, 2026. The tour totally exceeded my expectations. Viktoria was engaging and energetic and gave us information throughout the tour that was interesting and filled with humor. An added bonus is that she is a very good singer. Our driver Pawel was very courteous and helpful. They went out of their way to route the tour to try to minimized crowds and this was greatly appreciated by all. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.

  • L. Olsen

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    ​⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Icelandic Adventure👌 ​If you’re in Reykjavik, stop scrolling and book this Golden Circle tour. Seriously 😉 ​Our guide, Thales, was an absolute legend. The man is a walking encyclopedia of Icelandic lore, but with way better jokes. He turned a scenic drive into a full-on masterclass about the land of fire and ice. ​The amazing stuff: ​Þingvellir: Walked between continents ​Geysir: Got some epic "eruption" videos ​Gullfoss: Absolutely mystical and magical ​Kerið Crater: amazing view from the top ​​The "Surprise" (The Legend of the Shark): 🦈 The itinerary mentioned a "small local surprise." Thales whipped out some fermented shark. Let’s just say it’s a... unique culinary experience that stays with you (mostly in your nose). 🤣It was the highlight of the trip and had the whole bus laughing. ​An unforgettable day with a world-class guide. 10/10 highly recommend! 🤌👌🫶

  • Miks Rieksts-Hofmanis

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    We today had a fabulous Golden Circle tour! Our lovely guide Daniel made sure everyone felt comfortable. He is like a walking encyclopedia and conversations with him are fascinating. The beauty on this tour is beyond comprehension. I highly recommend it! Greetings from Latvia, Miks

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

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Boat tours — questions people ask

Where do boat tours leave from in Reykjavík?

The Old Harbour, on Ægisgarður pier, about five minutes' walk from most downtown hotels and ten from Hallgrímskirkja. Elding and Reykjavik Sailors both have ticket offices there. Whale, puffin, sea-angling and northern-lights boats all use the same area. Arrive thirty minutes before departure to check in. The Viðey ferry (/experience/1539/) leaves from the same harbour in summer and from Skarfabakki the rest of the year.

Is the Jökulsárlón boat tour worth it?

Yes, if you are already at the lagoon. A Zodiac gets you among the icebergs and close to the glacier edge in a way the shore cannot, and the combined glacier hike and Zodiac day (/experience/716547/) is the best full day in the southeast. Boats run in the warmer months only; check the tour page for dates. It is not worth a fourteen-hour day trip from Reykjavík just for the boat.

What is the difference between a Zodiac and an amphibian boat at Jökulsárlón?

A Zodiac is a fast rigid inflatable seating around ten, with a guide who can nose it near the glacier face and into iceberg fields; you wear a flotation suit and get a bit wet. The amphibian is a slow duck boat carrying larger groups on a fixed loop. The Zodiac is the better trip and the one we list. It has a minimum age and is bumpier; the tour page has details.

Will a boat tour be cancelled if it is windy?

Quite possibly. Operators cancel whale, puffin and lagoon boats when the wind or swell makes them unsafe or pointless, and Iceland is windy. The decision usually comes the evening before or early on the day, by email or text. You get a full refund or a new date. Book boat trips early in your stay rather than on your last day so a cancellation can be rebooked.

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