Lake Mývatn & Geothermal Springs

by Star Travel · Sightseeing day tours · North Iceland

4.90(80) · tour · TripAdvisor4.90(67) · operator on Google
Lake Mývatn & Geothermal Springs — Star Travel

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  • Duration

    8 hours

  • Difficulty

    Very easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Akureyri

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN, DE

  • Departs

    08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 …

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Lake Mývatn and the surroundings are a must-see while exploring the North.

First, we drive along the coast of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland. We begin by stopping at Goðafoss waterfall, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, on our way to Lake Mývatn, the lake was created by a large basaltic lava eruption 2300 years ago, and the surrounding landscape is dominated by volcanic landforms, including lava pillars and rootless vents.

We take a look at Grjótagjá cave and a stop at the hot spring area at Hverarönd in Námaskarð.

On the way back we come to the unique lava formations of Dimmuborgir which are among the most popular tourist attractions in the Lake Mývatn area, we stop also in Skútustaðagígar (pseudocraters area).

Our last stop is in Eyjafjörður where you can see over the fjord to Akureyri and take a great photo.

We are visiting Forest Lagoon until the Earth Lagoon will be reopened again.

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

Where you go

  1. Goðafoss
  2. Skútustaðagígar
  3. Dimmuborgir
  4. Grjótagjá
  5. Hverir

Included

This tour includes comfortable transportation in a minibus, a complimentary pickup service, and English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.

Not included

Entry to the Earth Lagoon or Forest Lagoon is not included in the tour price. However, you can easily add it during the booking process or by contacting us at info@startravel.is.

Good to know

Remember to bring your towel and swimsuit. If you forget, don’t worry—you also have the option to rent them on-site.

From October to April, we visit Earth Lagoon at Lake Mývatn. Guests who choose not to bathe can relax in the on-site restaurant and enjoy a meal, coffee, or refreshments while the others enjoy the lagoon.

During the summer months (May–September), we stop at Forest Lagoon, located just outside Akureyri. As the lagoon is close to town, guests who do not wish to bathe will be transported back to Akureyri while the rest of the group enjoys their time at the lagoon.

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.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Golden Ride – Day tour in Golden Circle area from Íslandshestar is €0 — €181 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Star Travel · €181Íslandshestar · €0
How long it runs8 hours1 hour
Getting therePicks you upYou make your own way
Changing your mindFree until 24 h beforeNo free cancellation
How hard it isVery easyEasy

The €181 buys you 7 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.

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What travellers say about Star Travel

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  • Charlie

    ★★★★★ · 7 months ago

    Hogni (Garfield) was incredibly friendly, professional and knowledgeable which made our day really special. The tour ran with only 3 of us so it was a very personal experience and we got to see all of the sights with no one else around. We also stopped for hot dogs for lunch which were really tasty and affordable. We learnt so much about Icelandic culture and got some incredible photos of all of the sights - of which there were far too many to mention. I would highly recommend and would definitely book with Star Travel again.

  • Anya

    ★★★★★ · 6 months ago

    What a mindblowing experience! Firstly we went to the Forest lagoon and spent such a wonderful time there, relaxing in hot water with pina colada with a forest view. It was snowing while we were there which made the experience even more magical and movie-like. And then the best part of the tour came. We’ve almost lost the hope of seeing Northern lights that night as it was cloudy and other tours were cancelled but our guide was so confident and just knew WHERE to go! After driving for about an hour we saw Aurora!!! We couldn’t believe our eyes. It was so bright and massive, spreading across the whole sky! We were watching this “show” for an hour: it was dancing in the sky and constantly moving and changing its shape. And the observation spot was between snowy mountains, like in a fairy tale. We were literally screaming and jumping out of happiness because it was so stunning and because our dream came true. And this is thanks to our highly experienced and enthusiastic guide. We are so grateful to him!! He’s a magician who found bright Northern lights in a cloudy day! 15.02.2026

  • Eva Wong

    ★★★★★ · 2 years ago

    THE BEST! No need to look at any other operator! We've traveled around the world and finally had the opportunity to come to Iceland. We are a family of 10 who were on a cruise and our first port in Iceland was Akureyri. We were fortunate to stay overnight and I wanted to make the most of our time. Through lots of research and communicating with a few vendors, I decided Star Travel was the way to go! We booked a private tour and had Julli as our guide for the day. From the moment we booked, til the end of the day at 7:00pm, we had nothing but positive things to say. Great communication. Professional. On time. Expertise. Fun. and Fair pricing. Thank you for showing us the Capital of the North. We loved our experience! All the best to you!

  • Kat Soja

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    Really great tour company, recommend them fully! I have come across Siggy from Star Travel several times during my stay in Akureryi and have nothing but praise for him. Funny, knowledgeable, incredibly committed to making sure that whatever tour you've picked, you will have a great experience. Amazing service and super friendly people on board. Way to go. Thank you, Siggy!

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

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