Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour

by The Traveling Viking · Sightseeing day tours · North Iceland

Fine on your own
Couples
Suits older travellers
Good with teenagers
Eco-certified

from €183.52 per person

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour — The Traveling Viking

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Duration
6 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Akureyri airport
Eyjafjarðarbraut, Akureyri
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
08:00, 09:00, 09:15, 10:00 …
Cancellation
Free until departure

Meeting point, in The Traveling Viking's words: Meet us at Hof Culture Center / Hotel, airport or guesthouse pickup available in Akureyri

About this experience

Join us for an unforgettable family adventure with our friendly and fully qualified guides, who know all the secrets of the Lake Myvatn area. On this fun-filled tour, you'll discover fascinating stories about the history, beautiful landscapes, and everyday life in Iceland. Plus, you'll get to hear delightful Icelandic folktales, enjoy some local humor, and learn about the unique culture of the region. This 6-hour tour is perfect for families and takes you through some of the most breathtaking scenery in North Iceland. After a comfortable 35-minute drive from Akureyri, we'll arrive at the majestic Goðafoss waterfall, where you'll have plenty of time to take in the stunning views and snap some family photos. Next, we'll head to Lake Myvatn, stopping first at the Skutustadir Pseudo Craters, a fascinating natural wonder that kids and adults alike will enjoy exploring. We'll spend about 3 hours in the Lake Myvatn area, making several exciting stops throughout the day. Highlights include the magical Dimmuborgir lava field, and the colorful Namaskard fumaroles. At the end of this amazing day, we'll take a relaxing drive back to Akureyri, giving you time to reflect on all the wonderful memories made together. This tour is a fantastic way for families to experience the beauty and charm of North Iceland.

Description from the operator, The Traveling Viking. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Dimmuborgir
Godafoss Waterfall
Skútustaðagígar
Hverir

Good to know

We recommend good shoes and hat and gloves for the winter time.

Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until departure. 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 Geosea Ticket from GeoSea is €55 — €129 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	The Traveling Viking · €184	GeoSea · €55
Changing your mind	Free until departure	Not stated

The €129 buys you clearer cancellation terms. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Why we list it

The Traveling Viking is one of 204 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 The Traveling Viking

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Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Tracy Russell
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
What a fabulous experience. We booked for a trip to Goddafoss falls and lake myvatn. It did not disappoint. Our guide, Ingimunder, was was attentive and knowledgeable. Originally we wanted to visit these places by hiring a car, but so glad we booked the trip. We benefitted from the interesting things pointed out by our guide throughout the day.
Charlie
★★★★★ · 8 months ago
We booked a Northern Lights tour and were called the evening before to ask if we would like to change days to when they would be more visible, which we were really grateful for. We had the most amazing experience with Joanna who drove us through the tunnel and across the fjord to Godafoss waterfall to get the best view possible. She was really helpful in trying to get the best photos possible and as a group we all helped each other out. We were very fortunate to have clear skies with hundreds of stars and got a really good view of the Northern Lights. When we were travelling back to Akureyri you could even see the purple hues by eye. Joanne kindly took some pictures of us which are very special memories. We would highly recommend to anyone.
diggory orr-ewing
★★★★★ · 11 months ago
We had a great couple of nights using The Travelling Viking as a tour guide. We did the Northern lights tour & The Godfloss, Christmas house and forest lagoon tour. Our guide Ingi was a wealth of knowledge on Icelands history and flora and fauna. He was fantastic with our kids and kind in nature, dropping us off to our door every trip. We had a great time
Jason Z
★★★★★ · 2 years ago
Paid $256USD (after discount code) for a unique 5-hour Arctic Coastline tour for two people. They responded promptly to messages and texts when we had questions. The driver (and tour guide!) showed up right in front of our ship at the port, approximately 5 minutes before tour meet time. We were incredibly lucky to have a nice big mini-bus for our small group of 5 people, you would never get this kind of small group tour on a ship excursion! Our guide (a very friendly local woman) was incredibly friendly, had answers for all of our questions, and was related to our had family involved in many elements of Iceland history - this all made our time so much more meaningful. We had already done the whole "Diamond Circle" thing to Myvatn and Godafoss and such and wanted something a little more local and this tour was PERFECT. Great drive through cute little villages and waterfronts to secluded churches, beaches, and views. Ending with some time at the Herring Museum facilities, which was much much more interesting and exciting than we expected - it spans 3 buildings and is wonderful and worth a longer visit. Overall we were thrilled with our guide, the bus was excellent, and we would highly recommend this tour to all who are looking for a break from the waterfalls :)

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Hverir at Námaskarð: the steam ventsThe orange mud pools east of Mývatn that smell of sulphur and look like another planet. What to know before you walk on it, and which tours stop.

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Departs08:0009:0009:1510:0010:3013:0023:30

Akureyri: light 08:28–17:26, 8 h 58 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until departure
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✓ If The Traveling Viking cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €10 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.