Private Adventure! Goðafoss Waterfall, Lake Mývatn & Powerful Dettifoss Waterfall!

by Fox Adventure ehf · North Iceland

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  • Good with teenagers
  • Eco-certified

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Private Adventure! Goðafoss Waterfall, Lake Mývatn & Powerful Dettifoss Waterfall! — Fox Adventure ehf
Goðafoss Waterfall
Goðafoss Waterfall
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Mývatn
Dimmuborgir
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  • Duration

    9 hours

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Akureyri

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Starts at

    Akureyri Port

    Strandgata 49, Akureyri

  • Guide

    Guided in English

  • Departs

    06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 …

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area is a must see when exploring the north of Iceland.


Join the Fox Adventure team on this tour and experience Lake Mývatn, considered one of the most beautiful places in Iceland. The area offers a diverse landscape every few kilometers, formed by a massive eruption of basaltic lava 2300 years ago, resulting in a landscape dominated by volcanic landforms. Because of its breathtaking beauty, the creators of Game of Thrones chose this location to film many scenes.


Our journey takes us along Eyjafjörður, one of Iceland's longest fjords, to our first destination, the Goðafoss waterfall, which holds great significance in Iceland's history. If we are fortunate, we may witness a rainbow and our guide will provide guidance on capturing the best photos.


Next, we will explore the beauty of Lake Mývatn, where we can appreciate stunning sights such as Skútustaðagígar, also known as pseudo craters. This unique phenomenon can only be found in a few places around the world, including Iceland, Hawaii, one in the Azores, and even on the planet Mars. Additionally, we will visit Dimmuborgir, an area of extraordinary lava formations. We will then proceed to the Hverir geothermal area, where many smoking fumaroles and boiling mud pots can be observed.


After Hverir, we will travel approximately 40 minutes to see Dettifoss, one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe. On sunny days, a beautiful rainbow can be seen over the incredible waterfall. Visiting Dettifoss waterfall is a unique experience that should not be missed. On the return trip, we will have the opportunity to visit the enchanting Grjótagjá cave to admire the hot blue river. The adventurous can even take a photo standing on two tectonic plates.


If time allows, we will make a final stop at Eyjafjörður, where you can take a great photo looking across the fjord to Akureyri.


We look forward to having you on board.


This tour is also available as a regular tour.

For groups (more than 8 people), please contact us: info@foxadventure.is


Highlights

  • Goðafoss Waterfall
  • Skútustaðagígar Pseudo Craters
  • Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
  • Dettifoss Waterfall
  • Hverir - geothermal area
  • The Rift Between the Eurasian and American Continents
  • Grjótagjá cave

Description from the operator, Fox Adventure ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Akureyri pickup
  2. Godafoss waterfall
  3. Pseudocraters - Skútustaðagígar
  4. Dimmu Borgir
  5. Grjótagjá Cave
  6. Hverir
  7. Dettifoss
  8. Akureyri - drop off

Included

  • Free WiFi on board
  • Fully guided tour
  • Transport by comfortable mini bus
  • Pickup is available upon request

Not included

  • Please note that meals and beverages are not included in the tour package

Good to know

  • Warm clothing
  • Walking shoes
  • Water bottle and refreshments
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses
  • This tour depends on weather and road conditions, changes to the itinerary may occur with short notice.
  • During the tour, we stop at a café for refreshments. We recommend bringing a pre-packed lunch since the stop is quite late in the tour.
  • Refreshments are not included in the tour price.
  • Reservation is necessary.


  • Not accessible by a wheelchair - moderate hike required to Dettifoss waterfall
  • Infant seats available

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 a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Fox Adventure ehf 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 →

Who this is not for

  • Not for late risers on your first morning — the earliest departure is 06:30, and Reykjavík pickups start before that.
  • Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Fox Adventure ehf 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 Fox Adventure ehf

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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.

  • Michelle G

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    We had an amazing experience with Fox Adventure Experience Iceland! Everything from start to finish was well organized, and the tour exceeded our expectations. Our driver and guide, Baldur, was fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable, shared interesting facts and stories about the areas we visited, and happily answered everyone’s questions throughout the day. He was friendly, accommodating, and made sure everyone had a great experience. The minibus was spotless, comfortable, and made for a much more enjoyable and personal tour experience. It was easy to relax and take in Iceland’s incredible scenery. I highly recommend Fox Adventure Experience Iceland, especially if you have Baldur as your guide. He truly made the day memorable, and we would absolutely book with them again!

  • k rahimi

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We booked a tour with Fox Adventure during our visit to Akureyri, and it exceeded our expectations. The guide was enthusiastic, patient, and clearly passionate about Iceland’s nature and history. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to enjoy the incredible scenery and take photos. The small-group atmosphere made the experience even more enjoyable. If you’re looking for a reliable company that truly cares about its guests, I would definitely recommend Fox Adventure. We would happily book with them again!

  • Юлия Воронкина

    ★★★★★ · 11 months ago

    Amazing experience and excursion. Our guide was very nice, he is the owner of the company. Everything is well organized, before the excursion it was easy to contact and discuss all the details that interested us. There was enough time to enjoy without rush. Great price, much cheaper than on a cruise ship. We were very impressed. We recommend Fox Adventure.

  • Cornelia O

    ★★★★★ · 11 months ago

    Unforgettable Winter Tour – Professional, Kind, and Fun We spent a winter day in March exploring North Iceland with Baldur, and it honestly felt like traveling with a friend. His knowledge, kindness, and passion for Iceland made every moment special. He shared fascinating stories, provided thoughtful touches like crampons for icy paths, waited patiently while we enjoyed the Mývatn Nature Baths, and even made small detours when something caught our interest. Winter was a magical time to visit — we stood on frozen lakes, had Goðafoss almost to ourselves, explored the “Game of Thrones” cave, and admired breathtaking scenery at every turn. My favorite moment was standing on a hill overlooking the Akureyri fjord. I could have stayed there forever, and Baldur encouraged us to take all the time we needed. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a more memorable day. Highly recommended!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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