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Lake Mývatn Classic from Akureyri Port
Our Most Popular Destination in North Iceland
The Lake Mývatn area is by many considered the most beautiful place in Iceland. This has been one of Iceland’s most popular tourist destinations for years. An amazing journey through an area of extreme contrasts and nature’s diversity. The lake area has been a filming location for major Hollywood films and TV shows, such as Game of Thrones, Fast & Furious and Star Wars.
We adjust the departure time and length so it will fit the docking time of each cruise ship at Akureyri Port. The return time is minimum 30 minutes before ship’s departure.
Tour starts with a departure from Akureyri Port. We drive east from Akureyri, cross Eyjafjörður fjord and enjoy the view of the town, the ocean and the mountains surrounding the fjord.
After only a half hour drive, we arrive at the picturesque Goðafoss Waterfall. Goðafoss plays an important role in the Icelandic history, particularly in connection with the introduction of Christianity. From there we go on an amazing journey through areas of extreme contrasts, bird life, flora, lava fields, geothermal activity, geology, and saga.
Our first stop at the Lake Mývatn area are the picturesque Skútustaðagígar Psuedo Craters, formed from explosions when the flowing hot lava met with the ice-cold water from the lake. We enjoy the great panoramic view of the area.
After that we arrive at Dimmuborgir Lava Fields, full of lava-pillars and formations that are rich of mythical sagas and ghoulish trails. Next, we drive to the warm underground river in Grjótagjá Rift, where the rift between the Eurasian & American Continents is very visible. The final stop by Lake Mývatn is at Námafjall and the geothermal area of Hverir Mud Pools, with steaming fumaroles, boiling mud pools and sulphur pits.
Various photo stops are added to the tour depending on the weather. The tour ends with a return to port in Akureyri, in time for your ship’s departure.
You can pay upon arrival on our day tours, but we might not have a seat available. If you book online and pay the deposit of 20% we will secure a seat for you. You then pay the remainder of the cost upon arrival. Either with the guide or at the departure point.
← Frequently Asked QuestionsWe charge a 20% deposit on our website for securing a seat on our tours. The remainder of the cost (80%) is then charged upon arrival. You can pay with cash or card upon arrival. We accept all major cards and currencies. The deposit is non refundable, but can be forwarded to a new booking (either a new tour or a new date of departure). The reason we do not refund the deposit is that costs for the booking have already been created, we have credit card fees, online advertising costs and service desk employees.
← Frequently Asked QuestionsThe tours from port are customized around cruise time frame so if your cruise docks late your guide will wait for you and the guide will also make sure to bring you back to the cruise in time.
← Frequently Asked QuestionsThe guide will be waiting for you at the port with a Saga Travel GeoIceland sign.
← Frequently Asked QuestionsIf you booked a tour from port, your tour is customized only for cruise ship passengers so your guide will wait for you.
← Frequently Asked QuestionsYou will receive a full refund if your cruise cannot dock.
← Frequently Asked QuestionsIf we cancel the tour, you will receive an email and offered to reschedule. If rescheduling does not work out, we refund the booking.
← Frequently Asked QuestionsYes, please bring your ticket, you can either have it on your phone/tablet or print it out. Make sure the QR barcode is visible and readable.
← Frequently Asked QuestionsNo worries! Our tours that depart from the harbor are scheduled for cruise ship passengers only and customized to the according time frame given. We guarantee that the tour arrives back before the ship departure from dock. See our specially organized Cruise Ship tours here.
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Free WiFi on board Fully guided tour Transport by comfortable mini bus Pickup at the port Cruise Ship Return GuaranteeMeeting point: At Akureyri Port
