The Best of Lake Myvatn
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Port
Husavik, Iceland
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$329
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Depart Husavik and head towards the gurgling purple and yellow sulphur cauldrons of the Namaskard geothermal field. The mud springs here are so hot that they actually boil. It is a fascinating land of nature's raw fury bubbling under a thin crust of earth.
Continue to Dimmuborgir lava formations -- a labyrinth of towering lava castles, natural arches and countless unexplored grottos.
You will drive along the shore of Lake Myvatn, stopping to see the unique craters at Skutustadir.
Enjoy lunch in the Myvatn area.
Your final destination is Godafoss -- one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland. Here, the water of the River Skjalfandafljot falls from a height of almost 40 feet, over a width of nearly 100 feet. Legend claims that priest and chieftain Thorgeir of Ljosavatn once threw statues of his pagan gods into the waterfall, symbolically renouncing his religion and turning to Christianity; hence the name of the falls, meaning Waterfall of the Gods.
Please note: It is essential that you wear warm, layered clothing in order to fully enjoy and participate in this excursion. Outer layer should be waterproof and windproof. Bring gloves, a warm hat and a scarf. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Small black flies (midges or no-see-'ems) populate the Lake Myvatn area. Although they don't bite, they can be quite annoying. Wear insect repellent and bring a light scarf or net to cover your face and/or mouth.