Akureyri is an important port and fisheries center, with a population of 17,304. It is Iceland's second-largest urban area, Akureyri has a robust cultural scene, with several bars and reputable restaurants, Sites that have been cited as areas of interest include various museums, churches, and the Botanical Gardens.
What's included
- Transportation
- 1-8 passengers English Speaking Driver Guide
- 9+ passengers English Speaking Guide
- Food and drinks
* Remember to bring bathing suits for the Lagoon in Lake Mývatn.
* Admission to Jardbodin is not included.
Highlights
Itinerary
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The first stop on the way is at the waterfall Godafoss (The Waterfall of The Gods), one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland. Its name derives from the year 999. or 1000. when the Lawspeaker Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði made Christianity the official religion of Iceland. After his conversion it is said that upon returning from the Alþingi, Þorgeir threw his statues of the Norse gods into the waterfall Godafoss, hence the name.
From Godafoss we head to Dimmuborgir, a large area composed of various volcanic caves and rock formations, reminiscent of an ancient collapsed citadel. Dimmuborgir in Lake Myvatn is one of a kind lava formation in the world.
Next, we visit Jardbodin (the nature bath), which is a place as unique as the Blue Lagoon.
From Jardbodin we drive to Namaskard. The name derives from the 19th-century sulfur recovery located at an altitude of 410 m. The place is a myriad of hot mud springs in widely different colors. From Namaskard we drive back to Akureyri.
All our trips include a downtown city tour at the end of every trip.