From Húsavík Port: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tour

Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tour Through Areas of Geological Wonders and Breathtaking Nature

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.

Highlights

• Dettifoss

• Goðafoss Waterfall

• Skútustaðagígar Pseudo Craters

• Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

• The Rift Between the Eurasian & American Continents

• Mt. Námafjall

• Game of Thrones filming locations by Lake Myvatn

Tour Description

Tour starts with a departure from Húsavík Port. We drive south from Húsavík , cross BárðardalurValley and enjoy the view of the beautiful valley.

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.