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Best of Akureyri
Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your motorcoach at the pier and drive through town, taking the coastal road and traveling through the fertile farmland of the Fnjoskadalur Valley en route to Namaskard and Dimmuborgir, with views of rugged, volcanic landscape and dramatic lava formations. Upon arrival at Namaskard, witness boiling hot mud pools that let out a steady roar and dense vapors, cloaking the hot sulfur pits at one of the most active volcanic areas on Iceland.
At Dimmuborgir, which means "twilight castles," see weirdly shaped lava formations that were left exposed in the bed as this former lava lake cooled and receded. Next, we'll head to Skutustadir where large craters situated on the southern shore of Lake Myvatn are called pseudo or rootless craters. They were formed when lava overflowed the lakeshore's sodden ground.
Take a photo opportunity and then it's off to lunch where you'll enjoy a sit-down meal at a local restaurant.
Afterwards, you'll re-board the motorcoach and continue to Godafoss Waterfall. In the year 1000 the Lawspeaker Thorgeir Thorkelsson made Christianity the official religion of Iceland. After his conversion Thorgeir threw his statues of the Norse gods into the waterfall.
We'll return to Akureyri for a brief tour of the town, stopping along a scenic coastal road at a vantage point, if time allows, near the fjord for a panoramic view of the town and its harbor before heading back to the ship.
Points of interest
Godafoss Waterfall
Námaskarð Pass
Lake Myvatn
Schedule
Special Notes
The drive between Akureyri and Godafoss is approximately 45 minutes. The return drive from Namaskard to Akureyri is approximately 90 minutes. This tour does not operate on all calls due to the duration of the ship call being too short.
The rocky areas around Godafoss Falls are slippery and wet with jagged volcanic edges; passengers should take care if leaving the designated paths to take pictures and wear appropriate footwear. Guests should stay within marked footpaths at the Namaskard area.
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. All walking is optional, and most sights can be viewed through the motorcoach windows. There are some inclines to negotiate and rough grass/mud/gravel paths.
Dress according to local weather conditions with good footwear (closed toe recommended) with a rubber or non-slip sole.
Tour operator reserves the right to operate this tour in reverse order if necessary. This is done in order to avoid congestion at main sites.
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Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your motorcoach at the pier and drive through town, taking the coastal road and traveling through the fertile farmland of the Fnjoskadalur Valley en route to Namaskard and Dimmuborgir, with views of rugged, volcanic landscape and dramatic lava formations. Upon arrival at Namaskard, witness boiling hot mud pools that let out a steady roar and dense vapors, cloaking the hot sulfur pits at one of the most active volcanic areas on Iceland.
At Dimmuborgir, which means "twilight castles," see weirdly shaped lava formations that were left exposed in the bed as this former lava lake cooled and receded. Next, we'll head to Skutustadir where large craters situated on the southern shore of Lake Myvatn are called pseudo or rootless craters. They were formed when lava overflowed the lakeshore's sodden ground.
Take a photo opportunity and then it's off to lunch where you'll enjoy a sit-down meal at a local restaurant.
Afterwards, you'll re-board the motorcoach and continue to Godafoss Waterfall. In the year 1000 the Lawspeaker Thorgeir Thorkelsson made Christianity the official religion of Iceland. After his conversion Thorgeir threw his statues of the Norse gods into the waterfall.
We'll return to Akureyri for a brief tour of the town, stopping along a scenic coastal road at a vantage point, if time allows, near the fjord for a panoramic view of the town and its harbor before heading back to the ship.
Points of interest
Godafoss Waterfall
Námaskarð Pass
Lake Myvatn
Schedule
Special Notes
The drive between Akureyri and Godafoss is approximately 45 minutes. The return drive from Namaskard to Akureyri is approximately 90 minutes. This tour does not operate on all calls due to the duration of the ship call being too short.
The rocky areas around Godafoss Falls are slippery and wet with jagged volcanic edges; passengers should take care if leaving the designated paths to take pictures and wear appropriate footwear. Guests should stay within marked footpaths at the Namaskard area.
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. All walking is optional, and most sights can be viewed through the motorcoach windows. There are some inclines to negotiate and rough grass/mud/gravel paths.
Dress according to local weather conditions with good footwear (closed toe recommended) with a rubber or non-slip sole.
Tour operator reserves the right to operate this tour in reverse order if necessary. This is done in order to avoid congestion at main sites.