Godafoss, Dimmuborgir & Hot Springs Express
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Port
Akureyri, Iceland
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$229.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
6½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
A panoramic drive takes you along the coastline of Eyjafjordur. This is Iceland's longest fjord, and it's also Akureyri's backyard.
Crossing Vikurskard Pass, you enter the Fnjoskadalur Valley, where clear geological remains from glacial and post-glacial times can still be seen.
You'll stop at Goðafoss -- mighty, impressive and loud. History states that in AD 1000, the legislative assembly decided that Christianity would be the official religion of Iceland. Statues of the pagan gods (goða) were pitched into the waterfall (foss) to symbolize abandoning the Norse pagan religion. Its astounding beauty and power might cause you to think of other reasons for the Waterfall of the Heathen Gods to be so named.
Next, drive directly to the Lake Myvatn area, stopping to view the rather unusual craters at Skutustadir.
Walk through the Dimmuborgir lava labyrinth -- a Tolkien-esque paradise of towering lava castles, natural arches and countless unexplored grottos.
Your last stop is at the gurgling purple and yellow sulfur cauldrons at the Namaskard geothermal field. The pools here are so hot that they actually boil.
A short city sightseeing tour of Akureyri is included if time allows.
Notes:
Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Tour requires walking, but it is optional; however, the main attractions are not easily accessible by guests using walking or mobility aids. 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. Parents traveling with children under the age of 3 must rent a child's car seat from the tour operator; please see the Shore Excursions team on board. You cannot use your child's car seat from home in Iceland. Use of restroom facilities costs ISK200 (approximately $1.50); card payments only (no cash).