Itinerary

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  Pick-up

  Port of Akureyri

  The meeting point for our tour is at the cruise terminal in Akureyri. Once everyone is on board, we head east along Eyjafjörður towards our first stop. Our expert local guides will explain, entertain and educate along the way.

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  Godafoss waterfall

  Goðafoss, literally ´Waterfall of the Gods´in Icelandic, is one of the north´s most popular waterfalls. It draws its name from an influential 10th century chieftain, who upon converting to Christianity cast idols of the old norse gods in the waters here. So the falls are a symbol of Icelandic Christianisation.

  The falls here are 12 meters high and 30 meters wide, and while there are many taller and broader falls in Iceland, few match its beauty of these crescent-shaped falls. The juxtaposition of the white foamy water against the stark black volcanic rock face makes for a great photo opportunity.

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  Lake Mývatn Craters

  Lake Mývatn is a large shallow lake, the fourth largest in Iceland. Dotted with countless islands, the lake is most noteworthy as the location of unique geological features, the Skutustadirgigur pseudocraters.

  Also known as rootless craters, lava did not erupt from these craters, though they do resemble true volcano craters. Rather these strange formations emerged during an ancient volcanic eruption, when lava flowed in wetlands surrounding the lake leading to steam explosions giving them their crater-like appearance. One can walk along the crater tops which are covered in grass and often serve as grazing land for sheep.

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  Dimmuborgir lava sculptures

  Our next stop is the gothic lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Most lava fields in Iceland are relatively flat and covered in moss. But here, the lava formed into dramatic shapes and alluring structures which make this one of the most well-known natural attractions in north Iceland. Formed during the same eruption as the Skutustaðirgigur craters, follow the walking trails to explore this remarkable and captivating landscape.

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  Námaskarð

  As you will have realised by now, the landscape at Mývatn was largely formed through vast ancient eruptions of lava. But at Namaskard, also known as Hverir, one can see evidence of ongoing geothermal activity. Namaskard is renowned for the eye-catching color of the rocks and ground, which can be attributed to the minerals in the ground. The area brims with boiling mud pots and the odour of sulphuric steam emanates from the earth.

• Drop-off

  Port of Akureyri

  After our captivating adventure in Iceland’s Northern Region, we’ll return to the Port of Akureyri, readying you for your onward journey.