Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & more

North Iceland Full-Day Tour Showcases Waterfalls, Lava Fields and Geothermal Wonders

A full-day guided excursion from Akureyri is offering travellers a comprehensive journey through some of North Iceland’s most striking natural landmarks. The tour brings together powerful waterfalls, volcanic landscapes and geothermal activity in a single itinerary designed to highlight the region’s geological diversity.

The experience begins at Goðafoss, known as “The Waterfall of the Gods,” where glacial waters plunge over a wide horseshoe-shaped cliff. From there, the route continues into the Lake Mývatn region, an area shaped by ancient eruptions and filled with pseudocraters, lava fields and unusual rock formations.

Travellers also explore key geothermal and volcanic sites including the Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters, the Dimmuborgir lava formations, and the steaming mud pools and fumaroles at Hverir near Mount Námafjall. The Grjótagjá rift and cave adds further geological interest, showcasing the tectonic forces that continue to shape Iceland.

The journey culminates at Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, where immense volumes of glacial water thunder into a rugged canyon. Guided by a local expert, the tour blends natural spectacle, geological insight and cultural context into a single immersive experience of North Iceland’s wilderness.