Top 4 Hot Spring Day Trips in Akureyri

1.Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $205Our pick

From Akureyri’s cruise pier, a guide such as Oli, Jon, or Johannes takes you to Goðafoss and the highlights of Lake Mývatn. Expect a 5 to 6-hour small-group outing with mud pools, steam vents, Dimmuborgir lava formations, Grjótagjá Cave, and an optional stop at the Mývatn Nature Baths. Bath admission is extra and must be booked ahead.

“Worth the price . We enjoyed our time and guide. The diversity was awesome. We would have liked more time at the Dallas and less at the Sulphur pits”

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2.Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · 7 hours · from $179

Join Star Travel for a seven-hour Akureyri shore excursion to Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn. Guides such as Johanna, Agust, Siggi, and Matti lead small groups through pseudocraters, Dimmuborgir, Hverir, and the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths, time permitting. Bring swimwear and a towel if your ship schedule allows the optional soak.

“Absolutely amazing. We had Siggi as a guide and he made it an absolute joy from start to finish.”

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3.Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167Best value

Spend about eight hours touring North Iceland with Star Travel Iceland, visiting Goðafoss, Hverir, Dimmuborgir, Lake Mývatn, and Skútustaðagígar. The Nature Baths are the relaxing centerpiece, but admission is extra. Guides such as Siggi, Thomas, Reynir, and Jowi are praised for safe driving, local stories, flexible stops, and thoughtful photo help.

“Picked up right on time. Thankfully we got really well with fellow travellers as 7 in a jeep was a tight squeeze. Day was spoilt a little by all the flies, perhaps the guide could provide some simple face nets to those who are not prepared for the little pests.Excellent guide never felt rushed and he was very helpful.”

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4.Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $205

Start at 9 a.m. with pickup in Akureyri, then follow a small group of up to 18 people to Godafoss, Lake Myvatn, Hverir, Grjotagja, Dimmuborgir, and Skutustaoagigar. Guides such as Armann, Daniel, and Norbert bring local stories, geology, and folklore to the drive. The Myvatn Nature Baths cost extra.

“First of all Norbert was a great guide, provided us with microspikes so we could walk on icy patches and in general was very knowledgeable and funny. The trip was totally worth it as we visited amazing locations in complete safety.”

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