North Iceland Express 2-Day Private Tour from Reykjavik

Summary

Experience North Iceland by visiting Akureyri and Lake Myvatn on a 2 day Express private tour. Day 1. We start our tour in Reykjavik by heading up north driving through Hvalfjordtunnel. We keep driving up north where we see some breathtaking nature along our way, for example Kolugljufur and Hvitserkur. After an afternoon coffee break in Akureyri - The Capital of the North, it won't be long until you find yourself standing in front of the striking Godafoss waterfall. We end our day by bathing in a natural hot spring at the Myvatn Nature Baths. Day 2. After a good night's sleep in Fosshotel Myvatn and a complimentary breakfast at our hotel, we explore the legendary Lake Myvatn with views of pseudo-craters and the lava pillars at Dimmuborgir. Head up to Europes most powerful waterfall Dettifoss, experience the boiling mud pools, steaming fumaroles and sulphur pits in the geothermal area of Hverir. Grjótagjá is a small lava cave near lake Mývatn with a thermal spring inside. In the afternoon after a day of exploring we head back to Reykjavik while marveling at the nature passing by. Highlights: • Akureyri • Goðafoss • Dettifoss • Víti crater • Grjotagja cave • Dimmuborgir lava fields • Glaumbaer museum • Myvatn Lake • Myvatn Nature Baths

Tour info

Duration
2 days
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

See the major attractions of North Iceland on this 2 day private tour from Reykjavík. Enjoy personalized attention from your local driver-guide as you marvel at the mighty Goðafoss waterfall as it plunges down; visit Dimmuborgir where the Icelandic Yule lads live and visit Akureyri - The Capital of the North.

What’s included?

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • High Speed 4G WiFi in vehicle

  • Bottled water

  • Professional Driver/guide

  • Reykjavik Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Private tour

  • Private transport by either Mercedes Benz V-Class, E-class or similar.

  • Overnight accommodation in Fosshotel Mývatn.

  • 2 persons per hotel room (unless other specified)

  • Breakfast

  • Entrance to Myvatn Nature Baths

  • Nature Baths Comfort Package (Towel, Bathrobe and a Drink)

  • Entrance fees, unless specified

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Operated by:

Private Hire Iceland

About operator:

Private Hire Iceland is one of the largest Luxury DMC & Private Tour Operators in Iceland. We specialize in bespoke private & luxury travel on land, sea and air. We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year in Iceland. Our goal is to make our costumers visit in Iceland to be the most enjoyable and memorable time of their life. Private Hire Iceland drivers are experienced, qualified Professional Drivers and licensed by the Icelandic Road Administration. All of our vehicles are of high quality and maintained perfectly. We are a registered Booking Office and Tour Operator with the Icelandic Tourist Board.

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