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Private tour in Akureyri Thordur H
Winter Tour, Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss Waterfall
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Hi, my name is Thordur Hjalmarsson but I go by the nickname Thor. I am a tour guide, anthropologist and a wood worker living in Akureyri in north Iceland. I've been guiding all over Iceland, mostly in the north though, for the last 7 years and I have no plans to quit any time soon. I am passionate about my work and being out in the nature enjoying life in the good company of my dog, my friends and travellers that have decided to visit this beautiful island. I grew up in Akureyri but I've lived in quite a few places around Iceland and abroad and Lake Mývatn is my second home. I am knowledgeable about my surroundings, history, geology, geography and culture and I can talk just as much about sheep and old farmers as I talk about lavafields and glaciers. I've always enjoyed working with people, and being able to combine meeting new people and travel around my country is a blessing. Whether I'm cruising along the coastline or into the highlands, I'm happy to be out in the nature and on the road. ps. in one of my pictures you can see my dog, Yrja the princess and if you are a dog lover and you appreciate her company she will be happy to join us. She happens to be a big fan of the Icelandic nature, just as much as I am. - Licensed Professional driver. - Certified Wilderness First Responder - Fully licensed vehicles by the Icelandic Transport Authority. - Licensed Tour Provider by the Icelandic Tourist Board - University of Iceland, Anthropologist
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Winter Wonderland, enjoy the unique landscape in some of Iceland's most popular travel destinations. Private Tour
Overview of your Akureyri tour
Discover the magnificent Goðafoss waterfall, one of the most spectacular waterfalls and one of the most popular destinations for travelers in Iceland for decades. The beauty of this waterfall will leave you speechless and easy access to this beauty of nature will be a great and easy start to your day with a relaxing walk along the banks of the river Skjálfandafljót. Lake Mývatn and its diverse landscape, pseudo-craters like the moon, dramatic lava fields, boiling geothermal mud pools, unique vegetation, and bird life are great places to visit. After enjoying the sights around the lake, relaxing in the Mývatn natural baths is a great way to end the day (optional). This tour of Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss Waterfall is ideal for passengers on limited-time cruises. It is of course a great option for all travelers visiting the north and can easily adapt to your needs and desires. This tour is a tried and great way to spend a day in the north, come with me and witness it for yourself!
Your Akureyri tour itinerary
We start the day driving through the old town of Akureyri. After driving across the fjord we drive east to Goðafoss Waterfall that is located half way to lake Mývatn only half an hour away from Akureyri. After a nice short walk admiring one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland you can grab some refreshments in the local coffee house before we continue our drive to the lake. As we arrive at Lake Mývatn we enjoy a short walk on and amongst the unique pseudo craters that can be found all around the lake. Next we drive around the lake in its unbelievably diverse landscape with photo stops and short walks One of Mývatn's most popular sights is Dimmuborgir Lavafield where we walk amongst fascinating Troll-like lava formations After our walk amongst the trolls we visit Grjótagjá Cave, a former local bathing place situated between the tectonic plates Our last stop before going for lunch and a soak is at Námaskarð high-temperature geothermal field with its boiling mud pools and beautiful sulfur colours.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
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