Top Things to do in Lake Myvatn
What to do and see in Lake Myvatn, Northeast Region: The Best Things to do Adventurous
Discover the best top things to do in Lake Myvatn, Iceland including Askja, Hike and Bike, Geo Travel, Vindbelgjarfjall, Aldeyjarfoss, Snow Dogs, Dettifoss Waterfall, Krafla Lava Fields, Hverir, Lofthellir Lava Cave.
Restaurants in Lake Myvatn
1. Askja
2. Hike and Bike
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Hike and Bike offers quality Hiking, Mountainbiking, Fat Biking Snowshoeing and Cross-country skiing tours in the region of Myvatn. Lake Myvatn and the surrounding area is one of the most beautiful areas of Iceland, known for the steaming lava and hotsprings, fissures and formations, flora and fauna and great hospitality. Travellers normally regret when they have to leave, wanting to stay a few more days.Our tours vary in length and difficulty, suiting people of all levels. If you are in a hurry and don´t have the time to spend the day on a tour, the short intro tours are great to get to know the nature of the area. For all our tours we recommend sturdy shoes, warm clothes, hat and gloves as the weather in Iceland is quite unpredictable. Our Mountainbikes are all KTM, 24 gear high quality bikes, and our Fat Bikes are Cube Nutrail 2017 series. All participants in bike tours must wear a helmet and a safety vest. Our guides carry tools for maintenance and of course an emergency kit for first-aid.Our scheduled hiking- and biking tours are offered May,June, July, August and September according weather permitting. At other times small groups can ask for tailor made tours and excursions. During the winter time we tailor make tours on cross country skis or snowshoes in the Myvatn area.Come and enjoy an all natural activity with us at Hike and Bike !We are located in the village of Reykjahlid by Lake Myvatn, by the main road no.1. Only one km from the Tourist info and 0.5km from the swimming pool. Look for our sign !
3. Geo Travel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 104 reviews
Geo Travel is a small adventure tour operator who offers quality super jeep tours in north and east Iceland. We focus on small groups (1-6 people) so we can offer personal service and give our gests the flexibility to stop wherever they want on the way to take photos and enjoy the landscape. Our main tours are a super jeep tour to Askja and a two day tour to Askja and Kverkfjoll and in winter a tour to Dettifoss waterfall. We also offer tailor made, private tours wherever you want to go in Iceland. Geo Travel was founded by local park rangers who have worked for Vatnajokull national park in Askja and Herdubreidarlindir and for Environment Agency of Iceland in Myvatn. The company follows an ecological and sustainable policy. Leave no trace behind so the people who visit after we do can also experience the untouched wilderness. Our goal is to give travelers a memorable, enjoyable and educational tour, while ensuring that our groups minimize their impact on the delicate Icelandic natural environment. We strive to have a positive impact on the local community and to support nature conservation work in the area. Geo Travel is a Carbon offset company. Safety is the first priority of our company and our safety standards are high. Our guides are locals and very experienced super-jeep drivers and mountaineers, they are all certified Wilderness first responders and members of the local search and rescue team. All of our tours are equipped with necessary safety equipment that the tour might need. If you want a personal tour, guided by experienced local guides you choose Geo Travel.
4. Vindbelgjarfjall
5. Aldeyjarfoss
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Haloof - Province of Bergamo, Italy
If you have a 4wheel drive you can get directly there ,otherwise you have to walk for few kilometers or hope that someone gives you a lift. It was a cloudy day and no one was there, exept for a couple which we given a ride. A short walk to get there from the parking,a lovely view of the river before seeing the waterfall. You see it from a high point of view , but if you want you can walk down and climb a bit,beware because it could be a bit dangerous. The waterfall il very nice,you can see the falling water swell by the power of the current .
6. Snow Dogs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 121 reviews
We are a small family business including about 25 Siberian Huskies, grandmothers, grandfathers, our children, Bergþóra, Sæmi and more close family members. All of our dogs are friendly (sometimes a little bit to friendly...), they love to exercise and the attention they get from our guests. It is great to be out on the trail with our amazing sled dogs in the beautiful nature close by Lake Myvatn, North Iceland. In winter we offer dog sledding tours and Kennel visits, in summer we offer cart rides and kennel visits.
7. Dettifoss Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,217 reviews
Reviewed By TonySwiss
One of the main attractions of the Mvatn area, this waterfall is 100 meters across, half as high, and one of the highest-volume in Europe. That said, it is not one of my absolute favourites as it is about massive power rather than good looks. Get there in the morning and a rainbow (or more than one) arches over the river downstream of the falls. There are extensive paths so you can view from different angles. If you have time, drive the gravel road 864 to see the falls from the other side of the river too; this gives you the bonus of a wonderful view down the Asbyrgi canyon.
8. Krafla Lava Fields
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 742 reviews
Reviewed By Tjalling01 - Groningen, The Netherlands
We, family of 4 with two young kids, had a great walk in this awesome lava field. Part of the walk is easily accessible, if you want to take the bigger loop it becomes more adventurous. Highly recommended.
9. Hverir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,071 reviews
Reviewed By skyisblu - Montreal, Canada
This is an amazing view of the power of the geothermal energy coursing below the surface of the earth. Bubbling mud pots and steaming fumaroles dot the yellow and white-stained landscape, and the walking trails weaving ever-so-close, affording some very interesting views. Yes the smell is impressive, but it's not as horrible as some make it out to be, unless you stick your face into the vents on the near side of the site(you'll know them when you see them). The mountain at the back of the site has a small trail, but the initial climb up is very steep, so be warned. Otherwise, this is an awesome place just to wander and explore. There is plenty of parking right off the Ring Road, but no other services to speak of. However, you are about a 5-minute drive from Lake Myvatn and Reykjahlid, where there are plenty of places to stop, so no worries.
