Iceland · DIAMOND CIRCLE DAY TRIPS IN LAKE MYVATN
The 9 best diamond circle day trips from lake mývatn you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend the day at Myvatn Nature Baths in northeast Iceland, soaking in mineral-rich geothermal water drawn from 2,500 meters below ground. Your ticket includes the lagoon, steam baths, showers, soap, lockers, and changing rooms. Towels, swimwear, food, and drinks cost extra.
“Despite the rain it was a very nice experience. The baths are beautiful and all the check-in process has been really easy and quick.”
Join Geo Travel Iceland near Lake Mývatn for a two-hour guided UTV buggy ride through roads, tracks, forests, lakes, ruins, and volcanic ground. Guides such as Björn and Birke lead small groups of up to 10, with helmets, overalls, and driving instruction included.
“Ontzettend gave ervaring gehad! Voor de tijd had het geregent dus het terrein was op sommige plekken lekker modderig. Onze gids had een fijn tempo en stopte af en toe om ons meer uitleg te geven over de natuur en het leven op IJsland. Echt een aanrader! ☺️”
Meet guides such as Björn or Anthon at GeoTravel Base Camp, gear up, learn snowmobile controls, then ride through Mývatn’s snowy volcanic country. Expect a 30-minute briefing and about 70 minutes on the trail, with stops for views and local stories. A valid driver’s license is required.
“Nach einer ausführlichen Einweisung vom Guide (Björn) ging’s mit den Snowmobilen auf der gefroren See reine Fahrtzeit 53min - 53 min Spaß pur.”
Leave Reykjahlíð at 8:00 a.m. with a guide such as Bo in a 4x4 Super Jeep bound for Askja. You’ll see Gljúfrasmiður, the 1961 eruption area, Viti Crater, Drekagil, Askja Caldera, and Vatnajokull National Park. Bring your own picnic and warm, waterproof clothing.
“Had a great time! Bo was an awesome guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. The sights were amazing and Moby is a fabulous ride!!!”
From Akureyri harbor, you’ll tour northern Iceland’s volcanic heartland by bus. See Skútustaðir’s pseudo-craters, Dimmuborgir lava formations, Hverir’s steaming mudpits, and Goðafoss, with an English-speaking guide and packed lunch included.
Meet your guide at Myvatn SnowmobileHella near Reykjahlíð, suit up in a warm overall and helmet, learn the controls, then ride for about an hour across frozen Lake Mývatn. You’ll pause for mountain views, black lava, and snow before returning to the farm.
“Had a great time! Everyone was super helpful and nice. Our guide took great pictures of us 10/10 experience!!!!”
Travel from Akureyri with an English-speaking guide to Godafoss, Lake Myvatn, Hverir, Grjótagjá, Höfði and Skútustaðagígar. Guides such as Norbert and Jon have been praised for humor and local stories. Nature Baths entry costs extra, so check lagoon arrangements before booking.
“An amazing trip, packed with fabulous sites, highlights include the Sulphur mud pools, Godafoss and the Firest Lagoon”
Drive a UTV buggy from Reykjahlíð around Lake Mývatn, crossing volcanic terrain near Hverfjall, Dimmuborgir, Námafjall, and Reykjahlíð. Guides such as Alejandro and Alessandro lead small groups of up to 10, provide safety instruction, helmets, and warm overalls when needed. Bring your driver’s licence.
“We had an amazing experience on the buggy tour. Our guide, Alejandro, was informative, kind, and fun. We loved riding around and the landscape was amazing. We would definitely recommend for others!”
Spend two days with an English-speaking guide such as Sigi, visiting Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá, and Hverarönd. Add a soak at the Nature Baths, then head into dark skies near Akureyri to seek the Northern Lights. Airport transfers are included for EasyJet passengers.
“Excellent in all aspects. Pick up easy and straightforward. Northern lights evening and Myvatn trips lead by Sigi who kept us informed and entertained. Great lights show and the lake trip was excellent with lots of interesting stops never feeling rushed and plenty of time to explore. The baths were closed for refurbishment so drive 45 mins for an alternative we opted to not do this as been in the forest lagoon the evening prior, but sigi dropped us in a local town to explore whilst others visited the baths.”
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