Excursion Wonders of the north tour at Akureyri
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The first stop is by Godafoss falls - one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland; the water of the river Skjalfandafljot falls from a height of 12 m over a width of 30 m. In 1000 A.D., at the meeting of the Althing, the Icelanders voted to adopt Christianity. The wooden idols of the Norse mythology were thrown into the falls in a symbolic gesture that swept away the old religion. Thus the Godafoss literally means the "Waterfall of the Gods".
From there we drive directly to the Lake Myvatn area, stopping by the unique craters at Skutustadir before having some refreshments.
After lunch we visit the Dimmuborgir lava labyrinth, a paradise of towering lava castles, natural arches and countless unexplored grottos - then continue to the gurgling purple and yellow sulphur cauldrons at the high temperature thermal field of Namaskard, which are so hot that they actually boil.
We head back to Akureyri with a short city sightseeing en route.
Points of interests
Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Godafoss Falls, Namaskard thermal field, Dimmuborgir lava labyrinth