{"id":6017,"date":"2017-05-04T20:17:20","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T20:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/icelandaurora.com\/tours\/?p=6017"},"modified":"2023-11-22T11:28:52","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T11:28:52","slug":"north-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/north-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"North Iceland &#8211; Go\u00f0afoss &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"north-iceland-tours\">North Iceland Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plough through some serious winter snow to get to some of Iceland\u2019s most beautiful photo spots in the north. Or shooting the midnight sun in mid-summer. Stay just a few minutes from&nbsp;Go\u00f0afoss waterfall&nbsp;and Lake M\u00fdvatn.  North Iceland is the place to capture the stunning Go\u00f0afoss waterfall with a whole load of ice and snow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contents\">Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-6b4fedb\" data-block-id=\"6b4fedb\"><style>.stk-6b4fedb{border-radius:10px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;padding-top:18px !important;padding-right:18px !important;padding-bottom:18px !important;padding-left:18px !important}.stk-6b4fedb .stk-table-of-contents__table{column-count:2 !important}<\/style><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#private-tours-1\">Private Tours<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#group-tours\">Group Tours<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#locations\">Locations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#north-iceland-summer\">North Iceland in the Summer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#around-iceland\">Around Iceland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Most attractions can be seen all year.&nbsp; Daylight in mid-winter will be limited to 3\u20134 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-59eeb0b7\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"private-tours-1\">Private Tours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These private tours depart from Akureyri.&nbsp; They are a good choice if you want to get to some lesser-known places in North Iceland. As they are private, you can explore each location at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Private tours allow you to take your time to explore the best locations in the North. Visit ancient geological wonders such as Asbyrgi and then take the mountain road to the east side of Dettifoss waterfall, which is nearly impossible in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=P00056912 data-vi-widget-ref=W-3cdf8c35-c038-4be8-a5a0-6e2b4533c01f ><\/div>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/GodaGolden2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/GodaGolden2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/GodaGolden2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/GodaGolden2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/GodaGolden2-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Godafoss Waterfall in February.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d1b60794\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"group-tours\">Group Tours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a selection of reasonably priced group tours that depart from Akureyri.\u00a0 Spend a day on the Diamond Circle to see Godafoss waterfall, Dettifoss, Namaskard, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=P00056912 data-vi-widget-ref=W-6d3bf995-b89f-4c34-b79d-fff7cc01d0e8 ><\/div>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"locations\">Locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Day tours from Akureyri could include Go\u00f0afoss, Dettifoss, Lake Myvatn, and low light at\u00a0N\u00e1maskar\u00f0 Hverir\u00a0or Krafla Volcano. The private tours are great for photographers who want to catch Go\u00f0afoss and M\u00fdvatn in a variety of light and weather conditions.\u00a0 Book a local Super Jeep to get to remote waterfalls such as Aldeyjarfoss (Winter).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a self-drive, there are also options to watch whales from H\u00fasavik. Photograph the sunrise at Go\u00f0afoss if you plan carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"godafoss-waterfall\">Go\u00f0afoss Waterfall<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Iceland&#8217;s most stunning waterfalls, Godafoss is situated in the north of the island. The Myvatn Natural Reserve and Lake Myvatn, two of Iceland&#8217;s most stunning volcanic landscapes, are sandwiched together by the waterfall. The waterfall, commonly referred to as the &#8220;Waterfall of the Gods,&#8221; has long been a well-liked tourist destination. The waterfall is approximately 30 meters broad and 12 meters high, with the water tumbling from that height. One of Iceland&#8217;s most popular waterfalls for photography, the waterfall is absolutely magnificent. The beautiful greenery surrounding the waterfall creates a very attractive setting. Godafoss is suitable for photo shooting in both the summer and the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photography at Go\u00f0afoss Waterfall is hard to beat.\u00a0 Auroras over Go\u00f0afoss in the evening will make your Iceland trip worthwhile.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to photograph the sunset, sunrise, and northern lights (winter only) at Go\u00f0afoss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/godafoss-waterfall\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/GodaDream2.jpg\" alt=\"Go\u00f0afoss Waterfall\" class=\"wp-image-83603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/GodaDream2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/GodaDream2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/GodaDream2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/GodaDream2-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dettifoss-waterfall\">Dettifoss Waterfall<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Access to Dettifoss is subject to road conditions.\u00a0 Most of the tours listed on this page can take you to the east side of the waterfall for most of the year.  The west side of Dettifoss becomes accessible late in June unless you have a helicopter, skidoo, or superjeep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/06\/Detti-Winter.jpg\" alt=\"Dettifoss Winter\" class=\"wp-image-11681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/06\/Detti-Winter.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/06\/Detti-Winter-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"namaskard-hverir\">N\u00e1maskar\u00f0 Hverir<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The hot springs of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/namafjall-hverir\/\">N\u00e1maskar\u00f0 Hverir<\/a>\u00a0are close to Lake Myvatn and directly between Godafoss and Dettifoss.\u00a0 This geothermal landscape has steaming fumaroles and boiling mud pits.\u00a0 If you have a dramatic sky over the alien landscape of N\u00e1maskar\u00f0 Hverir, then you can produce some extraordinary photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\" id=\"attachment_11236\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/05\/19477364798_682ac448f7_b.jpg\" alt=\"Geothermal steam at Namafell Hverir\" class=\"wp-image-11236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/05\/19477364798_682ac448f7_b.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/05\/19477364798_682ac448f7_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/05\/19477364798_682ac448f7_b-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Long exposure of Geothermal steam at Namafell Hverir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"myvatn-lake\">Myvatn Lake<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Myvatn also offers some photography, although I could never see it.\u00a0 There is a view of the whole lake from N\u00e1mafjall Mountain.\u00a0 In good conditions, it can be worth stopping for photos.\u00a0 From the N\u00e1mafjall road, you will also see the Nature Baths, which offer a similar experience to the Blue Lagoon but at a fraction of the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"north-iceland-summer\">North Iceland in the Summer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the summer, the mountain roads open and allow access to many more great locations in North Iceland.\u00a0 With a Jeep tour, you could experience vast, stony deserts with mountain tracks designed by whisky drinkers leading to Iceland\u2019s wildest geothermal hot-spots. Don\u2019t forget your bathing costume because there are opportunities to soak in geothermal pools. Feel the earth tremble next to Europe\u2019s most powerful waterfall. Cast your material possessions into the waterfall of the gods and experience the best whale watching in Iceland from the fabulous Husavik (original home of the Penis Museum).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hveravellir-hot-springs\">Hveravellir Hot-Springs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some jeep tours might be able to visit the geothermal mountains of Kelingarfj\u00f6ll and the hot-spring oasis of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/hveravellir\/\">Hveravellir<\/a>.\u00a0 The rough mountain roads are heavy going, but in good condition, it is totally worth it. These locations can also be accessed from the south of Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photo-galleries\/blue-pool-hveravellir\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/02\/8726118803_b9a2e4cae0_b.jpg\" alt=\"Iceland Summer oasis\" class=\"wp-image-11518\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bl\u00e1hver&nbsp;pool at Hveravellir. Click to order a print online!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Experiencing sunsets and sunrises at these places can be hugely inspiring.&nbsp; Camping trips can follow the best of the midnight sun and give you lots of flexibility.&nbsp; If you are staying in Akureyri, you could do a series of day tours to capture all these unique and exciting locations in North Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-717dedb8\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"around-iceland\">Around Iceland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a collection of multi-day tours that go all the way around Iceland. 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