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At any time of year there are plenty of things to see and do in and around Myvatn. Some activities are available year round, while others (snow bound activities particularly) are seasonal and even then can be affected by the unpredictable weather. Generally speaking, however, the following is true. There is snow (at least in the higher areas) between October and April and the coldest period is between November and March, during which time the lake typically freezes. For the northern lights visit between late August and early April, while if it’s light nights that appeal, May to July brings virtually continuous daylight and, of course, milder temperatures.
Here we have shown what excursions are on offer and when. Should bad weather prevent an activity taking place, the hotel staff are never short of appealing alternatives and the Nature Baths is open for a geothermal dip throughout the year regardless of the weather.
(Excursions are to be booked and paid for locally – prices are per person unless otherwise stated - the price and duration shown for each excursion is a guideline only and this may vary due to local weather conditions)
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| Super Jeep Safari to Dettifoss (Winter) |
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| Price: £128 |
| Duration 4-6 hours |
Superjeeps are specially adapted 4WD vehicles that can drive almost anywhere and are especially fun in the snow, which they glide over rather than through, in comfort and safety. Your driver will take you to mud pools and a geothermal power plant by the still steaming craters of the Krafla volcano. Then follow rough desert tracks to reach Dettifoss and other waterfalls within the Jokulsa Canyon National Park.
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| Cross Country Skiing (Winter) |
| Included Optional |
| Price: £32 or £48 (equipent provided) |
| Duration: 1-2 hours or 3-4 hours |
This is the ideal place to try out this exhilarating sport. Once out on the lake, you’ll appreciate the silent beauty of the stunning surrounds. Alternatively, for the more experienced, explore the lunar landscapes of a volcanic area that last erupted in 1984 but is still steaming.
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| Hiking at Myvatn (Autumn & Spring) |
| Included Optional |
| Price: £20 or £22 |
| Duration: 2 or 4 hours |
Join a guided hike along the mountainous eastern rim of the Lake Myvatn basin, taking in the Namaskard mud pools, the lunar crater of Hverfjall and atmospheric troll-like lava formations of Dimmuborgir. Choice of duration.
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| Horse Riding (Year round) |
| Included Optional |
| Price: £32 |
| Duration: 2 hours |
Enjoy a trek on the sure-footed Icelandic horse.
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| Snowmobile Trips (Winter) |
| Included Optional |
| Price: £104 per person based 2 sharing a snowmobile (drivers must have a valid licence and passengers should be aged 12 or over). |
| Duration: 2 - 3 hours |
Experience the thrill of a snowmobile ride exploring the frozen lake. Stop to visit its icebound islands, weird lava formations and pseudocraters. |
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