We Love —
- Taking the new flight path from Gatwick to Akureyri - making adventuring through Iceland even easier.
- Watching the shimmering Northern Lights glow in the dark night sky, high above Lake Myvatn.
- Exploring the unearthly landscapes of northeast Iceland, with a Jeep tour, sunrise hike or snowmobiling!
Welcome to Iceland! —
Adventure to Myvatn, a picturesque lake and nature reserve located in the northeastern region of Iceland. Discover the area with included excursions and a stay in cosy Fosshotel Myvatn 4*.
With Easyjet's new flight schedule from Gatwick Aiport to Akureyri, exploring the northern reaches of Iceland just got much easier.
If you'd rather fly from somewhere else in the UK, or take some time to explore the capital, you can choose to fly to Reykjavik first. Stay there for one night at Fosshotel Reykjavik 4*, before taking a domestic flight up to icy Akureyri. At the end of your trip, fly back to Reykjavik and stay another night in the same hotel, before flying home.
Our offers:
You can choose to stay at Fosshotel Myvatn 4* for either 3, 4 or 7 nights.
If you choose to stay in Reykjavik, you have the following choices.
- 5 nights: 1 night in Reykjavik + 3 nights in Myvatn + 1 night in Reykjavik
- 6 nights: 1 night in Reykjavik + 4 nights in Myvatn + 1 night in Reykjavik
- 9 nights: 1 night in Reykjavik + 7 nights in Myvatn + 1 night in Reykjavik
Fosshotel Myvatn 4* —
Fosshotel Myvatn 4* is the perfect base for exploring northern Iceland. Resting on the volcanic shores of Lake Mývatn, there is plenty to see and do in the surrounding nature reserve.
Built with environmentally-friendly materials, this cosy hotel is the ideal escape for anyone wanting to explore the wild and beautiful Icelandic nature by day, and watch the glowing Northern Lights at night.
Your room —
This offer is based on a Standard Room or a Lake View Room.
Standard Room (20 m²)
The Standard Room is a cosy place to rest after a day exploring.
Maximum room capacity
Lake View Room (20 m²)
Wake to magnificent views of the enchanting lake, seen from the comfort of your warm bed.
Maximum room capacity
Your dining choices
This offer is a bed and breakfast stay.
Sample delicious Icelandic cuisine at the Fosshotel Myvatn restaurant. Warming dishes are prepared with local ingredients from the farmers and fishermen of northern Iceland, served up with fantastic views of Lake Mývatn. With a wide choice of meat and fish dishes as well as vegetarian meals, there's something for everyone.
Your time
Just for you:
- Northern Lights excursion
Take advantage of the ideal location of your hotel, throw on a backpack, and set off to explore the surrounding nature. Lace up your hiking boots and walk the breathtaking shores of Lake Mývatn, take a dip in the natural baths, and explore the extraordinary lava fields of Dimmuborgir.
After a day of adventuring, treat yourself to a relaxing sauna session at the hotel.
Watching the Northern Lights at night from Myvatn
Experience an unforgettable moment away from the city as you hunt for the Northern Lights at night with an expert local guide! Experience the power of nature in a unique, timeless moment.
Practical information:
- Tour type: Group tour with bus transport
- Guided: yes, in English
- Availability: Saturday (for Saturday arrivals) and Wednesday (for Tuesday arrivals)
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility: no
- Accessible to pregnant women: yes, with medical authorization
- Recommended/minimum age: all ages. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
- Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Departure time: 8 pm. Please report to your hotel reception 15 minutes before departure.
- Minimum number of participants: 2 adults
- Transfers from hotel: yes
Price includes:
Northern Lights tour by bus from Mývatn
Transfers between your hotel and the activity site
Price does not include:
- Meals and drinks, gratuities and personal expenses, if any
- Anything not mentioned in the "price includes" section.
Please note: We can't guarantee that you'll see the Northern Lights, but your guide will use their vast experience to give you the best possible chance. If our partner feels that this possibility is too low for the excursion, it may be cancelled, even with short notice.
Discover the treasures of the Myvatn region
Discover the famous Lake Myvatn nature reserve! Learn more about this incredible region, inhabited since the time of the Vikings and characterised by strange lava formations, cold freshwater springs, boiling mud pools and steaming volcanic soils.
Practical information:
- Tour type: Group tour with bus transport
- Guided: yes, in English
- Availability: Sunday (for Saturday arrivals) and Wednesday (for Tuesday arrivals)
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility: no
- Accessible to pregnant women: yes, with medical authorization
- Recommended/minimum age: all ages. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
- Duration: 5 hours
- Departure time: 10 a.m. Please arrive at your hotel reception desk 15 minutes before the tour.
- Minimum number of people required for activity: 2 adults
- Transfers from hotel: yes
Price includes:
- Guided tour to Lake Myvatn
- Transfers between your hotel and the activity site
Price does not include:
- Meals and drinks, gratuities and personal expenses, if any
- Anything not included in the price
Entrance ticket to Myvatn natural baths (with transfers)
Immerse yourself in Icelandic culture as you visit the hot springs set against an icy landscape. Drawing on a centuries-old tradition, the complex offers an all-natural experience that begins with a relaxing bath amid clouds of steam and ends with a dip in a geothermal pool.
Practical information:
- Type of excursion: Ticket for hot baths
- Availability: Monday (for Saturday arrivals) and Tuesday (for Tuesday arrivals)
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility: no
- Accessible to pregnant women: yes, with medical authorization
- Recommended age: all ages. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Starting time: 5 p.m. (a bus will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 p.m.)
- Transfers from hotel: yes
Price includes:
- Admission to Myvatn natural baths
- Transfers between your hotel and the activity site
Price does not include:
- Meals and drinks, tips and personal expenses, if any
- Anything not included in the price
Jeep adventure to the Dettifoss waterfalls
Visit 3 incredible waterfalls and discover the rich culture and traditions of the region in the company of a guide and set off on a real adventure through the rugged landscape.
Practical information:
- Tour type: Super Jeep tour
- Guided: yes, in English
- Availability: Friday (for Tuesday arrivals) and Monday (for Saturday arrivals)
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility: no
- Accessible to pregnant women: no. The uneven road may cause the car to shake.
- Recommended age: all ages. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
- Duration: between 4h30 and 5h30
- Start time: 10 a.m.
- Minimum number of people required for activity: 2 adults
- Transfers from your hotel: yes
Price includes:
- Guided tour
- Transfers between your hotel and the activity
Price does not include:
- Meals and beverages, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Anything not included in the price
Snowmobile excursion (1h)
Explore Icelandic nature during the winter months in a unique way by snowmobile on the frozen lake of Myvatn and drive through a vast volcanic landscape where black lava contrasts with white snow.
Practical information:
- Tour type: Snowmobile tour
- Guided: yes, in English
- Availability: Thursday (for Tuesday arrivals) and Sunday (for Saturday arrivals)
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility: no
- Accessible to pregnant women: no
- Minimum age: 6 years. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them. Children between 6 and 12 will be passengers.
- Duration: 2h30 including 1h snowmobiling
- Departure times: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
- Minimum number of people required for activity: 2
- Group size: 16 people
- Transfers from your hotel: no
- Pick-up and drop-off point: Snowmobile Mývatn Base Camp, Hella farm, Grímsstaoir 660 Mývatn
Price includes:
- Snowmobile tour
- Equipment: wetsuit and helmet
Price does not include:
- Transfers between your hotel and the meeting point
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the "Price includes" section
- Gratuities, if any
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in "Price includes".
Night-time snowmobile trip to see the Northern Lights
Opt for an adventure in the Arctic night and set off on a snowmobile to watch the Northern Lights! Get away from all the light pollution off the beaten track and with a bit of luck, see the Northern Lights!
Practical information:
- Tour type: Snowmobile tour
- Guided: yes, in English
- Availability: Thursday (for Tuesday arrivals) and Sunday (for Saturday arrivals)
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility: no
- Accessible to pregnant women: no
- Minimum age: 6 years. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them. Children between 6 and 12 will be passengers.
- Duration: 1 hour snowmobile ride
- Departure time: 8:30 p.m.
- Minimum number of people required for activity: 2 adults
- Group size: 16 people
- Transfers from your hotel: no
- Pick-up and drop-off point: Snowmobile Mývatn Base Camp, Hella farm, Grímsstaoir 660 Mývatn
Price includes:
- Snowmobile tour
- Equipment: wetsuit and helmet
Price does not include:
- Transfers between your hotel and the meeting point
- Meals and drinks, gratuities and personal expenses
- Anything not included in the price
Sunrise hike on the Hverfjall volcano
Go on a sunrise hike on Montt Hverfjall volcano, one of the largest tephra craters on the planet! Thanks to its central position, the volcano offers stunning panoramas of the entire Lake Myvatn region.
Practical information
- Type of excursion: Hiking
- Guided: yes, in English
- Availability: Wednesday (for Tuesday arrivals) and Sunday (for Saturday arrivals)
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility: no
- Accessible to pregnant women: no
- Minimum age: 6 years. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
- Duration: between 2h30 and 3 hours
- Departure time: between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m., depending on the season and sunrise.
- Minimum number of participants: 4 adults
- Transfers from your hotel: yes
Price includes:
- Guided hike
- Transfers between your hotel and the activity site
Price does not include:
- Meals and drinks, gratuities and personal expenses, if any
- Anything not included in the price
Fosshotel Reykjavik 4* —
The largest hotel in Iceland, Fosshotel Reykjavik 4* is located in Reykjavík’s business district, just a short walk from Höfði House and Laugavegur, the city's main shopping street. Stylish and comfortable rooms are spread across the hotel's 16 floors, with many offering captivating vistas of the city and bay area.
Unwind with an Icelandic draught beer at The Beer Garden or enjoy dining at Haust where you will be treated to a spread of fresh produce cooked to perfection.
Enjoy exploring Reykjavik's captivating history, gorgeous architecture and rich culture. Head out to explore the city's lively bars or stroll to the nearby harbour and gaze out at dramatic waterfront views.
Your room —
This offer is based on a Standard Room.
Standard Room (22 m²)
Sleep soundly in a Standard Room, with either twin beds or a double. Comfortable and light, these rooms are the perfect place to unwind after days filled with adventure! Featuring a TV, free wifi, and a bathroom with both a walk-in shower and a bathtub, guests are invited to settle in and relax from the moment they arrive.
Maximum room capacity
Your dining choices
This offer is a bed and breakfast stay.
Inspired by Iceland's magnificent nature, discover the delicious cuisine served at Haust Restaurant. Producing high-quality, fresh Icelandic dishes, delight in tasty meals cooked to perfection by some of Iceland's finest chefs. After a day of adventure, make sure to visit The Beer Garden, a welcoming location to indulge in 22 locally brewed beers on draft and over 200 bottles of beer.
Your time
Spend days exploring the city or venturing out into the Icelandic wilderness with one of our optional excursions. Return to a relaxing ambience at Fosshotel Reykjavík 4* and unwind in one of the relaxing spaces.
Your journey to Reykjavik or Akureyri —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Distance from Keflavik International Airport to Fosshotel Reykjavik: 46 minutes / 31 miles
Distance from Fosshotel Reykjavik to Reykjavik Domestic Airport: 9 minutes / 2.4 miles
Distance from Akureyri Airport to Fosshotel Myvatn: 1 hour 5 minutes / 49 miles
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destinations —
Iceland
Live an experience rich in emotions, where the coat of winter gathers behind its enchanting and mysterious landscapes. With its stories and legends, between trolls of the mountains and Vikings of the plains, Iceland is a very special country. With your hat on and your eyes wide open, set out to discover the wonderful treasures it has to offer. Snowmobile ride to meet the glaciers, hunting for the Northern Lights during the long winter nights, husky safari through the pristine landscapes, welcome swim at blue lagoon... Let yourself be charmed by the thousand possibilities of this land of fire and ice! Reykjavik, the capital, will be the ideal starting point to go and meet this concentration of nature, by the famous Golden Circle road.
