{"id":4601,"date":"2026-05-21T16:05:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/visiter-1-jour-myvatn-itineraire\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T16:08:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:08:12","slug":"visit-1-day-myvatn-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/visit-1-day-myvatn-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Myvatn in 1 day: our itinerary (+ photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you taking a road trip through north-east Iceland and have<strong>a day to visit Lake Myvatn<\/strong>? It&#8217;s possible, as long as you&#8217;re organized. We travelled through this volcanic region concentrated around a small, shallow lake, and the diversity of landscapes within such a compact perimeter really surprised us: geothermal zones, lava fields, explosion craters, columns of rock emerging from the water.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With our 1-day <strong>itinerary<\/strong> for Lake Myvatn, you can make the most of these few hours.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/visit-Myvatn-itinerary-1-day.jpg\" alt=\"visit Myvatn itinerary 1 day\" class=\"wp-image-4585\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"padding-left:5%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"titre_box_manuscrit wp-block-paragraph\">Content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_for_visiting_Lake_Myvatn_in_1_day\"><\/span>Practical tips for visiting Lake Myvatn in 1 day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you see on Lake Myvatn in 1 day? The must-dos<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In one well-paced day, you can cover the essential sites: geothermal zone, crater, lava fields and pseudocraters. The perimeter is compact and the distances short, making the sequence of stops fluid. In our opinion, the must-haves are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Hverir \/ N\u00e1mafjall geothermal zone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hverfjall crater (hiking) or just from afar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dimmuborgir  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Sk\u00fatusta\u00f0ag\u00edgar pseudocraters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll also share with you alternatives to suit your own pace and desires.<br\/>To put together your own program, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-lake-myvatn-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our selection of the best attractions in M\u00fdvatn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/map-attractions-lake-myvatn.jpg\" alt=\"map attractions lake myvatn\" class=\"wp-image-4337\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map: attractions in Myvatn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Lake Myvatn<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lake Myvatn is located in north-east Iceland, on Route 1. Our itinerary starts from Egilsstadir in the east (approx. 1 hr 45 min drive) and reaches Akureyri in the west (approx. 1 hr), in the classic clockwise Icelandic road trip direction. The reverse order works just as well if you&#8217;re coming from Akureyri.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your day in Myvatn is part of a longer road trip, <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-myvatn-best-hotels-areas\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out our selection of the best accommodation in the region to organize your nights before and after.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A car is essential: the sites are scattered around the lake for some 36km, and there is no public transport linking the natural areas. In summer, public buses (Str\u00e6t\u00f3) run between Akureyri and Reykjahl\u00ed\u00f0, the main village.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">myvatn<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Fosshotel Myvatn<\/strong>, with beautiful lake views<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/fosshotel-myvatn.html?aid=2421273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Salt &#8211; Hotel Myvatn<\/strong>, near the pseudo-craters<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/sel-ha3tel-ma1-2vatn.html?aid=2421273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong><strong>Dimmuborgir Guesthouse, <\/strong><\/strong>by the lake<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?aid=2421273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See top-rated accommodations<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/i-wB7gDjh\/0\/NB3xvQsSpRqb8kqgM2QLxXqvbz3xthHn3wqz6XL5t\/S\/Dimmuborgir_guesthouse-S.jpg\" alt=\"Dimmuborgur Guesthouse\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-myvatn-best-hotels-areas\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection: Where to stay on Lake Myvatn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?region=13636&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2421273&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See all available accommodation &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_1_%E2%80%93_En_route_from_Egilsstadir_possible_detour_to_Dettifoss\"><\/span>Stop 1 &#8211; En route from Egilsstadir: possible detour to Dettifoss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you leave Egilssta\u00f0ir early, a detour to the Dettifoss and Selfoss waterfalls is a must before reaching the lake. Both sites are about a 45-minute drive from M\u00fdvatn, accessible via route 862 or 864 depending on your direction. Dettifoss is Europe&#8217;s most powerful waterfall in terms of flow: water from the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1 \u00e1 Fj\u00f6llum cascades down 45m in a roar that can be heard several metres from the edge. We were gripped by the raw power of this place from the very first approach.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Dettifoss\/i-grd4sGP\/0\/NcXkx2Xr9C8XTLQZ5DBnXfbzMjmFdjdf7FP994ZRt\/L\/Dettifoss-37-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lake M&#xFD;vatn - En route from Egilssta&#xF0;ir: possible detour to Dettifoss\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving slightly upstream, Selfoss offers an interesting contrast: wider and lower, its orange-tinged basin is less spectacular than Dettifoss, but just as photographic. Allow 1h30 to 2h for both sites. This detour is optional if you&#8217;re short on time, but it&#8217;s one of the most striking stops in northern Iceland.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_2_1h_Hverir_the_Namafjall_geothermal_zone\"><\/span>Stop 2 (1h): Hverir, the N\u00e1mafjall geothermal zone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First stop along Route 1, 6km east of Reykjahl\u00ed\u00f0: the Hverir geothermal zone, at the foot of the N\u00e1mafjall pass. The contrast with the landscapes crossed from Egilssta\u00f0ir is immediate. The terrain, totally devoid of vegetation, is covered with pools of bubbling mud, solfataras and fumaroles of ochre, yellow and ash-grey hues. Here we discovered a landscape whose lunar appearance reminds us that Icelandic volcanic activity is not just a phenomenon of the past.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Hverir-Namajfall\/i-3R2TwfR\/0\/LWtfbHQFwgF7gZ7Jt9ktCcnrm27Frkxk35FHqs7Fk\/L\/Hverir-47-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hverir N&#xE1;mafjall - geothermal zone\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can follow the marked paths at your own pace, observing the diversity of the formations: each pond has its own color and viscosity. You can climb the slopes of N\u00e1mafjall for a bird&#8217;s eye view of the area and the lake in the background. Allow 30min to 1h. Pay parking is available. Keep to the marked paths: the ground can be very hot outside safe areas.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/hverir-namafjall-myvatn\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4469\">Find out more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Iceland<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Discover the best offers on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/iceland?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars<\/a>, our preferred platform!<br\/>On Route 1, no 4WD required, off Route 1, it depends on your plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large voiture_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/Driving\/i-q2wFFnJ\/1\/Dn4qbSGkrKhZgHBNz2hWXrPc3VdddRQZ7cdj3FpVX\/S\/drive_South_coast_Iceland-2-21-S.jpg\" alt=\"driving in Iceland\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/iceland?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-iceland-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read all our tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_2a_2h_Hike_to_Hverfjall_crater_for_the_fittest\"><\/span>Stop 2a (2h): Hike to Hverfjall crater for the fittest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Hverfjall crater is one of the largest explosion craters in the world, with a diameter of almost 1km and an altitude of 420m. Formed around 2,500 years ago in a phreatomagmatic eruption, its perfectly circular profile stands out from the road. The climb is over loose ash and black gravel, steep and unshaded. We recommend tackling this hike early in the day, when legs are cool.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Hverfjall\/i-hfw2T5F\/0\/L5688DwrX3KNPbNqJv48x5hBx2S57tGpWsc8ZgVkf\/L\/Hverfjall-22-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hverfjall - crater and trail\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the summit, the 360\u00b0 panorama of Lake M\u00fdvatn, the Dimmuborgir lava fields and the Krafla mountains more than justifies the effort. A path runs along the edge of the crater to take you all the way around. Allow 1 to 2 hours, depending on your pace. Hiking boots are essential; do not climb in strong winds. Pay parking at base.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/hike-hverfjall-myvatn\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop2b_1h_Hofdi_for_less_adventurous_hikers\"><\/span>Stop2b (1h): H\u00f6fdi for less adventurous hikers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If hiking to the Hverfjall crater doesn&#8217;t suit your fitness level or weather conditions, the H\u00f6f\u00f0i peninsula offers a more accessible alternative on the eastern shore of the lake. This birch-wooded promontory, rare in such a mineral environment, exudes an atmosphere very different from the rest of the region. Shady paths run along the shore, with unobstructed views of the pseudocraters and surrounding mountains. We found this place particularly restful after Hverir&#8217;s world of sulfur and ash.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Hofdi\/i-CGPXjbm\/0\/MHcpXrBr8MfFpbtBgzwF8hft8Dq8BP5CFjzgMDVF4\/L\/Hofdi-08-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lake M&#xFD;vatn - Alternative 1: H&#xF6;f&#xF0;i and Kalfastr&#xF6;nd instead of Hverfjall\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Kalfastr\u00f6nd, lava pillars emerge directly from the water &#8211; &#8220;klasar&#8221;, formed by the interaction between molten lava and the lake. Allow 30min to 1h. The trails are relatively flat and accessible.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR GUIDE TO PLANNING A <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Dream trip<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 100 pre-selected locations  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 130 photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-iceland-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover it &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Guide-road-trip-Iceland-cover-1.jpg\" alt=\"Road trip guide Iceland winter eBook Cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_3_30min_to_2h_Dimmuborgir\"><\/span>Stop 3 (30min to 2h): Dimmuborgir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dimmuborgir is a maze of columns, arches and lava cavities. These formations were formed around 2,300 years ago, when a lake of molten lava solidified around columns of steam. We&#8217;ve walked this labyrinth, whose silhouettes evoke the ruins of an ancient fortress, and it&#8217;s easy to understand why Icelandic folklore has associated it with hidden creatures.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Dimmuborgir\/i-bPSbG6L\/0\/MTNZRNKcHRF3C2mfFw8Cnhk8bKkTmh7ZCPhDr96cm\/L\/Dimmuborgir-49-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dimmuborgir - lava formations\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several marked trails of varying difficulty allow you to explore the site. Among the highlights: the natural arch of Kirkjan, &#8220;the church&#8221;, which crosses a lava wall.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We suggest you opt for tours away from the main parking lot, where the atmosphere is much quieter. Duration: 1 to 2 hours. Paying toilets on site; a caf\u00e9 is open in summer.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/lava-field-dimmuborgir-myvatn\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_4_1h_The_Skutustadagigar_pseudocraters\"><\/span>Stop 4 (1h): The Sk\u00fatustadag\u00edgar pseudocraters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the southern shore of the lake, the Sk\u00fatustadag\u00edgar pseudocraters are one of the region&#8217;s most unusual sites, and one of our favourites! These small grass-covered knolls, scattered along the water&#8217;s edge, are not volcanic craters in the strict sense of the term: they are the result of a steam explosion caused by the meeting of a lava flow and marshy soil.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Stukustadir\/i-FJ3JW6Q\/0\/MkJPcXNv5gKtZhccPc2H8BtWCsrCs43fCJGGkpHCs\/L\/Stukustadir-06-L.jpg\" alt=\"Pseudocraters Sk&#xFA;tusta&#xF0;ag&#xED;gar - south shore of the lake\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A relatively flat circular path runs alongside the pseudocraters on the lakeshore. We enjoyed the serenity of this place, often less crowded than Dimmuborgir at the same time of day. On the way, you&#8217;ll see the small church of Sk\u00fatustadakirkja. Allow 30min to 1h. Free access, free parking.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#06aec417\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image image_icone\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iceland-plane.png\" alt=\"iceland plane\" class=\"wp-image-3771\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iceland-plane.png 400w, https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iceland-plane-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iceland-plane-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iceland-plane-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center paragraphe_une is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">It&#8217;s time to book!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/dONaXy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Compare everything:<\/strong> companies, prices, schedules and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_5_Earth_Lagoon_if_you_sleep_in_Myvatn\"><\/span>Stop 5: Earth Lagoon, if you sleep in M\u00fdvatn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re spending the night in the area rather than in Akureyri, end the day at the Earth Lagoon geothermal basins (formerly Myvatn Nature Baths), about 3km east of Reykjahl\u00ed\u00f0 on Route 1. The water, naturally heated to 36-40\u00b0C by springs at a depth of over 2,500m, is ideal for recovery after Hverfjall. The atmosphere is much more intimate than at the Blue Lagoon: less crowded, less staged, more tranquil.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn-Nature-Baths\/i-5hKCSDf\/0\/Lp4RrQK9VmPh457s8GR4Vv6BFb95RzB5BRwrNQnwt\/L\/Myvatn_Nature_Baths_Summer-L.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Lagoon - M&#xFD;vatn geothermal basins\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The complex features a large outdoor pool, natural steam baths and a caf\u00e9-restaurant. We recommend that you book your ticket in advance in high season, as capacity is limited. Check schedules and prices on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthlagoon.is\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/bains-naturels-de-myvatn-l164818\/billet-d-entree-aux-bains-naturels-de-myvatn-t110131\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Book your ticket now to save time.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternative_1_Grjotagja_cave\"><\/span>Alternative 1: Grj\u00f3tagj\u00e1 cave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a few minutes from Hverir, the Grj\u00f3tagj\u00e1 cave is a quick and memorable stopover. This small lava cavity is home to a limpid blue hot spring, illuminated by light filtering through cracks in the rock. The descent into the cave is very short but requires a little flexibility. Swimming has been banned since the Krafla eruptions of 1970-1980, which raised the water temperature to dangerous levels. The site was also made famous by its appearance in the Game of Thrones series.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow 15-30min. Access is via a small dirt track on Route 860. Free of charge. Private land: access can be closed at any time.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Grjotagja\/i-D73gZFh\/0\/NcsK55pxqCfhZQWn7tG4PzKw4MPMX55cD6JXtxV8Z\/L\/Grjotagja-11-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lake M&#xFD;vatn - Alternative 2: Grj&#xF3;tagj&#xE1; Cave\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">UNFORGETTABLE ACTIVITIES IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> Iceland <\/span> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=silfra&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Swimming in the Silfra fissure  <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=randonn%C3%A9e+cheval+islande&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Horseback riding<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/s\/?q=randonnee+glacier+islande&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hiking on a glacier<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=iceland+whale+watching&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Whale watching<\/a> (from Reykjavik, Husavik or Akureyri)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Horses\/i-2jPdK6K\/0\/MRZGKzDxw4p4QdSs46R2s3RWHMGgbmFkS7GNR3Nzx\/S\/horse-1-S.jpg\" alt=\"Horse riding in Iceland\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternative_2_Leirhnjukur_and_Viti_crater_Krafla_area\"><\/span>Alternative 2: Leirhnj\u00fakur and V\u00edti crater (Krafla area)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have extra time &#8211; or if you&#8217;re replacing Dimmuborgir &#8211; the Krafla area, about 15km northeast of Reykjahl\u00ed\u00f0 via route 863, is well worth a visit. Leirhnj\u00fakur was our most memorable walk in the whole region: the still-smoldering lava fields, remnants of the &#8220;Krafla fires&#8221; eruptions between 1975 and 1984, exude a unique sense of desolation. The signposted trail winds between several active geothermal zones.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few minutes away, the V\u00edti crater contains a turquoise lake of surprising intensity, formed in 1724. It offers surprisingly colorful views!<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1h to 2h for Leirhnj\u00fakur, and a further 20 to 45min for V\u00edti Crater.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay parking on both sites. No on-site catering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-dMfJxvp\/0\/L5DsWmPdKQ9R4QVXcTr7zg9h4q8xr6RkHnwk42F8W\/L\/Leirhnjukur-035-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lake M&#xFD;vatn - Alternative 3: Leirhnj&#xFA;kur and the V&#xED;ti crater\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternative_3_Stop_at_Godafoss_on_the_way_to_Akureyri\"><\/span>Alternative 3: Stop at Godafoss on the way to Akureyri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the way to Akureyri (approx. 1h from M\u00fdvatn), a stop at the Go\u00f0afoss waterfall adds just 30min to your journey. It&#8217;s located directly on Route 1, and parking is just a few seconds away. Approximately 30m wide, this waterfall flows in a semicircle into an open setting. Its name &#8220;cascade of the gods&#8221; comes from a seminal episode in Icelandic history: in the year 1000, a chieftain is said to have thrown his idols here after the country&#8217;s conversion to Christianity.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Godafoss\/i-xn32XgW\/0\/K4gRmgtd8s3qXZsGcS2pjX2x5782ZfwmRmfLM55kx\/L\/Godafoss-70-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lake M&#xFD;vatn - Alternative 4: Stop at Go&#xF0;afoss on the way to Akureyri\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px; margin-bottom:0px;\"><span>VISIT <\/span> <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Myvatn<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte_0 gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns Element_box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-lake-myvatn-attractions\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attractions around Lake Myvatn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-myvatn-best-hotels-areas\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to sleep<\/a>: hotels and accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/visit-1-day-myvatn-itinerary\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 day <\/a>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/visit-myvatn-2-days-itinerary\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2 days<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/how-to-get-to-lake-myvatn\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to get there<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/hike-hverfjall-myvatn\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hverfjall<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/hverir-namafjall-myvatn\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hverir<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/lava-field-dimmuborgir-myvatn\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dimmuborgir<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need_to_know_for_your_day_at_Lake_Myvatn\"><\/span>What you need to know for your day at Lake M\u00fdvatn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The crowds at Lake M\u00fdvatn<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The high season (July-August) attracts many visitors, especially to the most accessible sites such as Hverir and Dimmuborgir. The midday hours are the busiest. We recommend an early start, from 8am if possible, to get to Hverir and Hverfjall before the rush. At Dimmuborgir, straying from the paths close to the parking lot radically changes the experience. The region remains less crowded than Iceland&#8217;s south coast, making most sites manageable even in high season.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adapt your itinerary when it rains<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain doesn&#8217;t compromise a day on M\u00fdvatn: Hverir and Dimmuborgir can still be visited on an overcast day, and the fumaroles of N\u00e1mafjall are sometimes even more spectacular in the mist. On the other hand, the ascent to Hverfjall is not recommended in strong winds or heavy rain, as the ash floor becomes slippery.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sigurgeir Bird Museum, on the north-eastern shore of the lake, is also an interesting indoor alternative. Visit the official website for more info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuglasafn.is\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR SUMMER TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">iceland<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ul_box wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">What to do in Iceland<br\/>The most beautiful waterfalls  <br\/>The most beautiful black sand beaches  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-volcanic-craters-iceland\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volcanic craters to climb<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/lava-caves-iceland\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lava caves to visit<\/a><br\/>Best excursions from Reykjavik  <br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Stukustadir\/i-cM679v9\/0\/pjq48bR8wtrM7q7fhmPKtVcFZh9jPzQ8sJQh7H4x\/S\/Stukustadir-S.jpg\" alt=\"Stukustadir\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/travel-iceland-summer-guide\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer travel tips<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-iceland-tips-experiences\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to rent a car in Iceland<\/a><br\/>Driving tips  <br\/>Where to stay in Iceland  <br\/>Itineraries: 3 days &#8211; 4 days &#8211; 5 days &#8211; 1 week &#8211; 10 days  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Driving-car\/i-vPtvXQq\/0\/tq6rx2CTKV4njqg4RvvJSGW5KtNLh5jJFTTsWHFQ\/S\/driving_iceland-S.jpg\" alt=\"Route in Iceland  \" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">What to do in Reykjavik  <br\/>Best attractions in the Golden Circle  <br\/>South Coast attractions  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-snaefellsnes-attractions\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snaefellsnes Peninsula<\/a><br\/>Silver Circle  <br\/>Lake Myvatn attractions  <br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/South-Coast\/Skogafoss\/i-PN35d7d\/0\/CTQRVft2tgj5rkrQb5BrqVpxcpWh9fCmxkG9h55NW\/S\/Skogafoss-S.jpg\" alt=\"Skogafoss\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE \n<\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you taking a road trip through north-east Iceland and havea day to visit Lake Myvatn? It&#8217;s possible, as long as you&#8217;re organized. 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