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The Lake Mývatn area is often
called the Diamond Circle due to the high density of
interesting sights. It witnesses the
power of Mother
Earth with a display of eerie lava formations, high
rising steam clouds, black sand deserts and boiling
multi-colored mud pools. The lake itself is a famous
breeding area for ducks, nesting in lush vegetation
and raising their
ducklings, sheltered by nature and
protected by man. This tour is an alternative for
those who want to combine the
excitement of a
highland ride with comfortable accommodation. You
also have the advantage of being in a group of
maximum 14 guests, which is fewer than we usually,
have on our tours. Our hosts for this tour are Bjarni Páll and Elsa
from Saltvík, well known from
the Northern Exposure tours.
As on the Northern Exposure tour you enjoy the
varied terrain surrounding Lake Mývatn. Our ride
starts over
Hvammsheiði Heath and we
follow Laxá Salmon River towards Lake Mývatn. A bus
brings us to Dimmuborgir, a true
maze made by nature and Hverarönd boiling mud pools and steam vents. Natural
warm water is harnessed at Jarðböð
geothermal
outdoor pool where we can swim in the mineral rich
water. The riding leads further into the highlands
and
we catch a glimpse of
Ódáðahraun Lava Field, the largest in Iceland,
before the ride leads towards the shore again.
In Bárðardalur Valley we visit
Goðafoss Waterfall and ride partly along the river
banks back to Saltvík Farm. Sail
out into the
Midnight Sun on an optional whale watching boat trip
on your last night in the north.
On this tour we exchange the usual mountain cabins
for beds in double rooms. Single room accommodation
is also
possible. Bathroom
facilities are shared and a hot shower is available
every night. During the three nights spent at
Saltvík Farm we enjoy two
outdoor hot tubs and the amazing view over the ocean
and the Kinnafjöll Mountain Range.
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