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87 Tours Reviewed
This aurora hunt begins with getting away. From Akureyri, you head out into the dark winter night with one clear goal: spot the northern lights and come away with a better shot than you’d get standing under city glow. The…
Geology and waterfalls hit different in Iceland. This German-speaking small-group day trip from Akureyri pairs the big showstopper Goðafoss with the otherworldly volcanic scenery around Mývatn. I love that it’s run as a true small group (max 19 people), so…
Goðafoss is the kind of sight that resets your day. This Goðafoss Express Minibus Tour turns a hectic North Iceland schedule into a simple win: you trade whale-watching time for a waterfall stop, with a comfortable ride and guide commentary…
A long, remote day beats a quick stop. This private super jeep tour strings together Iceland’s biggest waterfall hits—starting with Goðafoss, then Lake Mývatn’s volcanic textures, and ending at Dettifoss in all its roar. I really like the way the…
Aurora and geothermal in two tight days. This Akureyri winter special lines up the Lake Mývatn area’s volcanic oddballs with a late Northern Lights hunt, and it’s organized enough that you can focus on the views instead of the logistics.…
There are few places like Akureyri. This whale watching + Forest Lagoon combo pairs big wildlife energy on the water with an easy, restorative soak in Vaðlaskógur forest. You start at the Akureyri harbor, sail into Eyjafjörður, and go looking…
Geothermal Iceland, timed to perfection. This small-group route (planned for up to eight people) lets you hit the core sights around Lake Mývatn from Akureyri in about five hours, with a guide who turns eruptions and lava shapes into a…
Goðafoss hits fast and hard. This 3.5-hour Akureyri Port excursion packs a classic Iceland waterfall stop plus a turf-house museum stop, with an English-speaking guide narrating the why behind both. I especially like the chance to see Goðafoss Waterfall up…
Akureyri feels personal on foot. This 3-hour city walk with local food is a smart way to understand how Akureyri works day to day, from the city center streets to the Eyjafjörður shoreline. I especially love the local-food focus (you’ll…
Northern Iceland hits hard. This private, tailor-made day pulls together big-name sights from Akureyri in one efficient loop, with room to adjust what you care about most. I like the private-group feel (up to 4) because it keeps the day…
Goðafoss fits perfectly into a short day. This private 2.5-hour trip from Akureyri brings you to the Waterfall of the Gods, tied to the christening of Iceland, then turns back with time for photo stops along the way. I love…
Waterfalls and tectonics in one long day. This Port Akureyri tour strings together some of Iceland’s most photogenic stops, from Goðafoss to Dettifoss, with guided time built around the best chances for rainbows and good angles. If you’re lucky with…
The sky plays hard to reach. What makes this tour worth your time is the focus on Northern Lights spotting and the push to get you away from light pollution fast. You get stargazing time, real guidance for what to…
You’ll be chasing lights in a sky that feels huge. This Northern light hunting outing from Akureyri is built for night-sky photography and runs on a simple promise: get you out of town lighting and into better viewing conditions. Two…
Goðafoss looks bigger than photos. This Akureyri shore tour strings together Iceland’s famous waterfall with a relaxing soak at the Forest Lagoon. I like that you get a proper stop at Goðafoss (not just a drive-by), with time for views…
