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131 Tours Reviewed
The aurora hunt starts in the dark. This Northern Lights 4×4 Jeep/van tour sends you out of Akureyri to wait for aurora activity, with a small group (max 7) and hot cocoa plus a twisted doughnut to keep you comfortable…
Myvatn is a whole mood. This full-day Lake Myvatn Classic tour strings together the region’s most eye-catching volcanic sights with real guide talk, not just photo stops. I like that the day is built around short drives and timed walks,…
Lake Myvatn is the kind of place that looks borrowed. You’ll spend a long day chasing steaming ground, massive falls, and volcanic history in a tight route designed for big-name Iceland without skipping the weird extras. I like the small-group…
Husky kisses are the main event. This private visit takes you to a husky kennel just outside Akureyri in North Iceland, where you can spend about an hour petting and cuddling dogs in a real home setting. I like that…
Goðafoss plus hot springs is a smart combo. You get a real waterfall moment at Goðafoss, then you cool down in warm geothermal water at the Forest Lagoon—all in one 4-hour outing with a guide and scenic drives. I like…
Foggy fjords and big tails. This whale watching tour from Akureyri is built for comfort as much as for spotting wildlife: you get a boat with multiple viewing areas, a guide who explains the local sea life, and warm gear…
One hour on a horse resets you. This Skagafjörður ride is one of those Iceland experiences that changes your tempo fast. You’ll follow trails where the land drops toward rivers and rises again into ridges, with your guide sharing what…
Dark skies. Big color. This Akureyri Northern Lights photography tour is built for the moment when the sky turns weird in the best way. You’ll get whisked out of town away from electric glow, then the guide helps you slow…
North Iceland packs a lot in one swing. This small-group tour runs from Akureyri to some heavy-hitting waterfalls and volcanic scenery around Lake Mývatn, with time to choose whether you want a soak at the Myvatn Nature Baths (paid separately).…
Huskies make North Iceland personal. This short husky hike near Akureyri is less about a scripted animal show and more about spending time with a real working-family pack. You’ll get that familiar husky energy—then you’ll feel it up close as…
Goðafoss is worth rearranging your day. This cruise-friendly tour mixes a scenic northern Iceland drive with real context for why Goðafoss matters. I love that you get bus + guidance plus an included admission ticket, so you spend less time…
There’s something special about trying to catch the Northern Lights close to home. This tour from Akureyri is built around a simple idea: get you out of the street-lit area, then keep you warm while the sky does its thing.…
Husky howls set the tone fast. This private hike outside Akureyri blends scenery and real dog time with Gunni and Maria, plus a woodland walk that feels away from the main tourist loop. I especially like the long pause for…
Snow, horses, and Akureyri in 90 minutes. This is a Viking-style horse riding outing in North Iceland where you move through snow-covered trails with Icelandic horses—and get a real shot at the tölt gait with a guide close by. If…
Whales, right off Akureyri. This 3-hour outing in the waters of Eyjafjörður fjord turns the gorgeous mountain scenery into a real wildlife mission, guided by live marine commentary. I especially like the heated indoor cabin when the wind picks up,…
