All Akureyri Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour

Maximize your chances of seeing whales in the wild on this half-day boat cruise from Akureyri. Iceland’s longest fjord is known for attracting humpback whales; travel aboard a specially adapted ship that covers all the likely viewing areas to increase the odds of seeing them. Choose from several departure times to fit your schedule, and stay cozy on board with thermal overalls, and raincoats or blankets.

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Forest Lagoon & Goðafoss Waterfall Small-Group Tour from Akureyri

5 hoursFree Cancellation

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Godafoss Express Classy Round Trip with Multiple Drop Off Choice

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Godafoss Waterfall & Fjord Views Small-Group Tour from Akureyri

Húsavík: Whale Watching Tour with Heated Indoor Seating

Special Offer

Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

Check off northern Iceland’s natural attractions in just a few hours on this half-day guided tour, which includes round-trip transfers. Keep your camera poised as you visit roaring waterfalls, trail around Lake Mývatn, and take in the treasures of lava fields. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the tour also includes a visit to Námaskard, a volcanic region with boiling mud pots.

Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri

Explore the natural wonders of Northern Iceland on this full-day tour from Akureyri. Enjoy spectacular views of Godafoss waterfall, then visit Lake Myvatn and enjoy free time to soak in the Myvatn Nature Baths (entrance fees not included). Along the way, marvel at natural wonders including the Dimmuborgir Lava formations and Hverir mud pools, visit Grotcaja cave, and see filming sites from hit TV show Game of Thrones.

Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

8 hoursFree Cancellation

See the big three landmarks of northern Iceland with this day trip to Lake Mývatn and the Godafoss and Dettifoss waterfalls. With a carefully prepared itinerary, you’ll maximize your time at each site, going straight to the vantage points and learning about the geology of the region from a guide. Extra stops include the Grjótagjá lava cave and Mývatn Nature Baths; just note that entry is extra.

Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

The Viking Horse Riding Experience in North Iceland

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Skip the hassle of exploring Lake Myvatn alone by booking this full-day group tour with hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Akureyri. Stops include Grjotagja Cave, the Skútustaðagígar craters, Namafjall Hverir geothermal area, and other photo-worthy locations. Take in dramatic volcanic landscapes, lava sculptures, and glacial caves as you enjoy an informative commentary from your local guide.

Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour

Hiking with Husky in Akureyri

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Join the tour of the stunning Lake Mývatn area, one of Iceland's most beautiful places. Our guides are not only skilled drivers and timekeepers, but they are also friendly and eager to show you more. We promise a memorable experience and offer plenty of chances to take photos and capture your best moments. This tour is designed for cruise ship passengers and departs from and returns to the port in Akureyri. We will take you to the Goðafoss waterfall and Lake Mývatn area, allowing you to explore nearby attractions. You can choose a tour time that matches your arrival and departure cruise times. Experience the Lake Mývatn area on a small-group shore excursion from Akureyri. Explore several of North Iceland's most stunning natural wonders in just one day, a more personalized experience, and hassle-free pickup and drop-off from Akureyri's port, with a wide range of departure times to suit your cruise schedule.

Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Skip the hassle of navigating the Diamond Circle alone by booking this group tour with round-trip transport from Akureyri. Hit top spots including Lake Myvatn, Godafoss waterfall, the charming fishing village of Husavik, and other photo-worthy locations. Along the way, enjoy fascinating local insights and fun facts from your guide. As a bonus, a packed lunch is included to keep you fueled for adventure.

Diamond Circle Myvatn Waterfalls, and Husavik from Akureyri Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Iceland’s most iconic wildlife with a 2 hour whale and puffin tour from Húsavík on an RIB speedboat. Enjoy views of the Skjálfandi Bay as you skim along the coast, covering an expansive territory in the high-powered craft. Watch for massive blue whales and acrobatic humpbacks, and learn about life beneath the surface from your experienced guide. During the breeding season of mid-April through mid-August, visit ‘Puffin Island’ to find a thriving colony of brightly-colored birds before returning to Húsavík.

Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Husavik

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Watch for nimble humpbacks and massive blue whales on this whale watching adventure from Húsavík on a traditional Icelandic oak boat. Enjoy stunning views of the Skjálfandi Bay and Vík mountains as you explore the coastline, a thriving pilgrimage place for marine mammals in the summer season. Learn about Iceland’s wildlife and culture with live commentary from your experienced guide.

Traditional Whale Watching from Husavik by Local Family Company

This wonderful tour takes you hunting for Northern lights with an expert top rated Northern Lights guide through the winter night. Our hunt takes you out of town to the countryside, away from the bright lights of the city so that the Northern Lights can be seen in all their beauty and colours. The local guide will share Icelandic tales during the journey on this magical tour. Please note the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and are also dependant on weather conditions therefore we cannot guarantee they will be sighted however if the guide confirms no lights were seen, we do offer a free retry the next day if we are running a tour the next day.

Northern Lights Group Tour from Akureyri

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Myvatn Nature Baths & Goðafoss Waterfall Akureyri Shore Excursion

Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

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What are people saying about Akureyri

100% Whale Watching

Teresa_H, Sep 2026

Amazing experience!

This was an amazing experience! We all got to wear flotation warm suits and I didn't get sea sick either because that day the sea was calm and the boat captain took the journey slow. We saw 6 humpback whales! Got to see one breaching and lots of blow-hole and flippers too. It was incredible! Totally recommend this to anyone!

Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour

Karra_F, Sep 2026

Highly recommend if you...

Highly recommend if you are traveling via cruise ship. Easy to find the bus as it was a different colors then all others which was nice. Kuba was a great driver and never felt like we were gonna go off road:). Jessica, our tour guide was amazing and filled with tons of information and even threw in some jokes which was awesome. This tour gives you a taste of what the country has to offer. It was also nice to hear about the location on the bus and be able to see them at your own pace.

Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included

lauvens2015, Sep 2026

Happiness with a view

Very beautiful experience at this spa in the heights of Akureyri. The place is perched among the trees, clean showers and cabins available if you do not want to get naked in public, water at 38 [degrees] very pleasant especially since we had the sun and the view of the small forest downstream from the pools. Possibility to order cocktails directly from the pools thanks to two swim-up bars as well, pool surfaces large enough not to feel like you are crowding each other, and - the icing on the cake - a good (and beautiful!) little restaurant right inside the spa center, which serves excellent tapas (succulent fries, gourmet nachos, gourmet brie with honey and nuts) and for a reasonable price. Superb break in such a beautiful country.

Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

Ryan_M, Sep 2026

Awesome tour, Maria was...

Awesome tour, Maria was superb! Very friendly, engaging, and had good knowledge of Iceland. The falls are a splendid site, it's Iceland so be sure to dress warmly and be prepared for rain. There is a lovely inn with coffee and donuts included in this tour :) There is also a cafe next door to stop in and warm up. I travel with my 75 year old grandpa who has a little bit of knee pain. The paved path to the waterfall is easy and doable!

Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

catherine_b, Sep 2026

Great tour, stunning views, highly recommend a swim in the Nature Lagoon.

Fabulous tour!… our guide was SO good, telling us lots of stories and information about Iceland. He went out of his way to give us the best tour. The waterfall was simply stunning. We also went to the Nature Lagoon which was a truly spectacular experience. Warm, blue and gorgeous, a must do experience.

Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group

nirouz_Z, Aug 2026

An absolutely wonderful excursion

Our guide, Marka (apologies if I’ve misspelled the name), was truly impressive, a real wealth of knowledge and information. We visited some incredible sites, and the tour brought everything to life, from Iceland’s geology and history to its culture and traditions. I would highly recommend this trip and would happily do it all over again. The Earth Lagoon at the end was particularly special, do not miss it!

Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

Denise_H, Aug 2026

Godafoss Waterfall Trip Was Wonderful

We thoroughly enjoyed this excursion. Being picked up at the cruise terminal made it even better. Our tour guide Peter was knowledgable and made our trip even better by changing the sequence of the itinerary. We stopped at the Godafoss waterfalls early in the day to take advantage of the sunshine and the amount of visitors. Thank you Peter for a wonderful day!

Hiking with Husky in Akureyri

Tamika_N, Aug 2026

Run do not walk to book this tour!

Run do not walk to book this tour. It was incredible and super fun. Who doesn’t love being greeted by 20 huskies? Gunni and Maura are the Owners. They choose which dogs will go on the hike via lottery so that each dog gets to participate equally. Each person doing the hike gets a harness around their waist with a bungee leach attached to a husky’s harness. This was a great way for the Husky to walk me, I mean me to walk the husky. Due to the harness, you are hands free with no need to hold a leash. We hiked as a pack with the Owner Gunni and a second dog handler. If your husky is too animated for you, they will choose a calmer dog for you to walk. All of the dogs are super friendly. The hike is easy with no major hills. We get a couple water breaks for the dogs and for us. Gunni shares a lot about each dog on the walk. If you’ve never walked a dog before, this is a great first experience. After the hike you will be shown around their home and get to see dog show ribbons and sledding trophies. You’ll get a great history about the dogs and responsible breeding practices. I highly recommend this tour. You will be pick up at the cruise port or in town. Just look for the person walking a husky. I just wish the experience was longer. I could have stayed there all day.

Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri

Saquib_R, Aug 2026

Amazing experience!

Please make sure you have Kiersten as your guide! Thoroughly knowledgeable from top to bottom. Knew everything about anything. We were extremely lucky this day. Picture perfect postcard day. Not a cloud in the sky, so that helped. The waterfall was beautiful, the boiling pots were amazing. The Icelandic landscape makes you feel like you’re on another planet. Downfall of course because it was a summer day, there were bus fulls, and two cruise ships in town, so all the sights were riddled with tourists, But Kiersten was truly amazing! You can tell she loves her job, took time to talk to us individually, answer any questions we threw at her. So great tour guide + great weather = great experience!

Traditional Whale Watching from Husavik by Local Family Company

173st_phanies, Aug 2026

To observe marine mammals without harming them

A wonderful experience that gives the feeling of enjoying wildlife without violating it. On the 8:44 a.m. slot, we were lucky enough to see 3 whales, dolphins, and plenty of birds, including puffins fishing. Very professional guide and captain who really sought to satisfy their customers while respecting the marine mammals that we were able to observe.

Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Husavik

leonardoorsanelli, Nov 2025

Indescribable experience!

The dinghy experience was magnificent (super recommended)! moreover, the dinghy gives the possibility to move quickly from one point to another and allows you to see more whales. The guide is very prepared and good at explaining all the types of whales that live in the bay and their habits.