All Akureyri Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

A scenic and memorable excursion in Iceland to the majestic Godafoss Waterfall. Godafoss is one of the most spectacular and historic waterfalls in Iceland. The name means the "waterfall of the gods". The waterfall is about 12 meters high (36 feet) and 30 meters wide (90 feet), and it forms a horseshoe shape that creates a stunning spectacle of water and mist. You will have about 45 minutes to explore the waterfall and take photos of this natural wonder. After admiring the waterfall, you will board the bus again and head back to Akureyri but not exactly the same way. You will drive through the beautiful Fnjoskadalur Valley, up to the mountains and down to the Eyjafordur Bay with astonishing view. The Eyjafjordur Bay is the longest in Iceland, and surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Before you arrive to Akureyri the bus will stop at the Akureyri Viewpoint so you can enjoy the view over the town of Akureyri, the Bay and the mountains, and take pictures!

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From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V)

From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V)

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

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from USD 77

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover North Iceland’s stunning landscapes on this 5-hour tour from Akureyri, featuring the iconic Goðafoss Waterfall and the luxurious Forest Lagoon. Begin your journey at Goðafoss, known as the "Waterfall of the Gods," and marvel at its majestic 39-foot drop and learn of its rich symbolic history. Enjoy breathtaking fjord views before heading to the Forest Lagoon for a relaxing soak in warm geothermal pools, with astounding panoramic city and fjord views from the infinity pool. This tour is ideal for cruise passengers docking for the day In Akureyri. Shuttle buses are available hourly to take you back to you ship, so you can stay at Forest Lagoon for as long or as short as you wish.

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from USD 125

Forest Lagoon & Goðafoss Waterfall Small-Group Tour from Akureyri

Forest Lagoon & Goðafoss Waterfall Small-Group Tour from Akureyri

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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from USD 176

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from USD 202

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Our tour is named "Godafoss Express" it's a round trip shuttle from Akureyri to Godafoss Waterfall. On way back from Godafoss the tour could ends straight to the port or in the close downtown but the most popular choice is to Botanical Garden. This is not far from Downtown and Port with a nice walk in downhill. Other drop off choices (making arrangements with driver) visiting other attractions in Akureyri are available (ZipLine Akureyri, Forrest Lagoon, Aviation Icelandic Museum, Motorcycle Icelandic Museum) entrance tickets are not included. NOTE: For those who are willing to extend 60/90 minutes their visits giving us the time necessary for our shuttle to return back to the botanical garden or to the center (after making arrangements with the driver), we are happy to offer a return to the port with the first available shuttle on place. This service, although offered without any additional charge, is an additional service and not as an integral or due part of the purchased tour.

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from USD 104

Godafoss Express Classy Round Trip with Multiple Drop Off Choice

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from USD 82

Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included

Godafoss Waterfall Shore Excursion From Akureyri Port

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from USD 86

Zipline Adventure Through Glerárgil River Canyon in Akureyri Town

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from USD 83

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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from USD 95

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

4.2

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from USD 214

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

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

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from USD 188

Special Offer

Húsavík: Family-Run Whale Watching Tour

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Godafoss Waterfall & Fjord Views Small-Group Tour from Akureyri

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from USD 110

Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík

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from USD 117

Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

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from USD 170

6 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.

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from USD 189

Original Big Whale Safari and Puffins from Iceland by Local Family Company in Húsavík

Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Húsavík

Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri City Central

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from USD 177

The Viking Horse Riding Experience in North Iceland

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from USD 107

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

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from USD 122

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

4.7

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from USD 202

Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour

6 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.

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from USD 190

Special Offer

Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour

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Maureen_N, Aug 2026

Godifoss, Lake Myvatn, and Lava fields

Our tour guide (Unnur) and driver (Michael) made the best out of a cold and rainy day in Iceland. They changed the order of the itinerary in order to see the sights with most walking when the rain would be lessened. Unnur was a font of information and did an incredible job of educating us in an interesting and engaging manner. I enjoyed this tour far more than I expected to as I don’t normally tour on a bus. Clear instructions and perfect timing. Truly outstanding!

Godafoss Waterfall Shore Excursion From Akureyri Port

stephanie_c, Aug 2026

We count on Viator!

We booked the Imagine Iceland tour from the Akureyri cruise port to Goðafoss Waterfall through Viator and had a great experience. The tour was well organized and right on time. Our driver, Graham, was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared interesting information along the way. Goðafoss was absolutely beautiful! Highly recommend Imagine Iceland for cruise passengers visiting Akureyri.

From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V)

Cybele_M, Aug 2026

Niels was very nice and...

Niels was very nice and had good stories and information about the area. Godafoss was amazing. We had about 50 minutes there, it was perfect to see a few different viewpoints and go to the go to the gift shop. The bus was very comfortable and clean.

Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

Greg_C, Aug 2026

Michael and Arnar

Michael was a fantastic tour guide. He provided lots of knowledge at each and every stop and even in between while headed to our next stop. He was easy to understand and very pleasant to talk with at the stops. Arnar, our bus driver was wonderful as well. He told us of some of the local customs and such. Aevar & Boas Dalvik bus lines was fantastic and very clean.

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!

Whale Watching from Akureyri Port

Jennifer_K, Aug 2026

Humpbacks!

The captain and guide were both great. They give you float suits that seem silly at first and then you learn to love them. It’s very windy and cold. Bring a hat and gloves. The ride is long (about 40 minutes) but it’s so beautiful, it goes by quickly. We saw many dolphins swimming with our boat. The whales were spectacular! We saw 2 humpbacks who were feeding near the surface, so they were visible multiple times. I would highly recommend this tour.

Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

Leanne_D, Aug 2026

Beautiful Falls, Great Excursion

Great excursion with Saga Tours, booked thru Viator. Great price. Company responded quickly to my questions to clarify meeting point, which was appreciated. Driver was excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. An hour at the falls goes by quickly. Most people walk on the left side of falls. I’d suggest walking along right side of falls… great view and way less people. Walking paths are good. You do have time to do both, if you keep moving. Included in trip was a cup of coffee and a local sweet at the hotel, very nice. Clean bathrooms. (no fee). Bus gave option to drop off at the town centre on way back to pier, which was nice.

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

Kim_P, July 2026

A fun day with a surprise

This was a great day despite the wind and rain. I was worried about finding the meeting location, but it was easy. There is a series of wooden ‘huts’ near the pier so it was just a matter of reading to find this tour group. It turned out that it were part of a small group, so the driver/guide was able to show us some additional sites. The most unexpected was along the tunnel - he pulled over on the shoulder and we got out and went to a room that was excavated off the side. In it was an exhibit to show how the tunnel was constructed. We stopped for lunch - not at Lake Myvatn. We didn’t go to the Lake/Lagoon itself, but saw it from the road. Not a problem - did I mention the wind and rain? The weather eased up enough for us to spend some time at the continental divide/rift/cave. This tour was worth the money we spent on it. It was a very interesting day and we were with a very small group of people. And it was significantly cheaper than a similar excursion available on our cruise.

Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company

LUCY_S, June 2026

Perfect day for Whale Watching

Everyone involved in this whale watching tour was extremely professional and helpful. My family and I were driving from Hofn (5 hours) to get on the 1:15 p.m. boat. We had car trouble and I kept in touch with a very nice woman from the tour. I told her our problem and she said they will try to wait for us as long as they could. As I go closer, I told here we were there and she told me to go straight to the ticket office, they were waiting for us. The tour itself was terrific. We saw 3 whales, 2 stayed together and the third was by himself. We had beautiful weather and enjoyed our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the whales and even told us the names of the 3 whales that we saw. If you ever get to Iceland, I suggest that you take this whale watching tour, you won't regret it. If my family and I ever get back to Iceland, we will definitely take this tour again.

100% Whale Watching

Theofani_T, Sept 2025

Totally worth it

We were reluctant to book a whale tour in Iceland after our experience in south Africa (lots of sea sickness). However, we're so glad we changed our mind at the last minute. The journey was very smooth, did not feel any sea sickness (bare in mind I am 5months pregnant). Saw so many hampback whales !! Highly recommended.

Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Húsavík

Israel_G, Sept 2025

Excellent experience

The experience was incredible, we saw dozens of whales, they had a good location, the captain was excellent, he navigated very well with 6-foot waves, I say this because I have experience in sailing, and with minus 0 degrees Celsius (20 and something Fahrenheit) we didn't even got cold thanks to the suits they provided