All Akureyri Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Diamond Circle Tour with Wild North Iceland and Hidden Gems

A classic enduro E-mountainbiking tour with fun trails and breathtaking views. The tour starts in Dalvík with a short session getting to know the bikes and the beautiful town. The route heads to the roots of the mountain for some relatively flat trail riding and forest fun. When comfortable, riders head up the mountainside and into a valley just above town. With the help from the massive motor with 100 Nm of torque, this becomes smooth and enjoyable. The area offers a lot of different difficulty level trails to ride, making it easy to find something to suit any riding experience and adrenaline need.

Dalvik Private E MTB Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Dog cart-ride in Akureyri

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Located in Húsavík, the Whale Capital of Iceland. Home to 13 authentic whale skeletons, including an impressive blue whale skeleton. Combines natural history, science, and culture, covering whale biology, evolution, conservation, and Iceland's whaling history. Features interactive exhibits and engaging presentations suitable for a wide range of visitors. Rotating art exhibitions exploring the relationship between people and the sea, featuring Icelandic and international artists. Dedicated children's activity room with whale- and ocean-themed experiences. Suitable for all ages, making it an excellent all-weather family activity. Museum shop offering unique gifts and books, with purchases supporting the museum's educational and conservation work.

Húsavík Whale Museum Ticket

1 hourFree Cancellation

Carefully designed with cruise ship passengers in mind, this private small-group experience ensures a safe, stress-free day and a reliable on-time return to your ship. This is a private, small-group experience designed for comfort, flexibility, and a more personal connection with Iceland. Unlike large bus tours, we travel at a relaxed pace, with time for photos, short walks, and spontaneous stops depending on weather and your interests. Whenever possible, we aim to avoid crowds to make the experience more peaceful and enjoyable. In addition to the highlights of the Lake Mývatn area, this tour also includes a visit to Dettifoss - the most powerful waterfall in Europe, offering a raw and unforgettable natural experience. You will explore North Iceland with a local guide, discovering not only the main attractions but also hidden spots and stories that make this region truly special. This tour is perfect for travelers who want a more intimate, authentic, and stress-free experience.

Private Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Tour from Akureyri

Discover the beauty of Akureyri with a weekend city break that combines nature, culture, and local flavors. Begin your adventure with a Northern Lights hunt guided by experts, ensuring a chance to witness the magical Aurora Borealis. The next day, explore the stunning Goðafoss Waterfall and indulge in a relaxing soak at the Forest Lagoon. On your final day, embark on a whale-watching tour with the oldest company in Iceland, followed by a taste of local delicacies and a visit to a microbrewery for an authentic Icelandic experience. This package promises unforgettable moments in the heart of Iceland. - Includes airport pickup and drop-off, ensuring a hassle-free experience - Enjoy a guided Northern Lights tour with retry options if not visible - Visit the iconic Goðafoss Waterfall and experience the Forest Lagoon - Engage in whale watching with local tastings and microbrewery visit

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Akureyri Weekend City Break Northern Lights and Whale Watching

3 daysFree Cancellation

Experience hassle-free travel with your premier transfer service from your accommodation or hotel to Akureyri Airport! Choose your pick-up location from the extensive list ensuring you are collected exactly where you need. This service offers timely and reliable pick-ups, with professional drivers who plan routes carefully to ensure you arrive at the airport comfortably and on time. Your friendly drivers are local experts, happy to share last-minute tips or recommendations during your ride. With competitive pricing and no hidden fees, budgeting for your departure is simple and stress-free. The easy online booking process lets you reserve your transfer in just a few clicks, and the flexible cancellation policy allows you to adjust your plans with confidence. Book your transfer today for a smooth and enjoyable journey to Akureyri Airport, and enjoy peace of mind and comfort right up until takeoff! ✈️

Transfer from Accommodation to Akureyri Airport

25 minutesFree Cancellation

This tour is designed with one priority in mind - your safe and on-time return to your cruise ship. Everything is carefully planned around your ship’s schedule, so you can explore without stress. This is not a typical tour with fixed stops and tight timing. It is a thoughtfully crafted experience led by a local guide who lives in North Iceland and understands how to make each day truly exceptional. You will travel in a small, comfortable group, which allows for flexibility, better timing and a more personal atmosphere. No rushing, no feeling like just another passenger - just space to enjoy the landscapes, the silence and the moments in between. The route is dynamic. I adjust the pace and stops depending on weather, light and crowd levels, so you experience each location in the best possible conditions. This is not about ticking boxes. It is about experiencing North Iceland in a way that feels natural, calm and real - with someone who genuinely cares about your day.

Lake Mývatn Private Tour from Akureyri

Discover the spectacular waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, and natural wonders of Lake Mývatn and North Iceland, including Goðafoss, Dimmuborgir, and Hverir. Traveling solo? This tour is made especially for you. Unlike many tours that require a minimum number of participants, your departure is guaranteed even if you are the only guest. Explore Lake Mývatn and North Iceland in a small group of maximum 8 travelers. Visit Dettifoss or choose to relax at Earth Lagoon instead - the entrance is included in the price. No minimum group size, no uncertainty, just book and enjoy your day in North Iceland.

Akureyri Solo Tour with North Iceland Highlights

Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour

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What are people saying about Akureyri

Karra_F, Sept 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.

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

catherine_b, Sept 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!

100% Whale Watching

lindafeinman, Aug 2026

Saw lots of whales very close to boat!!

Excellent as far as whale watching! We’ve done a variety of whale watching trips in different places we’ve traveled and never have we seen as many whales (and very close to the boat). The only caveat is that we were visiting on a cruise ship docked in Akureyri and this was at a different harbor located 25 minutes by taxi from our port. Cost of taxi was $160 USD each way. The tour company offers transfers on some of their tours but not the 11:00 one we were booked on so we paid $160 to get there and the very nice lady made arrangements to have us driven back by her husband at no charge. Kudos for them saving us the cost of the return taxi ride!

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!

Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon from Akureyri Port

Lynda_M, Aug 2026

This excursion is worth...

This excursion is worth doing! The waterfall breathtaking! Enough time to enjoy the beauty. The forest lagoon so relaxing! Enough time to really relax. Possibly too relaxed if there is such a thing!😊 Our guide Miguel was the best. He shared info about Iceland that was so informative and had a pleasant voice.

Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Ronald_W, Jul 2026

Trolls, flowers and falls.

What an absolute fantastic tour in a comfortable van. Bigi was great at telling us relevant facts, interesting stories and yet not feeling like he had to entertain us every minute of the drive. We had adequate time at each site to wander if we wished or to hang out at an overlook or gift shop. We stopped at a market so we could buy snacks and sandwiches without fighting the crowds at the main tourist sites. We even got to see how the locals bake their bread with heat from the thermal features. We had extra time at the end for a drive through old town, past the botanical gardens and other sites. All of this was while making sure to return the group to our cruise ship at the right time. We highly recommend this tour.

Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Húsavík

Christina_A, Jun 2026

Layer up for the cold...

Layer up for the cold weather and sea spray. The tour guide didn't talk too much, and the captain did a great job getting us near the whales quickly. Originally, I debated between this type of boat and the traditional oak boats, but my daughter and I were so happy that we went with this one. It was an unforgettable experience, and Puffin Island was the "icing on the cake."

Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company

James_R, Jun 2026

Whale watching

Had a good time on this 5 pm tour. We saw a humpback whale and followed him for about 30 minutes. The whale jumped all the way out of the water! My 2 kiddos got seasick so I would recommend taking some seasick meds before the ride. The oak boat is very jumpy. The guide was great and very knowledgeable.