All North Iceland Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

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

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from $90

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from $201

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

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $188

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

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!

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

Askja & Holuhraun, Super Jeep Day Tour from Lake Myvatn

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from $77

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

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from $485

Forest Lagoon & Goðafoss Waterfall Small-Group Tour from Akureyri

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.

Forest Lagoon & Goðafoss Waterfall Small-Group Tour from Akureyri

5 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.

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from $176

Diamond Circle Myvatn Waterfalls, and Husavik from Akureyri Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $214

Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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from $188

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included

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from $124

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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 $85

Godafoss Express Classy Round Trip with Multiple Drop Off Choice

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $81

Zipline Adventure Through Glerárgil River Canyon in Akureyri Town

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $95

Godafoss Waterfall & Fjord Views Small-Group Tour from Akureyri

3 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 $117

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from $104

Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $201

Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour

Explore North Iceland's volcanic beauty on this 6-hour shore excursion from Akureyri. Begin with a scenic drive through stunning landscapes and stop at the iconic Goðafoss waterfall, known as the Waterfall of the Gods. Discover the unique Mývatn craters and the mysterious lava formations of Dimmuborgir. This tour is designed for cruise passengers, ensuring a comfortable experience with guaranteed return to the port before your ship departs. Please note that food is not included in the tour, so we recommend bringing your own snacks or lunch to stay comfortable throughout the day. - 6-hour guided tour perfect for cruise ship passengers - Visit Goðafoss waterfall and explore the Skútustaðagígar craters - Discover Dimmuborgir, the “Dark Castles” of Iceland - Includes scenic stops, comfortable transport, and an English-speaking guide

Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

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from $180

Godafoss Waterfall Shore Excursion From Akureyri Port

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

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from $83

Thrill-seeking travelers will love this incredible caving adventure inside the Lofthellir ice cave within a lava tunnel. Get deep inside the cave safely with the help of your guide. Crawl through narrow spaces near the entrance but then be amazed as the cave opens up, allowing you to see the fascinating geology. You’ll be provided with helmets, lights, and studded boots to keep you safe and comfortable.

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from $130

Ice Cave Lofthellir exploration - A permafrost Cave inside a magma tunnel.

4 hours 30 minutesFree 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 $404

Special Offer

Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

The Viking Horse Riding Experience in North Iceland

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

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from $122

Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri City Central

Húsavík: Family-Run Whale Watching Tour

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from $106

Special Offer

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

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from $169

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Cruise Tour Godafoss Turf Houses and Forest Baths Small Group

Nancy_S, Aug 2026

Stupendous sites

It was well planned and our guide Baldna(?) was very accommodating and knowledgeable. We visited the turf houses, amazing Godafoss Falls with a rainbow and Forest Lagoon. On the way we pulled over and got to see the horses. There were only 4 of us on the tour which is a nice departure from the crowed tours with a paddle!

Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour

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)

Terrye_H, Aug 2026

Great tour experience-highly recommend!

The tour guide was wonderful, provided lots of good information and local color. The waterfall was beautiful. The pickup from the cruise terminal was flawless. There was internet on the bus. Afterwards they offered dropoffs at the botanic gardens or near the city center before returning to the cruise terminal. This was a great afternoon excursion!

Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

Dawn_C, Aug 2026

Fantastic trip, guide Gabba was brilliant!

This trip was brilliant and the amount of geothermal things we saw and the scenery was stunning. We had Dabba as our local guide and she drove the minibus. Dabba is from Akureyi and she gave us so much interesting and useful information, it was brilliant! Dabba also gave us a little tour of parts of Akureyi on route which was lovely to see. We did this tour which picked us up and dropped us back to our cruise ship. We saw the pseudocraters, lava fields of Dimmuborgir, Hverir geothermal area with its bubbling mud pools, steaming fumaroles and a landscape like the moon was amazing. The strong smell of sulphur is not very nice! We also went to Godafoss waterfall that was beautiful with its glacial water. It was lovely that a stop at a cafe in Godafoss for coffee and a treat was included in the tour and a welcome break. We felt the trip was well worth the money and experience. It would have been good to have had a little bit longer in each place but knew timings had to be strict as we all had to get back to our cruise ship.

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

lisabeif66, Aug 2026

Choose this tour to see a great variety of nature

Godafoss is a beautiful waterfall (wish we'd had more time here). The Lava formations were striking, and it was fun to learn about the Yule Lads and sit in their cave. The lake and old craters were interesting, and going to the mud pots was cool to see. *Make sure to have the mosquito head net when going to see the lake / craters. And, run across the street for the ice cream.

Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss Shared Shore Excursions

Heather_K, Jul 2026

5 stars all the way!

We had an excellent experience. Our guide “Siggy” was amazing! A native of the area and very knowledgeable and friendly. Easy to find and was waiting right outside the cruise ship. Great communication the day before confirming our pick up location and time. Highly recommended. Don’t hesitate to book this tour! 5 stars

Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included

Jeffrey_L, Jul 2026

Relaxing Experience

With the shuttle being right at the cruise pier it was easy to get to the lagoon. The lagoon was not crowded and not touristy, many locals go to this lagoon. Beautiful view of the fjord. Changing rooms and shower facilities very clean. The drink selection at the swim-up bars is somewhat limited, but this did not lessen the experience. A very reasonable price especially considering transportation was included.

Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri City Central

Denise_J, Jul 2026

We saw a whale!

The weather changed greatly as you left the fjord. We were glad to have brought our gloves and hats. The tour provided interesting information and facts concerning the whales predictable blows prior to deep dives so we could watch for the tail. Glad we chose a little larger boat for the tour as the sea was a bit choppy at the entrance to the fjord.

Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

James_W, Jun 2026

Fantastic trip

We had a fantastic trip all the staff were so friendly and helpful. I was a bit concerned about the suits you have to put on as I'm quite a big guy but they had a range of sizes that fitted well im probably a uk 3xl/4xl and fitted fine if anyoneis worried! We did manage to see several different whales and was such a unique opportunity to get so close to these amazing creatures. 10 out of 10 would do it again in a heartbeat. Great trip fantastic crew Thank you so much for this amazing experience