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Iceland's classics.
The 10 most popular akureyri & north iceland tours in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
High-speed whale watching from Akureyri in Eyjafjörður fjord, hunting humpbacks (and sometimes orcas), with thermal suits, Wi‑Fi, and updates.
“Great as we got to see lots of whales! Guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The boat was comfortable.”
3-hour whale-watching from Húsavík in an oak boat over Skjálfandi Bay. Hot chocolate, warm overalls, and live guide tips.
“Spectacular whale watching. We saw 2 types of whales and a basking shark. The guide was amazing and the whole crew made the trip the best experience ever ❤️”
Traditional oak-boat whale watching in Húsavík with warm overalls, live guide talk, and a 3-hour Skjálfandi Bay cruise.
“We have ventured into the sea with Gentle Giants on boat Faldur on 04.08.24 at 1535. Our guide (sorry I cannot remember his name) was very nice and had wonderful sense of humor. Whole trip was very educative (shame on ppl, who still thing whales and dolphins are fish!). The captain did all he could…”
Relax in geothermal steam baths at Myvatn Nature Baths with Lake Myvatn and Hverjfall views, plus a swim-up bar and snacks.
“I really enjoyed the Nature Baths. The water was warm, the atmosphere inviting and the company amazing. I was alone and slightly intimidated at first but met several people from other countries whom I chatted with the rest of the evening. I will definitely visit again if/when I travel to Iceland again!”
Húsavík RIB speedboat tour: big whales in Skjálfandi Bay and puffins on Lundey Island, with warm overalls and a small crew.
“Great! We saw 4 humpback whales and some dolphins. Iñaki was super passionate and it was very nice to hear his explanations!”
RIB speedboat whale safari from Húsavík with Puffin Island stops in Skjálfandi Bay. Warm overalls, expert guides, big sightings possible.
“We did not see any whales but got a voucher for next time. We did see puffins! We got some really nice information and they did try their hardest. If you go on a cold day make sure to put on 2 pairs of socks, hat and scarf! (It was -2c on land when we…”
Whale watching from downtown Akureyri on the Eyjafjord with thermal gear, indoor and outdoor decks, onboard Wi‑Fi, and expert spotting.
“Excellent company , everything went smoothly from booking to the whale watching trip. Fantastic guide. Highly recommend”
From Akureyri, tour Mývatn’s pseudo craters, Dimmuborgir lava fields, Goðafoss, and Námaskarð sulfur pits with lunch included.
“Our tour of Akureyri with Richie was excellent! He was friendly, attentive, punctual, and explained the sights we visited in detail. He created a WhatsApp group to share information about Iceland. We had a minor issue at the beginning of the tour, as we received the wrong link for the meeting point, but it was…”
Family-run Húsavík whale watch on an oak boat with marine-biologist guides, warm suits, and Whale Museum discount in 3 hours.
“Great tour!! Saw a Humpback and a Minke whale. Our host was awesome. The boat is beautiful.”
A fast RIB ride in Skjálfandi Bay from Húsavík, built for close whale encounters and (seasonally) puffins on Lundey.
“It was wonderful! We saw about 6 whales. Being in the RIB boat was good as it could move quick when a whale was spotted. Make sure you bring gloves and hat. It’s cold!”
