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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.
“we finally got to see the Northern lights and we're happy.”
3-hour whale-watching from Húsavík in an oak boat over Skjálfandi Bay. Hot chocolate, warm overalls, and live guide tips.
“Did a 3.45 hr ride fir a 2 hour booking due to some rare sightings of bottle-nosed dolphins and pilot whales which excited our guide and crew so much that they forgot about the time and simply jndulged all on board by chasing the pod of dolphins and school of whales for a full hour.…”
Traditional oak-boat whale watching in Húsavík with warm overalls, live guide talk, and a 3-hour Skjálfandi Bay cruise.
“We spotted 1 humpback whale and the guide was extremely good. Recommend taking this tour. It was an amazing one.”
Relax in geothermal steam baths at Myvatn Nature Baths with Lake Myvatn and Hverjfall views, plus a swim-up bar and snacks.
“Just what every one coming to travel and enjoy The perfect out door as close to being in nature All indoor facilities were great And of course the stuff just like any where elas in Iceland ❤️”
Húsavík RIB speedboat tour: big whales in Skjálfandi Bay and puffins on Lundey Island, with warm overalls and a small crew.
“We saw at least 4 whales (humpback), and lots of puffins. It was definitely better than the traditional ship, as we were able to go quickly when a whale was spotted. I sometimes get motion sickness, but the open air and speed meant I did not have a problem at all. Very nice and educational…”
RIB speedboat whale safari from Húsavík with Puffin Island stops in Skjálfandi Bay. Warm overalls, expert guides, big sightings possible.
“We saw 3 whales and it was amazing and unforgettable. Plus the guide was funny. Highly recommend”
Whale watching from downtown Akureyri on the Eyjafjord with thermal gear, indoor and outdoor decks, onboard Wi‑Fi, and expert spotting.
“Fantastic trip with a great crew and very well set up boat. They genuinely care about protecting the sea life and really wanted to make sure we saw some whales. We were fortunate enough to see three humpback whales on our trip. Highly recommended!”
From Akureyri, tour Mývatn’s pseudo craters, Dimmuborgir lava fields, Goðafoss, and Námaskarð sulfur pits with lunch included.
“Niko was a wonderful guide, we had brilliant weather, saw so many amazing things, felt we had left planet Earth at the sulphur fields, the Godafoss falls were magnificent, safe driver. We had a fantastic day.”
Family-run Húsavík whale watch on an oak boat with marine-biologist guides, warm suits, and Whale Museum discount in 3 hours.
“We had great time and we saw 2 different humpback whales; one of them came close to the amazing Moby Dick… it was magical! Thanks a lot to our guide, Mada! she was amazing giving us info about whales and birds.”
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!”
