Whales turn a cold fjord into magic. This Akureyri whale-watching shore excursion takes you out on a fast cruising catamaran in Eyjafjörður to search for humpbacks and more, with a live English guide onboard and warm gear ready for you.…
Five ziplines. One river. This Akureyri tour lets you fly over the Glass River Canyon as it slices through town, using a short hike and then five fast crossings. I love the mix of action and easy pacing, and you’ll…
Goðafoss feels like a moving postcard. This Saga Travel trip links Akureyri Port to one of Iceland’s most popular waterfalls with a comfortable coach ride, on-board reading, and a driver who keeps things smooth and on time. I love the…
Goðafoss in a 6-hour day feels almost too good. This tour bundles iconic waterfalls with surreal Northern Iceland geology, from Lake Mývatn pseudocraters to the lava maze of Dimmuborgir and the bubbling mud pots at Hverir. I like the tight,…
A RIB ride changes everything. This Húsavík whale and puffin safari uses a fast, open boat to cover more of Skjálfandi Bay, with Puffin Island on the right dates. It’s built for people who want real wildlife time, not just…
North Iceland in one efficient loop. This Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Goðafoss day tour from Akureyri strings together four of the region’s signature stops—waterfall drama at Goðafoss, otherworldly Lake Mývatn views, lava-labyrinth walking at Dimmuborgir, then the sulphur-and-mud science show…
One Iceland day, perfectly timed to your ship. This cruise-friendly outing strings together easy port pickup and the best geothermal variety in north-central Iceland: Goðafoss, Námaskarð’s bubbling mud and steam, Dimmuborgir lava, and a quick stop at Grjótagjá and the…
This 2-hour Akureyri whale watching express is all about speed, small size, and getting close to humpback whales in Eyjafjord with the clock running. You start at the floating pier by Hof in town, then zip across icy-looking water with…
Whales show up when you sail right. This Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching from Husavik is a real-deal way to chase humpbacks in Skjálfandi Bay, guided by pros who explain what you’re seeing as it happens. What I like most…
First-rate whale watching starts with the right water and boat. This tour from Húsavík heads out over Skjálfandi Bay on a traditional oak boat, with live commentary and nature spotting designed to help you actually find whales, dolphins, and seabirds…
RIB boats turn whale watching into a sprint. From Húsavík, this RIB tour gets you out fast on the waters of Skjálfandi Bay, where more than 10 species show up during the year. The boat’s setup, small group size, and…
Two hours can feel like Iceland’s greatest hits. This Akureyri Port coach tour gets you to Goðafoss fast, with Fjord views from the road and a live guide sharing Viking-era stories. I especially like the included coffee and traditional kleina…
There’s something soothing about soaking near the Arctic Circle. GeoSea Geothermal Baths in Húsavík puts you in warm, mineral-rich geothermal seawater with massive views of Skjálfandi Bay, and you can even keep an eye out for whales and the Northern…
Whales feel close in Húsavík. You’re out on a traditional oak boat in Skjálfandi Bay, chasing sightings while sipping hot chocolate and watching for puffins around Puffin Island. I love the mix of wildlife focus and comfort: warm overalls help…
Four stops, one volcanic story. This day trip from Akureyri packs some of North Iceland’s weirdest geology into a tight Mývatn route, from steam-shaped craters to black-lava “cathedral” formations. You’ll also get the big emotional payoff at Goðafoss, where the…