6 Day Trips in Akureyri, Shortlisted

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $205Our pick

Review of Akureyri’s Lake Myvatn and Godafoss cruise tour, with lava fields, mud pools, hot baths, timing, transport, and value tips.

“This was a small group tour with our driver and guide, Oli. He provided an overview of each area with numerous stops, good explanations of what we were seeing and time to roam around. It was a safe, relaxing and fun adventure, trying to see as much as we could of north central Icelandic sites. Thank you Oli!”

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2.Diamond Circle Guided Day Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · from $205

Explore North Iceland from Akureyri on an 8-hour Diamond Circle tour with Dettifoss, Mývatn, Húsavík, geothermal fields, and lunch.

“I think I’m completely in love with Akureyri. I write this sitting in my home in London, missing be Akureyri like missing a loved one. This tour is incredible, I had the best time, our guide was an absolute joy. Please don’t miss this trip. It’s very well organised, plenty of stops to go to the toilet and get a drinks. Tip : there are area with a lot flies called nats, I think they’re harmless but very annoying, so buy one of those nets you can over your head.”

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3.Godafoss Waterfall Short Day Tour from Akureyri Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $82Best value

See Godafoss from Akureyri Port on a 2.5-hour cruise excursion with a local guide, port transfers, old-town views, and a guaranteed return.

“We enjoyed the tour and it was enhanced by the knowledge of the guide and driver. The bus was an airport transfer bus, so not the most comfortable, but not too bad for the 30 minute (or so) trip each way. A nice bonus was the driver detouring around the town's backstreets on the return journey, with his local knowledge of the buildings etc.”

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4.Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · 7 hours · from $179

Explore Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, lava fields, mud pools, and optional geothermal bathing on a seven-hour tour from Akureyri.

“Our guide was just wonderful. She took the time to explain things to us as well as gave us ample time to wander around.”

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5.Askja & Holuhraun, Super Jeep Day Tour from Lake Myvatn

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $495Top rated

Explore Askja, Viti, Holuhraun, and Iceland’s Highlands by Super Jeep on a 12-hour small-group tour from Lake Myvatn.

“Amazing Tour, worth the money. We have had an awsome guide who gave us a lot of information about the area, the lavafields etc. We have been 4 people in the super jeep that day, which was really comfortable. But keep in mind, the car can take 2 more passengers.”

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6.Kerlingarfjöll Highlands Day Tour in a 4X4 from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $535

Review of the Kerlingarfjöll 4x4 tour from Akureyri, with Hveravellir hot springs, highland scenery, price, timing, and practical tips.

“We had a fantastic day visiting Kellingarfjoll. It’s a long drive (4 hours) but our guide was very friendly and a great driver ! The landscapes there are fascinating, it’s like another planet.”

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