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Tours and activities in Akureyri

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Hiking with Husky in Akureyri

Have you ever dreamed to spend a unforgettable moment with huskies surrounded by incredible nature? On this hike, we take some dogs for a walk (or he takes you?) in the countryside, by the sea, surrounded by mountains view, up into our local forest. (We won´t see polar bears but we might see horses and sheeps.) After the walk, we will spend the second part of the visit with all the dogs at home,…

5.0(74)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 74 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £114.75 per person

Whale Watching on board a Traditional Oak Boat from Árskógssandur

Experience the stunning scenery of Eyjafjörður while discovering the incredible wildlife of the North, all under the guidance and expertise of our qualified crew. Playful humpbacks have found their summer dwelling in Eyjafjörður and are regularly seen on the tours.

4.7(101)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 101 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £54.91 per person

Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri

Hop on a small group tour with a personal service that takes you along the route of Goðafoss waterfall, pseudo crater areas, Dimmuborgir, Hverir in Námafjall (boiling mud pots) and the Mývatn Nature baths, the blue lagoon of the North. Please note that the entry fee to the baths, as well as a bathing suit and a towel, is not included.

4.9(80)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 80 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £130.15 per person

Whale and Puffin Watching around Skjálfandi Bay from Husavik

Spend approx. 3 hours at sea enjoying the wild nature on a traditional oak boat and get the best of both whales and puffins on this tour around Skjálfandi bay.

4.5(105)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 105 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £102.85 per person

Whales and Puffins Tour from Husavik

On your combined tour of puffin and whale watching, you will get up-close to the famous puffin island of Lundey, followed by a whale watching tour. See, hear and study the the behavior of the largest animals on the planet. This 3.5 hour unforgettable tour includes and experienced crew consisting of a captain and guide.

4.6(91)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 91 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £99.09 per person

The Viking Horse Riding Experience in North Iceland

On this exceptional all-seasons tour, you‘ll enjoy the diversity of the Icelandic landscape. Our reliable and strong horses will carry you directly into nature’s tranquility and won’t mind frozen ground or scrunching snow in winter as well as the soft grassy path in the summer. You will ride along the river Svartá over an adventure track along a hillside and will bring you to the beautiful waterf…

5.0(60)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 60 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £87.55 per person

Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour

Our guides are fully qualified and have extensive knowledge of the Lake Myvatn area. Not only will you learn about the history, landscape and present day life, on this tour you will also hear about Icelandic folktales, humor and culture. This is a total 6-7 hour tour trough some of the most picturesque landscape in North Iceland. All travel time is included in that length. After about 35 minute d…

4.8(71)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 71 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £154.70 per person

Godafoss Waterfall Shore Excursion From Akureyri Port

Visit the beautiful Godafoss Waterfall also known as the "Waterfall of the Gods". The tour suits cruise ship passengers perfectly as it is a short drive from Akureyri with a guaranteed return to ship. We will pick you up at the pier and drive to Godafoss and there we would spend 1 hour which gives our clients pleanty enough time to take in the beautiful surroundings.

4.5(85)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 85 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £59.50 per person

Original Carbon Neutral Whale Watching Tour from Húsavík

Experience this whale Watching tour aboard Andvari, our electric whale watching boat, offering a smooth and peaceful sailing experience in Skjálfandi Bay. With minimum disturbance to whales and nature and a reduced carbon footprint, this tour is a wonderful way to experience whale watching in a more sustainable way. Keep an eye out for whales, dolphins, and seabirds in their natural habitat while…

4.3(98)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 98 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £100.30 per person

Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour

Whale Watching Hauganes is the oldest whale watching tour operator in Iceland. We operate two classic Icelandic oak boats that are both spacious and extremely stable here in the still fjord of Eyjafjörður which is well sheltered from the open North Atlantic Ocean. We classify our tours as "slow travel" as you will get the chance of enjoying the beautiful landscape of the fjord along with its wild…

4.7(65)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 65 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £76.23 per person

Diamond Circle Myvatn Waterfalls, and Husavik from Akureyri Tour

Our Diamond Circle tour from Akureyri visits many incredible natural wonders of North Iceland in one day - this diverse region contain many hidden gems as well as more well known delights. We visit the stunning waterfalls of the area. First up is the elegant Godafoss or waterfall of the gods. Dettifoss on other hand is pure raw power, Europe's most powerful waterfall. We take you to Lake Mývatn a…

4.2(105)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 105 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £163.12 per person

Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss Shared Shore Excursions

Hop on a small group tour with a personal service that takes you along the route of Goðafoss waterfall, Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir Lavafield, Námafjall geothermal, Psudocraters and the Grjótagjá Cave. If we have time, depending on cruise ships departure time, we visit the Mývatn Nature Baths, where you will get an opportunity to dip into the geothermal water (note that the entry fee, a bathing suit…

4.7(61)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 61 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £141.10 per person

Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri City Central

Eyjafjörður's sheltered waters are some of the most reliable whale habitat in Iceland. Aboard the Lilja, dressed in warm provided overalls, you'll cruise with an expert guide who knows exactly where humpbacks and minke whales surface to feed — plus what to look for when amazing seabirds appear alongside the boat.

4.7(60)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 60 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £76.50 per person

Myvatn Nature Baths & Goðafoss Waterfall Akureyri Shore Excursion

Our Myvatn Nature Baths & Goðafoss Waterfall Akureyri Shore Excursion takes you to some of the highlights of north Iceland and gives you the chance to partake in the quintessential local activity - bathing in natural, warm geothermal waters, at Mývatn Nature Baths. The tour is a specially designed 6-hour shore excursion from Akureyri port. Out start times are tailored to suit your ship´s docking…

4.3(84)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 84 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £189.04 per person

Deacon Horse Riding Tour

To be free in the mountains on horseback is nothing short of breathtaking. Join us for the 1 1/2 hour adventure on horseback to the mountains. On this tour you have opportunities to tölt your horse, a special gait known to Icelandic horses. At the end of the tour you are invited to join us for coffee and light refreshments. The 1 1/2 hour tour consists of a brief introduction to riding Icelandic…

4.9(51)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 51 reviews2 h 15 minFree cancellation

From £113.90 per person

Hiking with Husky in Akureyri (private)

Have you ever dreamed to spend a unforgettable moment with huskies surrounded by incredible nature? On this hike, we take some dogs for a walk (or he takes you?) in the countryside, by the sea, surrounded by mountains view, up into our local forest. (We won´t see polar bears but we might see horses and sheeps.) After the walk, we will spend the second part of the visit with all the dogs at home,…

5.0(46)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 46 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £1,087.98 per person

Northern Lights Classic MiniBus Tour from Akureyri

This wonderful tour takes you hunting for Northern lights with an expert top rated local Northern Lights guide. Our hunt takes you from Akureyri town to the countryside away from the bright city lights so that the Northern Lights can be seen in all their beauty and colours. The local guide will share Icelandic tales during the journey and there is a chance to buy professional photos of your night…

4.3(84)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 84 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £106.25 per person

Akureyri North Iceland Waterfalls and Nature Baths Small Group Tour

Visit Goðafoss waterfall, Dettifoss waterfall, and Selfoss waterfall on this guided, 10-hour small-group tour from Akureyri. You will also stop at the hot springs in Hverarönd in Námaskarð and the Mývatn Nature Baths. Hotel or airport pickup is available upon request.

4.8(41)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 41 reviewsFree cancellation

From £249.04 per person

Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the Natural Wonders of Lake Myvan, Nature Baths, Goddafoss waterfall AND the spectacular Dettifoss waterfall all in one day on this popular and great value tour with an experienced local guide. We set off from Akureryi stopping at the beautiful Godafoss waterfall also known as 'The Waterfall of the Gods' and then onto the famous Lake Myvatn. In Lake Myvatn we visit popular destinations i…

4.8(41)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £221 per person

Husky Petting, in Akureyri

Have you ever dreamed of beeing surrounded by huskies, all trying to kiss you and cuddle? This is your chance, come and spend an hour with over 20 dogs, take pictures and talk with us about what we do with them. Take some time to hang with huskies in this unique experience in North Iceland. In this particular tour, you won’t just be meeting a working dog, you will be meeting a member of the famil…

5.0(31)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £74.80 per person

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Explore the wildlife of Akureyri on this original 3-hour tour of the fjord as the boat cruises calmly about the water. This tour takes you through prime whale watching areas while a professional guide enriches your knowledge of the ecosystem around you, as well as the history and the folklore of the area. Choose from one of many departure times when you book!

4.2(55)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 55 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £79.05 per person

Dog Sledding Tour near Akureyri

Have you ever dreamed of going dog sledding with huskies on snow? Want to tick this off your bucket list while you're in Iceland? Great news, this tour is for you! Set near Akureyri, surrounded by beautiful mountains and the biggest fjord in Iceland, it's the perfect location. With these incredible landscapes around you covered in a blanket of snow during the winter months, you will feel relaxed…

5.0(25)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £305.99 per person

Forest Lagoon Ebike Tour Akureyri

Explore Akureyri like never before in a guided e- bike tour with Original North with a access to the Forest Lagoon. The tour starts at the Forest Lagoon. Then we will head in to Eyjafjordur on a old track then to the enchanting Kjarnaskógur forest. There we will enjoy the forest and the adventurous tracks that the forest has to offer. Next we will head to Akureyri and pedal through the historic s…

5.0(23)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 23 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £153 per person

Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Dettifoss Small Group

Our journey takes us along Eyjafjörður, one of Iceland’s longest fjords, to our first destination, the Goðafoss waterfall, which holds great significance in Iceland’s history. Next, we will explore the beauty of Lake Mývatn, where we can appreciate stunning sights such as Skútustaðagígar, also known as pseudo craters. This unique phenomenon can only be found in a few places around the world, incl…

5.0(23)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 23 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £197.20 per person