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The 15 Best Tours from Akureyri

134 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $70

The northern capital is five hours from Reykjavík by road and forty-five minutes by air, and it has its own set of days: the Eyjafjörður whale boats, Lake Mývatn’s craters and steam, Goðafoss, and the Forest Lagoon above the town. These 15 are priced and timed, with the cruise-port runs marked.

Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship - From Oddeyrarbót pier to the whale search: how the 3 hours really plays out
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Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship

1.3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,000 reviews · 3 hours · from $108Our pick

Akureyri's 3-hour high-speed whale cruise in Eyjafjörður, with trained guides, thermal suits, Wi-Fi, and a real shot at humpbacks.

“It was great, the fjord is absolutely beautiful. We thought we might see nothing but once we saw the first whale, they were just everywhere. We were very lucky :) we stayed a bit longer than planned, because we were searching for whales longer than expected. The tour operator made sure we are all satisfied by staying a little longer.”

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Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri - How the crew turns scanning into better odds
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Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

2.Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 971 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104

3-hour whale watching from downtown Akureyri on a warm, window-filled ship with guided fjord cruising, Wi-Fi, and chances for humpbacks.

“Excellent company , everything went smoothly from booking to the whale watching trip. Fantastic guide. Highly recommend”

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From Akureyri: Myvatn Lake, Craters, & Waterfall Tour - Price and value: what $187 includes (and what it does not)
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From Akureyri: Myvatn Lake, Craters, & Waterfall Tour

3.Myvatn Lake, Craters, & Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 793 reviews · 6 hours · from $187

6-hour North Iceland day trip from Akureyri covering Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn pseudo craters, Dimmuborgir lava fields, and Námaskarð geothermal mud pools.

“The tour was great--half the price of the cruise excursion, and covered the same itinerary. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Bus was comfortable. I would highly recommend this as a cruise excursion.”

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Árskógssandur: Whale-Watching Boat Trip - The meeting point at Hótel Kaldi and how the tour starts
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Árskógssandur: Whale-Watching Boat Trip

4.Árskógssandur: Whale-Watching Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 695 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $96

Whale watching from Árskógssandur on a traditional oak boat in calm Eyjafjörður, with warm overalls and hot chocolate for about 2.5 hours.

“Our captain and guide extended our trip so that we could follow our Minke whale a little longer. Loved the trip. The boat was comfortable with plenty of places to sit and to get a different view and perspectives of the Eyjafjordur. The hot chocolate and bun were also very appreciated! We also learned a lot about northern Iceland, the industry and educational opportunities in the area, as well as information about how whales eat and descend and rise up for air. It was exactly what we we were hoping for.”

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Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík - Price and value: what you’re paying for
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Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík

5.Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $203Top rated

Small-group RIB whale watching from Húsavík, cruising Skjálfandi Bay for close whale encounters and, in season, Lundey puffins.

“Amazing experience…saw numerous whales, including the elusive Northern Bottlenose whale. Our guide and captain were very informative and knowledgeable”

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Akureyri: 2-Hour Whale Watching Express by RIB Speedboat - Gear That Actually Lets You Enjoy the Cold
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Akureyri: 2-Hour Whale Watching Express by RIB Speedboat

6.2-Hour Whale Watching Express by RIB Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 489 reviews · 2 hours · from $200

Akureyri 2-hour RIB whale watching in the Eyjafjord. Small group, warm gear, fast chasing for humpbacks, minke whales, birds.

“It was a beautiful sunny day and while we did get wet sitting in the 3rd row they provided warm full coveralls which helped! We were lucky to see numerous humpback whales pretty quickly ! It was a great bucket list experience.”

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Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri - From Akureyri: How the 6-Hour Day Flows
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Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri

7.Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 478 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $188

A 6-hour highlight run from Akureyri, mixing Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn’s pseudocraters, lava scenery at Dimmuborgir, and steamy Hverir mud pots.

“We had an excellent day. Our driver was outstanding, and guide extremely knowledgeable. It didn’t rain, sunny would have made it ideal. I liked the variety of attractions. Bathrooms cost 39 kr about $2 US. Another 15 minutes at each attraction would have been nice.”

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Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port - Námaskarð and Hverir: mud pools and steam vents with instant wow factor
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Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

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

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

Cruise-shore day tour from Akureyri to Godafoss and Lake Mývatn geothermal sites, with optional Nature Baths and easy port pickup.

“Loved this tour. There was 16 of us, and our guide was fantastic. Loved the itinerary, and we had lots of laughs along the way - and some great stories. Highly recommend.”

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Iceland’s Top Grade 4 Rafting – Drysuit, Canyon & Adrenaline - Meeting at Viking Rafting: get geared up in the drysuit
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Iceland’s Top Grade 4 Rafting – Drysuit, Canyon & Adrenaline

Akureyri: Admission to Forest Lagoon with Towel and Drink - Ticket value: what your admission really buys
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Akureyri: Admission to Forest Lagoon with Towel and Drink

10.Admission to Forest Lagoon with Towel and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 430 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Forest Lagoon in Akureyri pairs two 37°C geothermal pools, an 80°C dry sauna, a cold plunge, and a bistro, plus towel and drink.

“Absolutely fantastic afternoon at the forest lagoon. We entered at 1130 and it was very quiet. The package we had included towels and a free drink each, additional drinks were charged but seemed quite reasonable in price. There is a lovely bistro to enjoy lunch after relaxing in the calming waters.”

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Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Húsavík - Puffin Island stop: the best bonus, if your dates and sea conditions line up
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Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Húsavík

11.Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Húsavík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $180

Original Húsavík RIB whale safari with expert guides and a possible Puffin Island stop during breeding season, about 2 hours.

“My sister swears we saw 15 whales, although I feel it was more like possibly 5 whales a total of 15 times. The female guide was great as was the boat captain. It was perfect sunny wether but most importantly this group was knowledgeable and experienced as knew where to find the whales!”

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Top-Rated Family Rafting-Warm Drysuits, Volcanic Canyon, Epic Fun - The 3:00 pm Start at Hafgrímsstaðir: Logistics That Feel Manageable
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Top-Rated Family Rafting-Warm Drysuits, Volcanic Canyon, Epic Fun

Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company - Where this whale watching actually happens (Húsavík, not Akureyri)
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Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company

13.Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 389 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

3-hour traditional Húsavík whale watching on a warm oak boat in Skjálfandi Bay, guided in English with high odds of whales.

“Staff are friendly and care about the safety of the passengers.The guide is knowledgeable about the habitat of the whales. The captain of the boat can respond very fast about the sight of the whales.”

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Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port - The coach ride from Akureyri Port, plus the added photo moments
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Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port

14.Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 383 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $123

Cruise-friendly coach tour from Akureyri Port to Goðafoss, with Viking stories, photo stops, coffee and kleina, and flexible drop-offs back in town.

“The tour was very good. Our tour guides were very informative and took a different route on the way back so we saw different views of the city.”

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Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Classic Tour & Viewpoint - Where the tour starts at Akureyri Cruise Terminal
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Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Classic Tour & Viewpoint

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