Akureyri, Iceland
The town is your gateway to the famous "Land of Fire and Ice" - Iceland's dramatic landscape of volcanic craters, extinct lava lakes and majestic waterfalls.
Visitors to Akureyri have a hard time grasping the fact that the town lies just below the Arctic Circle. The climate here is temperate: flower boxes fill the windows of houses, and trees line the neat, well-tended avenues. Thanks to that mild climate, Akureyri's Botanical Gardens provide a home for over 2,000 species of flora from around the world - all surviving without greenhouses. No wonder Icelanders refer to Akureyri as the most pleasant town on the entire island.
Travel Tip - Akureyri rhymes with Tipperary.
Points of Interest
- Godafoss Waterfall
- Botanical Garden
- Námaskarð Pass
- Lake Myvatn
- Laufas Folk Museum
- Myvatn Nature Baths
- Husavik Whale Centre
- Hrísey Island
Godafoss Waterfall, Botanical Gardens & City Drive
- Godafoss Waterfall
- Botanical Garden
Enjoy an easy half-day tour for those who wish to see two of Iceland's most popular sights: Godafoss Falls and the Botanical Garden, home to over 2,000 species of plants and flowers.
Moderate Activity
$119.95
Godafoss, Botanical Gardens & Laufas Folk Museum
- Godafoss Waterfall
- Laufas Folk Museum
This half-day tour takes you to three of Akureyri's most famous attractions: Godafoss Falls and the Botanical Gardens, home to over 2,000 species of plants and flowers, and the Laufas Folk Museum, featuring traditional Icelandic houses with grass roofs.
Moderate Activity
$149.95
Godafoss Waterfall, Lava Labyrinth & Hot Springs
- Lake Myvatn
- Godafoss Waterfall
- Námaskarð Pass
Explore Iceland's striking natural landscape on a scenic drive, from famed Godafoss Falls to the Lake Myvatn region and the fantastic lava formations at Dimmuborgir, as well as Namaskard's boiling mud pools. A snack is included on this half-day tour.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
$199.95
Whale Watching Adventure
Have a whale of a time searching for these magnificent creatures as you glide through the stunningly beautiful Eyjafjordur Fjord. Have your camera ready as you get up close to these gentle creatures in their natural habitat of ice-blue water and tall, snow-capped mountains.
Moderate Activity
$214.95
Siglufjordur, Herring Era Museum & Salting Show
Absorb Iceland's unique culture and heritage with a visit to the charming town of Siglufjördur. Learn how herring played an importance part in the country's modern success and enjoy refreshments with a visit to Herring Museum, the country's largest maritime museum.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
$214.95
Best of Akureyri
- Godafoss Waterfall
- Námaskarð Pass
- Lake Myvatn
Explore Northern Iceland's dramatic and dynamic landscapes, from majestic Godafoss Falls and Lake Myvatn's geothermal district to Dimmuborgir's lava formations and Namaskard's vaporous, boiling mud pools. Lunch is included on this full-day tour.
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
$239.95
Godafoss Waterfall & Myvatn Nature Baths
- Godafoss Waterfall
- Myvatn Nature Baths
This half-day tour takes you to Lake Myvatn in the heart of one of Iceland's most active geothermal area for a dip in geothermal baths renowned for their therapeutic benefits. You'll also see Godafoss Falls, the majestic falls where Iceland converted to Christianity.
Easy Activity
$239.95
Akureyri Adventure: Waterfalls & Mountain Views by 4x4
Get off the beaten track in a 4x4 super Jeep and explore the stunning wilderness surrounding Akureyri. Drive to Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall, a moonscape of basaltic columns followed by photo stops at Myvatn Lake and the jaw-dropping Godafoss Waterfall, site of Iceland's conversion to Christianity.
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
$579.95
Flightseeing Over Lake Myvatn Area
- Lake Myvatn
Soar over some of the country's most mystical and dramatic landscapes on this ultimate flightseeing adventure. Fly over the Lake Myvatn area, the Godafoss waterfall, Vatnajokull Glacier National Park, and Dettifoss (Europe's most powerful waterfall). Once back on land, visit the Flight Museum for a look at Iceland's aviation history.
Moderate Activity
$854.95