Things to do in Akureyri
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Akureyri: Godafoss & Lake Myvatn with Cruise Pickup★ 4.54 (540) · 5h–6h
Top rated
Iceland North: Family Rafting in Volcanic Canyon & Hot Cocoa★ 4.99 (436) · 3h 30m
Best value
Húsavík: Whale Watching & Puffin Island RIB Boat Tour★ 4.86 (527) · 2h
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Húsavík: Whale Watching Oak Ship & Hot Chocolate★ 4.56 (388) · 3hUS$ 102View ›
Akureyri Whale Watching: Humpback & Minke in Eyjafjordur★ 4.81 (307) · 2h 30mUS$ 90View ›
Akureyri Whale Watching RIB Boat: 2-Hour Express Tour★ 4.73 (194) · 2hUS$ 195View ›
Akureyri: Goðafoss, Laufás & Christmas House Half-Day★ 4.59 (175) · 4hUS$ 124View ›
Husavik: Whale Watching Tour on Traditional Oak Boat★ 4.62 (125) · 3hUS$ 113View ›
Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Passengers★ 4.55 (114) · 2h 30mUS$ 77View ›
Geothermal pool Akureyri: forest lagoon with drink included★ 4.60 (113) · 2hUS$ 85View ›Lowest price (3)
Whale Watching from Árskógssandur: Traditional Oak BoatYou’ll step onto a traditional oak boat in Árskógssandur for whale watching across Eyjafjörður’s calm waters with a local guide. Expect close-up moments with humpbacks, warm overalls against the chill, simple refreshments onboard, and discounts for soaking at the Beer Spa or grabbing lunch nearby. It’s quietly memorable—especially when all you hear is a whale surfacing beside you.Is it for me?Built for travelers who want to see whales without the speed and noise of a RIB—the oak boat's quiet pace is what lets you watch humpbacks up close and linger on the water.
Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Day Trip from Akureyri with BathsYou’ll stand close enough to Godafoss waterfall to feel its spray, walk through Lake Myvatn’s steaming mud pools and lava fields, and end your day soaking in natural baths (entry extra). With local pickup from Akureyri and a guide who shares stories only locals seem to know, this day trip leaves you with more than just photos.
Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss: Small Group Day Trip from Akureyri PortYou’ll step off your ship at Akureyri Port straight into Icelandic legends—feeling Goðafoss’ spray on your face, walking strange lava fields near Lake Mývatn, tasting homemade soup at a quiet bird museum far from crowds, and standing right on the continental rift. It’s a day of real stories, local flavors, and wild landscapes you’ll remember every time you hear running water.
