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Akureyri Whale Watching: 2.5-3.5 Hours in Eyjafjörður
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Akureyri Whale Watching: 2.5-3.5 Hours in EyjafjörðurWhale watching tour from Akureyri in Iceland's longest fjord. Spot humpback whales with guide and warm gear. Free retry if no sightings.Every day · 09:00, 11:00 and 13:00 · All ages★ 4.63 (1,100)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 114per person
Húsavík: Whale Watching & Puffin Island RIB Boat Tour
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Húsavík: Whale Watching & Puffin Island RIB Boat Tour2-hour RIB boat whale watching tour from Húsavík with puffin island visit, expert guide, and warm gear included. Departs daily. Max 12 passengers.Every day · 09:30 and 12:30 · Season until 31 Oct · From age 8★ 4.86 (527)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 172per person
Akureyri: Godafoss & Lake Myvatn with Cruise Pickup
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Akureyri: Godafoss & Lake Myvatn with Cruise PickupGodafoss waterfall and Lake Myvatn tour from Akureyri port. Includes Dimmuborgir lava, Hverir mud pools, Nature Baths option, local guide and transport. Small groups.Next departure: 12 May 2027 · Pickup optional · From age 3★ 4.54 (547)5h–6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 195per person

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Húsavík: Whale & Puffin RIB Speedboat Safari
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Húsavík: Whale & Puffin RIB Speedboat Safari★ 4.77 (493)2hENfromUS$ 171per person
Grade 4 Rafting Iceland: Glacial Canyon Whitewater
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Grade 4 Rafting Iceland: Glacial Canyon Whitewater★ 4.99 (483)6hENfromUS$ 277per person
Whale Watching Húsavík: Traditional Boat, Local Guides
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Whale Watching Húsavík: Traditional Boat, Local Guides★ 4.38 (449)3hENfromUS$ 97per person
Iceland North: Family Rafting in Volcanic Canyon & Hot Cocoa
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Iceland North: Family Rafting in Volcanic Canyon & Hot Cocoa★ 4.99 (443)3h 30mENfromUS$ 193per person
Húsavík: Whale Watching Oak Ship & Hot Chocolate
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Húsavík: Whale Watching Oak Ship & Hot Chocolate★ 4.57 (392)3hENfromUS$ 99per person
Goðafoss Waterfall tour from Akureyri: 1 hour at the falls
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Goðafoss Waterfall tour from Akureyri: 1 hour at the falls★ 4.84 (326)2h 30mEN · DE · IT · ESfromUS$ 126per person
Akureyri Whale Watching: Humpback & Minke in Eyjafjordur
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Akureyri Whale Watching: Humpback & Minke in Eyjafjordur★ 4.81 (315)2h 30mENfromUS$ 90per person

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Ziplining in Akureyri: Five lines through Glerárgil River Canyon
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Ziplining in Akureyri: Five lines through Glerárgil River CanyonZipline through Glerárgil River Canyon in Akureyri with a local guide, helmet and harness included. Five lines and forest paths take 1-2 hours depending on group size.Next departure: 15 May 2027 · From age 8★ 4.94 (172)1h 45mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Akureyri: Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon Geothermal Bath
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Akureyri: Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon Geothermal BathGoðafoss Waterfall tour from Akureyri with geothermal Forest Lagoon soak, heritage museum entry, towel and lunch included. 30 minutes each stop, all fitness levels.Next departure: 14 May 2027 · All ages★ 4.87 (188)5h–6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 239per person
Akureyri: Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall Shore Excursion
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Akureyri: Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall Shore ExcursionCoach tour from Akureyri port to Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss waterfall, Dimmuborgir lava fields & Hverir hot springs. Includes coffee, return 1 hour before ship departure.Next departure: 11 Apr 2027 · All ages★ 4.84 (244)6hEN · DE · IT · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 182per person
Akureyri Whale Watching RIB Boat: 2-Hour Express Tour
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Akureyri Whale Watching RIB Boat: 2-Hour Express TourSmall-group whale watching from Akureyri on a 12-seat RIB boat with expert guide, safety gear and whale guarantee. 2 hours, four daily departures.Every day except Tuesday · 10:00 and 14:00 · Season until 31 Oct · From age 10★ 4.74 (198)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Whale watching tour Húsavík: Family-run, 30 years
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Whale watching tour Húsavík: Family-run, 30 yearsWhale watching boat tour from Húsavík with live English guide, life jackets and floatation gear included: three hours spotting humpback.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 13:00 · All ages★ 4.69 (198)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
Whale Watching from Árskógssandur: Traditional Oak Boat
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Whale Watching from Árskógssandur: Traditional Oak BoatWhale watching tour from Árskógssandur on a traditional oak boat in Eyjafjörður with guide and brewery discounts.Every day · 10:30 · All ages★ 4.66 (101)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 104per person
Geothermal pool Akureyri: Forest lagoon with drink included
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Geothermal pool Akureyri: Forest lagoon with drink includedGeothermal spa near Akureyri in Vaðlaskógur forest with heated pools, sauna, cold plunge, entry, towel, drink, swim-up bars, fjord views.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 22:00 · From age 16★ 4.61 (122)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 82per person
Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Passengers
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Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise PassengersFeel the spray at Godafoss waterfall, ride through northern Iceland’s valleys, and pause at Akureyri’s panoramic viewpoint: all with easy port pickup.Next departure: 23 May 2027 · All ages★ 4.59 (125)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Akureyri: Goðafoss, Laufás & Christmas House Half-Day
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Akureyri: Goðafoss, Laufás & Christmas House Half-DayHalf-day guided tour from Akureyri to Goðafoss waterfall, Laufás turf house and Christmas House. 4 hours, all entry fees included, small group with qualified guide.Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.58 (178)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 179per person
Diamond Circle tour from Akureyri: Godafoss, Dettifoss & Mývatn
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Diamond Circle tour from Akureyri: Godafoss, Dettifoss & MývatnFull-day Diamond Circle tour from Akureyri through North Iceland's volcanic landscape, visiting Godafoss and Dettifoss waterfalls.Next departure: 11 Apr 2027★ 4.22 (105)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 214per person

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Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Shore Excursion
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Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Shore ExcursionGodafoss shore excursion from Akureyri port with hotel or pier pickup and return timed to your ship. Spend an hour at the waterfall with an English-speaking guide.Next departure: 1 May 2027 · From age 4★ 4.51 (85)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Whale Watching from Dalvík: 98% Sighting Success Rate
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Whale Watching from Dalvík: 98% Sighting Success RateThree-hour whale watching tour from Dalvík near Akureyri. Sail Eyjafjörður with a live English guide seeking humpback whales.Every day · 09:00, 10:00 and 13:00 · All ages★ 4.56 (18)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 92per person
Whale Watching and Sea Angling in Eyjafjörður: Cast a Line
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Whale Watching and Sea Angling in Eyjafjörður: Cast a LineWhale watching and sea angling combined on a 3.5-hour tour in Eyjafjörður fjord from Hauganes, with warm gear.Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · All ages★ 4.72 (65)3h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Husky Petting in Akureyri: Cuddle Over 20 Dogs
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Husky Petting in Akureyri: Cuddle Over 20 DogsPet and photograph over 20 friendly huskies at a kennel outside Akureyri with an English-speaking guide on a one-hour experience including hotel pickup.Mon–Sat · 10:00 and 14:00 · Pickup optional · From age 4★ 5.00 (30)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 101per person
Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri: Humpbacks & Minke Whales
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Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri: Humpbacks & Minke WhalesWhale watching from Akureyri city centre aboard the Lilja with expert guide, warm overalls and heated saloon.Sun · 13:00 · All ages★ 4.70 (60)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 103per person
Whale Watching from Akureyri: 3-Hour Fjord Tour
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Whale Watching from Akureyri: 3-Hour Fjord TourCruise Eyjafjörður fjord for three hours hunting humpback whales, minke whales and dolphins with a naturalist guide, heated cabin and provided warm gear.Every day · 09:00, 11:00 and 13:00 · All ages★ 4.20 (55)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 107per person
Horseback riding in North Iceland: River and waterfall
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Horseback riding in North Iceland: River and waterfallRide along the river Svartá to Reykjafoss waterfall on Icelandic horses with an English-speaking guide. Thermal gear and helmet included, coffee before and after.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 15:30 · From age 6★ 5.00 (60)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 118per person
Kayaking near Akureyri: Svartá River guided paddle
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Kayaking near Akureyri: Svartá River guided paddlePaddle a gentle open-top kayak down the Svartá River for two hours through North Iceland's Skagafjörður fjord, with a live guide, all equipment, and hot tub access after.Next departure: 13 Jun 2027 · From age 12★ 5.00 (31)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 123per person
Akureyri Northern Lights tour: Evening coach search with pickup
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Akureyri Northern Lights tour: Evening coach search with pickupEvening Northern Lights tour from Akureyri with hotel pickup in a coach, warm drinks and blankets included. Drive to darker rural areas where the Aurora is visible.Every day · 21:30 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.69 (13)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 141per person
Northern Lights Tour from Akureyri: Hunt with a Local Guide
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Northern Lights Tour from Akureyri: Hunt with a Local GuideHunt the Northern Lights from Akureyri with a local guide who knows where to find them, away from town lights.Every day · 21:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.26 (84)2h–3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 143per person
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Akureyri at a glance ✓ 2026-10-22

  • Most booked: Akureyri Whale Watching: 2.5-3.5 Hours in Eyjafjörður, US$ 114 (3h, 4.63★ · 1,100).
  • Top rated: Húsavík: Whale Watching & Puffin Island RIB Boat Tour, US$ 172 (2h, 4.86★ · 527).
  • Best value: Akureyri: Godafoss & Lake Myvatn with Cruise Pickup, US$ 195 (5h–6h, 4.54★ · 547).

Of the 54 experiences: 54 with free cancellation, 50 with instant confirmation, 22 with hotel pickup and 44 last-minute.

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