Nature and Wildlife Tours in Akureyri at a glance
- Our pick: Akureyri Whale Watching: 2.5-3.5 Hours in Eyjafjörður, US$ 114 per person (3h, 4.63★ · 1,102).
- Top rated: Whale watching tour Húsavík: Family-run, 30 years, US$ 76 per person (3h, 4.69★ · 199).
- Best value: Whale Watching from Árskógssandur: Traditional Oak Boat, US$ 73 per person (2h 30m, 4.66★ · 101).
Price per person across the 20 options priced per person: US$ 73–US$ 329 (median US$ 136). With 100+ reviews: 11 of 21.
Of the 21 options: 21 with live guides in English, 21 with free cancellation, 19 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 17 kid-friendly, 1 private and 19 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Akureyri — Godafoss, Mývatn Nature Baths and 14 more
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21 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Akureyri Whale Watching: 2.5-3.5 Hours in Eyjafjörður Whale watching tour from Akureyri in Iceland's longest fjord. Spot humpback whales with guide and warm gear. Free retry if no sightings. Every day · 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.63 (1,102 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 114 per person
Akureyri: Godafoss & Lake Myvatn with Cruise Pickup Godafoss 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 available · From age 3 ★ 4.54 (547 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 191 per person
Húsavík: Whale Watching Oak Ship & Hot Chocolate Oak boat whale watching from Húsavík with warm overalls, hot chocolate and cinnamon cookies. Professional crew, Skjálfandi Bay, dolphins and seabirds. Small groups. Every day · 10:30 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages ★ 4.57 (393 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 87 per person
Whale Watching Húsavík: Traditional Boat, Local Guides Sail a traditional Icelandic oak boat from Húsavík for 3 hours in Skjálfandi Bay with a live English-speaking guide. Every day · 10:15 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages ★ 4.38 (450 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Akureyri Whale Watching RIB Boat: 2-Hour Express Tour Small-group whale watching from Akureyri on a 12-seat RIB boat with expert guide, safety gear and whale guarantee. 2 hours, four daily departures. Next departure: 15 Apr 2027 · From age 10 ★ 4.74 (199 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 203 per person
Húsavík: Whale & Puffin RIB Speedboat Safari Iceland's whale watching tour from Húsavík on fast RIB speedboats. 2-hour safari in Skjálfandi Bay with 99% sighting odds, safety gear included, small groups. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.77 (493 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Whale watching tour Húsavík: Family-run, 30 years Whale watching boat tour from Húsavík with live English guide, life jackets and floatation gear included: three hours spotting humpback. Every day · 10:30 and 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.69 (199 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 76 per person
Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Day Trip from Akureyri with Baths Feel the spray at Godafoss, wander lava fields at Lake Myvatn, and soak in the Nature Baths. Small group tour with pickup from Akureyri hotels or port. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 4.75 (95 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 191 per person
Husavik: Whale Watching Tour on Traditional Oak Boat Feel the chill of Skjálfandi Bay as you spot whales near Husavik, sip hot chocolate, and hear local stories from your guide. Includes warm overalls & museum discount. Every day · 10:30 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages ★ 4.61 (127 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 113 per person
Diamond Circle tour from Akureyri: Godafoss, Dettifoss & Mývatn Full-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 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 214 per person
Whale Watching from Árskógssandur: Traditional Oak Boat Whale watching tour from Árskógssandur on a traditional oak boat in Eyjafjörður with guide and brewery discounts. Every day · 10:30 · Season until 15 Dec · All ages ★ 4.66 (101 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 73 per person
Whale Watching from Akureyri: 3-Hour Fjord Tour Cruise Eyjafjörður fjord for three hours hunting humpback whales, minke whales and dolphins with a naturalist guide, heated cabin and provided warm gear. Every day · 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.20 (55 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 104 per person
Húsavík: Whale & Puffin Watching Skjálfandi Bay 3-hour boat tour from Húsavík spotting humpback whales, dolphins & 100,000+ puffins on Puffin Island. Warm overalls, hot chocolate & guide included. Next departure: 16 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.53 (105 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 136 per person
Lake Myvatn & Dettifoss waterfalls day tour from Akureyri Day tour from Akureyri covering Lake Myvatn, Godafoss, Dettifoss and geothermal sites with a local guide, transport and hotel pickup included. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.78 (41 reviews) Duration: 7h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 292 per person
Husavik: Whale & Puffin Watching Tour with Local Crew Feel the spray of Skjálfandi Bay on a Husavik whale & puffin tour, spot wild colonies up close, and enjoy live commentary with local guides, refreshments included. All ages ★ 4.63 (91 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per person
Compare 6 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in Akureyri
From US$ 100 per person · 2 h to 7 h
Whale Watching Husavik: Traditional Sailing Ship Whale watching from Husavik on a traditional Icelandic schooner with live English guide. You help sail the boat while spotting whales and seabirds in Skjálfandi Bay. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · All ages ★ 4.54 (74 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 136 per person
Whale Watching and Sea Angling in Eyjafjörður: Cast a Line Whale watching and sea angling combined on a 3.5-hour tour in Eyjafjörður fjord from Hauganes, with warm gear. Next departure: 15 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.72 (65 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Akureyri waterfalls and nature baths: Small group tour Small-group tour from Akureyri visiting North Iceland's three major waterfalls (Goðafoss, Dettifoss, Selfoss), and geothermal hot springs. Next departure: 2 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.83 (41 reviews) Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 329 per person
Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss shore excursion: Small group tour Small group shore excursion to Goðafoss waterfall and Lake Mývatn's lava formations with a live guide, hotel pickup and geothermal sites included in this Icelandic adventure. Next departure: 11 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.74 (61 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 186 per person
Lake Myvatn tour from Akureyri: Godafoss, lava, hot springs Small-group day tour from Akureyri Port to Lake Myvatn with stops at Godafoss waterfall, Dimmuborgir lava formations, and Hverir mud pools. Every day · 12 start times, 07:00 to 14:30 ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,472 per group
RIB whale watching Akureyri: Eyjafjord humpbacks, 2 hours Zoom the Eyjafjord on a RIB boat with a trained captain and small group of 12 to spot humpback whales. Overalls, life vest and gloves included. Next departure: 8 May 2027 · From age 10 ★ 4.67 (18 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
The top 12 of 21 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akureyri Whale Watching: 2.5-3.5 Hours in EyjafjörðurOur pick | US$ 114 per person | 3h | 4.63★ · 1,102 | Every day · 11:00 | English |
| Whale watching tour Húsavík: Family-run, 30 yearsTop rated | US$ 76 per person | 3h | 4.69★ · 199 | Every day · 10:30 and 11:00 | English |
| Whale Watching from Árskógssandur: Traditional Oak BoatBest value | US$ 73 per person | 2h 30m | 4.66★ · 101 | Every day · 10:30 · Season until 15 Dec | English |
| Akureyri: Godafoss & Lake Myvatn with Cruise PickupPickup offered | US$ 191 per person | 5h–6h | 4.54★ · 547 | Next departure: 12 May 2027 | English |
| Húsavík: Whale Watching Oak Ship & Hot Chocolate | US$ 87 per person | 3h | 4.57★ · 393 | Every day · 10:30 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Whale Watching Húsavík: Traditional Boat, Local Guides | US$ 80 per person | 3h | 4.38★ · 450 | Every day · 10:15 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Akureyri Whale Watching RIB Boat: 2-Hour Express TourGroup of up to 12 | US$ 203 per person | 2h | 4.74★ · 199 | Next departure: 15 Apr 2027 | English |
| Húsavík: Whale & Puffin RIB Speedboat SafariGroup of up to 12 | US$ 179 per person | 2h | 4.77★ · 493 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Day Trip from Akureyri with BathsPickup offered | US$ 191 per person | 8h | 4.75★ · 95 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Husavik: Whale Watching Tour on Traditional Oak Boat | US$ 113 per person | 3h | 4.61★ · 127 | Every day · 10:30 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Diamond Circle tour from Akureyri: Godafoss, Dettifoss & Mývatn | US$ 214 per person | 8h | 4.22★ · 105 | Next departure: 11 Apr 2027 | English |
| Whale Watching from Akureyri: 3-Hour Fjord Tour | US$ 104 per person | 3h | 4.20★ · 55 | Every day · 11:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Lake Myvatn tour from Akureyri: Godafoss, lava, hot springs (US$ 2,472 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Akureyri Whale Watching RIB Boat: 2-Hour Express Tour (US$ 203 per person) · Húsavík: Whale & Puffin RIB Speedboat Safari (US$ 179 per person) · RIB whale watching Akureyri: Eyjafjord humpbacks, 2 hours (US$ 180 per person)
- With pickup (5): Akureyri: Godafoss & Lake Myvatn with Cruise Pickup (US$ 191 per person) · Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Day Trip from Akureyri with Baths (US$ 191 per person) · Lake Myvatn & Dettifoss waterfalls day tour from Akureyri (US$ 292 per person)