Godafoss and Forest Lagoon tour from Akureyri: 4 hours

See the Waterfall of the Gods, then soak in geothermal pools overlooking the fjord

A four-hour guided tour from Akureyri takes you to Godafoss, a 12-meter waterfall spanning 30 meters across, then returns along Eyjafjordur fjord to the Forest Lagoon geothermal spa. The tour includes a licensed English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and entry to the spa's infinity pools, sauna and cold tub. You drive through Akureyri town and stop for photos over the fjord before reaching the lagoon, which sits surrounded by birch and pine trees with views back across the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Godafoss and Forest Lagoon

• See Goðafoss Waterfall
• Drive along Eyjafjordur coast
• Take photos of Akureyri fjord
• Drive through Akureyri town
• Relax at Forest Lagoon spa

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Akureyri hotel and heads to Godafoss, one of North Iceland's most visited waterfalls. The water drops 12 meters across a 30-meter width, and the site carries history: in the year 1000, when Christianity became Iceland's official religion, the chieftain Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði threw his god statues into this waterfall, earning it the name Waterfall of the Gods. You stop to walk and photograph the falls before the drive back begins.

The return route follows the coast of Eyjafjordur, one of Iceland's longest fjords. A photo stop lets you look across the water toward Akureyri itself and capture the fjord landscape. The tour also includes a short drive through Akureyri town, where the guide shares key facts about the town's history. This coastal leg is where the day shifts from waterfall to water, and warmth.

The final stop is the Forest Lagoon, a geothermal spa resort positioned across the fjord from Akureyri. Entry is included, and you have access to infinity pools with swim-up bars, a sauna and a cold tub. The setting matters here: the spa is surrounded by birch and pine trees, and the pools overlook Eyjafjordur. How long you spend in the water is up to you within the tour's four-hour window. The guide stays with the group throughout.

What’s included

• Licensed English-speaking guide and driver for the full tour.
• hotel pickup and return to Akureyri.
• entry to the Forest Lagoon geothermal spa with access to infinity pools, sauna and cold tub.
• a stop at Godafoss waterfall and a photo stop overlooking Eyjafjordur fjord.
• a short guided drive through Akureyri town.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 19

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

Operated by Star Travel Iceland

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Akureyri means you don't need a rental car to reach Godafoss or the Forest Lagoon, and the guide handles the route and timing so you can focus on the waterfall and the fjord views without navigating yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Godafoss waterfall like when you get there?

Godafoss drops 12 meters across a 30-meter width and sits in an open landscape where you can walk right up to it. The waterfall earned its name, Waterfall of the Gods, because in the year 1000, when Christianity became Iceland's official religion, the chieftain Þorgeir threw his god statues into the water.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour?

No. Hotel pickup from Akureyri is included, and the licensed guide drives the group in a small vehicle for the full four hours, returning you to your hotel afterward.

What can you do at the Forest Lagoon?

The Forest Lagoon is a geothermal spa where entry is included. You can swim in infinity pools with swim-up bars, use the sauna, and soak in a cold tub. The pools overlook Eyjafjordur fjord and are surrounded by birch and pine trees.

Is there time to photograph the fjord on the way back?

Yes. The tour stops along the coast of Eyjafjordur so you can photograph the fjord and see across the water toward Akureyri. The guide points out views and gives you time to take pictures.