Things to do in Akureyri, Northeast Region: The Best Sightseeing Tours

This combo is a must-do for nature and animal lovers. Enjoy the views and sights on the countryside of Akureyri whilst riding an Icelandic horse, before embarking on a whale watching tour, viewing whales and that same exact nature from a different angle!

Inclusions: Pickup from your hotel, Excellent guidance, Helmets, Riding gear, Relax in a hot tub at stables, Free WiFi on board boat

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Join us for a thrilling 2-hour adventure racing through the fjord between the mountains in search of the magnificent creatures of the sea along with our best and most experienced guides. The Whale Watching Extreme Tour is a fast paced power tour in our powerful RIB boats. Experience the panoramic view of Akureyri, especially beautiful at night. We will only be slowing down momentarily for the spectacular sights on the way. We look out for puffins and other seabirds, and search for whales in the fjord.

Inclusions: 2 hr. RIB boat tour, Whale guarantee (or try again on our big boat), Overalls, life-vest, goggles and neoprene gloves, Closeness to the water and wildlife, Amazing 360° fjord views, Excellent live commentary, Experienced captain

Exclusions: Pickup (not available), Food (not available)

Jump aboard this private day tour of north Iceland, and personalise what see based on your interests and desires. Over eight hours, your guide will take you wherever you want to go in this spectacular, diverse region. This tour starts when you are picked up from Akureyri, and finishes when you are dropped back off. What you fill the time in between with is entirely up to you. Of course, your experienced local driver and guide can help you make a plan, but if you have certain sites on your agenda you don’t want to miss out on, you are welcome to make your own.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected), Transportation to/from attractions

Your private tour to lake Myvatn that includes most of the pearls of there north like Goðafoss waterfall, the Nature baths and local 2-course lunch all included in this VIP version of Grand Lake Myvatn tour in a luxury SUV ride with a professional guide.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Food tasting, 2-course lunch, All activities, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Drinks

Enjoy the amazing winter landscape in this 8-9 hour private tour in the North of Iceland. The journey starts in Akureyri and the first stop of the day is the wonderful Goðafoss waterfall,from there on its direction Lake Mývatn with all its natural wonders. After taking a lunch break at a local restaurant,its time to head to the biggest waterfall in Europe, Dettifoss waterfall. On that route the superjeep comes in handy and maybe snowshoes as well. After exploring Dettifoss its time to drive back to Lake Mývatn and have a relaxing soak in the Nature baths.

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Driver/guide, Super jeep,

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Have you ever dreamed of dog sledding with huskies on snow? Want to tick this off your bucket list while you're in Iceland? Great news, this tour is for you! Set in Akureyri, surrounded by beautiful mountains and the biggest fjord in Iceland, it's the perfect location. With these incredible landscapes around you covered in a blanket of snow during the winter months, you will feel relaxed and at ease as you are pulled along by the huskies. While on the sled you'll feel the power of the huskies as they pull you through the Icelandic countryside. There will be plenty of time to cuddle the dogs and take as many pictures as you like. Our huskies love to cuddle, so they will likely fall in love with you and shower you with kisses.

Inclusions: Dog Sledding equipement, Sledge, Cuddling Time

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Embark on a 4x4 Jeep tour to Lake Mývatn and the surroundings. Explore the North of iceland and see enchanting places such as Goðafoss waterfall (waterfall of the gods), Dettifoss waterfall (Europe´s most powerful waterfall), hot spring and pseudo crater areas and more.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Goðafoss waterfall (waterfall of the gods), Dettifoss waterfall (Europe´s most powerful waterfall), Hverarönd in Námaskarð (hot spring area), Skútustaðagígar (pseudo craters area), Unique lava formations in Dimmuborgir

Exclusions: Food and drinks

4x4 JEEP TOURS: Northern lights hunting in the north, Join our jeep and escape the light pollution of the city and go with us outside Akureyri to see the amazing Northern lights. The Northern Lights viewing for this winter looking to be very active and there are few better places to see them than in the North around Akureyri.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Hot cocoa drink, twisted doughnut (Icelandic "Kleina"

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Leave behind Akureyri for this 2-hour whale watching experience. Limited to only 12 travelers, board your boat with a guide who can answer your questions and provide personal service. Search the ocean for humpback whales and other wildlife. This tour includes all necessary safety equipment. Choose between one of four departure times when you book Elding is an environmentally friendly company and recognised worldwide for its environmental efforts. The aim, mission and goal is to minimise the operational impact on the environment while offering an unforgettable experience at sea.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Whale guarantee (or come again for free on the classic tour), Life jackets and safety equipment, Overalls, goggles, and gloves

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Experience the incredible humpbacks in the Eyjafjord on board our comfortable sight seeing ship. Family friendly and great value whale watching tour operated up to 4 times a day from Akureyri in North Iceland. Elding is an environmentally friendly company and recognised worldwide for its environmental efforts. The aim, mission and goal is to minimise the operational impact on the environment while offering an unforgettable experience at sea.

Inclusions: Warm overalls, raincoats or blankets on board, Professional guide, Overalls and blankets available to lend

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off