Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House
Our guides are fully qualified and have extensive knowledge of the area. Not only will you learn about the history, landscape and present day life on this tour you will also hear Icelandic folktales. This is a round trip through some of the most picturesque landscape in North Iceland. The total tour length is 4 hours. All travel time is included in that length. We first drive for approximently 35 min to Goðafoss, then another 30 min to Laufas Turfhouse Museum. From Laufas there is then another 30 min drive to the beautiful Christmas House & Gardens. After visiting the Christmas house we drive a short sightseeing around the town of Akureyri before dropping the passenger off. This is a fully guided, informative and enjoyable tour, all entrance fee is included in the tour price.
This tour is ideal for cruise passengers docking in Akureyri, offering a succinct yet expansive tour of the city’s highlights. Whether you’re interested in architecture, nature, or local culture, the Hop On Hop Off bus ensures you experience the best of Akureyri efficiently and comfortably.
Godafoss Express Classy Round Trip with Multiple Drop Off Choice
Our tour is named "Godafoss Express" it's a round trip shuttle from Akureyri to Godafoss Waterfall. On way back from Godafoss the tour could ends straight to the port or in the close downtown but the most popular choice is to Botanical Garden. This is not far from Downtown and Port with a nice walk in downhill. Other drop off choices (making arrangements with driver) visiting other attractions in Akureyri are available (ZipLine Akureyri, Forrest Lagoon, Aviation Icelandic Museum, Motorcycle Icelandic Museum) entrance tickets are not included. NOTE: For those who are willing to extend 60/90 minutes their visits giving us the time necessary for our shuttle to return back to the botanical garden or to the center (after making arrangements with the driver), we are happy to offer a return to the port with the first available shuttle on place. This service, although offered without any additional charge, is an additional service and not as an integral or due part of the purchased tour.
Goðafoss and Akureyri Botanic Garden Shared Shore Excursion
Join us for a short small group tour to the famous Goðafoss Waterfall, one of the most popular tourist destination in North Iceland. On the way back to Akureyri we drive along the coast of Eyjafjordur, one of the longest fjords in Iceland where you can see over the fjord to Akureyri and take a great photo. Enjoy a short introduction to Akureyri town, driving through the Old Town and visit the pearl of Akureyri, the Botanical Gardens.
Goðafoss Waterfall and Turf House Tour from Akureyri Port
Goðafoss Waterfall & Turf House tour is the perfect introductory tour to North Iceland. We start the tour in Akureyri in Eyjafjord and drive the coastline to GrenjaðarstaðurTurf Houses and Museum. There we get insight in the heritage and history of the area, experiencing how people used live. Next we head towards Goðafoss Waterfall. After experiencing the power of Skjálfandafljót glacier river and capturing the picturesque waterfall we head back to Akureyri. You have the option to join the Forest Lagoon.
Explore Akureyri, Iceland’s northern capital, on a private two-hour walking tour with a local guide. Starting at the Hof Cultural Center by the harbor, stroll past key landmarks like Ráðhústorg, Göngugatan, and the dramatic Gilið gorge. Visit Akureyri Church and learn about the town’s growth from a trading post to a cultural hub. The tour ends at Lystigarður Akureyrar, a peaceful botanical garden with stunning fjord views. This tour offers a perfect mix of local stories, scenery, and culture.