Day tours from Akureyri

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Day tours from Akureyri

Akureyri is a great destination for short or long visits. The town offers a wide range of service and our guests can choose between varied accommodations and excellent range of restaurants. The town has a population of 18.000 and is the administrative, transportation and commercial centre of north Iceland.

Within 150 km / 93 miles from Akureyri are some of the most interesting sights in Iceland. Places like Lake Myvatn, Waterfall Dettifoss, Waterfall Goðafoss, Húsavík, Hrísey, Grímsey, Grenivík, The Nature Baths, Dimmuborgir, Mt Krafla, Skagafjörður, Siglufjörður, Dalvík, Ólafsfjörður, Leirhljúkur, Kaldbakur, Gjástykki, Cave Lofthellir, Jökulsá Austari river, Laxá river and much, much more.

And here you can see the sunrise and Sunset time in North Iceland for 2012

Let us, the local experts, take you on an adventure to some of the most amazing and beautiful locations in Iceland. Our highly qualified guides know the land as the back of their hand and are storytellers at heart.
We will make sure you will experience an adventure that will be fun, exciting, safe and educational.

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Askja

The lunar landscape
Transportation: Super Jeep
Operated: Summer time
Highlights: Herðubreiðarlindir ● Drekagil gully ● Askja caldera ● Víti explosion crater

Experience the barren interior of Iceland, the lunar-like landscape where NASA trained Apollo astronauts and where the Icelandic outlaws lived in the middle ages. ... Send inquiry Read more
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Cave Exploration Lofthellir

Weird world of ice and darkness
Transportation: Van
Operated: All year
Highlights: Ludentarborgir crater row ● Cave Lofthellir

Here we visit Lofthellir lava cave and the weird world of ice and darkness and the underground will be explored. Our destination is a cave that boasts the greatest ... Send inquiry Read more
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Farmers Passion

We visit local farms and farmers
Transportation: Mini bus
Operated: All year
Highlights: All the Icelandic farm animals ● Meeting local farmers ● Horseback Riding

Not only will this tour present to you the Akureyri Countryside, but by taking you to the local neighbourhood, to the farms and farmers you will learn to know the... Send inquiry Read more
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Gjástykki - Thermal Area

The force of Mother Nature
Transportation: Van
Operated: Summer time
Highlights: Víti explosion crater ● The untouched Gjastykki

Experience this unique terrain that bears sign of the forces possessed within Mother Nature. The still active volcanic area Gjástykki, 5 km north of Mt. Krafla, is ... Send inquiry Read more
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Great Icelandic Waterfalls

Seven waterfalls and we end by Europe´s most powerful one
Transportation: Super Jeep
Operated: Summer time
Highlights: Waterfall Dettifoss ● Godafoss ● Aldeyjarfoss ● Ullarfoss ● Hafragilsfoss ● Selfoss ● Hrafnabjargarfossar

Seven of Iceland´s great waterfalls is our focus during this Super Jeep day tour. They are three each in two of Iceland biggest rivers, Skjalfandafljot river in Ba... Send inquiry Read more
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Horseback ride and evening bite

Horseback ride, dinner and hot tub
Transportation: Mini bus
Operated: Summer time
Highlights: The seaside ride with a fantastic view

In this afternoon tour we enjoy getting to know the Icelandic horse, the countryside cuisine and the relaxing geothermal hot tub. After only 15 minutes drive fro... Send inquiry Read more
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Horseback Riding

Get to know the famous Icelandic horse
Transportation: Mini Bus
Operated: All year
Highlights: 1,5 hour horseback riding in beautiful North Icelandic surroundings

During this 3 hours tour we go to a farm near Akureyri for a one and half hour riding tour in the beautiful surroundings with a view over the sea and fjord. We take... Send inquiry Read more
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Húsavík Whale Watching

We also visit Waterfall Goðafoss and Husavik Whale Museum
Transportation: Mini bus
Operated: Summer time
Highlights: If we see the likes of Humpback Whale or Blue Whale

To experience the moment of seeing whales in their natural habitat is something every person should put on their agenda. In this tour we travel from Akureyri to Hú... Send inquiry Read more
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Icelandic Churches

They tell our countries saga
Transportation: Mini bus
Operated: All year
Highlights: The four churches ● Akureyrarkirkja ● Grundarkirkja Munkaþverárkirkja ● Saurbæjarkirkja

There are over 25 churches in Akureyri and the town’s countryside. Here we take our time to visit a few that tell us the religion and cultural Saga of Icelanders. ... Send inquiry Read more
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Lake Myvatn - Super Jeep

Including a visit to Myvatn Nature Baths
Transportation: Super Jeep
Operated: All year
Highlights: Waterfall Goðafoss ● Skútustaðagígar ● Dimmuborgir ● Grjótagjá ● Hverir ● Mt. Námafjall ● Mt. Krafla ● Víti ● Mt. Leirhnjúkur ● Myvatn nature baths

Enjoy an amazing journey through area of extreme contrasts, birdlife, flora, geothermal activity, geology and saga. The Lake Myvatn area is by many considered the m... Send inquiry Read more
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Lake Myvatn

We visit Mývatn Nature Baths
Transportation: Mini bus
Operated: All year
Highlights: Waterfall Goðafoss ● Skútustaðagígar ● Dimmuborgir ● Grjótagjá ● Hverir ● Mt. Námafjall ● Mt. Krafla ● Víti ● Mývatn nature baths

We begin our day by stopping at Goðafoss waterfall on our way to Lake Mývatn. Goðafoss plays an important role in the Icelandic history, particularly in connectio... Send inquiry Read more
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Local Food and Gourmet

No restaurants - Only producers, farmers and fishermen.
Transportation: Mini bus
Operated: All year
Highlights: Island Hrisey ● Meeting local food producers ● The fresh tast of the north

Join an exclusive gourmet tasting tour and discover the very best of local North Icelandic production. During our trail to destinations through the Akureyri country... Send inquiry Read more
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Local Food - Coastline

Enjoy the seaside products
Transportation: Mini bus
Operated: All year
Highlights: Island Hrisey ● Meeting local food producers ● The fresh tast of the north

Here we will enjoy the first half of full Local Food and Gourmet tour. We will focus on the seaside and materials from sea as well as the first micro brewery in Ic... Send inquiry Read more
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Motorbikes - Akureyri surroundings

Akureyri surroundings
Transportation: Dual Purpose Motorbike
Operated: Summer time
Highlights: Akureyri surroundings and countryside

Heading south from Akureyri we drive of the asphalt road and onto gravel roads. On our way we visit the native Icelandic horse and compare our bikes with the tough... Send inquiry Read more
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Motorbikes - Off road Lake Myvatn & Waterfalls

Off road Lake Myvatn and waterfalls
Transportation: Dual Purpose Motorbike
Operated: Summer time
Highlights: Lake Myvatn ● Waterfall Godaofss ● Waterfall Aldeyjarfoss ● The geothermal sights ● Viti explosion crater ● All the off road driving

This geographical and historical tour offers you to enjoy the off road freedom, mountain trails with countless S-turns and endless view. From Akureyri we ride east ... Send inquiry Read more
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Motorbikes - Taste of adventure

Taste of adventure
Transportation: Dual Purpose Motorbike
Operated: Summer time
Highlights: Akureyri surroundings ● Vaglaskógur forest ● Off road mountain trails

Heading south from Akureyri we drive of the asphalt road and onto gravel roads. On our way we visit the native Icelandic horse and compare our bikes with the tough... Send inquiry Read more
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Northern Lights

Frozen night, mystery & magic
Transportation: Mini bus
Operated: Winter time
Highlights: Dark Icelandic winter night ● Northern Lights ● Star bright sky

To go into the dark, frozen winter night and observe an unbelievable display of colour, light and texture is like waking up in a fairy-tale full of mystery and magi... Send inquiry Read more
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Northern Lights & Nature Baths

Including Local Countryside Dinner
Transportation: Super Jeep
Operated: Winter time
Highlights: The Nature Baths by nights ● Dark Icelandic winter night ● Northern Lights ● Star bright sky

Here we slow travel on Super Jeeps to Lake Myvatn area and start by enjoying three course local dinner before relaxing at the magical Nature Baths. If we are lucky... Send inquiry Read more
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Waterfall Dettifoss & the Glacial Canyon

Europe´s most powerful waterfall
Transporation: Super Jeep
Operated: Summer time
Highlights: Waterfall Dettifoss ● Waterfall Selfoss ● Waterfall Hafragilsfoss ● The Glacial Canyon ● Hljóðaklettar ● Ásbyrgi

It is said that after seeing Dettifoss, europe's most powerful waterfall, up close and personal you will never be the same. Where it domains over its surroundings a... Send inquiry Read more
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Waterfall Dettifoss and Nature Baths

Europe´s most powerful waterfall
Transporation: Super Jeep
Operated: All year around
Highlights: Waterfall Dettifoss ● Waterfall Selfoss ● Myvatn Nature Baths

We take all the time we want and need to fully experience the magic of the great Waterfall Dettifoss. We take our time to find the best sight for photographing depe... Send inquiry Read more
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Whales and Waterfall Dettifoss

Including a visit to Húsavík Whale Museum
Transportation: Super Jeep
Operated: Summer time
Highlights: If we see the likes of Humpback Whale or Blue Whale ● Ásbyrgi ● Hljóðaklettar ● Waterfall Dettifoss

Combine the experience of seeing whales in their native environment and visit Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall. We come to Húsavík, the "whale watching ... Send inquiry Read more

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Did you know?

Icelanders believe in elves...

...seriously
Iceland is the most sparsely
populated country in Europe.
Less than 3 people
live per square km
Iceland has had four names:
Ultima Thule, Gardarsholmi,
Snæland and then Iceland
from around 960
The shortest day this year is
21st December
Sunrise at 11:22
Sunset at 15:30
= 4 hours and 8 minutes
The highest and lowest temperature
ever recorded in Iceland
+ 30.5°C / 86.9 °F
- 38.0°C / 36.4 °F
Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday
are named after the Nordic Gods:
Tyr, Odin, Thor and Frey
The Arctic Fox
was the first mammal to
settle in Iceland
Iceland has twice as many
sheep as people
There is only 3 kinds of weather in Iceland.
Very Good - Good - Refreshing
The distance between
Iceland and Greenland
is shorter than the road between
Akureyri and Reykjavik
Iceland was in 1980 the first
democratic country in the world
to elect a female president
Less than 1.5 million Icelanders
have ever been born
In Iceland are no
snakes, lizards, bats,
or mosquitoes
The highest and lowest temperature ever recorded in Iceland.
+ 30.5°C / 86.9°F
- 38.0°C / 36.4°F
Average January temperature
in Reykjavik, at around zero,
is actually higher than in New York.
Iceland was the last country
in Europe to be settled
We have 13 Yule Lads
(Santa´s)
Beer was not allowed
in Iceland until
1st March 1989