Top Things to do in North Iceland
The 10 Best Day Trips from in North Iceland, North Iceland
Discover the best top things to do in North Iceland, Iceland including Wild North Iceland Exploration by Super Jeep from Reykjavik, Lake Mývatn Birdwatching, Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri, Arctic Fox Travel Dettifoss lake Mývatn winter private super jeep tour, Lake Mývatn Tour, Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri, Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri, Diamond Circle, Waterfalls and Amazing Landscapes from Akureyri, Northern Lights Hunt in the Myvatn Area of Northern Iceland, Siglufjörður, the Four-Tunnel Tour (Private Tour).
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1. Wild North Iceland Exploration by Super Jeep from Reykjavik
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Exploration by Super Jeep of hidden beauty of this part of Iceland surrounded by Arctic Ocean with an amazing richness of the wildlife & numerous scenic stops… Highlights of the Tour include Bifröst (A walk through twin craters), Kolugljúfur (Two scenic waterfalls in a giant canyon), Borgarvirki (The columnar basalt fortress), Vatnsnes (The home of the largest seal colonies in Iceland), Hvammstangi (A quiet and peaceful town), Hvítserkur (Troll or geological oddity?)
Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off, Round-trip transportation, Professional guidance, Wifi connection, Hot drinks on board
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Cristina B
Great expirience with Adam, our amazing and professional guide. A must do tour to complete ring road trip!
2. Lake Mývatn Birdwatching
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Lake Myvatn is world famous for it’s incredible birdlife and Birdwatching. Seeing the various species of ducks and wetland birds is something one never forgets and makes for a fantastic day. World´s largest variety of nesting ducks. Visit Sigurgeirs Bird museum and birding centre, step of the beaten track, learn about the biology of Lake Mývatn, local birding guides.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By tobiasenders94
Excellent guide, great activity even with bad weather, small group, comfortable vehicle, awesome landscape
3. Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Discover the Natural Wonders of Lake Myvan, Nature Baths, Goddafoss waterfall AND the spectacular Dettifoss waterfall all in one day on this popular and great value tour with an experienced local guide. We set off from Akureryi stopping at the beautiful Godafoss waterfall also known as 'The Waterfall of the Gods' and then onto the famous Lake Myvatn. In Lake Myvatn we visit popular destinations including the Myvatn Nature baths, a geothermal lagoon with mineral rich water in the middle of lava fields, Skútustaðagígar, the psuedocrater area, with stunning views of the Lake Myvatn area, the Dimmuborgir Lava formations also known as 'The Dark Castle', Game of thrones filming locations, the Mount Námafjall area where you can view the bubbling Hverir Mud pools and Natural steam vents/fumaroles and also the Grjotagja rift and cave. We also visit Dettifoss waterfall, Europes most powerful waterfall (conditions dependant). *Please note the entrance fee to the Nautre Baths is not included*
Inclusions: Guided tour, Transport, Pick up and Drop off
Exclusions: Food and Drink, Entrance fee to the Nature Baths
Reviewed By Janice242
We saw some lights and Armann was amazing. It seems many people on other tours weren’t so lucky but I think it was our guides local knowledge that nailed it for us. What’s more we had a running commentary about the old Gods and local history that was fascinating. I would do this tour again.
4. Arctic Fox Travel Dettifoss lake Mývatn winter private super jeep tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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
Reviewed By noel s
Kristjan came to our rescue at the last minute, taking five of us on a brilliant full day tour to Dettifoss. He was prompt, pleasant, easy to get along with, with excellent English and a great sense of humour. His off-road driving in deep snow was steady, safe and highly skilled. His knowledge of Icelandic geology, history, culture and industry kept us entertained and informed without it being intrusive as we travelled through the beautiful white landscape. He was calm and reassuring as he led us to the astonishing Dettfoss waterfall wearing snowshoes (coudn’t be easier). A breathtaking sight in a magnificent landscape. Best day of our holiday in lovely Iceland. Thank you so much!
5. Lake Mývatn Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
A great tour around the lake Mývatn area where we see how the power of nature has formed the country and how it's still working beneath our feet. We explore beautiful spots and enjoy the stunning scenery along the way. Remember our small group guarantee, we have a maximum of 8 passengers per group
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch can be bought at restaurants or supermarkets along the route. You are not allowed to consume your own food at restaurants, Can be purchased on board
Reviewed By M142YXsandrac
Our main reason for coming to Iceland was to see northern lights so my daughter and I chose this tour with Jónas for just the two of us. He was absolutely amazing! We got to see the northern lights that we have been longing for for so long and he even treated us to homemade hot chocolate and very tasty donuts which was a nice touch. Jónas is a jack of all trades so he knows a lot about the area and can give you the science behind the lights. You can tell that he loves his country just based on how passionate he is and how excited he is to share it with visitors. He took professional pictures for us and allowed us to download them so that we could show them to our friends and family which is a fantastic perk since we could not get our cameras to work very well each time the lights showed up. We had done a similar northern lights tour in Reykjavik which had 15 people packed on a small bus where everything felt squished and rushed, but this trip was 10x better than that. You won’t be disappointed by having Jónas take you out to see the northern lights. He’s a wonderful person and treated us as guests unlike some of the bigger companies that just pack as many people as they can on a bus to get the most money. So book your next trip with Jónas and go see those northern lights as they are stunning!
6. Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the incredible Diamond Circle of North Iceland with an experienced local tour guide in a small group. This tour uncovers the natural beauty of the utterly unique landscape of Northern Iceland. As we travel through the diverse glacial and volcanic geothermal areas we visit top attractions including the amazing Dettifoss waterfall in Vatnajokull National Park and an opportunity to enjoy the GeoSea Geothermal baths.This great value tour includes pick up and drop off. Our first stop is at Godadoss waterfall, the famous 'Waterfall of the Gods' and then we visit the Lake Myvatn area for photo stops. Next is Dettifoss Waterfall, Europe's most powerful waterfall and you can also visit Selfoss waterfall in Vatnajokull National Park, We also visit Jokulsargljufur Canyon, Hljodaklettar Echo Cliffs, Asbyrgi Canyon, Tjornes Peninsula Cliffs where Puffins nest in the summer and then Husavik town where you can use the GeoSea Geothermal Sea Bath (optional add-on, entrance fee not included)
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport, guided tour, pick up and drop off
Exclusions: Food and Drink, Entrance fee to GeoSea geothermal baths (optional add on)
Reviewed By Janice242
We saw some lights and Armann was amazing. It seems many people on other tours weren’t so lucky but I think it was our guides local knowledge that nailed it for us. What’s more we had a running commentary about the old Gods and local history that was fascinating. I would do this tour again.
7. Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 17 reviews
Discover the magical wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide. We set off from Akureryi stopping at Godafoss waterfall and then onto the famous Lake Myvatn. The tour stops at all the top attractions of Lake Myvatn including Grjotagja cave and rift, Dimmurborgir Lava formations, pseudocraters, Hverir mud pots and natural steam vents/fumeroles and the Myvatn Nature Baths. (Please note the entrance fee to the Nature Baths is not included). This great value tour includes small group tour with an experienced l local tour guide and transport. We offer free pick up and drop off from Akureyri at your Hotel, Guesthouse, Airport or Port (please let us know your pick up point).
Inclusions: Guided tour, Transport, Pick up and Drop off
Exclusions: Entrance fee to Nature Baths, Food and drink
Reviewed By Janice242
We saw some lights and Armann was amazing. It seems many people on other tours weren’t so lucky but I think it was our guides local knowledge that nailed it for us. What’s more we had a running commentary about the old Gods and local history that was fascinating. I would do this tour again.
8. Diamond Circle, Waterfalls and Amazing Landscapes from Akureyri
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 9 reviews
Embark on 4x4 Jeep tour to the diamond circle and explore majestic placesincluding Waterfall Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Hverir (hot springs), Víti (crater), Waterfall Dettifoss and the Glacial Canyon.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By hansb498
Today, we had a great excursion, where we visited Lake Mývatn, the Nature bath, and many beautiful landmarks, typical for Iceland. Our guide was great; friendly and giving lots of interesting information. We had a great day. I can recommend this tour, and Star travel to everyone that wants to experience the beauty of The North of Iceland.
9. Northern Lights Hunt in the Myvatn Area of Northern Iceland
Begin your Northern Lights safari at 8:30pm. Travel in a comfortable vehicle and head for the most likely area to see the Northern Lights. The tour is approx 3 hours in duration. During the tour your guide will tell you about the area and assist you to take pictures of the Northern Lights if needed. Please note, this tour does not operate from Reykjavik, only in the Lake Myvatn area.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off from Myvatn area only, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 919priscillad
My husband and I did a fat bike tour in the snow through Hike and Bike and had a blast. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We highly recommend it!
10. Siglufjörður, the Four-Tunnel Tour (Private Tour)
This tour takes us through breathtaking landscapes and beautiful scenery. To arrive in Siglufjörður, we will have to pass through 3 tunnels, but our tour will take us a bit further and through the 4th tunnel to an enjoyable viewing point. We will be making short stops in the Villages of Hjalteyri, which is quite a unique town from the herring era. We'll pass through Dalvík and Ólafsfjörður, two nice fishing towns. There will be time to explore Siglufjörður.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Can be purchased in Siglufjörður, Can be purchased on board
Reviewed By M142YXsandrac
Our main reason for coming to Iceland was to see northern lights so my daughter and I chose this tour with Jónas for just the two of us. He was absolutely amazing! We got to see the northern lights that we have been longing for for so long and he even treated us to homemade hot chocolate and very tasty donuts which was a nice touch. Jónas is a jack of all trades so he knows a lot about the area and can give you the science behind the lights. You can tell that he loves his country just based on how passionate he is and how excited he is to share it with visitors. He took professional pictures for us and allowed us to download them so that we could show them to our friends and family which is a fantastic perk since we could not get our cameras to work very well each time the lights showed up. We had done a similar northern lights tour in Reykjavik which had 15 people packed on a small bus where everything felt squished and rushed, but this trip was 10x better than that. You won’t be disappointed by having Jónas take you out to see the northern lights. He’s a wonderful person and treated us as guests unlike some of the bigger companies that just pack as many people as they can on a bus to get the most money. So book your next trip with Jónas and go see those northern lights as they are stunning!
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