Things to do in Akureyri, Northeast Region: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

We are the newest face of north Iceland's original rafting company, now 100% owned and operated by the same guides that take you down the river everyday! Our passion for paddling is stronger than ever, as is our commitment to providing the most fun and professional service in the industry. We invite you to join our smiling guides for the ultimate river adventure in Iceland!

Viking Heliskiing specializes in heliskiing trips in the north part of Iceland. Troll Peninsula is our main heli-skiing area, a world class skiing area with thousands of slopes waiting for their first descents. Viking has a powerful team of skilful and experienced ski guides, specializing in challenging conditions. The Troll peninsula, our main skiing area, has variable terrain to offer and choices that should fit all types of skiers. During winter you can ski until it is dark and watch the majestic northern lights dance in the sky. In the springtime, there is nothing like skiing down slopes in between the towering peaks, ending the ride where the shoreline meets the North Atlantic.

Come aboard an traditional Icelandic oak boat and travel Eyjafjorður. Experience the wildlife and weather traveling from Akureyri around one of the most beautiful fjords in Iceland. Whale watching adventure with birds and other wildlife surely enriching the experience. We set off close to Hof, downtown Akureyri .

Venture North is dedicated to connect people with the natural world by offering unique SUP adventures.

Founded in 2013, Ambassador was the first whale watching company to operate tours from the town of Akureyri in northern Iceland. With convenient location, excellent sighting rate and high quality service, the companies reputation grew fast and it quickly became one of the biggest whale watching companies in Eyjafjord. Our goal has always been to deliver first-class tours, where safety and quality are the key factors. All our tours are constructed with passion by wildlife experts to deliver the ultimate whale watching experience for you and your companions.

Iceland Fishing Guide was formed in 2009 in the purpose of inviting anglers from around the world to come to Iceland and make use of the experienced we have gained through an endless urge to explore new water and get to know them well enough to be able to offer the same experience to others. The company has grown a lot over these years and we are now proud lease holders on various rivers and beats in Northern Iceland and is Myrarkvisl at the top of our list. Iceland fishing guide offers guided fishing tours to many lakes and rivers in Iceland. We offer one day tours or longer, by request. Our tours are suitable for beginners as well as experienced anglers. We specialize in personal service and are able to customize the tours upon request. The guides are expert anglers and have extensive experience fishing in the area. We arrange the licenses needed for the fishing tour in advance and plan the tour. We also offer a pick up at predetermined location upon request – and we are off fishing!

Whale watching from Reykjavik is a wonderful way to make the most out of your visit to our fun little capital. We have a beautiful boat, specially designed for Whale Watching and a great team of guides that can tell you all about these wonderful creatures!

Elding Whale Watching Akureyri is a family friendly and great value whale watching and northern lights tour operator with two types of vessels to choose from. We offer tours up to 9 times daily, year round! Meet us at the floating pier by Hof Culture Centre in downtown Akureyri, North Iceland.

Join us on a snorkeling or freediving tour with whales in EYafjordur in the north of Iceland. Our first priority is to not be disturbing to the whales, and for you to make the most out of this experience.