Top Things to do in North Iceland
What to do and see in North Iceland, North Iceland: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in North Iceland, Iceland including Kerlingarfjöll Highlands Day Tour in a 4X4 from Akureyri, Biking Tour and Myatn Nature Baths from Reykjahlid, Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching from Akureyri, Horse Riding Tour in Akureyri, Grand Lake Mývatn Tour, Horse Riding Tour in Varmahlíð , Family Friendly Horse Riding Tour in Skagafjörður, Horse Riding Tour to the Glacier River Delta with Waterfall, Northern Lights Hunting, Lake Mývatn Tour.
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1. Kerlingarfjöll Highlands Day Tour in a 4X4 from Akureyri
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy this guided day tour to one of the pearls of the Highlands located in the Kjölur highland and get a once in life time opportunity to bathe in a natural hot spring in Hveravellir.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch: restaurants available in Hveravellir and Kerlingarfjöll
Reviewed By tinarW4572NA
We have seen many different amazing locations in a very small group. Was an memorable experience I would absolutely recommend even in times of COVID!
2. Biking Tour and Myatn Nature Baths from Reykjahlid
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour is one of the most popular Mountain Bike tours in northern Iceland. You cycle in the evening on a mountain bike and start sightseeing immediately. On your way, you will stop by the “underground bakery” where the locals bake their well-known Geysir bread. You then continue past the first steam generator in Iceland and head to the old steam bath, the old bathing caves close to the fissure Cave of Grjótagjá, and after visiting the cave we go to the Mývatn Naturebaths for an hour of relaxing in the warm water and natural steam baths. After a nice soak, you get back on your mountain bike and head back. You can either bring your own swimsuit and towel, or you cna rent some at the Mývatn Nature Baths. The cycling adventure is on a gravel road for a large portion of the way. There are a couple of small hills, but it is generally an easy ride. Multiple stops will be taken, so you will have time for photos and to enjoy the scenery.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Professional guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
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!
3. Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching from Akureyri
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By anianas90
This was one of the best experiences of my life, seeing and hearing a whale so close was just a breathtaking moment that I will never forget. The crew was also very friendly and telling us a lot about the area and animals. They are also involved in research and name all the whales. They were offering masks and gloves and had separate boxes for single use and to-clean stuff so well done for covid prevention. Unforgettable experience that I would recommend to everyone.
4. Horse Riding Tour in Akureyri
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
At Skjaldarvik we offer riding tours where people get a chance to learn about the Icelandic horse under expert supervision. The tour will take about 1,5 hours (1 hour riding on the horse) and will take you through the beautiful surroundings around our guesthouse. After the riding tour you can have a cup of coffee or teas with cake and enjoy the beautiful view from our hot tub.
Inclusions: Coffee, tea and cake, Helmet, Use of hot tub, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off - PLEASE TELL US PICK UP LOCATION
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner
Reviewed By Julien B
Thanks to Elisa & Eleonora (not sure sorry) for this amazing tour ! Happy to discuss with you and see the landscape around the guesthouse ???? Next time Audrey will ride too ???? See you ! Julien.
5. Grand Lake Mývatn Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By Kim E
I don't do reviews often but this company deserves it. Hlynur was AMAZING. So prompt, professionally dressed, funny, kind, personable, knowledgeable, and amazing with my children. It was my twins' 9th birthday that day, they asked prior how old and surprised them with a gift for each that they loved. Made them feel so special. One had to visit restroom towards end of tour and he whisked her off through a HUGE crowd directly to one we could not have found ourselves and the tour was already done. They went above and beyond and gave us a fantastic day. The nature baths and Lake were so awesome and Iceland overall - you just can't go wrong. Beautiful place and Hlynur loves his home and country and you can tell through his tour and passion for the things we were seeing. I cannot recommend them enough. DO BOOK THROUGH THEM if you book at all!
6. Horse Riding Tour in Varmahlíð
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
This two-hour tour takes you over fertile agricultural fields and meadows alongside the river Svartá. It is suitable for beginners and also for those with more riding experience, as we have the possibility to adapt the speed and the route. In smooth tölt, we will ride through the wide valley of Skagafjörður, framed by the typical flat-topped mountains and the river Svartá. Please let us know if you have any previous riding experience. This helps us choose the right horses for you. You can do this on the check out page.
Inclusions: English speaking guide, Riding Helmet, Rain Jackets/Trousers if required, Free coffee of tea before and after the tour
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Reviewed By sebrodive
Great stay at the cottage. Beautiful and very clean. The Hot Pot was awesome!! Location is great and staff very friendly. Would definitely recommend and will definitely come back!!! ❤️ Iceland!!
7. Family Friendly Horse Riding Tour in Skagafjörður
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
The ideal tour for your first experience with the Icelandic horse! Enjoy a break on your journey in Iceland when discovering Skagafjörður, a mythical region for Icelandic horses. The scenic landscape alongside the river Svartá between prominent mountains provides a wonderful setting for horseback riding and getting to know more about our four-legged friends. Please let us know if you have any previous riding experience. This helps us choose the right horses for you. You can do this on the check out page.
Inclusions: English speaking guide, Riding Helmet, Rain Jackets/Trousers if required, Free coffee of tea before and after the tour
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Reviewed By Mette Sofie R
It was a WONDERFUL experience! I chose the place because they were really fast and friendly to email me back, and the tour didn’t disappoint at all! The guides were really sweet and they made the tour fit my riding level perfectly! I learned a lot, and we switched around the horses, which means I tried 4 horses to get the most out of the tour! I can definitely recommend this! ????
8. Horse Riding Tour to the Glacier River Delta with Waterfall
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This trip begins with a highlight: after a short ride on countryside tracks, we will arrive at the amazing waterfall "Reykjafoss". You will soon understand why Icelanders describe it as "the steaming falls"! Later on, you will be having fun crossing quite a few rivers on your trusted companion, the Icelandic horse. In the amazing natural paradise of the river delta Héraðsvötn you might, depending on the season, be able to watch birds hatching or pick a handful of crowberries whilst taking a short break. The terrain offers the best possibilities to fully experience the gaits of the Icelandic horse, especially the famous tölt. Please give us some details about your previous riding experience. This helps us choose the right horses for you. You can do this on the check out page. THIS RIDE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS!
Inclusions: English speaking guide, Riding Helmet, Rain Jackets/Trousers if required, Free coffee of tea before and after the tour
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Reviewed By Mette Sofie R
It was a WONDERFUL experience! I chose the place because they were really fast and friendly to email me back, and the tour didn’t disappoint at all! The guides were really sweet and they made the tour fit my riding level perfectly! I learned a lot, and we switched around the horses, which means I tried 4 horses to get the most out of the tour! I can definitely recommend this! ????
9. Northern Lights Hunting
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience the wonder of the Northern lights (Aurora Borealis) in the quiet and peaceful Icelandic nature, and get to see places where most regular tours don't go. Enjoy some hot chocolate and some twisted doughnuts to keep you warm. If we are unlucky and don't see any northern lights, we offer you to retake the tour on our next departure.
Inclusions: Hot chocolate and twisted doughnut
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10. 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!
