Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Goðafoss hits you in the face, fast. This guided Goðafoss waterfall trip from Akureyri is built around the main event: a close-up view of Goðafoss and the mist you can feel on your skin, plus a guide who connects what you’re seeing to Iceland’s big turning-point story from around the year 1000. I especially like … Read more
This short tour is a smart way to connect Akureyri’s port day with Goðafoss Waterfall and big fjord views. You’ll ride out with a live English guide, get historical context for why this waterfall matters, then enjoy time to look for the best angles and misty photo backgrounds. It’s also built for people on a … Read more
Two big hits in one short loop. You get Goðafoss first, then slip into warm geothermal pools at the Forest Lagoon with Eyjafjörður Bay views. On departures run by energetic guides like Ritchie, the drive has stories that help you read what you’re seeing. I also like the pacing. You’re not stuck on the bus … Read more
Godafoss is a jaw-dropper. This cruise-friendly day trip takes you from Akureyri by bus to Godafoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s most famous drops, with time to enjoy the falls and learn why it’s called the Waterfall of the Gods. You’ll also ride through northern Iceland with stops that make the trip feel more than just … Read more
Goðafoss feels like Iceland in one stop. This 2.5-hour tour runs from the Akureyri harbor area to the famous waterfall, then back again with extra viewpoints. I really like that you get a live English guide who explains what you’re seeing, and you also get scenic drive time through the Fnjoskadalur Valley and down toward … Read more
North Iceland, in five hours. That’s the trick, and it works. I really like the way this trip stacks three different types of experiences—Goðafoss drama, Laufás history, and a soak at the Forest Lagoon—without wasting your cruise-day time. I also like that the guide keeps it practical: photo tips at the falls, a guided walk … Read more
Three stops that end in warm water. This small-group cruise outing strings together Goðafoss, Iceland’s turf-house past at Laufás, and a relaxing dip at Forest Lagoon. I like how the day feels practical and efficient—there’s enough time at each place, and you still get the signature Iceland mix of waterfall views, cultural context, and geothermal … Read more
One day, five worlds of Iceland. This small-group cruise excursion strings together waterfalls, volcanic oddities, geothermal steam, and a real reset in hot springs. You’ll ride through Eyjafjörður to Goðafoss, then keep heading into the Mývatn area where the ground itself feels like the main attraction. I especially like the 19-person max size. It means … Read more
Eight stops in one volcanic day. This is a full-day shared shore excursion built around the volcanic Myvatn region. From Akureyri, you’ll hit Goðafoss, steam-and-mud craters, famous lava formations, and multiple spots tied to Game of Thrones, all in a comfortable A/C vehicle with a small-group feel. What I like most is how the schedule … Read more
Goðafoss feels bigger than you expect. I love the round-trip transfers from Akureyri and the small-group size that keeps the day feeling human. One real consideration: the area can be packed with gnats and midges, and they have no respect for your camera or your mouth. You’ll get an easy schedule—short driving time, then time … Read more
That first drive north feels like a movie scene. This Lake Myvatn and Godafoss day tour mixes geothermal weirdness with major Iceland sights, all in one 8-hour loop from Akureyri. You’ll get a real hit of Northern Iceland in a tight schedule: lava, steam, mud pools, and the famous waterfall stop, with hotel pickup and … Read more
Six hours can feel like a gift on a cruise day. This Akureyri shore excursion strings together big Iceland moments: Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn’s volcanic weirdness, and the Mývatn Nature Baths. The whole point is timing that works with your ship, so you’re not stressing over schedules or last-minute logistics, just grabbing the highlights efficiently. I … Read more
Waterfalls and volcanic weirdness, in one tight day. From Goðafoss to the lunar-like terrain around Lake Mývatn, this is a fast, high-impact cruise excursion with real variety. I like that the schedule balances big photo stops with time to actually wander. One thing to plan around: if your ship’s timing is tight, the optional Mývatn … Read more
North Iceland hits fast on this tour. From Akureyri Port, you get a packed day without the usual stress: Goðafoss is the big, jaw-dropping start, then you shift from nature to culture at Grenjaðarstaður, a turf-house folk museum. Two things I really like: you’re given enough time to actually watch Goðafoss up close (up to … Read more
Mývatn is a full day of wow. I like how this Fox Adventure tour strings together volcanic Iceland and a proper soak at Nature Mývatn Baths without dragging. Two big standouts for me are the photo-friendly punch of Goðafoss and the mind-bending geothermal stops around Lake Mývatn, where steam and lava forms do the talking. … Read more