Volcano Days · AKUREYRI VOLCANO TOURS
The 15 best akureyri volcano tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and how much climbing is involved. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Travel from Akureyri with a live English or German guide to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn’s pseudo-craters, Dimmuborgir lava fields, and Námaskarð’s steaming mud-pools. Guides such as Nico, Richie, and Alan have been praised for lively commentary. Expect a full schedule and limited time at each stop.
“Thanks to our guide Nico for an interesting Trip through northern Iceland.”
Travel from Akureyri to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, and the steaming mud pots of Námaskarð. A guide such as Nico or Lili adds local stories while you ride in an air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch is included, but the hot springs are for looking, not bathing.
“Its almost a full shore day but it goes very quickly. The scenery on the drive is beautiful. The stops are all spectacular & you can expect to see a variety of different landscapes. Well worth doing & as a bonus the guide & driver were very comical. Fab day, thanks :)”
From Akureyri’s cruise pier, a guide such as Oli, Jon, Graham, or Johannes takes you to Godafoss, Lake Myvatn, Hverir, Dimmuborgir, Grjotagja, and the Nature Baths. The small-group tour lasts 5 to 6 hours, but the baths require a separate advance reservation and fee.
“Expertly run and good value for money as many different sites are visited. Highly recommend booking a ticket for the baths”
Paddle 10 km through a basalt canyon on a family-friendly Viking Rafting trip near Varmahlíð. Warm drysuits keep you comfortable while guides such as Lucas, Amy, Pablo, and Roshan lead you through gentle rapids, hot spring cocoa, optional swimming, and a cliff jump.
“This was an AMAZiNG experience! Highly recommended. Fun, helpful, and knowledgeable staff. Great for kids and families.”
From Akureyri Port, join Saga Travel for a six-hour coach trip to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, and Hverir. Expect guide-led walks, volcanic scenery, onboard Wi-Fi, and coffee with Icelandic kleina. Guides may speak English, Italian, German, or Spanish.
“We had a great experience! Our guide Ingvar was very knowledgeable and helpful. We spent 100% of the tour seeing beautiful nature, and there were no commissioned shopping stops like in typical bus tours. At the end of the tour, they were accommodating in dropping us off at the Botanical Garden instead of at the cruise terminal.”
Join Imagine Iceland for a six-hour cruise-port tour to Godafoss and Lake Myvatn in an 11 to 19-seat minibus. Your English-speaking local guide may be Johannes, Armann, Biggi, or another member of the team. Expect lava formations, steaming mud pools, Grjótagjá Cave, and optional time at Myvatn Nature Baths.
“A wonderful day touring out of Akureyri. Small group tour is the way to go. Our guide Johannes was exceptional. He timed stopping at all of the tour points to arrive ahead of the large bus tours to beat the crowds. If you have a short time in Akureyri this is the tour to take. Unfortunately our cruise schedule was a bit off with a 6:00 AM arrival and departure at 3:00 PM. The thermal baths at Lake Mývatn did not open until noon leaving not enough time to enjoy them. Not the fault of the tour operator. Many tour operators tried to arrange for an earlier opening but were…”
Spend six hours touring North Iceland from Akureyri, with stops at Goðafoss and Skútustaðagígar before two hours at Mývatn Nature Baths. An English-speaking guide, packed chicken or vegan lunch, Wi-Fi, and cruise-port transport are included. Bring a towel and swimsuit, or rent both at the baths.
“Ivy was an excellent tour guide. Lots of great history and amazing views. Bus was very comfortable and Magic was a great bus driver”
Travel from Akureyri Port in a minibus limited to 14 people, stopping at Goðafoss, Skútustaðagígar, Dimmuborgir, Hverir, and Grjótagjá. English-speaking guides such as Thora, Daba, Paul, and Julius have led this route. A light soup lunch and museum admission are included.
“This tour was excellent as was our driver & guide Dabba. We had a small group of 14 which meant that we had plenty of time at each destination as we didn't have to always wait for 40 or 50 people to get on & off the bus. Dabba was informative, professional & very friendly. This tour exceeded our expectations, we visited everything listed plus more. Would definitely recommend.”
Travel from Akureyri Port into North Iceland’s volcanic heart. Visit Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn’s pseudocraters, Dimmuborgir lava formations, and Hverir’s steaming mud pools. The English-speaking guide provides stories and geology between stops, with WiFi, coach transport, and coffee or tea with an Icelandic treat included.
“The 6 hour Saga tour covered 4 stops. The bus is clean with free wifi. The driver is careful that we feel safe. Our guide is funny and courteous.”
Travel from Akureyri with local guides such as Ingi, Lilja, Graham, or Asta to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá, and Hverir. Expect volcanic scenery, short walks, Icelandic stories, a lunch stop, and an optional Forest Lagoon finish.
“Amazing trip, our guide was very knowledgeable of the area, great fun and we thoroughly enjoyed it.”
From Akureyri Port, you’ll ride in a small van to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Grjótagjá, Hverir, Dimmuborgir, and Sigurgeir’s Bird Museum. Guides such as Þóra, Rúnar, Peter, and Juli add local stories, while the group size stays below 14.
“The guide was able to adjust times to accommodate the group’s desires and schedule. We always were ahead of the cruise ship busses to avoid the crowds.”
Travel from Akureyri through northern Iceland with an English-speaking guide such as Ivy, Harold, Unnur, or Ritchie. See Godafoss, Lake Myvatn, Namaskard, Dettifoss, Asbyrgi, puffins, and Husavik from a bus with Wi-Fi and a simple boxed lunch.
“Our guide, Una , was knowledgeable, fun and firm: she made us aware that we needed to stick to the timetable or we would lose out,, because if we lagged at one site, we’d have to scrimp on another. Everyone obeyed! She had a great many historical facts, myths, and charming anecdotes for us Eugene, our driver, did a great job I had been afraid that the 8 hour trip would drag, but it didn’t. The sites were interesting, or breathtaking, or charming - or all three. They were sensibly spaced so the longest bit of non-stop driving came first. Lunch was fine though unexciting, and was eaten on the…”
Travel from Akureyri port to Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn in a comfortable minibus with an English-speaking guide. Visit pseudo craters, Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá, and Hverir, then relax at the Mývatn Nature Baths. Guides such as Joanna, Baldur, and Matteo are praised for thoughtful timing and local stories.
“we had a great time! the organization was at a perfect level! the program was optimal, so that we could see all the sights in the area! our guide/ a beautiful girl from Poland/ was smiling, kind and very caring! told us many interesting facts! for us this is one of the most remarkable days during our vacation! once again, a huge thank you to our guide for the remarkable moments”
From Akureyri’s cruise harbor, ride with Soleil de Minuit to Lake Mývatn, Skútustaðir’s pseudo-craters, Dimmuborgir lava fields, Hverir’s boiling mudpots, and Goðafoss. Guides such as Jakob and Theodora add local stories, while the compact route fits northern Iceland’s big sights into six hours.
“The guide was excellent with good information and good stops”
Travel from Akureyri Port with an English-speaking guide to Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn. You’ll see pseudocraters, Dimmuborgir lava formations, Hverir’s steaming mud pools, and possibly soak at Mývatn Nature Baths. Guides such as Johanna, Agust, Siggi, and Bo are praised for warmth and flexibility.
“I had the best day of my life. Small group en we did see all the highlights in 1 day and even a swim in the myvatn lagoon. Two brothers who live there gave the tour and they were very enthousiastic and knowledgeable. Surely recommend this tour.”
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