Akureyri Shore Excursions & Akureyri Iceland Tours - Godafoss, Lake Myvatn & North Iceland
Akureyri is the capital of North Iceland and the largest urban centre outside the Reykjavik area - a compact, walkable town of colorful houses and botanical gardens at the head of Eyjafjordur, Iceland's longest fjord. Cruise ships dock directly in Akureyri harbour, within walking distance of the town center. Akureyri Iceland shore excursions from Private Shore Trips reach some of the most geologically dramatic landscapes in the Arctic. Our most popular Lake Myvatn and North Iceland private shore excursion is a full 8-hour day taking you east from Akureyri into the volcanic interior - the alien lava formations of Dimmuborgir, the bubbling sulfur mud pools of the Hverir geothermal area, the Skutustadagigar pseudocraters formed when lava flowed over a wetland, and the extraordinary turquoise lake itself, surrounded by evidence of volcanic activity visible at every turn. En route, you stop at Godafoss - the Waterfall of the Gods - where in the year 1000 AD the law-speaker Thorgeir Ljosvetningagodi threw his Norse idols into the falls after Iceland officially adopted Christianity. For guests who want the maximum geological drama, our Dettifoss and Lake Myvatn private shore excursion adds Europe's most powerful waterfall - Dettifoss carries more water than any other waterfall on the continent and the roar and spray are extraordinary even from the viewing platform.
For guests with a shorter port call or preference for a lighter pace, the Godafoss Waterfall and Akureyri private shore excursion is a 4-hour Akureyri day trip combining Godafoss with a walking tour of Akureyri's charming old town - the botanical garden at 65 degrees north latitude, the colourful hilltop church, and the wooden merchant houses of the waterfront. All Akureyri Iceland shore excursions include an English-speaking local guide, a private vehicle for your group only, and our back-to-ship guarantee. Reserve with a $50 deposit.
