Discover the wonders of North Iceland on a journey filled with natural beauty and cultural charm. Stand in awe at Goðafoss, the “Waterfall of the Gods,” where history and nature merge in a breathtaking cascade. Unwind at the Forest Lagoon, a tranquil geothermal spa set amidst lush woodlands with stunning fjord views.
Conclude your adventure in Akureyri, the vibrant capital of the north, where charming streets, botanical gardens, and a lively atmosphere await. This tour perfectly balances adventure, relaxation, and cultural exploration.
A compact, condensed North Iceland experience!
We start the day’s adventure by picking you up in one of our luxurious vehicles from your hotel/cruise port/airport in Akureyri at 9am
The picturesque Goðafoss is 12 meters high and 30 meters wide. The waterfall is located in the mighty Skjálfandafljót River, which originates in the Vatnajökull Glacier.
Goðafoss means “Waterfall of the Gods,” getting its name from The Book of Icelanders, a tale in one of the old Icelandic manuscripts about Þorgeir, the law speaker, who made Christianity the official religion in Iceland in 1000 AD. After he had converted to the new religion and upon his arrival home, he threw his old statues of the Norse gods of his former religion into the waterfall, hence the name Goðafoss.
Forest Lagoon is a new geothermal spa located in Vaðlaskógur forest, a few minutes drive from Akureyri.
The Lagoon’s 1.300-square-meter complex includes a bistro, two infinity pools with two swim-up bars, a cold tub, and a sauna. The facility can accommodate up to 200 visitors at a time, and is open seven days a week from 10:00 in the morning until midnight.
The spa’s pools are heated with all-natural geothermal water from the mountain behind the Forest lagoon, Vaðlaheiði. The water was discovered during a tunnel project and now has a greater purpose and a healing power.
Akureyri is located at the bottom of Eyjafjörður Fjord in the heart of North Iceland. Known as the “Capital of the North,” it is the largest town outside the Capital Area. Sheltered by prominent mountains and located by the so-called “Pond,” as the innermost part of Eyjafjörður Fjord is called, many Icelanders regard Akureyri as the most beautiful town in Iceland.
Because the summer temperature in Akureyri is usually favorable, it is a trendy tourist destination among Icelanders. However, it often gets a lot of snow during the winter, but since Akureyri is the center for winter sports in Iceland, it’s welcomed. Only 5 km from the town center is Hlíðarfjall Mountain, a prime skiing area with excellent facilities.
Akureyri is the center of commerce and services in the region, and there are many attractions in the surrounding area, including historical sites, museums, a botanical garden, and natural wonders.
We will drop you off in Akureyri at 2pm
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Embark on a remarkable Private Private Half Day Tour from Akureyri. Explore, soak in the Forest Lagoon and witness some of the main attractions of North Iceland on this luxurious tour, with flexible pickup and dropoff provided by Your Friend in Reykjavik
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