Things to do in  Akureyri

Arman was a very knowledgeable, numerous, and energetic local guide. He took us to all the hot spots to see, gave us valuable location specific information, and made sure we got back to our port with plenty of time. Best way to see Akureyri without paying costs of cruise planned excursions.

The waterfalls , the tectonic plates, Mud pots and the guide drying us through the town of AKureyri and explaining the history Very interesting

My family visited Akureyri for the day from a cruise ship in August. We had an amazing tour of the Lake Myvatn area. By the end of the day, our guide Petur had become a member of the family. He took the time to stop and show us Iceland beyond moving from one landmark to the next. We explored streams, little shops, and horses. We tasted local chocolates, bread baked in the earth and Icelandic Coca Cola. He told us about living in the area and we learned about everything- the waterfalls, animals and local culture. We were sad to return to the ship! This tour was just what we were looking for and we will always remember the fun we had in Akureyri!

This was a great small group tour to see the highlights of Akureyri. Highly recommend for cruisers looking for shore excursions or those just in the area looking for a great day!

Our guide met us on time in the port and we were in a comfortable van for transport to the various sights we toured. Our guide was informative throughout the journey and we learned so much about Iceland as well as the specific locations we toured. Godafoss Waterfall in particular was amazing! One advantage of the smaller groups/vans was the ability to unload and load more quickly and therefore we were able to see and cover more ground. We had hoped to do a drive through the historic part of Akureyri city, but apparently didn't have time. We were delivered back to the port in a time to board the ship at the designated time which alleviated that stress. Overall this tour was excellent!

The tour guide is knowledgeable and have a real good sense of humor. The Godafoss waterfall is good to visit and wished we could have more time to get closer to the waterfall. I really like the lava formation in Dimmuborgir. Again the time is too short to really breathe in all the magnificent larva formations. The bubbling mud pools and natural steam vents and the ironed mountains in Hverir is just amazing. I wish I had been prepared to wear something protective so I could walk along the path for a while instead of just standing on the plat form. The rift near Grjotagja Cave is impressive too. The tour guide also let us stop at the view point to take photos of Akureyri on the way back and drove us through the old town, pointing out some the old houses.

Pick up and drop off from cruise port was very convenient. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and we got to see many sights in a relatively short amount of time. The only negative part of the excursion were a few passengers in our group taking too long at every restroom stop (there were PLENTY) which meant we had to rush at some of our spots to make it back on time. Other than that, it was a great experience. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a shore excursion while in Akureyri!