The 15 Geothermal Spa Trips in Akureyri That Earn Their Price

1.Akureyri Port: Myvatn Nature Baths & Godafoss Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 186 reviews · from $238Our pick

From Akureyri’s cruise port, ride to crescent-shaped Goðafoss, view the volcanic craters at Skútustaðagígar, and spend two hours at Mývatn Nature Baths. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with packed chicken or vegan lunch, transport, Wi-Fi, and admission included.

“Wonderful trip . Our guide Runyon ( sp?) was a wonderful young man . He answered as many questions as he could and really cared about us having a good trip . Chris the driver was a very safe careful driver . The only negative was the poor communication as to where the bus would be for pickup at dock . Those as not the fault of our guide or driver .”

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2.Forest Lagoon Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 176 reviews · from $52Best value

Spend a day at Forest Lagoon near Akureyri, soaking in warm geothermal pools among birch and pine trees. Use the Finnish sauna, cold plunge, swim-up bars, and shower products, then eat at Forest Bistro. Bring swimwear and a towel, since both are extra.

“water felt amazing! very clean, not too crowded. price is slightly high is only reason not 5 stars. but we stayed for 2 hours so cant complain too much!”

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3.Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon from Akureyri Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $217Top rated

From Akureyri, you’ll visit powerful Godafoss, Grenjaðarstaður’s turf farmhouse museum, and Forest Lagoon. Saga Travel provides transport, entry fees, Wi-Fi, and a lagoon towel. Guides such as Ronar, Emma, Fönn, Thora, and Belen have been praised for clear stories and warm local insight. Plan on five to six hours, with limited time for lunch.

“We just experienced this tour. It was so fun to do with our kids (9 & 11). Fönn was a great guide and gave all kinds of fun tidbits about Aykeuri, Iceland in general, current and past culture. The waterfall was awesome, the Happy Marriage Cake delicious, the farm explanation hilarious, and the Forest Lagoon makes me want to go back! Would 100% recommend.”

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4.From Akureyri Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $235

From Akureyri port, visit powerful Goðafoss, explore Grenjaðarstaður turf house, then spend 90 minutes at Forest Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Hilmar, Dabba, Michiel, and Aitana add history and humor. Transport, admissions, towel rental, WiFi, and return-to-ship planning are included.

“We had an amazing day with Michiel as our tour guide on our tour around Akureyi. Everything was efficient and professionally organised, and the coffee and traditional pastry at the cafe next to the waterfall was a lovely bonus. The highlight of the day was the visit to the Forest Lagoon which was simply stunning. We would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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5.Myvatn Nature Baths & Goðafoss Waterfall Akureyri Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $248

Travel from Akureyri to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, and Mývatn Nature Baths in about six hours. Guides such as Niko, Nicole, Petra, Victoria, and Ivy have led this outing, which includes ship-timed transport, about two hours at the baths, and a simple lunch. Bring a swimsuit and towel, and confirm the pickup point carefully.

“This was an awesome experience! Highly recommend. Our tour guide Nico was extremely knowledgable and shared her own personal experiences that led her to becoming a tour guide. The driver, Lucash was amazing and kept us on time and safe.”

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6.Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

Spend about eight hours exploring North Iceland with a driver-guide such as Siggi, Thomas, or Reynir. You’ll visit Goðafoss, Hverir, Dimmuborgir, Skútustaðagígar, and Lake Mývatn, with time for the optional Mývatn Nature Baths. Groups can reach 25 people, though some departures are much smaller.

“Highly recommended this tour with amazing scenery and two tour guides (Jowi and Paula). Although Jowi is not local, however, she understands the city and country well. They know where to take good photos and offer help to take photos for each of us. Will definitely recommend friends and family for this tour.”

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7.Port Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall, Laufas & Forest Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · from $180

Travel from Akureyri port to Goðafoss, Laufás turf houses, Eyjafjörður, and the optional Forest Lagoon in a comfortable minibus. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Baldur, shares local history, photo tips, and Akureyri recommendations. Museum entry and port pickup are included, while lagoon admission costs extra.

“The falls were spectacular, the earthen farm building was a lot more interesting than I had anticipated, and the forest lagoon was a nice way to cap it off. Our guide gets extra points for making sure the route we took was interesting, and for dropping us off so we could see other points of interest.”

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8.Akureyri North Iceland Waterfalls and Nature Baths Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $351

Spend 9 to 10 hours touring North Iceland with a local guide such as Daniel, Johanna, Hogni, or Reynir. See Godafoss, Selfoss, Dettifoss, Lake Myvatn, Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá, and Skútustaðagígar, then choose a relaxing soak at Myvatn Nature Baths for an extra fee. Pickup in Akureyri is included.

“We started in downtown Akureyri, with other tourists and our guide collected us at the Hof Cultural Center. Her name was Johanna. There were 8 of us on this 8 hour tour which proved to be fantastic! She was articulate regarding the land, culture, food people etc. It was fun and engaging. She was not just a guide but a generous host. We would highly recommend taking this tour. It was a great way to expose ourselves to this region of Iceland!”

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9.From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 32 reviews · 4 hours · from $148

Meet Soleil de Minuit at Akureyri harbor for a guided bus tour to Godafoss, the Fnjoskadalur Valley, Eyjafjordur Bay, and Forest Lagoon. You get 45 minutes at the waterfall and 75 minutes in the geothermal spa. Guide Ritchie has led this route with warm humor and useful local detail.

“Our guide Ritchie was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Would have loved to have stayed longer at Godafoss maybe just another 15 minutes. The Forest Lagoon was wonderful but there was a little confusion with regards to our entrance ticket.”

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10.Godafoss and the Forest Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $222

This four-hour Akureyri outing combines the 12-meter Goðafoss waterfall with Forest Lagoon, a geothermal spa among birch and pine trees. A guide such as Siggy, Krista, or Reynir handles the drive and local commentary. Pickup is available, including at Akureyri’s cruise ports, but check the return arrangement before booking.

“A fabulous 4 hour informative and entertaining tour. Ziggy was a fantastic tour guide. The vehicle was very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend tour”

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11.Forest Lagoon Ebike Tour Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $216

Start at Forest Lagoon for a guided e-bike ride through Kjarnaskógur forest, farm roads, and Akureyri’s old town. Your guide handles safety and bike instruction, with stops for views and local stories. The Forest Lagoon admission is included, and groups are limited to eight. Guides may include Sigrún, Birkir, or Pablo.

“We had a wonderful time biking in Akureyri. Sigrún was very responsive and accommodating. I was hesitant about booking this tour because a few of us are not great bike riders. However, the electric bikes provided are really nice and we were able to go up the hills without much trouble. The tour started at the Forest Lagoon, went through dirt/gravel backroads and ended by riding through the city. The views were beautiful and we had frequent stops to learn about the city. The owners are so friendly. This is a must do!”

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12.Akureyri Port: Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $203

Travel from Akureyri port along Eyjafjörður to 39-foot Goðafoss, then return for a soak at Forest Lagoon among birch and pine trees. English-speaking local guides such as Siggi, Ean, and Hogni lead the four-hour trip in a small vehicle. Entry is included, but towel rental, food, and drinks cost extra.

“Guide Siggi was excellent throughout the whole tour. There was only 4 of us in the minibus. He stopped at a couple of viewing points on way to godafoss and gave us lots of information about akureyri, godofoss and the forest lagoon. The waterfall and the forest lagoon were both lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed our trip. I would definitely recommend it! Much cheaper than p & o for the same trip.”

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13.Whale Watching Tour & Forest Lagoon Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · from $159

Start at Akureyri harbor for a guided cruise through Eyjafjörður, watching for humpback whales, dolphins, and seabirds. Then make your own way to Forest Lagoon, where birch and pine trees frame fjord views. Your lagoon booking is set for 5 PM, but you can contact the operator to change it.

“Everything was great, we couldn't see whales as close as we had hoped but the excursion was well organised.”

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14.Goðafoss Waterfall, Santa Claus House and Forest Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $176

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Goðafoss, the Santa Claus House, and Forest Lagoon near Akureyri. Expect winter views, Icelandic Christmas traditions, hotel pickup and drop-off, and time to bathe in warm geothermal water. Forest Lagoon admission, food, and drinks cost extra. Guide Marcus has earned special praise for his friendly, personal approach.

“Our tour guide, Marcus was very polite, funny and professional, full of useful information about his home town, speaking with such passion and trying to point out the best spots for us. He picked us up on time and drove us to our designated spots, allowing us to have plenty of time to freely explore, we weren't rushed at all, which makes all the difference. As it was just the two of us on this tour, it made it more special. Marcus stopped off for us to take pictures of Akureyri which was nice and drove us back to the hotel at the end of our day. Thankyou again Marcus,…”

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15.Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights Guided Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $176

Start at 7:30 pm from Hotel Kea in Akureyri for two hours at Forest Lagoon, including entry and a towel. Then ride into Eyjafjardarsveit to seek the Northern Lights with a licensed guide. Guide Sigi is known for trying several viewing spots and sharing photos when conditions allow.

“Loved, loved, loved this tour!! Our guide was AMAZING!! The Forest Lagoon was lovely but chasing the Northern Lights was the highlight. Our guide was so determined and we saw them!!! Incredible night to remember!”

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