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The 15 Best Myvatn & Godafoss Tours in North Iceland

24 tours  ·  from $55 a head

The north gets a fraction of the south’s traffic and has craters, steam vents, a waterfall and its own hot baths. These 15 run out of Akureyri and Husavik, priced and timed around the cruise-ship mornings.

Húsavík: Whale Watching Tour with Guide - Meeting the oak boat in Húsavík
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Húsavík: Whale Watching Tour with Guide

1.Whale Watching Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,761 reviews · 3 hours · from $115Our pick

Join North Sailing in Húsavík for a three-hour whale-watching cruise on Skjálfandi Bay. Your English-speaking guide, often a marine biologist, explains whale behavior as you search for humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seabirds. Warm overalls, hot chocolate, and a cinnamon bun are included.

“Saw several humpback whales and harbor porpoises. Boat was well handled by the crew. Good information from the guide. What a great location and experience!”

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Húsavík: Traditional Whale Watching by Local Family Company - Starting at the Gentle Giants ticket center
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Húsavík: Traditional Whale Watching by Local Family Company

2.Traditional Whale Watching by Local Family Company

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,735 reviews · from $91

Join Gentle Giants in Húsavík for a three-hour whale-watching cruise aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat. Your English-speaking guide shares live commentary as you search Skjálfandi Bay for humpbacks, minke whales, blue whales, dolphins, and puffins. Warm safety overalls and rain jackets are provided, but bring extra layers for the cold sea.

“This was my second trip with Gentle Giants in one day, the morning was on the speedboat and the afternoon on the traditional boat. I loved both of them and I saw humpbacks both times. It is so amazing to see these creatures in their natural environment. I have booked another boat trip with Gentle Giants and would recommend the company as helpful, caring, great staff and who make the experience the best you can have. Fingers crossed for more whale sightings!”

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Mývatn: Myvatn Nature Baths Admission Ticket - Arriving at the entrance and getting changed
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Mývatn: Myvatn Nature Baths Admission Ticket

3.Myvatn Nature Baths Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,562 reviews · from $58

Spend the day at Myvatn Nature Baths, where geothermal water from 2,500 meters underground fills warm outdoor pools beside Lake Myvatn. Your ticket includes the lagoon, steam baths, showers, soap, lockers, and changing rooms. Bring a swimsuit and towel, or rent them on site. Café Kvika serves meals and drinks.

“The weather was colder and windier than expected and they let us know so we could opt out if we wanted. We decided to do it anyway and it was still an adventure if not as warm as we were hoping.”

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Húsavík: Big Whales and Puffin Island Speedboat Tour - Lundey Island and the puffin season
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Húsavík: Big Whales and Puffin Island Speedboat Tour

4.Big Whales and Puffin Island Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 979 reviews · 2 hours · from $198

Join a small RIB tour from Húsavík for two hours of whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay. The boat carries up to 12 people, reaches wildlife quickly, and visits Lundey Island for puffins from April 15 to August 20. Guides such as Austin, Iñaki, and Ignacio add useful nature facts while warm overalls protect you from the cold.

“A great Must-go experience in Iceland! My family love the whale-watching trip and we DID see 4 whales. The guide Martin (see if the name is correct) is a very nice guy, who is professional and cared a lot about my parents‘ safety. Highly recommended!”

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Húsavík: Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins by Speedboat - Puffin Island and the short summer nesting season
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Húsavík: Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins by Speedboat

5.Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 973 reviews · from $159

Join Gentle Giants in Húsavík for a two-hour RIB speedboat trip with up to 12 passengers. Your English-speaking guide, possibly a marine biologist such as Matteo, Rui, or Zara, leads you to Puffin Island and whale-rich Skjálfandi Bay. Warm overalls are supplied, but expect a brisk, bumpy ride.

“Very nice experience and approach, we got useful information. Thanks to our guide and the captain.”

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From Akureyri: Myvatn Lake, Craters, & Waterfall Tour - Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods
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From Akureyri: Myvatn Lake, Craters, & Waterfall Tour

6.Myvatn Lake, Craters, & Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 793 reviews · 6 hours · from $187

Ride from Akureyri to North Iceland’s volcanic heart with a guide such as Nico, Richie, or Kjartan. You’ll see Goðafoss, Mývatn’s pseudo-craters, Dimmuborgir’s troll-like lava towers, and Námaskarð’s boiling mud pools. A packed sandwich lunch, port pickup, WiFi, and return transport are included.

“Niko was a wonderful guide, we had brilliant weather, saw so many amazing things, felt we had left planet Earth at the sulphur fields, the Godafoss falls were magnificent, safe driver. We had a fantastic day.”

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Húsavík: Family-Run and Guided Whale Watching Tour - Crossing Skjálfandi Bay toward Kinnarfjöll
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Húsavík: Family-Run and Guided Whale Watching Tour

7.Family-Run and Guided Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 675 reviews · from $84

Join Friends of Moby Dick in Húsavík for a three-hour whale watch aboard a traditional oak boat. Guides such as marine biologists Mada and Ann explain whales, dolphins, seabirds, and puffins as you search Skjálfandi Bay toward Kinnarfjöll. Warm suits are supplied, and your boarding pass gives you 20% off the Whale Museum.

“Amazing trip and excellent guide who loved her job! We saw 5 hump back whales. Worth of every crown, highly recommended!”

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Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík - Setting out from Húsavík
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Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík

8.Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $203Top rated

Speed across Skjálfandi Bay in a RIB boat carrying no more than 12 people, searching for humpback and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seasonal puffins. A guide such as Austin, Alessandra, or Danny explains the wildlife while the captain handles the boat. Expect cold air, spray, and a lively ride.

“The experience was amazing! We saw three whales, some of them very close! In addition, the tours are very individual. Personally, I found the small groups much more pleasant than the large ships.”

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Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri - Goðafoss: a powerful first stop
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Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri

9.Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 478 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $188

From Akureyri, you’ll visit Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn’s pseudo-craters, Dimmuborgir lava fields, and the steaming mud pots of Námaskarð. English-speaking guides such as Nico and Lili add local stories during the drive. A sandwich and water are included, but the geothermal stop is for viewing, not bathing.

“My wife and I had a great time on this tour. We got to learn a lot about Iceland and their people. It was an all day trip that included the falls, volcano, the Dark City to see where trolls live, and a hot springs. The hot springs are not for swimming though. Our guide made sure everyone was comfortable and gave us lots of info at every stop.”

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Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port - Lake Mývatn brings fire and ice together
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Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

10.Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $205

Travel from Akureyri port with an English-speaking guide to Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn. Visit Hverir’s steaming mud pools, Dimmuborgir lava formations, Grjótagjá Cave, and the Myvatn Nature Baths. The tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours, uses a small group of up to 19 people, and returns you to the pier.

“Make sure you are told you are stopping for a lunch break at your own personal added cost. Make sure you have a watch or cell phone to let you know what time it is as the tour guide gives you a slotted time curfew.”

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Húsavík: Whale-Watching Cruise and Puffins Guided Tour - Searching Skjálfandi Bay for whales
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Húsavík: Whale-Watching Cruise and Puffins Guided Tour

11.Whale-Watching Cruise and Puffins Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 444 reviews · 3 hours · from $135

Join North Sailing from Húsavík for a roughly 3 to 3.5-hour cruise on a traditional oak boat. A live English-speaking guide helps you spot whales, dolphins, and puffins around Skjálfandi Bay. Warm overalls, hot chocolate, and a cinnamon bun are included. Puffins may be viewed from a distance.

“Great trip on a sailboat - we have seen 3 different whales from very close. Amazing experience. Only drawback: we have seen puffins but from quite a distance. Had expected to get closer.”

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Husavik: GeoSea Geothermal Baths Entrance Ticket - Arriving at GeoSea in Husavik
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Husavik: GeoSea Geothermal Baths Entrance Ticket

12.GeoSea Geothermal Baths Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 430 reviews · from $55Best value

Spend a day at GeoSea in Husavik, soaking in 38 to 39°C mineral-rich seawater above Skjálfandi Bay. Your ticket includes lockers, showers, and Sóley Organics soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Bring or rent swimwear and a towel, then enjoy the steam room, swim-up bar, and possible whale or Northern Lights sightings.

“Brilliant experience. Friendly staff, lovely and clean amenities. Fantastic view would highly recommend”

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Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Húsavík - Puffin Island between April and August
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Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Húsavík

13.Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Húsavík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $180

Join Gentle Giants in Húsavík for a two-hour RIB speedboat safari across Skjálfandi Bay. Your guide may lead you to humpback, minke, blue whales, dolphins, and Puffin Island during the April to August season. The boat carries no more than 12 people, with warm safety overalls supplied. Expect speed, spray, cold air, and a serious chance of wildlife.

“Well organized & professional. Give & Captain excellent. Only downside was not being able to get close pictures of Puffins, otherwise, really great. Saw many whales.”

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Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company - Guides, Commentary, and Whale Watching Skills
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Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company

14.Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 389 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Cruise Skjálfandi Bay from Húsavík on a traditional Icelandic oak boat for about three hours. A guide such as Fabio or Vittoria may help spot humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, and puffins while sharing live commentary. Warm overalls and rain gear are supplied, but expect cold, wind, waves, and a slower ride than the RIB boats.

“This was amazing! We loved our tour and lucked out with the weather. We saw so many whales and puffins! It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.”

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Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port - Meeting the coach at Akureyri Port
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Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port

15.Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 383 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $123

Take a 2.5-hour coach trip from Akureyri Port to Goðafoss, the Waterfall of the Gods. You get 75 minutes at the falls, local commentary in English, Spanish, German, or Italian, plus coffee and an Icelandic kleina at Hotel Goðafoss. Return to the port, or finish near Forest Lagoon, the Botanical Gardens, or Akureyri city center.

“Excellent the driver and the guide Manuel were excellent”

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