Goðafoss Waterfall, Laufás Museum & Forest Lagoon from Akureyri Port
A five-hour journey through Iceland's history, nature, and geothermal warmth along the shores of Eyjafjörður.
This guided tour invites you to explore the highlights of North Iceland in a single, well-paced excursion, beginning with the iconic Goðafoss Waterfall tour from Akureyri and continuing through a historic turf house museum before finishing in a geothermal lagoon overlooking the fjord.
Departing from the Akureyri cruise terminal, the route follows the banks of Eyjafjörður, one of Iceland's longest fjords, offering a scenic introduction to the region before the first major stop. The landscape shifts steadily from coastal to interior Iceland, giving passengers a genuine sense of the country's geographic variety within a short drive.
The tour is rated easy and suits a broad range of travelers, including those with limited time in port who want to cover the most historically and visually significant sites north of Akureyri. A private version of this tour is also available for those who prefer a more personalized experience.
Tour Highlights
Stand at Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods, a site of deep significance in Iceland's conversion to Christianity in the year 1000.
Receive expert photography guidance from your guide, including the best angles for capturing rainbows above the falls.
Explore the Laufás turf house museum, where the oldest surviving section dates to 1840 and offers a rare look at traditional Icelandic rural life.
Stop at a scenic Eyjafjörður viewpoint on the return leg to capture a sweeping panorama across the fjord toward Akureyri.
Relax in the Forest Lagoon's geothermal pools and steam baths, set within forested surroundings with direct fjord views.
Receive a guided orientation of Akureyri's old town and downtown on the return, including local recommendations from your guide.
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the parking lot adjacent to the Akureyri cruise terminal for a complimentary pickup. The journey to Goðafoss takes approximately 40 minutes along the fjord road.
Spend around 40 minutes at this historically significant waterfall. A small shop with a toilet is located nearby, and your guide will assist with photo opportunities and share the waterfall's place in Icelandic history.
A 35-minute drive brings you to Laufás, one of the most complete turf house complexes in Iceland. You will spend approximately 40 minutes exploring the preserved interiors, with a small café available on site.
A brief stop at a scenic overlook above the fjord provides an excellent vantage point looking across the water toward Akureyri, ideal for a final landscape photograph before reaching the lagoon.
The tour concludes with approximately 80 minutes at the Forest Lagoon. Guests can use the geothermal pools, steam baths, and the on-site café and bistro. This stop is optional and guests may choose to be dropped off beforehand.
On the return drive, your guide will point out key landmarks in Akureyri including the old town and the downtown area, along with personal recommendations for further exploration.
What's Included
Included
- Guided transportation from Akureyri cruise terminal
- Stop at Goðafoss Waterfall with guided commentary
- Visit to Laufás Turf House Museum
- Fjord viewpoint stop with photo opportunity
- Drop-off at Forest Lagoon
- Akureyri town orientation on return
Not Included
- Forest Lagoon entrance fee
- Food and beverages
- Museum entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
Important Information
Reserve Your Spot on This North Iceland Day Trip
Spaces on this small-group tour are limited. Secure your place today and discover Goðafoss, Laufás, and the Forest Lagoon on a single guided excursion from Akureyri port.
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