Private Arctic Coastline and Troll Peninsula Tour from Akureyri
Fjords, fishing villages, geothermal hot tubs, and the dramatic landscapes of Tröllaskagi in one unforgettable journey.
The Tröllaskagi Peninsula day tour takes you along the rugged Arctic coastline of North Iceland, tracing ancient glacier-carved valleys, historic fishing towns, and geothermal shores that have shaped Icelandic life for centuries. Departing from Akureyri, this private six-hour experience covers some of the most visually compelling terrain in the country. The route is rated easy, making it accessible for a wide range of travelers.
The peninsula is divided by several deep valleys formed during the Ice Age, when glaciers cut through the land and rivers followed in their wake. A handful of small glacier ice caps still persist in the central highlands, remnants of a far colder era. The mountains rise dramatically from the fjords, with several peaks exceeding 1,000 meters, including the tallest, Kerling.
Along the coastal drive, you pass through the fishing villages of Dalvík and Ólafsfjörður before reaching Siglufjörður, a historic herring town wedged between steep mountainsides and the sea. The town gained international recognition as the filming location for the Icelandic crime series Trapped, and its celebrated Herring Era Museum tells the story of an industry that once drew workers from across Scandinavia.
The return leg includes a stop in the small village of Hauganes, home to roughly 90 residents and a tradition of geothermal bathing by the ocean. Hot tubs sit directly on the black sand beach overlooking Eyjafjörður fjord, offering a rare combination of warm mineral water and cold Atlantic air. The tour concludes with a stop at the Baccalá bar and restaurant before the drive back to Akureyri.
Tour Highlights
Drive through the glacier-carved valleys and fjord coastline of the Tröllaskagi Peninsula, one of North Iceland's most dramatic landscapes.
Visit Siglufjörður, the former Herring Capital of the World, and explore its award-winning Herring Era Museum spread across three restored historic buildings.
See the filming locations of the internationally acclaimed Icelandic TV series Trapped, set against the town's striking mountain backdrop.
Soak in geothermal hot tubs on the black sand beach in Hauganes, with views stretching across Eyjafjörður fjord.
Take an optional cold plunge in the Atlantic Ocean directly from the beach at Hauganes for a classic Icelandic wellness experience.
Pass through the fishing villages of Dalvík and Ólafsfjörður, where communities have sustained themselves through fishing for hundreds of years.
Stop at a black sand beach along the route and take in the raw volcanic shoreline characteristic of Iceland's northern coast.
Tour Itinerary
The tour begins in Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland, and heads out along Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in the country. The drive offers immediate views of the fjord's calm waters flanked by steep mountain ridges.
The route passes through Dalvík and Ólafsfjörður, two coastal fishing communities that have maintained a maritime way of life for generations. The landscape here transitions from fjord shores to narrower mountain-framed valleys.
Before reaching Siglufjörður, the tour includes a stop at one of the black sand beaches along the coast. The volcanic shoreline provides a striking contrast to the surrounding mountains and sea.
Siglufjörður is the centrepiece of the tour, a compact fishing town once at the heart of Iceland's herring boom. The Herring Era Museum occupies three restored historic buildings — Róaldsbrakki (1916), Grána (1907), and a traditional boathouse — and includes interactive exhibits, restored vessels, and live summer reenactments.
On the return drive, the group stops in Hauganes, a village of around 90 residents that dates its first permanent structure to 1882. Geothermal hot tubs on the black beach offer warm mineral-rich bathing with direct views over the fjord, and a cold ocean plunge is available for those who want the full Icelandic experience.
The tour ends with a visit to the Baccalá bar and restaurant in Hauganes before the group returns to Akureyri. The drive back follows the eastern shore of Eyjafjörður.
What Is Included
Included
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- Professional local guide
- Stop at Siglufjörður and the Herring Era Museum
- Access to geothermal hot tubs in Hauganes
- Stop at Baccalá bar and restaurant in Hauganes
- Black sand beach stops along the route
Not Included
- Museum entrance fees
- Food and beverages
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the guide
Important Information
This is a private tour rated easy in difficulty. It is suitable for most fitness levels and does not involve strenuous walking or hiking. Guests are advised to dress in warm, windproof layers appropriate for northern Iceland's coastal conditions.
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