⭐ 4.6 out of 5 · across 4,280 traveller reviews
The adventure catalogue mixes activities in very different places: ziplining and kayaking are close to Akureyri, while rafting, ice caves and some snowmobile trips require longer transfers. Read the meeting point before comparing only duration and price.
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10 tours available · Ranked by the number of verified reviews. Prices from GetYourGuide as of our last update. The current price and availability are shown on GetYourGuide before booking.
⏱ 1h 30m · 4.9 (405)
Experience the thrill and excitement of soaring over the stunning landscape of Glass River Canyon on this zipline tour. Discover a hidden natural gem right in the heart of town,…
from €85 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (47)
Experience the Mývatn Nature Reserve on a snowmobile tour from Reykjahlid. Learn how to drive a snowmobile, enjoy a landscape sculpted by volcanic eruptions, and hear local stor…
from €192 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (17)
A hidden permafrost Ice-Cave, inside the largest lava cave in North Iceland\nVery limited guests number due to protection of the cave.\nExplore an underground world of Ice and d…
from €341 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.8 (13)
Ride an Icelandic horse through Gásir on a guided tour, with views of Eyjafjörður, the ocean, and surrounding mountains. Meet the farm's cats, dogs, and other animals after…
from €110 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.5 (8)
Hook in and hold on. The east glacial river is by far one of the best 1-day rafting rivers in Europe. This trip is a must for those looking for an action packed adrenaline rush.
from €202 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (5)
Experience the thrill of snowmobiling on a guided tour of Lake Mývatn. Enjoy a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants and benefit from a convenient pickup in A…
from €259 per person
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 4.6 (3)
Experience the thrill of snowmobiling through the Arctic night on this tour in Mývatn. Explore the Mývatn Nature Reserve and enjoy the chance to see the Northern Lights.
from €203 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (3)
Explore Akureyri from the water on a tandem kayaking adventure. Paddle beneath a geothermal waterfall, hike to a geothermal river, and maybe jump into a hot spring for a refresh…
from €179 per person
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⏱ 3h 30m · 5.0 (1)
Enjoy a day of ice fishing on Ljósavatn Lake on a tour from Akureyri. Learn about the history and culture of Iceland from your guide, and sip on hot cocoa while fishing on the ice.
from €140 per person
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⏱ 3 hours 0
Explore North Iceland’s snowy landscapes on a guided snowshoe hiking tour. Enjoy a family-friendly adventure through peaceful valleys and gentle hills.
from €160 per person
Check availability →Good to know: The catalogue is ordered by verified review count, not by a claim that one tour is best for everyone. Compare the exact departure point, pickup, stops and time at each sight before paying. Weather and winter roads can alter timing; the current booking page, not this summary, controls what is included.
Good to know
Reykjahlíð is about 84 km away, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes without stops in summer. Most guided trips are full-day tours because they add Goðafoss and several lake sights.
Yes. Boats leave from the pier below the centre. Some catalogue offers depart from Hauganes, Árskógssandur or Húsavík instead, so check the meeting point before booking.
No. Tours need darkness and clear sky, and no operator controls either. Summer’s bright nights are not aurora season; routes may change with the cloud forecast.
No. The waterfall is about 35 km east of town, around 35 minutes by road in summer. Express tours and longer Mývatn combinations offer very different time on site.
Akureyri has a harbour on Eyjafjörður and geothermal pools, but no ocean bathing beach. Forest Lagoon is just outside town; the volcanic and waterfall landscapes are day trips.
Guided tours do, but it is a long day linking several distant stops. Read the itinerary: some products use the Diamond Circle name for a shorter selection.
Northern lights from €68.4 · available today
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