Akureyri City Breaks
Akureyri City Breaks
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How does this work?
Akureyri City Breaks, are packages of our tour’s and activities in and near Akureyri City. They are tailormade, so if you are coming with a direct Easy Jet flight from Manchester or London Gatwick, we have your option. And at last you can be coming from anywhere and we still have a City break option for you.
We have split the options up in 2, Weekend packages and Full Week Packages.
If you are staying more than just one night in our area, we can give you a good offer on multiple tours in and around Akureyri. Akureyri has everything to offer when it comes to taking a break and enjoying a vacation short or long.
Here we offer packages built specially for you who would like a little bit of nature, like going on a Northen Lights search or visit the magnificent waterfall Goðafoss. Activities like snowshoeing or simply meeting the locals and going to a micro-brewery before relaxing in the cozy thermal bath at the Forest Lagoon.
Akureyri and the surrounding area can offer you all of this and much more.
Included in all our packages is all entrance fee and of course transfer from and to Akureyri Airport.
Click on the buttons here below to find what we can offer you. If you rather like to make your own itenary, be private or join in on other tours we offer, feel free to send us an email or simply book some other tours/activities here at our website.
We also have extended information on our page about what Akureyri has to offer on culture, nightlife, restaurants and concerts.
Details about City Break 1. Weekend Package, 3 days stopover
If you plan on a stay in Akureyri City for a few day’s then this packages is ideal for you!
With a pickup at your arrival from the airport and a drop off to your accommodation (note you have to book that yourself). After you have sorted yourself out at your accommodation you can stroll the town.
In the evening we pick you up from your hotel/guesthouse and take you on a northern light hunt. Dont worry if you can not see them the first evening, we take everyone out on a retry if we do not see them the first time.
Following day, relax and enjoy your breakfast because today we start at 11am. We take you on Winter Combo tour, 4-5 hours to see some and experience something Local and magnificent. Start with Goðafoss Waterfall, we then go to see the Christmas house before ending the tour at the Forest Lagoon where you can relax and soak in the magnificent lagoon, overlooking the fjord towards the City of Akureyri before we drop you off again at your accommodation.
We start the 3rd day at 9:30 am, we now go to see the Whales with the oldest Whale-watchig company in Iceland. They really know how to do these tours. After some time with the whales we will meet some locals and taste some of the local delicasse before we visit the first icelandic Micro Brewery, where you get to know about their beer and taste out their products. Well we now head back to the City and drop you off at your hotels.
Following morning we pick you up and drive you to the airport in good time for your departure from this beautiful City in the North of Iceland.
Northern Lights arrival evening at 21:30
Northern Lights Akureyri, is amazing experience not to be missed. Join us as we drive into the dark and often frozen night, to see the unbelievable and unique beauty of the Aurora Borealis.
Experience natural mystery and magic on this tour on a dark winter night. Let us show you one of the most spectacular natural phenomenon in Iceland.
This fantastic tour takes you out on a hunt for the magnificent Northern Lights with a local high rated expert. With more then 16 years of experience in hunting for the light, The Traveling Viking is clearly the best option available if you are looking for a high quality Northern Light tour from Akureyri!
Our guides are trained in giving you the best possible experience, help you out with picture taking if needed and taking pictures of the lights and share with the group we take out each time if needed.
Winter Combo, day 2 at 11 am
Winter Combo tour, 4-5 hours to see some and experience something Local and magnificent.
This one of a kind tour is perfect for those looking for a shorter day tour option. We begin this tour with a visit to the beautiful waterfall Goðafoss. Your guide will tell you everything you want to know about the Icelanders, their heritage, their humor, the local area, and answer any questions you may have.
After exploring the waterfall we drive to the Magical House of Christmas. But this great Combo Tour end with a visit to The fantastic geothermal spa – Forest Lagoon. An excellent half day tour for families!
Winter Combo takes us to some magical places. We get to see nature in the winter conditions. Icelandic nature is pure, clean and extremely beautiful!
But there is more to it and next we get to experience some of the local Culture. Icelandic Christmas traditions are something else. Do you know how many Santa’s are actually on this island? The guide will not just give you answer to that question, but to all the questions you have and much much more. Who is Gryla? When is Christmas in Iceland? I tell you what, we take you to the Christmas House and explain all this to you on the tour and visit there.
The tour is far from being finished. Locals know nothing better then relax in their geothermal hot tubs, hot geothermal pools or in their magnificent geothermal hot spa’s. Don’t worry this tour ends with a visit to the Forest Lagoon, entrance fee is included and you get to relax there for good hour and a half before we take you back to your hotel/accommodation.
Whale Watching, Local Taste & Micro Brewery, day 3 at 9.30 am
Whale Watching Hauganes is extremely proud of being the oldest whale watching company in Iceland. They have toured with travelers on whale watching since 1993. Northern Iceland is globally recognized as the best location to experience whales in the world. See the Humpback whales, white beaked dolphins and minke whales.
Tour start with pickup from your accomodation in / near Akureyri city and we take you on a 25 minute drive along the beautiful coastline of Eyjafjordur bay to the fishing village of Hauganes. We get a warm overalls before boarding the classic oak boat. That has been renovated for your comfort, have enjoyed good maintenance, are spacious, comfortable and extremely stable. As there are no generators on board, the engines can be turned off when approaching the whales making the approach as gentle and non-intrusive as possible.
After spending good 2+ hours on the boat its time to get back on the dry land and now to enjoy the taste of some of Icelandic delicasse, What is this Geyser Bread? Have you tasted Skyr? What about Landi? We give you some taste of this and other local refreshments before heading to the microbrewery of Segull for beer tasting.
It's time to book.......
Weekends package
Include an Airport pickup and drop off
Hotel/Accomodation pickup and drop off for every tour or activity in the package
All entrance fee, Forest Lagoon, Whale Watching etc.
We can not guarantee the visibility of the northern lights on every tour.
If we do not see the lights on the tour you booked, you get a retry next evening free of charge!
Highlights:
- Beautiful night sky on the Northern Light tour
- Fantastic Landscape, Waterfalls etc!
- Local food taste and drinks!
- Whale Watching experience!
- Make sure to be well dressed!
Price only 75.000 isk
City Break 2. Full week, 7 day stop over
If you plan on a full week stay in Akureyri City then this packages is ideal for you!
With a pickup at your arrival from the airport and a drop off to your accommodation (note you have to book that yourself). After you have sorted yourself out at your accommodation you can stroll the town.
In the evening we pick you up from your hotel/guesthouse and take you on a northern light hunt. Dont worry if you can not see them the first evening, we take everyone out on a retry if we do not see them the first time.
Following day, relax and enjoy your breakfast because today we start at 11am. We take you on Winter Combo tour, 4-5 hours to see some and experience something Local and magnificent. Start with Goðafoss Waterfall, we then go to see the Christmas house before ending the tour at the Forest Lagoon where you can relax and soak in the magnificent lagoon, overlooking the fjord towards the City og Akureyri before we drop you off again at your accommodation.
We start the 3rd day at 9:30 am, we now go to see the Whales with the oldest Whale-watchig company in Iceland. They really know how to do these tours. After some time with the whales we will meet some locals and taste some of the local delicasse before we visit the first icelandic Micro Brewery, where you get to know about their beer and taste out their products. Well we now head back to the City and drop you off at your hotels.
Day 4 is more of a relaxing day. We pick you up from your accommodation at 9am but now we take you Snowshoeing. Dont panic its simple and so much fun. This tour ends with a little fun and suprice twist that only you get to know what is, when you join…..
Day 5 is a day of your own pace since we have this as a day off for you to enjoy more of Akureyri, you could of course look at all the variety of tours and activities we have to offer and book one of them as an extra, or you can just enjoy what Akureyri has to offer.
Day 6 we start at 9am to take you on a tour to wonderous Lake Myvatn. In this area we are going to experience North Icelands geological area with pseudo craters, Dimmuborgir the lava maze, Hverir bubbling mudpits and geothermal hot water.
Following morning, if needed, we pick you up and drive you to the airport in good time for your departure from this beautiful City in the North of Iceland.
Northern Lights, arrival evening at 21:30
Northern Lights Akureyri, is amazing experience not to be missed. Join us as we drive into the dark and often frozen night, to see the unbelievable and unique beauty of the Aurora Borealis.
Experience natural mystery and magic on this tour on a dark winter night. Let us show you one of the most spectacular natural phenomenon in Iceland.
This fantastic tour takes you out on a hunt for the magnificent Northern Lights with a local high rated expert. With more then 16 years of experience in hunting for the light, The Traveling Viking is clearly the best option available if you are looking for a high quality Northern Light tour from Akureyri!
Our guides are trained in giving you the best possible experience, help you out with picture taking if needed and taking pictures of the lights and share with the group we take out each time if needed.
Winter Combo, day 2 at 11 am
Winter Combo tour, 4-5 hours to see some and experience something Local and magnificent.
This one of a kind tour is perfect for those looking for a shorter day tour option. We begin this tour with a visit to the beautiful waterfall Goðafoss. Your guide will tell you everything you want to know about the Icelanders, their heritage, their humor, the local area, and answer any questions you may have.
After exploring the waterfall we drive to the Magical House of Christmas. But this great Combo Tour end with a visit to The fantastic geothermal spa – Forest Lagoon. An excellent half day tour for families!
Winter Combo takes us to some magical places. We get to see nature in the winter conditions. Icelandic nature is pure, clean and extremely beautiful!
But there is more to it and next we get to experience some of the local Culture. Icelandic Christmas traditions are something else. Do you know how many Santa’s are actually on this island? The guide will not just give you answer to that question, but to all the questions you have and much much more. Who is Gryla? When is Christmas in Iceland? I tell you what, we take you to the Christmas House and explain all this to you on the tour and visit there.
Tour is far from being finished. Locals know nothing better then relax in their geothermal hot tubs, hot geothermal pools or in their magnificent geothermal hot spa’s. Don’t worry this tour end with a visit to the Forest Lagoon, entrance fee is included and you get to relax there for good hour and a half before we take you back to your hotel/accommodation.
Whale Watching, Local Taste & Micro Brewery, day 3 at 9.30 am
Whale Watching Hauganes is extremely proud of being the oldest whale watching company in Iceland. They have toured with travelers on whale watching since 1993. Northern Iceland is globally recognized as the best location to experience whales in the world. See the Humpback whales, white beaked dolphins and minke whales.
Tour start with pickup from your accomodation in / near Akureyri city and we take you on a 25 minute drive along the beautiful coastline of Eyjafjordur bay to the fishing village of Hauganes. We get a warm overalls before boarding the classic oak boat That has been renovated for your comfort, have enjoyed good maintenance, are spacious, comfortable and extremely stable. As there are no generators on board, the engines can be turned off when approaching the whales making the approach as gentle and non-intrusive as possible.
After spending good 2+ hours on the boat its time to get back on the dry land and now to enjoy the taste of some of Icelandic delicasse, What is this Geyser Bread? have you tasted Skyr? what about Landi? We give you some taste of this and other local refreshments before heading to the microbrewery of Segull for beer tasting.
Snowshoeing, day 4 at 9am
Snowshoeing is extremely FUN.
The fantastic scenery of Eyjafjörður will lay at our feet on this tour around the wild artic nature of North Iceland.
This is a fully guided outdoor adventure for you where the main focus is to enjoy without hectic. where the main focus is to enjoy without hectic.
The winter wonderland of Akureyri City is magnificent and the experience of enjoying this view while snowshoeing makes this tour unique.
After strolling through the snowy winter nature, we will enjoy a little secret twist in the end of this fun activity!
Wear suitable boots and socks. The good news is that snowshoes adjust to fit pretty much any type of boot or shoe. So, your main concern is to wear something that keeps your feet comfortably warm and dry.
Walking on flat or rolling ground is fairly intuitive. Your stride should be wider than it is for hiking in order to avoid stepping on the insides of your snowshoe frames. Because of that, you may find your hips and groin muscles aching a bit after the first few times you snowshoe.
As you ascend hills, you use your toe or instep crampons for traction. Always place your feet firmly on snow. Several techniques come into play, depending on the conditions. On descents, keep your poles planted in front of you, knees bent and relaxed, and your body weight slightly back.
Walk smoothly and plant your heel first when you walk. It doesn’t happen a lot, but you can – and likely will fall at some point when you go snowshoeing. This occurs most often on descents. When you feel yourself starting to fall, try to fall toward the uphill side if at all possible.
Enjoy this fun activity and remember to dress well Wear suitable boots and socks.
Lake Myvatn, day 6 at 9 am
Join us for an unforgettable family adventure with our friendly and fully qualified guides, who know all the secrets of the Lake Myvatn area!
On this fun-filled tour, you’ll discover fascinating stories about the history, beautiful landscapes, and everyday life in Iceland. Plus, you’ll get to hear delightful Icelandic folktales, enjoy some local humor, and learn about the unique culture of the region.
This 6-hour tour is perfect for families and takes you through some of the most breathtaking scenery in North Iceland.
After a comfortable 35-minute drive from Akureyri, we’ll arrive at the majestic Goðafoss waterfall, where you’ll have plenty of time to take in the stunning views and snap some family photos.
Next, we’ll head to Lake Myvatn, stopping first at the Skutustadir Pseudo Craters, a fascinating natural wonder that kids and adults alike will enjoy exploring.
We’ll spend about 3 hours in the Lake Myvatn area, making several exciting stops throughout the day. Highlights include the magical Dimmuborgir lava field, and the colorful Namaskard fumaroles.
At the end of this amazing day, we’ll take a relaxing drive back to Akureyri, giving you time to reflect on all the wonderful memories made together.
It's time to book.......
Full week
Include an Airport pickup and drop off
Hotel/Accomodation pickup and drop off for every tour or activity in the package
All entrance fee, Forest Lagoon, Whale Watching etc.
We can not guarantee the visibility of the northern lights on every tour.
If we do not see the lights on the tour you booked, you get a retry next evening free of charge!
Highlights:
- Beautiful night sky on the Northern Light tour
- Fantastic Landscape, Waterfalls, Sea cliffs etc!
- Snowshoeing walk
- Local food taste and drinks!
- Whale Watching experience!
- Arctic Coastline and Sigló Town
- Make sure to be well dressed!