Escorted Tours
Upon arrival into Akureyri Airport, you will take a taxi transfer to your hotel for check-in (Early check-in requested but not guaranteed. Free luggage storage on location). Akureyri, the Capital of the North, is the administrative, cultural and educational centre of North Iceland and one of the most beautiful Icelandic Towns. In the Downtown area you will find several cosy cafés, restaurants, shops, Art Galleries and charming wooden houses. In the town and its vicinity there are several interesting Museum such as Folk Museum, Nonni House, Industry Museum, Motorbike Museum and Aviation Museum just to name but a few! Sights not to be missed is Akureyri Church, a walk through the old part of the town and the historical buildings. At 21:30pm you will be picked up from your hotel for your Northern Lights Tour. The Northern Lights Tour is a hunting experience. You will go into the dark, frozen Winter night and observe an unbelievable display of colour, light and texture. It is like waking up in a fairytale full of mystery and magic. We begin our Northern Lights hunt with a drive out to the countryside or up to the mountains, away from electric glow and city sounds. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful night sky at the best possible situation depending on the weather. Northern Lights Guarantee For those nights where mother nature is not on our side, you will still be treated to a night sky full of stars and the ability to rebook and try another roll of the dice.
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Lake Mývatn Classic Tour and the Nature baths One Day Small Group Guided Tour Duration: 8 Hrs After breakfast, your tour heads North along the East Coast of Eyjafjörður, which offers a panoramic view of Akureyri. We cross the Víkurskarð Pass and along the valleys of Fnjóskadalur and Ljósavatnsskard, where you can see the influence of the ice age glaciers. We make a half hour stop at the Waterfall of Goðafoss, famed not only for its beauty but also as the scene of historical events from the saga times before continuing to Lake Mývatn arriving around 12:00pm. Lake Mývatn is famous for its combination of natural beauty and unique ecology. We begin by driving to the farm of Skútustaðir, named after a Saga Hero. Today, however, Skútustaðir is better known for its unusually regular pseudo craters, which are among the best known in the world. From here there is a good view of Lake Mývatn and, in clear weather, of some of the Mountains in the central highlands. Here, we will take a midday break with the possibility of buying lunch at the restaurant. From here we drive along the south side of the lake to Dimmuborgir (Dark Castles), a spectacular maze of strange lava structures covered with surprisingly lush vegetation. Our next stop is to Grjótagjá, which is a fissure with underground warm water caves. They were a popular bathing place until the water became too hot as a result of the Krafla fires in the 1970's. We then continue our journey to the Hverir Solfataras (boiling sulphur mud pits) at Námaskarð, these being some of the most spectacular in the country. Enjoy a stop at the outdoor Nature Baths near the lake. Here, there will be an optional visit (not included) to you soak in the warm, geothermal waters of the beautiful lagoon. After our stop at the Nature Baths, we will return to Akureyri for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy your day free at leisure to relax or join one of the optional excursions on offer today. Optional Excursions (not included): Whale Watching Duration: 3 Hrs You will have the choice to either be picked up from the hotel at 09:00am or 13:00pm for a Whale Watching Tour. Here is your chance to see the incredible Whales and Dolphins of Iceland in their natural habitat. The vast Fjord's vibrant life and plenitude of food bring the larger than life Humpback Whales that call Akureyri their home. What's included: • Use of warm overalls • Excellent guidance onboard • Wireless internet onboard • Return for free in Akureyri if no Whale or Dolphins are seen. Arctic Coast Trip Duration: 5 Hrs This tour will follow part of the Arctic Coast Way, providing some of the most beautiful coastline and mountain views and visiting picturesque fishing villages. What's Included: • Siglufjörður Fjord and Village • The Award Winning Herring Era Museum • Arctic Coast Way and Black Sand Beach • Local Bakery • Moðruvellir & Hjalteyri Village Forest Spa Lagoon The Forest Lagoon is a new Geothermal Spa located in Vaðlaskógur Forest, just a couple minutes' car drive from Akureyri. The Spa's pools are heated up with all natural Geothermal water that is sourced from the Mountain behind the Forest Lagoon location, Vaðlaheiði. The water was discovered during a tunnel project and has now a greater purpose and a healing power. Self booked return Taxi transfer to your hotel. This allows you time to relax and stay at the Spa as long as they wish, rather than working to a return pick-up time. There is no time restriction as to how long guests can be at the Lagoon. Reception staff at the Lagoon are happy to order a Taxi pick-up for their guests. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up and transferred to Akureyri Airport for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (nit)
