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Considered the capital of the north, a visit to Akureyri is an adventure to the extremities of Iceland where, surprisingly, you’ll find a welcoming and picturesque city set on the banks of Eyjafjörður fjord. But don’t be fooled, this city sits on the doorstep of the arctic circle and with only 18,000 inhabitants would be considered just a town by normal standards. Nevertheless, it’s the perfect place to base yourself while exploring the wilderness of Iceland’s north. Akureyri is an oasis of cosy, cool cafes, excellent restaurants and culture in abundance.

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Guest reviews from travelers on tours in and around Akureyri

Tim | Traveled in February

A very enjoyable tour which gives a great taste of Iceland's culture and landscape. Einar, our tour leader, ensured that all of the practicalities went very smoothly. He is passionate about his homeland, Iceland, and we all learned a lot about this unique country. I would just say that everything is very expensive in Iceland but I was expecting that.

Anonymous | Traveled in January

Einer Thosteinsson , our guide was super enthusiastic about his homeland The tour was well planned, we went to all the major sites without being rushed The hotels were all very good if a little overheated I knew we weren’t going to be met at the airport so that was no problem but I would have liked an introductory meeting either the night we arrived or before we clambered onto the coach the following morning, I missed the small sign on reception that gave the first meet-up time Otherwise a superb trip

Janet | Traveled in October

Our group of 13 ranging in age from 18 to 81 had a very gifted leader on our five day adventure. She provided insight into the culture, history, geology and the sagas. We thoroughly enjoyed all elements lodging, attractions visited and daily schedule.

Anush | Traveled in October

My experience with Expore for the Iceland Northern Lights trip was fantastic. The itinerary and accomadation were excellent. They were located close to the airport/sites we visted during the tour. Our tour leader, Meika and driver Sverry were amazing! - Very friendly and knowledgeable. They provided excellent context around the various locations we visited and entertained us with various icelandic saga's during the bus rides between destinations. They were also great in giving us plenty of time to explore each area and not once did we as a group feel rushed. Finally, as a solo traveller the group itself was great, a mix of other solo travellers and couples plus a mix of people who had done many explore tours before and those (like myself) who had not.

Nicole | Traveled in July
Excellent

Incredible overall trip. I would definitely travel with G Adventure again. Our tour guide was excellent. I hope all your tour guides are that good. He takes his job at heart. He is very proud to be working for your company.

Teresa P. | Traveled in April
Excellent

I loved the whole trip. Being able to see a lot of the beautiful scenery in a warm bus was great.! The hikes were awesome. The glacier hike was thrilling. Waterfalls were gorgeous. Seeing the northern lights was outstanding! People in the group were awesome. The glacier lagoon with all the ice formations was spectacular! The pace was perfect. Gisli gave us so much history and info about the different areas. Great trip!

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Akureyri - Tour Highlights and Travel Tips

Travel Highlights

  • Akureyrarkirkja is Akureyri’s landmark church, in the typically stark and impressive Icelandic style, looking down over the town from a high hill.
  • Laufás is a manor farm that has been conserved since the 1860s and is well-known for it’s turf roofs.
  • Take a visit to Akureyri Museum, a small but well-established collection of the town’s history.
  • Take a boat tour to the islands of Hrísey or Grímsey.
  • Equestrian enthusiasts should go horse riding in the nearby Akureyri countryside.
  • Many travellers tour to Akureyri in order to go whale watching. Humpback are the most popular, though Minke whales, Harbour porpoises, dolphins and seals are also common. If you’re lucky, you’ll see some Orcas!
  • Hof Cultural and Conference center hosts many shows and concerts throughout the year.
  • Swim in the Akureyri geothermal swimming pool.
  • See if you can spot the Northern Lights.

Travel Tips

  • Akureyri has its own airport 2km from town and is a great alternative destination to Keflavik airport in south Iceland.
  • 5 hours from Reykjavik, hiring a car and driving the Route 1 ring road to Akureyri makes for a fantastic road trip.
  • Iceland is expensive, and while the many delicious restaurants in Akureyri are tempting, cooking your own food where possible with help your budget.
  • July is the driest and warmest month in Akureyri.

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