Akureyri Tours and Trips

Akureyri Tours and Trips

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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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Amanda K | Traveled in April
Excellent

Magical - you get to see so much and get so much more insight into a place when you have a local guide. I could never have come up with such a great trip on my own. Plus, all the hassle is removed…all you have to do is wake up, eat breakfast, and you’re on your way to something awesome!

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Andrea R | Traveled in April
Excellent

I am absolutely blessed to have seen so much of the beautiful country and culture in such a short time. I will look to book another tour in the near future. Hederis and Iceland set the bar extremely high!

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Sandra | Traveled in February

A wonderful long weekend. The hotels were good with clean rooms, nice beds and great breakfasts. The staff at the hotels were lovely. Our tour guide was amazing, very interesting and informative. He also had a great sense of humour. I enjoyed getting a natives insight into living in such a wonderful place. He judged the characters on the tour well and moved the tour along at a pace that suited us all. We were very lucky that all our fellow explorers were delightful.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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